The 14 Best Coral & Racha Island Trips from Phuket

1.Phuket: 3 Khai Islands Relax & Snorkeling Half/Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,379 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $24Our pick

Take a short speedboat ride from Phuket to Khai Nai, Khai Nui, and Khai Nok islands. You’ll snorkel over colorful fish, swim from white beaches, and relax with drinks, fruit, and snacks. Guides such as Simon, Bobby, Johan, and Lala are praised for friendly help. Choose a half-day trip or a slower full-day outing with lunch.

“Very well organised and by the time we got to the third island my husband had lost his wallet, staff were brilliant and found it on boat, it was returned to him completely in tact. Would certainly recommend”

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2.Phuket: PhiPhi, Maya Bay & Khai Island Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,607 reviews · 8 hours · from $47

Spend a full day island-hopping from Phuket with guides such as Bobby, JJ, Mossi, Butter, and Joy. Swim at Pileh Lagoon, snorkel near Phi Phi, view Maya Bay from shore or boat, meet macaques at Monkey Beach, eat a Thai buffet, and finish at Khai Nok Island. Expect a large shared boat, crowds, and possible rough seas.

“Our guide was very good and spoke excellent English. The islands were very busy but it was a great trip weather was lovely and lunch was an added bonus.”

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3.From Phuket: Phi Phi, Maya Bay, & Khai Islands Premium Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,328 reviews · 9 hours · from $52

Spend nine hours island hopping from Phuket by speedboat, with hotel pickup, Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, and Khai Nai Island. Guides such as Ron, Deeno, Ken, and Laila have led recent departures. Lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear, and hotel transfers are included, but the national park fee costs extra.

“It was absolutely amazing, everything was super organised, I really recommend it.”

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4.Phi Phi and Khai Islands Snorkeling Tour with Lunch by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 788 reviews · from $94

Spend 7 to 8 hours touring Phi Phi Leh, Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, and Khai Nok by speedboat. Hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, paddleboards, lunch, drinks, and insurance are included. Guides such as Ohma, Tony, Kung, Nancy, and Oppo lead the day.

“our original excursion was canceled due to time constraints. Viator offered up an alternative to James Bond Island in a few other sites.. we did not know what to expect. Getting there took sometime. However, it is worth it. The staff is amaziRead more”

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5.Pattaya: Coral Island & Sak Island Adventure Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 711 reviews · 6 hours · from $40

Set out from Pattaya with a bilingual Thai, Chinese, and English guide for a fast-moving day at Coral Island and Sak Island. The basic package covers snorkeling and paddle boarding, while add-ons include parasailing, banana boats, jet skis, and seawalker. Guides such as Micky and Gun have earned praise for clear communication and friendly help.

“Such a beautiful experience booked last minute and everything still ran smoothly got a message making sure the hotel was right and got picked up 5 mins earlier and the tour guide was very attentive and watched our belongings so we could enjoy the experience. Would highly recommend !”

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6.Phi Phi, Maya Bay, & Khai Islands Premium Trip from Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 706 reviews · from $58

This 8 to 9-hour speedboat trip from Phuket visits Maya Bay, Phi Phi Don, Pi Leh Bay, Loh Samah Bay, Monkey Beach, and Khai Nai. Hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, lunch, fruit, drinks, and an English-speaking guide are included. Guides such as Nas, Kan, Kimmy, PK, and Nun have been praised for attentive service, though crowds and rough seas can affect the day.

“It was an amazing experience! Our tour guide took really good care of us throughout the excursion! Beautiful place to visit and very instagramable!”

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7.Phuket: Coral & Racha Islands Day Trip By Speedboat

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

Spend eight hours visiting Racha and Coral Islands from Phuket, with speedboat transfers, guided snorkeling, beach time, lunch at Kahung Restaurant, drinks, fruit, and a beach chair. Guides such as Jackie, Sasha, L, and Sunny have helped make the day friendly and well organized, though snorkeling time is limited.

