Coral Island & Racha Yai by Speedboat — Phuket: prices & booking

Coral Island & Racha Yai by Speedboat

4.3 · 151 reviews · Operator rating on Google Phuket, Thailand
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Coral & Racha Islands by speedboat — snorkelling at Racha Yai, then the beach and a buffet lunch on Coral Island. From ฿2,500 per person (child 4–11 at ฿2,100, infants 1–4 free), a full day, meeting at Nikorn Marine, Ao Chalong Pier, at 08:45.

Phuket, Thailand · 7h 45min · ฿2,500 per person · EN

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What is this tour like?

Coral & Racha Islands by speedboat — snorkelling at Racha Yai, then the beach and a buffet lunch on Coral Island. From ฿2,500 per person (child 4–11 at ฿2,100, infants 1–4 free), a full day, meeting at Nikorn Marine, Ao Chalong Pier, at 08:45.

A full day south of Phuket: two reef stops at Racha Yai in the morning, then Coral Island for the afternoon.

Check-in is at the operator's office on Ao Chalong pier at 08:45 and the boat leaves at 09:30. By 10:15 you are at Racha Yai for snorkelling in Tue Bay and Siam Bay and beach time at Patok Bay. At 12:30 the boat moves to Kahung Beach on Coral Island, where lunch is a buffet at the operator's own restaurant, and there is the rest of the afternoon on the sand. Back at the pier at 16:30.

What are the highlights?

  • Snorkelling at Tue Bay and Siam Bay on Racha Yai
  • Lunch at the operator's own restaurant on Kahung Beach
  • Infants from one to four travel free

How does the day go, hour by hour?tap a photo to enlarge

  • 08:45Check-in at Ao Chalong pier

    At the operator's own office on the pier.

  • 10:15Racha Yai — Tue Bay and Siam Bay

    Snorkelling, then beach time at Patok Bay.

  • 12:30Kahung Beach, Coral Island

    Buffet lunch at the operator's restaurant and the afternoon on the beach.

  • 16:30Back at the pier

    Transfer to your hotel.

What's included in the price?

  • Round-trip hotel transfer
  • Snorkelling equipment
  • English-speaking guide
  • Insurance
  • Buffet lunch at Kahung Restaurant

What's not included?

  • Anything not listed above — ask us before booking

What should you know before you go?

Who it’s for
Families — infants from one to four go free and children 4 to 11 pay ฿2,100.
Level
No experience needed; snorkelling is optional at both stops.
What to bring
Swimwear, a towel and sunscreen.
Meeting point
Nikorn Marine office, Ao Chalong Pier, Phuket — hotel transfer included. Ao Chalong Pier is about 12 minutes from Kata, 25 from Phuket Town, 30 from Patong and 48 from Kamala.

Who runs this tour?

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Nikorn Marine
Licensed local operator 4.3 · 151 reviews

Where do we meet?

Nikorn Marine office, Ao Chalong Pier, Phuket — hotel transfer included. Ao Chalong Pier is about 12 minutes from Kata, 25 from Phuket Town, 30 from Patong and 48 from Kamala.

Exact meeting point shared after booking.

FAQ

Where do we meet?
At the operator's own office on Ao Chalong pier at 08:45. The boat leaves at 09:30 and hotel transfer is included.
Do small children pay?
Infants from one to four years old go free. Children from 4 to 11 pay ฿2,100, adults ฿2,500.
How is this different from the Phi Phi speedboat day?
This is a full day at Racha Yai and Coral Island — two reef stops and a buffet lunch on the beach — from ฿2,500 per person, with no park fee at Racha. The Phi Phi, Maya Bay and Bamboo Island speedboat is a longer crossing at ฿3,900 per person plus a ฿400 national park fee paid on the day.
How long does the whole day take?
About seven hours and forty-five minutes: check-in at 08:45, departure at 09:30, back at Ao Chalong Pier at 16:30, then the transfer to your hotel.
Do we have to pay for a sun lounger on the beach?
No — a sun lounger on Coral Island is part of the price, not a beach upsell. Lunch is a buffet at the operator's own Kahung Restaurant on the same beach.
Are parasailing and the banana boat included?
No. Water sports on Coral Island — diving, sea walking, parasailing, banana boat, SUP and canoe — are paid on the beach if you want them.
What language does the guide speak?
English. An English-speaking guide is included, along with snorkelling equipment and insurance.
Will they pick us up from a hotel in Patong?
Yes — a round-trip hotel transfer is included. Ao Chalong Pier is about 30 minutes from Patong, 12 from Kata, 25 from Phuket Town and 48 from Kamala.
How much is it for two adults and a nine-year-old?
฿7,100 in all: two adults at ฿2,500 each is ฿5,000, plus ฿2,100 for the child. Infants from one to four go free.
What should we bring, and do we need any experience?
Swimwear, a towel and sunscreen. No experience is needed — snorkelling is optional at both stops, and the equipment is included.

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