Seasonal· Koh Phi Phi Le· Thailand
Maya Bay Annual Closure (Aug–Sep)
7° 40.7′ N · 98° 45.9′ E
Every year Maya Bay closes to boats and landings for two months during the southwest monsoon so the reef, beach and coastal vegetation can recover.
Practical
2026 closure: August 1 to September 30, reopening October 1 (Time Out, September 29, 2026; Tisland Travel). The reopening date can shift for weather; the DNP confirms it near the end of September. Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Bamboo Island and the snorkel spots stay on day-tour itineraries during the closure, and boats can pass by Maya. The bay was fully closed from 2018 to early 2022. Even when open, swimming is prohibited.
Best for
Planning a Phi Phi Le visit around the closure
Season
Aug 1-Sep 30