Racha and Coral islands by speedboat
Two islands in a day: white sand at Patok Bay, snorkelling and water sports
The cheapest way to get a proper island day out of Phuket, and the shortest crossing — forty minutes from Chalong. Racha Yai comes first: Patok Bay, soft white sand and clear water for swimming and snorkelling. After lunch the boat moves to Coral island, where the reef is right off the beach and the water sports operators are set up on the sand, so the afternoon can be as calm or as loud as you want it.
Price and booking
- Adult
- 1,400 ฿
- Child
- 1,300 ฿
Child price applies to ages 4–9. Younger children join free of charge. Hotel pickup on Phuket is arranged when you book — tell us where you stay and the manager confirms the pickup time.
Book this tour on WhatsAppPayment is agreed in the chat after the booking is confirmed — by card, bank transfer or USDT.
What you see
- Two islands in one day
- Patok Bay on Racha Yai
- Snorkelling over the coral reefs
- Parasailing and water sports on Coral island
- A fast speedboat crossing
- Lunch on the island facing the sea
How the day goes
- 08:00–08:30Hotel pickup and transfer to Chalong pier
- 08:30–09:00Briefing at the pier, meeting the crew, life jackets handed out
- 09:00–09:40Speedboat crossing to Racha Yai, around 40 minutes
- 09:40–12:00Racha Yai: Patok Bay — swimming, sunbathing, snorkelling
- 12:00–12:30Short crossing to Coral island
- 12:30–13:30Thai lunch at a beachfront restaurant
- 13:30–15:30Snorkelling and water sports — parasailing, banana boat, jet skis
- 15:30–16:00Beach time
- 16:00–16:40Speedboat back to Chalong pier
- 16:40–17:30Transfer to the hotels
Photos from the tour
Included in the price
- +Hotel transfer both ways
- +Speedboat crossings
- +Lunch on Coral island
- +Mask and snorkel
- +Life jackets
- +Drinking water and soft drinks
- +Fruit on board
- +Medical insurance
- +English-speaking guide
- +Island entrance fees
Not included
- —Parasailing, 1,000–1,500 ฿ per flight
- —Banana boat and other inflatables, 300–500 ฿
- —Jet skis, 800–1,200 ฿ for 30 minutes
- —Alcohol
- —Personal spending
- —Professional photo and video
- —Tips for the crew
What to bring
- Swimwear and a change of clothes
- A beach towel
- Waterproof sunscreen
- A hat and sunglasses
- A waterproof phone case
- Cash for the water sports
- Light beach shoes
Good to know
- English-speaking guide on this tour.
- Water sports on Coral island are run by beach operators and paid on the spot.
- Children under four travel free.
- Being able to swim makes the snorkelling stops much better.
- The speedboat can be bumpy — take something beforehand if you are prone to seasickness.
- Bad weather can change the route.
- Payment is agreed in the chat after the booking is confirmed.
Questions we get asked
Which island is better for snorkelling?
Racha Yai has the clearer water and the better visibility. Coral island has the easier entry from the beach and everything else going on around it.
How much should I budget for the water sports?
Parasailing runs 1,000–1,500 ฿ a flight, the banana boat 300–500 ฿, jet skis 800–1,200 ฿ for half an hour. Bring cash if you plan to do any of it.
Is this a good first island trip?
Yes — short crossings, two beaches, lunch included and back on Phuket by evening. It is the trip to take on your first days on the island.
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Not sure which day to pick?
Write to us with your dates and the hotel you stay at. We live on Phuket and will say straight away whether the sea suits this trip that week, and what fits better if it does not.