Quick Details

• Sample adult price: THB 2,500
• Sample child price: THB 2,000
• Child age: 4–11 years (confirm with supplier)
• Infant price: Free for children under 4 years (confirm with supplier)
• Duration: Approximately 8–9 hours
• Tour type: Full-day shared tour
• Boat type: Speedboat
• Departure point: Phuket, normally Chalong Pier or a nearby marina
• Pickup: Selected Phuket hotel areas
• Language: English-speaking guide
• Meals: Lunch, refreshments and drinking water
• Availability: Daily, subject to weather and marine conditions
• Instant confirmation: Replace with “Yes” only if supported by your booking system
• Free cancellation: Replace with your final cancellation period

Full Tour Description

Experience clear water, tropical beaches and a relaxed island atmosphere on a full-day Racha Island and Coral Island tour from Phuket. This two-island trip combines the attractive bays and snorkelling areas of Racha Yai with the convenient beach facilities and optional activities available at Coral Island, locally known as Koh Hae.

Your day begins with pickup from selected Phuket hotels and transfer to the departure pier. After check-in and a safety briefing, board a shared speedboat and travel south toward Racha Yai. The island is known for its pale sand, turquoise water and several bays suitable for sightseeing, swimming and snorkelling when conditions permit.

Spend the morning exploring Racha Yai. The crew will select the safest and clearest snorkelling locations according to wind, waves, currents and visibility. Possible stops include Patok Bay, Siam Bay, Ter Bay or Ao Khon Khae, but the exact route cannot be guaranteed. Non-swimmers can enjoy the beach and island scenery while wearing a life jacket near the water.

After lunch, continue to Coral Island for swimming, beach relaxation and optional activities. Depending on the confirmed supplier, the program may use Banana Beach or Long Beach. Parasailing, banana boats, clear kayaking, sea walking and other activities may be available from independent operators for an additional charge.

This tour is an excellent choice for couples, families, groups and first-time snorkellers who want to visit two islands in one organised day. The route, timings and activity availability remain subject to weather, sea conditions, pier operations and the captain’s safety decision.

Quick Answer: Is This Racha and Coral Island Tour Right for You?

Choose this tour if your priorities are clear water, snorkelling, swimming and beach time. It offers more time in the water than a sightseeing-focused Phang Nga Bay tour and a shorter journey than many Phi Phi itineraries. It is best for travellers comfortable with speedboat travel and a full day outdoors. Pregnant travellers and guests with serious back, neck, heart or mobility conditions should contact us before booking.

Tour Highlights

• Visit Racha Yai, one of Phuket’s best-known nearby islands
• Relax on a white-sand beach surrounded by clear tropical water
• Enjoy one or more snorkelling stops selected according to conditions
• See colourful reef fish when visibility and marine conditions permit
• Visit Coral Island, also known as Koh Hae
• Swim, sunbathe or relax at Banana Beach or Long Beach
• Choose from optional water activities at Coral Island
• Enjoy lunch, drinking water and light refreshments
• Travel by speedboat with an experienced captain and crew
• Receive snorkelling equipment and a life jacket
• Enjoy selected Phuket hotel transfers

Sample Itinerary

07:00–08:00 — Hotel Pickup

Pickup from your hotel in an included Phuket transfer zone. Your exact pickup time depends on the hotel location and will be confirmed after booking.

08:30 — Arrive at the Pier

Check in, meet the tour team and enjoy light refreshments. The guide explains the route, safe speedboat travel and correct use of the snorkelling equipment.

09:00 — Depart for Racha Island

Board the shared speedboat and travel south across the Andaman Sea toward Racha Yai. Journey time depends on the departure pier, boat, waves and weather.

09:45 — Arrive at Racha Yai

Enter one of Racha Yai’s beautiful bays and enjoy the first view of the island’s pale sand and clear water. The landing location may change according to the season and sea conditions.

10:15 — First Snorkelling Stop

Snorkel at a location selected by the captain, possibly Siam Bay, Ter Bay or Ao Khon Khae. Visibility, currents and access vary daily, so a specific bay cannot be guaranteed. A snorkelling mask and life jacket are provided.

