The 14 Best Coral Island Tours from Phuket

1.Coral Island Catamaran Cruise with Sunset Dinner

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

Spend about six hours sailing from Phuket to Koh Hey, also known as Coral Island, with a snorkeling stop, beach free time and a Thai dinner aboard the catamaran near sunset. Transfers are included from Patong, Kata and Karon. Guides have included Mimi, TV, Arm and Gigi; the crew, drinks and snorkeling mask are also part of the trip.

“The day was fantastic, totally exceeded expectations and great value for money. Our Guide, TV was brilliant, his knowledge and humour added to the day. It entails a lot of travelling but well worth it. Would highly recommend.”

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2.Coral Island Snorkeling & Promthep Sunset Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 162 reviews · 6 hours · from $58

Spend six hours aboard a luxury yacht, with time to relax on Coral Island, swim or snorkel offshore, and eat a Thai buffet as the boat sails near Promthep Cape at sunset. English-speaking guides such as Amy and Ava have been praised for attentive care. Transfers, snorkeling gear, soft drinks, and fruit are included.

“Amy was our tour guide and she was excellent. We loved the stop over on the island, it was nearly just our tour on it!”

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3.Coral Island & Sunset Dinner by Sailing Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 68 reviews · 5 hours · from $56

Travel by catamaran from Ao Chalong Pier to Koh Hey, where you can swim, snorkel, or try optional water sports. Later, eat dinner on board as the boat approaches Promthep Cape for sunset. Hotel transfers are included in listed Phuket areas; check your pickup details, since the outing can take much longer than five hours door to door.

“Driver picked up on time to meeting point where we could have water coffee and some snacks. the catamaran was very nice, clean and the staff helpful. Coral island is a true piece of paradise: soft white sand and clear water. food was very good and the sunset amazing. I highly recommend this tour”

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4.Sunset Cruise to Koh Hey in Phuket by Sailing Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 68 reviews · from $46

Leave Ao Chalong Pier around noon for a five-to-six-hour catamaran trip to Koh Hey, or Coral Island. You’ll have time for swimming, snorkeling, beach relaxation and fishing, then dinner and a sunset stop near Promthep Cape. Transfers are free from several Phuket areas, but bring a towel and check your pickup zone.

“Loved the snorkeling at coral Island. The sunset was spectacular. The staff were friendly and attentive.”

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5.Coral Island Kahung Beach Speedboat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 57 reviews · from $52

Nikorn Marine takes you by speedboat from Chalong Pier to Kahung Beach on Coral Island, where you can swim, snorkel, or relax in a beach chair. The trip includes hotel transfers, fruit, soft drinks, snorkel gear, and the island entrance fee. Sea activities such as parasailing and banana boat rides cost extra.

“I went to Coral Island with my son and his wife on Christmas Eve. We had a great day. It’s a very beautiful beach and the water is really warm and clear. Santa arrived by paragliding in. The speed boat only took about 10 mins each way and we had drinks and fruit. We had some lunch and cocktails which were delicious”

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6.Coral Island Half-Day Tour by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 56 reviews · 4 hours · from $41

Ride a speedboat from Phuket to Coral Island, about 10 kilometers south, for beach time, swimming, and snorkeling. A guide speaks English or Thai, and hotel pickup, basic snorkel gear, a beach chair, water, soft drinks, and fruit are included. Parasailing, banana boats, scuba, sea walking, and kayaking cost extra.

“the transit was smooth. infrastructure was great. however we missed the snorkeling as no announcement was made for the same. maybe they should provide some more snacks and information about the place and how it came to be. otherwise it was a good experience”

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7.Coral Island Snorkeling Tour By Speedboat From Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 50 reviews · from $47

Take a speedboat from Phuket to Koh Hey, or Coral Island, for a beach day with a guide, borrowed snorkel gear, lifejackets, lunch, drinks, and hotel transfers from selected areas. You can swim, snorkel, or relax on the sand, then pay extra for activities such as parasailing or a banana boat ride. Snorkeling time can be short, so treat this as a beach trip first.

