Originally Posted by
FindAWay
I recently spent just over 50 hours in Phuket and did a day-trip to the Phi Phi Islands. You can see the details in my TR in my signature. But, you certainly could fit in the Phi Phi Islands from Phuket on the 13th. We used:
http://www.phuketsailtours.com/tour_phi_phi.html for a day-trip. They were pretty good. The snorkeling was nothing special.
that actually looks great. i'd love to stay on phi phi overnight, but the last ferry leaves there at 3pm for phuket - so i would just be in a rush that day.
if i did the speedboat tour, it's affordable and right up my alley (i love snorkeling and i should have my captain's license by the end of this year). i can save money by staying in phuket - now i'll just have to find a hotel with a good location that would be safe for me to leave my bags at while i'm on the boat.
do you mind me asking where you stayed in phuket? i'm a marriott gold and could do their 3 properties, but i also wouldn't mind staying somewhere less "corporate" if it was somewhat luxurious, in a good location and has a great breakfast.
EDIT: i'm reading your [fantastic] trip report now and noted that you stayed at the blu.