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Racha Yai and Racha Noi sit south of Phuket and are a popular half-day or full-day option for swimming and snorkeling without the longer transit of the Similans.
Good for
Half-day charters, swimming and snorkeling, groups short on time.
Travel time
Distance depends on departure marina — confirmed per vessel and route.
Ask which vessel suits this route, whether it's a half-day, full-day or overnight trip, what's included, and whether route-related fees apply. The captain and operator confirm the final itinerary based on conditions on the day.
Phi Phi Island
Limestone cliffs, Maya Bay and postcard lagoons.
Phang Nga Bay
Limestone karsts, sea caves and James Bond Island.
Koh Hong (Hong Island)
A hidden lagoon inside a limestone island.
Krabi
Railay's cliffs and Krabi's beaches by private boat.
Similan Islands
Some of Thailand's clearest water, for a full-day or overnight trip.
Khai Islands
Small, sandy islands close to shore.