11:15 — Beach Time at Racha Island

Relax on the beach, swim in the designated area or take photographs. Follow local instructions and avoid touching coral, collecting shells or feeding fish.

12:15 — Lunch

Enjoy a buffet or set lunch at a local island restaurant. Please tell us about vegetarian requests or food allergies before the tour; special meals remain subject to availability.

13:15 — Second Swimming or Snorkelling Stop

Depending on the weather and confirmed program, enjoy another snorkelling session or additional beach time before leaving Racha Yai. The captain will choose the safest available location.

14:15 — Travel to Coral Island

Board the speedboat and continue to Coral Island, locally known as Koh Hae.

14:45 — Coral Island Beach and Optional Activities

Relax at Banana Beach, Long Beach or another operator-approved area. Swim, sunbathe or enjoy available beach facilities. Optional activities such as parasailing, banana boats, clear kayaking, sea walking or scuba experiences may be offered at extra cost and remain subject to age, health and insurance restrictions.

16:15 — Return to Phuket

Depart Coral Island and travel back to the Phuket pier.

16:45–18:00 — Hotel Drop-Off

Transfer back to your hotel. Arrival time varies according to the pier, hotel location and road traffic.

What’s Included

• Round-trip hotel transfer in selected Phuket zones
• Shared speedboat tour
• English-speaking tour guide
• Experienced captain and crew
• Buffet or set lunch
• Drinking water and soft drinks
• Light refreshments or seasonal fruit
• Snorkelling mask
• Life jacket
• Basic accident insurance provided by the operator
• Island landing or beach fee (confirm before publishing)

What’s Not Included

• Transfers outside the included pickup zones
• Personal expenses
• Alcoholic drinks
• Beach chairs and premium island facilities unless confirmed
• Parasailing, banana boats, sea walking, diving and other optional activities
• Fins, towels or waterproof phone cases unless specifically confirmed
• Photographs or videos sold by activity providers
• Tips for the guide and crew
• Any item not listed under “What’s Included”

Pickup and Transfer Information

Complimentary shared transfers may be available from selected areas such as Patong, Kata, Kata Noi, Karon and Phuket Town. Hotels in Kamala, Bang Tao, Surin, Laguna, Mai Khao, Nai Yang, Rawai, Nai Harn, Cape Panwa or the airport area may require a transfer surcharge or meeting-point arrangement.

Send your hotel name and full address before booking so the correct pickup time and any additional transfer charge can be confirmed. Be ready in the lobby at least 10 minutes before the confirmed pickup time. Shared vehicles may collect guests from several hotels.

Important Information

• Bring a passport copy or clear photograph of the identification page if requested for insurance registration.
• Wear swimwear under light clothing and bring a towel, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses and dry clothes.
• Protect phones, cameras and valuables from water.
• The itinerary is subject to weather, waves, currents, visibility and the captain’s decision.
• Racha Yai bays and snorkelling locations are selected according to daily conditions.
• Clear water and marine-life sightings cannot be guaranteed.
• Guests must wear a life jacket whenever instructed, including confident swimmers.
• Non-swimmers should inform the guide before entering the water.
• Do not touch or stand on coral, feed fish or collect shells and marine life.
• Coral Island’s optional activities are operated separately and may not be covered by the main tour package.
• Check activity prices, age limits, weight limits, medical restrictions and insurance before participating.
• The operator may replace or omit a stop when required for safety.
• A rainy morning does not automatically mean the tour is cancelled; offshore conditions determine whether departure is safe.
• Large luggage is not suitable for a shared day tour.
• Drones may require permission from local authorities, island management or the operator.
• The Tourism Authority of Thailand describes Racha Yai as a scenic island with fine white-sand beaches, a viewpoint and coral areas around Ao Khon Khae.

Who Should Not Join This Tour?

For safety, the tour may not accept:

• Pregnant travellers
• Infants below the operator’s minimum age
• Guests with serious back or neck problems
• Guests with severe heart conditions
• Travellers who have recently had major surgery
• Guests whose mobility makes speedboat boarding unsafe

Older travellers and guests with a medical condition should consult a medical professional and contact us before booking. The operator has final authority to refuse boarding when participation may be unsafe.

