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Maya Bay

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Contents

4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Maya Bay

    We have arrived at Maya Bay, perhaps the most iconic and debated location in the entire Phi Phi archipelago. Enclosed by three hundred-meter-high cliffs on three sides, Maya Bay is a masterpiece of natural design, featuring a…

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  2. 2Ecological Restoration and the Return of the Sharks

    The closure of Maya Bay from 2018 to 2022 serves as a pivotal moment in the history of marine conservation in Thailand. Before the closure, up to 5,000 visitors a day crowded the small beach, and the hundreds of speedboats that…

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  3. 3Bioluminescence: The Secret of the Night Sea

    As night falls over Maya Bay, a hidden biological phenomenon begins to reveal itself: the presence of phosphorescent plankton. Swimming with these glow-in-the-dark organisms is a highlight of the sleep-aboard experience, offering…

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  4. 4Maya Bay

    As we settle in for our night under the stars on the deck of our vessel, the true character of Maya Bay emerges. Without the hum of engines and the chatter of crowds, the bay speaks in the language of the wind and the gentle lap…

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What is Maya Bay?

Maya Bay is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeNature
Story sections4
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates7.6812, 98.7655
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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