Coral Island
Everything you Need to Know about Coral Island Diving & Snorkeling
Coral Island, known locally as Koh Hae, is a beautiful getaway destination located three kilometres southeast of Phuket. The island features two main beaches, Long Beach and Banana Beach.
It's not called Coral Island for nothing; the snorkeling off Banana Beach is thrilling and if you go out far enough from Long Beach you will also have a lot to discover, at its impressive coral reef.
Facilities on the Beach
At night this location is beautifully calm; by day it is quite busy with day trippers but peace and quiet can be found at the extremities of both beaches.
Deck chairs and sun loungers can be rented and come free (at the resort) with the day tour.
Beach Eats
Both beaches feature a range of eateries ranging from rudimentary to buffet to impressive cuisine.
people who come with their own arrangements will have no problem finding a restaurant and toilet facilities.
Beach Activities on Coral Island
Both beaches have a lot of water sports activities - banana boats, canoes, and snorkeling. However, Long Beach features a speedboat to take you for a brief parasail outing (600 baht).
At the Coral Island Resort there are batik classes (250 baht an hour) and even scuba diving classes starting off in the resort's swimming pool (English, Chinese and Thai spoken: 2,000 baht for a one-day course).
At the eastern end of Long Beach you will find an open-air pavilion used for massages.
How to Get to Coral Island
You can rent a longtail boat at either Rawai Beach or Chalong pier. Alternatively, book a snorkeling day trip below and you will be taken by speedboat (traveling time, 15 minutes from Chalong) and provided with a mask, fins and snorkel as well as a buffet lunch. The cost of this trip (1000 baht) is not much more than renting a longtail and it is certainly quicker.
If you land at Long Beach and want to check out Banana Beach there is a trail at the eastern end of the beach that leads through the jungle. Walking time is around 15 minutes and it is highly advisable to wear good shoes as surfaces are uneven and the going not exactly easy. This trail is not for the elderly or for those with small children.
Coral Island Snorkeling Tour by Speedboat
Daytrip to Coral Island
Coral Island Snorkeling: Trip by speedboat from Phuket to the island which is about 15-20 minutes.
Coral island lives up to its name with a reef only a few metres from the beach. Guides provide instruction and show you the best spots around this shallow reef. Look out for parrotfish, needlefish, damselfish, surgeonfish and lots more...
We spend the entire day on the beach so you can plan your day as you choose. You have easy access to the reef since it starts only few meters from the beach.
08:00 | Pick up from hotel by air-conditioned van. |
09:00 | Depart from Pier at Chalong pier to Coral Island. |
09:10 | Coral Island is an ideal place for families that want to go on a short outing from Phuket. There are many choices of activities there such as snorkeling and exploring or you can avail yourself of the sea sports located there (Not included in the package price; payable direct to the providers i.e thrills and spills on a Banana Boat, Paragliding and Mini-Speedboats. Non-swimmers can discover the incredible underwater scenery with a 'Sea Walker' and there's even scuba-diving instruction). |
12:00 | Enjoy set menu lunch. |
13:00 | Relax and prepare for leaving. |
14:00 | Arrive Pier at Chalong pier and transfer back to your hotel. |
Note: | Schedule subject to change without prior notice, depending on weather conditions. |
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Includes • Bus and boat transfer (Hotel -
Coral Island - Hotel) in Kata, Karon, Patong and Phuket Town |
What to Bring: Swimsuit, Dry clothes, Sun block lotion (minimum SPF15), Sunglasses, sun hat, canvas shoes, and Camera! |