A short trip from Phuket’s south coast, with soft white beaches and clear water. Great for swimming, snorkeling and an easy beach day. Banana Beach charges a landing fee of 100 THB per person.
Coral & Maiton
Calm water, white beaches and a quiet private island, all close to Phuket.
About the area
Discover why Maiton Island is widely considered the most romantic and pristine escape in the Andaman Sea. Known for its tranquil atmosphere and untouched beauty, it is the ultimate destination for those seeking a premium, private island experience.
- Snorkeling
- Beaches
- Quiet spots
At a glance
Location: Phuket Province
Difficulty: Easy
Travel time from Phuket: approx. 30 min
Spots in this area
Maiton
A peaceful island southeast of Phuket, with white beaches and clear water. Known for its calm setting and a relaxed day away from the crowds.
Trips to this area
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Coral
Morning or afternoon
- Coral Island (Koh Hey)
A relaxed morning at Coral Island, known for its white beaches and clear water. Swim, snorkel, paddleboard or kayak before cruising back to Chalong.
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Coral + Maiton
Morning or afternoon
- Coral Island (Koh Hey)
- Maiton
Two islands in one afternoon: snorkel at Coral Island, then look for dolphins around Koh Mai Ton. The cruise back to Chalong comes with the sunset.
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Coral + Promthep Cape
Morning or afternoon
- Coral Island (Koh Hey)
- Promthep Cape
Swim and snorkel at Coral Island, then sail along the coast to Promthep Cape, Phuket's southern tip. Beach time and the island's best-known viewpoint in one short trip.
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Maiton
Morning or afternoon
- Maiton
A morning at Koh Mai Ton, known for its coral and the dolphins often seen nearby. Swim and snorkel over the reef, then return past Cape Panwa, Ao Yon and Koh Lon.
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Coral + Promthep Cape + Krating Cape + Ao San + Nui Beach
- Coral Island (Koh Hey)
- Promthep Cape
- Krating Cape
- Ao Sane
- Nui Beach
Coral Island in the morning, then a cruise along Phuket's southern coast past Promthep Cape and Krating Cape. Swim and snorkel in the quiet bays of Ao Sane and Nui Beach.
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Khai Nok + Khai Nui + Maiton
- Koh Khai Nok
- Koh Khai Nui
- Maiton
Two small islands with soft white sand and shallow, fish-filled water: Koh Khai Nok and Koh Khai Nui. On the way back, a stop at Koh Mai Ton for more snorkelling.
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Maiton + Coral
- Maiton
- Coral Island (Koh Hey)
A full day at two of Phuket's nearest islands: the coral of Koh Mai Ton, then the beaches of Coral Island. Plenty of time to swim, snorkel and paddleboard at both.
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Maiton + Coral + Promthep Cape
- Maiton
- Coral Island (Koh Hey)
- Promthep Cape
Snorkel the reefs of Koh Mai Ton and relax on the beaches of Coral Island. The day ends with the views along Promthep Cape, Phuket's southern tip.
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Racha Yai + Coral
- Racha Yai
- Coral Island (Koh Hey)
Start at Coral Island, then cross to Racha Yai, known for clear water and reefs you can see from the surface. Swim, snorkel and paddleboard at both before the cruise home.
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Racha Yai + Coral + Promthep Cape
- Racha Yai
- Coral Island (Koh Hey)
- Promthep Cape
Coral Island first, then the clear water and coral reefs of Racha Yai. The way home leads past Promthep Cape, Phuket's southern tip.
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Racha Yai + Maiton
- Racha Yai
- Maiton
Two island stops in one day: the morning around Racha Yai, the afternoon at Koh Mai Ton. Snorkel, swim and fish in clear water, then cruise back to Phuket at sunset.
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Racha Yai + Maiton + Promthep Cape
- Racha Yai
- Maiton
- Promthep Cape
Snorkel and swim in the clear water of Racha Yai, then stop at Koh Mai Ton for its coral. The cruise home passes Promthep Cape, Phuket's southern tip.
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