Racha + Coral Island Phuket by Sailing Yacht Review
When planning to visit Phuket, everyone should not miss to put swimming and relaxing on the beach in their itinerary. We will share a valuable one-day trip to stunning islands of Racha and Coral island by sailing yacht. This is a most popular excursion that includes snorkeling in the crystal clear water, relaxing on the white sand beach and watching the romantic sunset at Promthep Cape. This whole experience is cost only 1,450 THB (50 USD).
Ticket2Attraction offers various island tours by yacht in Phuket. Prices range from the hundreds to thousands Baht. There are both half-day and full-day trips which you can travel all year round.
Preparation
- Book a hotel in Phuket, we suggest to stay in Patong, Kata, Karon, Rawai, Panwa or Phuket Town for getting close to the Chalong pier.
- Wear comfort clothes, flip flop shoes, hat, sunglasses and bring sunscreen, changing clothes, swimwear, towel
- Guest are allowed to bring food and beverages on board. (Pork products are prohibited due to most of the crew member are Muslim)
Booking a tour
We suggest you to make an advance booking from Ticket2Attraction >>> Full Day Racha and Coral island trip
What included in a tour?
- Hotel transfer
- English speaking tour guide
- Lunch, drinking water, fruits
- Snorkeling equipment
- Insurance
- Photographer
Trip
7 a.m. The van will pick us up from the hotel to Chalong pier (The exact pick up time will be inform by phone one day prior). If you come by yourself, you can park a car at the pier (40 THB fee for whole day).
8:30 a.m. Getting on board the sailing yacht and heading to Racha island. It's takes about 2 hour journey from Chalong pier to Racha island. This is a time to enjoy taking photo and chilling on the boat.
Racha Island
The highlights of the Racha island are beautiful white sand beach, crystal clear water, colorful coral reef and variety fishes.
After finish on the Racha island, lunch buffet will be served on the boat.
Lunch Menu
- Fried chicken
- Stir Fried vegetable
- Egg with Tamarind Sauce
- Stir Fried Spicy Minced Chicken with Herbs
- Rice
- Watermelon, Pineapple
After finish the lunch, it's time for snorkeling in the blue water and see colorful fishes.
Coral Island
In the afternoon, the boat will be heading to the Coral Island.
The Coral Island (locally known as Koh Hey) is a popular tourist destination due to its beautiful beach and location is not far from Phuket. We will land on the beach called "The Coral Beach Club" which have a large indoor seating area, Som Tum beach bar and super clean restroom with fresh water shower.
Highlight on this island are various activities you can do such as the clear kayaking, parasailing, snorkeling or sunbathing.
Promthep Cape
Last destination, we will go to the most beautiful sunset viewpoint in Thailand at Promthep cape. At this point, we will be surrounded by other yachts as everyone are heading for a sunset view.
It's time for fishing activity. If we are lucky, we will catch a good size fish and making fresh sashimi.
On the way back to Chalong Pier, it's a last chance for those who don't want to miss the best photo opportunity as the sunset light will give you the most satisfy photos of your sailing yacht experience.
Written by
KenThanakrit
