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December to April, Andaman dry season. Calm sea, clear water, all boat trips running. May to November is monsoon with rough seas, cancelled boats, some resorts closed entirely in the worst months (September-October). Ferry access to the island is weather-dependent year-round but reliable in dry season.

Yes, reopened in 2022 with strict visitor limits and rules. You cannot swim in Maya Bay itself (coral recovery), boats anchor at a nearby pier, groups walk in via a wooden boardwalk, timed entry only. Most Phi Phi day trips include a stop. It is more structured than before but the bay is spectacular and the coral is visibly recovering.

Tonsai Village is the main hub, walking distance to everything, busiest and loudest. Long Beach is quiet with better swimming, 15 minutes by longtail back to Tonsai. Phi Phi Leh (the small island) has no accommodation. Loh Dalum is in the main village with sunset views. For nightlife: Tonsai. For calm: Long Beach or the north end.

Ferries from Phuket (90 minutes) or Krabi (90 minutes), several daily in dry season, reduced in monsoon. Speedboats are faster (60 minutes from Phuket) but more expensive and rougher in choppy water. No airport on the island. The ferries can cancel in bad weather, so build in buffer days around your flights.