The larger of the two Racha islands, with white-sand bays and clear turquoise water. A favourite for swimming, snorkeling and a relaxed beach stop south of Phuket.
Racha Islands
Deep turquoise water and extraordinary visibility for snorkeling and diving.
About the area
The Racha Islands (Racha Yai and Racha Noi) are renowned for their deep turquoise waters and extraordinary visibility, making them a top-tier destination for those seeking a premium island experience.
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Beaches
At a glance
Location: Phuket Province
Difficulty: Easy
Travel time from Phuket: approx. 45 min – 1 h
Spots in this area
Racha Noi
The smaller, rugged sister island with hardly any development. Its rocky shores and deeper water make it a spot for divers and confident snorkelers.
Siam Bay
A quieter bay on the north side of Racha Yai, with soft sand and calm, clear water. A good alternative when the main beaches get busy.
Trips to this area
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Racha Yai
Morning or afternoon
- Racha Yai
A half day at Koh Racha Yai, with its white beaches and some of the best snorkelling near Phuket. After the first reef, sail on to a second beach for more marine life.
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Koh Man + Krating Cape + Siam Bay + Nui Beach
- Koh Man
- Krating Cape
- Siam Bay
- Nui Beach
Phuket's rugged south-west coast, starting with SUP, kayaking and snorkelling at Koh Man. Then past the cliffs of Krating Cape to Siam Bay and Nui Beach, with a stop at Koh Lon on the way back.
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Racha Noi + Racha Yai
- Racha Noi
- Racha Yai
Head out to Racha Noi, the quieter and more remote of the two Racha islands, for snorkelling and fishing in crystal-clear water. In the afternoon, sail to Racha Yai before the cruise home.
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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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