The short answer
Long Beach and Shark Point: what visitors should know first
Choose Long Beach for swimming and snorkelling in calmer weather. Reach it by short longtail ride; check tide, waves and returns before you go, and think twice if boat boarding is hard for the group.
Useful facts
Long Beach and Shark Point facts at a glance
- Location
- Ko Phi Phi Don
- Experience type
- Beach day and snorkelling
- Known for
- Long sand and blacktip reef sharks at Shark Point
- Access
- Longtail from Ton Sai, or a hot walk
- Best months
- Dry season; check the sea each morning
Why it matters
Why Long Beach and Shark Point is worth your time
Long Beach gives you the island's classic swim-and-sand day without a full boat tour. It is closer than Maya Bay and Bamboo Island, so it works when sea conditions rule out the longer trips.
It also shows how Ko Phi Phi balances visitors and nature. Blacktip reef sharks in the shallows are a draw for snorkellers, which is one more reason to follow park rules, avoid touching marine life and keep sunscreen and plastics out of the sea.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
A long, uncrowded sweep of sand
More space than Ton Sai's beaches.
- 02
Shark Point snorkelling
Harmless blacktip reef sharks, per Wikivoyage.
- 03
Easy boat hop
A short longtail ride instead of a full-day tour.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Longtail boats leave Ton Sai for Long Beach throughout the day, and Wikivoyage reports about 40 baht per person for an afternoon ride. Agree the price and the return time before you board. Some travellers also walk, but the paths are hot and uneven.
The beach itself is a long arc of sand with resorts at the back and plenty of space. Swim in the morning when the water is usually calmer, and bring a hat because shade is limited.
Shark Point lies near the beach and is described as a place where visitors snorkel with harmless blacktip reef sharks. Use a guide or operator who is comfortable with the conditions, wear a life vest if you are not a strong swimmer, and do not touch the animals or the coral.
Plan with confidence
Small decisions that make the visit easier.
- Agree the return boat time
- Wear a life vest if unsure in the water
- Bring a hat and water
- Do not touch coral or animals
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Ko Phi Phi Don
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Best time
- Morning in the dry season, December to February
- Walking level
- Moderate
- Senior comfort
- The beach is flat, but reaching it means stepping on and off a longtail from the sand or a jetty, or a hot walk on uneven paths. Shade is limited, and seas can be rough outside the dry season.
- Tickets and access
- Wikivoyage reports longtail fares of roughly 40 baht per person in the afternoon from Ton Sai, higher at night; fares are negotiated, so agree the return in advance.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Long Beach and Shark Point
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
The beach is flat, but reaching it means stepping on and off a longtail from the sand or a jetty, or a hot walk on uneven paths. Shade is limited, and seas can be rough outside the dry season.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
How do I get to Long Beach?
By longtail boat from Ton Sai, or a hot walk along paths. Agree the fare and return time in advance.
Are the sharks dangerous?
Wikivoyage describes the blacktip reef sharks at Shark Point as harmless, but treat them with respect and do not touch them.
Is it good in the monsoon?
Seas are rougher from about May to October, so boat access may be limited.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
