The 15 Best Racha 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.Full-Day Beginner Scuba Course with Private Tuition, Racha Yai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 368 reviews · from $162Top rated

Learn scuba skills with a certified instructor on a shared boat from Phuket to Racha Yai. You get two guided open-water sessions, each about 45 to 50 minutes, plus breakfast, lunch, equipment, snacks, and pickup from select areas. Instructors such as Pomme, Tiger, Ootdy, and Nim are praised for calm, personal coaching.

“I had a fantastic scuba diving experience! The trip was well-organized and everything ran smoothly. My instructor, Ootdy, was especially great, he explained everything clearly and made sure I felt safe and confident before diving. The underwater views were breathtaking. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore the ocean up close!”

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3.Racha and Banana Beach by Speedboat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 289 reviews · from $59

Join Phuket Paradise Travel for a full-day speedboat trip to Racha Island and Banana Beach on Coral Island. Snorkel, swim, eat lunch, and relax, with guide BB and crew handling transfers, equipment, drinks, and timing. Parasailing, sea walking, and banana boats cost extra.

“It’s a nice trip to the Racha and Coral islands. We got to snorkel at Racha and then had more than an hour to see the island. I walked to Patok beach which was really nice, white sand and turquoise sea. Then we went to Coral island (Banana beach) and got the lunch served. I wasnt impressed with the food but I’m not Thai food lover. You can relax at the beach and order something from the bar. The sea is beautiful, toilets and showers are clean and free of charge. Our guide and his team were nice. We returned by 4 pm.”

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

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

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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6.Phuket Scuba Diving: Racha Island Or Maiton Island For All Levels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $97

Set out from Chalong Pier for beginner or certified scuba sessions at Maiton, Racha Yai, or Racha Noi. Instructors such as Eak, Chang, Jo, Bobby, and David provide close guidance, with equipment, snacks, insurance, and snorkeling included. Non-swimmers can participate, but you must be at least 10 and fit.

“The staff was amazing and very experienced divers! Very happy with our experience. I’m an experienced diver and my girlfriend is a new diver and they catered to us very well. Thank you Chan and crew!”

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7.Racha Island Snorkeling or Scuba Diving Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 70 reviews · 1 day · from $52

Start with hotel pickup, a speedboat ride from Chalong Pier, and a choice of snorkeling or a supervised scuba session at Racha Yai. You can reach up to 10 meters underwater for about 30 minutes, or snorkel for 30 to 40 minutes. Guide Paolo has been praised for clear instruction, and lunch, equipment, drinks, and Coral Island time are included.

“Amazing tour! Our guide Paolo was amazing, sharing a lot of information about the island and culture. We had a great time, the beaches were incredible and snorkelling is really great there. Boat ride was perfect, we had water, juices, snacks. And the lunch also was perfect, I am gluten intolerant and vegetarian and they had a nice selection of rice, soup, veggies and fruits. Also the meat offered was halal so lots of options depending on your diet. Can only highly recommend you to take this tour :)”

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8.Full-Day Racha Noi and Racha Yai Snorkeling from Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 56 reviews · from $104

Join Phuket Scuba Dot Com for three supervised snorkels around Racha Noi and Racha Yai. Expect a large boat, breakfast, lunch, snacks, clear water, tropical fish, and a day shared mainly with scuba divers. Guide Chart has led some departures.

“We loved snorkeling with our guide, who was most helpful finding cool fish and octopus! Great day!”

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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.Scuba Diving Daytrip to Racha Yai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · from $90

Spend about eight hours aboard Sea Bees’ own boat from Phuket’s Chalong Pier, with hotel pickup, breakfast, lunch, two underwater sessions at Racha Yai, and multilingual guides. Certified guests can reach 20 meters, while beginners can join at up to 8 meters.

“I booked a scuba trip with car service two weeks before my trip. The booking was confirmed, and it said the shuttle would meet me at hotel at 8:00 am. They never showed. I asked the hotel concierge to reach out to SeaBees to see what was going on, and they told him tRead 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.Raya Island / Mai Ton Island Private Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews

You’ll cruise from Phuket with 5 Star Marine to Mai Ton and Racha Yai for snorkeling, white sand, and clear water, then stop at Rang Yai for fruit and refreshments. Shaun and his team handle the briefing, boat, and timing. The private format suits families and groups up to 15.

“We had an absolutely fantastic trip. The guide was so sweet, and vas very good ant talking English. He told us a lot about the things we saw on the way. We event to Raya Iceland first, and were one of the first people there. It was amazinRead more”

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14.Racha Island Game Fishing & Trolling From Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 25 reviews · from $80

Set out from Phuket at 7:30 am for trolling near Koh Racha Yai. A captain and fishing crew provide gear, lunch, fruit, drinks, and snorkeling equipment. You can swim in clear reef water, but big-game catches are never guaranteed and boat comfort may vary.

“Good overall organization. Good lunch. A little too much wind that day, but still some fish 🐟🐠Auto-translated”

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15.Racha Island Fishing Game From Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 19 reviews · from $84

Spend about eight hours aboard a traditional longtail boat from Phuket to Racha Yai. The crew provides fishing gear, snacks, lunch, drinks, snorkeling equipment, and hotel pickup. You will troll on the way, try handline fishing, and swim over a coral reef.

“The website is totally false advertisement. One guide said there hasn’t been a marlin caught in 10 years.”

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