The 13 Best Coral Island Tours from Phuket

1.Coral & Racha Islands Day Trip By Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 526 reviews · 8 hours · from $56Our pick

Spend eight hours reaching Racha Island by speedboat, snorkeling among fish and coral, then relaxing at Coral Island with lunch, chairs, drinks, and free time. English and Thai guides, including names such as Jackie, Sasha, L, and Sunny, lead the day. Snorkeling time is limited, so plan around the beaches too.

“The whole experience could be described by two words: professionalism and kindness. Starting from our transfer to the boat and islands experience everything was taken care of and our guide made sure to give us all the help and information we needed. My girlfriend and quite a few other passengers weren't able to swim too well but they gave them lifejackets and made sure they have a safe and awesome snorkeling experience as well.”

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2.Coral Island Catamaran Cruise with Sunset Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 360 reviews · 6 hours · from $53

Spend six hours sailing from Chalong or Rawai Pier to Coral Island, with snorkeling, beach time, optional water sports, drinks, and a Thai buffet dinner at sunset. Guides such as Arm, Mimi, Eddie, TV, and Gigi have helped make this a relaxed, friendly outing, though beach crowds and changing sea conditions are possible.

“100% recommend, the boat is amazing nothing feels rushed having almost 2 hours on the island was fantastic, food was great”

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3.Racha and Coral Islands Speedboat Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 103 reviews · 7h 30m · from $56

From Phuket, you’ll ride a speedboat to Racha Island for swimming and snorkeling, then continue to Coral Island for lunch, photos, and free time. An English or Thai guide leads the day, with hotel pickup, gear, drinks, fruit, and insurance included.

“We spent one hour on Racha Island beach, then they brought us by boat to snorkel for half an hour at a spot with barely any fish or corals. After that, we went for lunch on Coral Island and did some snorkeling near the shore on our own for two hours. There were some nice corals and some fish, but the water was quite shallow and the sea urchins with their long black spikes were everywhere. We had to be very careful where we walked. Also there were language barrier issues but it seems to be common in Phuket.”

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4.Aeolos Catamaran Tour to Coral & Racha Islands + Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $104Top rated

Spend about eight hours aboard the 22-seat Aeolos catamaran, visiting Coral Island and Racha Yai. You’ll get hotel pickup, Thai buffet lunch, snorkeling gear, paddleboards, a glass-bottom boat, a 3-meter slide, handline fishing, and an English and Chinese-speaking guide.

“Relaxing activity. Loved sitting on the catamaran nets with sun and sea. Much better than a speedboat. visited 2 islands. Coral island banana beach would have been nice if not for jelly fish season. Tour had designated sitting area on the beacRead more”

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5.Coral Island & Sunset Dinner by Sailing Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 68 reviews · 5 hours · from $56

You’ll cruise from Chalong Pier to Koh Hey, with time for swimming, snorkeling, and optional water sports before dinner near Promthep Cape. English, Thai, and Chinese guides are available. Hotel pickup, equipment, fruit, drinks, insurance, and a photographer are included.

“Lovely day trip! Great food and lovely boat! only thing is the tour is a lot longer than 5 hours, pick up is at 12 and I got back at 20.45 so just important information for people travelling or if they have evening plans it is a late return! 5 hours tour time is the time on the boat not including travel time.”

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6.Coral Island Kahung Beach Speedboat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 57 reviews · from $52

Take a short speedboat ride from Chalong Pier to Coral Island’s Kahung Beach. Your local English or Thai-speaking guide provides transfers, a beach chair, fruit, soft drinks, and snorkel gear. Swim, sunbathe, and see coral reefs, with optional water sports at extra cost.

“I went to Coral Island with my son and his wife on Christmas Eve. We had a great day. It’s a very beautiful beach and the water is really warm and clear. Santa arrived by paragliding in. The speed boat only took about 10 mins each way and we had drinks and fruit. We had some lunch and cocktails which were delicious”

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7.Coral Island Half-Day Tour by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 56 reviews · 4 hours · from $41

Travel by speedboat from Phuket to Coral Island for beach time, snorkeling, and optional parasailing, kayaking, banana boats, or sea walking. English and Thai guides lead the trip, with hotel pickup, equipment, water, soft drinks, fruit, and a beach chair included.

“Less number of tourist in the small island. I can spend relaxed time, because beach walking pass of Phuket is full of tourist. For snorkel, variety of fish and coral are same with Kata beach south side.”

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8.Coral Island Snorkeling Tour By Speedboat From Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 50 reviews · from $47

Travel by speedboat from Phuket to Koh Hey, known as Coral Island, for beach time and a short snorkeling session. A guide, hotel pickup, equipment, lunch, drinks, fruit, towels, chairs, and accident insurance are included. Optional parasailing and banana boat rides cost extra.

“That very little had changed since we were there 30 years ago except for the fish. Almost none. So we appreciated the snorkling on the other side of the island. The food tasted great”

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9.Racha & Coral Island Day Trip by Speedboat – Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 48 reviews · from $38Best value

Travel by speedboat from Phuket to Racha Yai and Coral Island for beaches, swimming, snorkeling, and a simple included lunch. Guides such as Leo and Amy have earned praise for friendly service and careful organization. Pickup is included from Patong, Kata, and Karon, though group size and timing can vary.

“Guide was amazing! Very well planned. Would highly recommend this trip. They really put safety first”

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10.Coral Island Private Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews

Take a private boat from Phuket to Banana Beach, Long Beach, Coral Island, and Ko Rang Yai. Guide Bier is praised for adapting the day for families. Snorkeling gear, hotel transfers, drinks, snacks, an onboard restroom, and Wi-Fi are included, but lunch is extra.

“We had a great experience with our excellent tour guide Bier (apologies if I am spelling that wrong). The tour was customized to meet our needs, with an 8-year old and 5-year old. Smooth pick up from hotel, plenty of snacks and drinkRead more”

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11.Racha and Coral Island One Day Trip + Sunset by Luxury Catamaran From Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 39 reviews · from $70

Set out from Chalong Pier at 7:00 am on a catamaran for Coral Island, Racha Yai, and a sunset near Promthep Cape. You get lunch, fruit, soft drinks, snorkeling gear, and a local English or Chinese-speaking guide. Hotel pickup is included from many Phuket areas.

“I had an amazing time! The staff was super friendly, fun and energetic. It was truly a perfect day! 10/10 would recommend.”

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12.Rhapsody Phuket Coral & Racha Sunset Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $120

Spend about eight hours aboard a luxury catamaran from Phuket, with Coral Island beaches, Racha Yai snorkeling, paddleboards, slides, a floating pool, lunch, and a sunset party near Promthep Cape. Hotel pickup, towels, equipment, soft drinks, fruit, and group insurance are included.

“Had a fun time on the rhapsody boat! The vibes were great and the boat itself is awesome. A few things we wished were better were the food and the snorkeling locations. The lunch buffet was decent, but the snacks could be better. ThRead more”

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13.Coral Yacht Boat Tour to Coral Island with Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 33 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $54

Spend 6 to 8 hours on a catamaran, speedboat, or motor yacht around Phuket’s islands. Swim at Pirates Beach and Banana Bay, snorkel near Raya, eat lunch onboard, and watch sunset near Promthep Cape. Check the three tour options carefully, since stops, meals, and equipment vary.

“excusions correct dans l ensemble le coucher est très beau a l arrivée du port mais pas au cap on arrive trop tôt le repas est bon mais servi a 04 h 30 minute. l accès a la plage est difficile car le ponton est en plastique et ca tangue énormément”

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