“The beach was lovely, soft sand, gorgeous water, plenty of space. The Banana boat ride was so worth it! So memorable!”

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8.Racha & Coral Island Day Trip by Speedboat – Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 48 reviews · from $38Best value

Leave Phuket by speedboat for two island stops: Racha Yai for swimming and snorkeling, then Coral Island for beach time and optional water sports. The roughly eight-hour trip includes lunch, a mask and snorkel, life jacket, and shared hotel transfers. Guides including Leo and Amy have been praised for keeping the day friendly and safety-conscious.

“Amazing would do it again in a heart beat. Staff friendly and helpful. The lunch provided was a little cold but overall ok”

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9.Coral Island Private Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews Top rated

Take a private boat from Phuket to Coral Island and Ko Rang Yai, with stops at Banana Beach and Long Beach. Your group gets snorkeling gear, an onboard restroom, Wi-Fi, snacks, soft drinks, and round-trip hotel transfers. The price is per boat for up to 15 people, and the crew can adapt the outing to your group’s needs.

“We had a great experience with our excellent tour guide Bier (apologies if I am spelling that wrong). The tour was customized to meet our needs, with an 8-year old and 5-year old. Smooth pick up from hotel, plenty of snacks and drinkRead more”

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10.Racha and Coral Island One Day Trip + Sunset by Luxury Catamaran From Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 39 reviews · from $70

Start at Chalong Pier for an 8 to 9 hour catamaran trip to Coral Island and Racha Yai, with time for beaches and snorkeling, plus a sunset stop near Promthep Cape. Lunch, fruit, soft drinks, masks, snorkels, life jackets, and a guide are included. Selected Phuket areas have free hotel pickup.

“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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11.Coral Yacht Boat Tour to Coral Island with Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 33 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $54

Spend six to eight hours on a yacht, catamaran or speedboat, depending on the option you choose. The advertised route includes island beaches, snorkeling stops and a sunset visit near Promthep Cape. Some options include a meal and snorkel gear; check your chosen program carefully, as stops and inclusions differ.

“Loved it! Amazing sunset, no rush along the way. Very good experience”

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12.Coral Island Day Tour by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 22 reviews · 7 hours · from $47

Take a guided speedboat trip from Phuket to Coral Island, where you can snorkel with provided mask and gear, swim, or relax on a beach chair. The seven-hour outing includes hotel pickup in selected areas, lunch at Kahung Beach, drinks, fruit, and a guide speaking English or Thai. Parasailing, scuba, and kayaking cost extra.

“Bardzo dobrze zorganizowana wycieczka , na wyspie możliwość snorkelingu, obiad w formie bufetu bardzo smaczny, polecam!”

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13.Amazing Coral Island & Sunset Dinner with Power Catamaran

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

Set off from Chalong Pier on a power catamaran bound for Coral Island, with time for beach lounging, snorkeling, clear kayaking and paddleboarding. Later, try handline fishing and eat a Thai dinner onboard as the boat heads toward Promthep Cape and Laem Krating for sunset. Hotel transfers from Karon or Patong, a guide, soft drinks and seasonal fruit are included.

“I loved everything, I wish you can play music as soon as we get on the boat”

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14.Coral Island Snorkeling and Sunset Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 3 reviews · 5 hours · from $76

Cruise from Chalong Pier to Coral Island for beach time and snorkeling, then enjoy dinner, sunset views and a boat party on the return route. Phuket Paradise Travel provides hotel transfers, an English-speaking guide and snorkeling gear. The itinerary also includes a photo stop near Laem Krating’s sailing-boat-shaped rock.

“The guides and crew were very friendly and helpful. The boat was spacious with plenty room for everyone . The stop at the beach was lovely and easy for swimming . The snorkelling was a little disappointing as we didn’t see any fish , probably needed to get nearer the coast line . The sunset was stunning . Overall really enjoyed the day .”

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