Optional Activity Restrictions

Water activities at Coral Island can have separate minimum ages, maximum weights and health restrictions. Pregnant travellers and guests with heart, respiratory, spinal or recent surgical conditions may be prohibited from participating.

Ask the activity provider to explain the price, insurance, safety equipment and instructions before paying. Participation is voluntary and should never be booked under pressure.

Child Policy

The sample child price applies to children aged 4–11 years. Children aged 12 years and above are charged the adult rate. Infant eligibility and the operator’s minimum age must be confirmed.

Parents must supervise children at the pier, onboard, in the water and on the beach. Request a suitable child-size life jacket before the tour.

Weather and Tour Changes

Tours operate only when the captain and relevant authorities consider conditions safe. Rain at your hotel may be different from conditions at sea. Wind, waves, currents and visibility determine whether the tour can depart and which bays can be visited.

If the operator cancels the entire trip before departure, guests will normally be offered a new date or a refund under the confirmed supplier policy. A refund is normally not provided when the tour operates but the itinerary changes for safety, weather, congestion or local restrictions.

Sample Cancellation Policy

• Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled tour for a full refund.
• Cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure are non-refundable.
• No-shows and late arrivals are non-refundable.
• A booking may be rescheduled subject to availability and operator approval.
• If the operator cancels the entire tour, guests may choose an alternative date or a full refund.
• Bank, card and currency-conversion charges may not be refundable.

What to Bring

• Swimwear
• Towel
• Light, comfortable clothes
• Hat and sunglasses
• Reef-conscious sunscreen
• Waterproof phone pouch
• Dry clothes
• Personal medication
• Motion-sickness medicine, if needed
• Small amount of cash
• Passport copy or identification photo
• Booking confirmation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the Racha and Coral Island tour?

This sample package includes selected Phuket hotel transfers, speedboat transport, an English-speaking guide, lunch, drinking water, snorkelling equipment, a life jacket and basic accident insurance. Confirm island or beach fees before booking.

How long is the tour?

The complete experience normally takes approximately 8–9 hours, including hotel transfers. Actual timing depends on your pickup area, traffic, pier operations and sea conditions.

What is the difference between Racha Island and Coral Island?

Racha Yai is known for attractive bays, clear water and snorkelling, while Coral Island is closer to Phuket and offers developed beach facilities and optional water activities.

Is this tour good for snorkelling?

Yes. Racha Yai is a popular snorkelling destination, and the crew will select locations based on daily visibility, currents and safety. Underwater conditions and wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Is snorkelling equipment included?

A mask and life jacket are included in this sample package. Confirm whether fins, prescription masks or other equipment are available.

Can non-swimmers join?

Yes. Non-swimmers can enjoy the beaches and scenery. Inform the guide, wear a life jacket near the water and remain within supervised areas.

Are Coral Island activities included?

Optional activities such as parasailing, banana boats, sea walking and clear kayaking are normally not included. Prices and restrictions are controlled by the activity providers.

Which Coral Island beach will we visit?

The tour may visit Banana Beach, Long Beach or another approved area. Confirm the supplier’s program, as the beach can change according to operations and conditions.

Is this tour suitable for children?

It can suit children who meet the minimum age and are comfortable travelling by speedboat. Parents should consider the full-day schedule, sun exposure and possible waves.

Can pregnant travellers join?

Speedboat tours generally do not accept pregnant travellers because impacts from waves can create a safety risk.

Is hotel pickup included everywhere in Phuket?

Pickup is included only in selected zones. Some hotels require a surcharge or meeting point. Send your hotel name before booking for confirmation.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The operator decides whether departure is safe. If the whole tour is cancelled, rescheduling or a refund is normally offered under the supplier policy. If it operates with an adjusted route, a refund is normally not provided.

Can the itinerary change?

Yes. The captain may change the bay, snorkelling point, beach, timing or stop order because of waves, currents, visibility, weather or crowd levels.

Should I take motion-sickness medicine?

Guests sensitive to boat movement may wish to take suitable medicine before departure according to the product instructions or professional medical advice.

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Enjoy clear water, tropical beaches, snorkelling and optional activities on a full-day two-island adventure from Phuket.

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