Maya Bay Closure 2025: Why It’s Closed Until 30 September

Maya Bay, along with nearby Loh Samah Bay and Lo Ko Bay in Thailand, is renowned for its stunning appearance in the film The Beach and is among the world’s most breathtaking locations, boasting vibrant turquoise waters, soft white sand, and towering limestone cliffs. However, these bays will be closed to visitors from 1 August to 30 September 2025, allowing the ecosystem to recover and thrive.

Why Is Maya Bay Closed?

Too many tourists over the years damaged the fragile ecosystem:

• Coral reefs were broken by boat anchors

• Seagrass beds were trampled

• Water was polluted with fuel, sunscreen, and trash

• Marine life was disturbed by noise and overcrowding

Maya Bay closed? Yes — to allow recovery, Thai authorities announced a two-month closure. During this time, experts will restore coral, clean debris, and monitor marine life.

What Travelers Should Know

• You cannot step on Maya Bay’s beach from Aug–Sep 2025

• Tours may still let you view the bay from a distance

• Reopening is expected in October 2025 with stricter rules: limited visitors, no boat entry, reef-safe sunscreen, and marked pathways

A Paradise Worth Protecting

The closure is not just a restriction. It’s a step to protect Maya Bay’s natural beauty. When it reopens, travelers will see a cleaner, healthier paradise. Supporting eco-tourism helps ensure this wonder lasts for future generations.

Planning a trip after October 2025? Maya Bay will be waiting, more beautiful than ever.