[TO CONFIRM] Is the national park fee included in this price? The brochure does not say.
Overview
Racha Yai, twelve kilometres south of Phuket, has soft white sand and shallow reefs full of fish. Racha Noi, further out, is quieter and better known to divers.
The day ends at Maiton Island, often called the Maldives of Phuket — and with some luck you will see wild dolphins on the way.
Highlights
- Pirates Beach and the viewpoint hike
- Snorkelling at Banana Bay and Racha Yai
- Lunch on Racha Yai
- Maiton Island, with a lookout for dolphins
Itinerary
- 08:30Seastar pier, Laem NgaSnacks and drinks, check-in and snorkel gear.
- 09:00DepartSpeedboat to Racha Noi.
- 10:00Pirates BeachSwim and snorkel, hike to the viewpoint, paddleboard or canoe.
- 11:00Banana BaySnorkelling on the Racha Noi reef.
- 12:30Racha YaiLunch and beach time.
- 14:00SnorkellingOn the Racha Yai reef.
- 15:00Maiton IslandLook out for dolphins on the way.
- 17:00ReturnBack at Seastar pier, then transfer to your hotel.
What’s included
- Round-trip transfer between your hotel and the pier
- Speedboat for the day
- Food, snacks, fruit and soft drinks
- Snorkelling equipment
- Crew trained in CPR and first aid
- Life insurance up to 1,000,000 THB
- Beach towel
- Friendly guide and staff
Not included
- National park fee (to be confirmed)
- Pickup outside the free zones (see below)
- Personal expenses and tips
What to bring
- Camera
- Sunglasses and a hat
- Personal medicine
- Waterproof bag
- Reef-safe sunscreen — ordinary sunscreen harms coral
Good to know
Free pickupPatong, Kata, Karon, Kamala and Phuket Town.Pickup +200 THB / personSurin, Bang Tao, Laguna, Nai Harn, Rawai and Ao Makham.Pickup +1,400 THB / personMai Khao and Nai Yang (private taxi).Changing your dateTell us at least 14 days ahead. Each booking can be changed once.Not recommended forAsthma or heart disease, pregnancy, children under 1, or bone surgery in the last 6 months.WeatherTimes and program may change on the day for sea and weather conditions.