“the tour guide Alex was so friendly and inviting. We were provided with drinks and fruit throughout the trip. The complimentary food was really nice. The transportation was well organised. Overall really enjoyed this trip would recommend 👍🏼”

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8.Phuket: 3 Khai Islands Tour- Snorkel & Relax (Half/Full Day)

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 502 reviews · 270 minutes - 10 hours · from $30

Visit Khai Nok, Khai Nui, and Khai Nai by speedboat from Phuket. Choose a short half-day outing or a full day with Thai lunch and four quiet hours on Khai Nai. Guides including Honey, Jayna, Ellie, and Jo help with snorkeling, photos, drinks, and family logistics. Sea conditions may change the route.

“Great half day trip! Suited what we wanted to do perfectly for a short time in Phuket. Picked up & dropped off to hotel, drinks and fruit provided on boat. Whole experience was super easy and the islands are stunning! Thanks for a great morning 😊”

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9.Full-Day Beginner Scuba Course with Private Tuition, Racha Yai

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

Spend about eight hours traveling from Phuket to Racha Yai for two guided open-water scuba sessions. Private instruction from guides such as Pomme, Tiger, Oodty, or Nim helps first-timers manage equipment, breathing, and nerves. Breakfast, lunch, snacks, gear, insurance, and selected hotel transfers are included.

“Awesome experience, great pictures, everything was perfect I would definitely get my license to explore ande see deeper 🙌”

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10.Phuket: Coral Island Catamaran Cruise with Sunset Dinner

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

Cruise from Chalong or Rawai Pier to Koh Hey with an English-speaking guide, snorkeling, beach time, optional water sports, and a Thai buffet dinner at sunset near Promthep Cape. The catamaran is comfortable and usually relaxed, though the floating beach pontoon, variable snorkeling conditions, and extra activity fees matter.

“Great day out, would definitely recommend. An hour's boat ride to the snorkeling spot, then 15mins to the beach which we had an hour to relax at. Lovely sunset cruise back with dinner. Staff were very helpful.”

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11.Phuket: Racha and Banana Beach by Speedboat with Lunch

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

You’ll leave Phuket by speedboat for Racha Island’s Patok Bay, with time to swim and snorkel before continuing to Coral Island’s Banana Beach. The $59 tour includes hotel transfers, snacks, drinks, equipment, lunch, beach chairs, and an English or Chinese-speaking guide. Parasailing, sea walking, and banana boat rides cost extra.

“Racha Island was the highlight of the trip. Expect a full boat and potentially seating in the sun at the front. Lots of free time to explore each of the stops. Buffet lunch at Banana beach was good. Overall good value for money.”

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12.All-in Phi Phi, Maiton, MayaBay, Khai, Bamboo islands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 286 reviews · from $74

Spend 8 to 10 hours island hopping from Phuket by speedboat, with stops at Maya Bay, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, Pileh Bay, Khai Island, and Maiton. The premium option adds Bamboo Island. Guides such as Mint, Jenny, Paul, and JJ lead the day, with lunch, drinks, fruit, snorkeling gear, hotel transfers, and park fees included.

“We were given opportunities to swim so often, it was great to see so many island and visited the national park. Lunch and breakfast were great.”

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13.One Day Phi Phi, Maya And Khai Islands Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 245 reviews · from $68

Set out from Phuket at 7:00 am by premium speed catamaran for Khai Nai, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, Maya Bay, and Pileh Lagoon. You’ll snorkel, swim, see limestone cliffs and monkeys, eat lunch by the sea, and return after about eight hours. Hotel pickup, equipment, water, insurance, and a guide are included.

“This is an amazing excursion, as long as you’re not with 500 other tourists doing it at the same time. The islands are stunning, and snorkeling great. Hopefully you won’t have more people than fish in the water. The tour directors however, were excellent and every thing was extremely well organized. Do the tour in the down season.”

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14.Amazing Coral Island & Sunset Dinner with Power Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 9 reviews · 5 hours · from $64

Spend five hours on a power catamaran from Chalong Pier to Coral Island, with beach time, snorkeling, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and a Thai dinner onboard. The route continues past Promthep Cape to Laem Krating for sunset. Hotel transfers, soft drinks, fruit, equipment, an English or Thai guide, and insurance are included.

“Overall good experience, first step was on a dirty beach, so one point off.”

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