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Island Day Trips & Nature

Coral Island

Easy island escape for beaches, swimming and water activities.

Drive to pier: ~50 min About 45 km from HKT Boat from Chalong Pier
Drive to pier~50 min
BoatAbout 15 min by speedboat
Time neededHalf to full day
Good forFamilies, first-timers

About Coral Island

Coral Island (Koh Hey) lies just off Phuket's south-east coast and is one of the easiest island trips from the island. Speedboats from Chalong Pier take only around 15 minutes.

Its two main beaches, Banana Beach and Long Beach, offer clear water, snorkelling and water sports. It is a good half-day or full-day option for families.

Driving to the pier

Drive south on Route 402 to Phuket Town, then follow Chao Fa West Road to the Chalong roundabout and on to Chalong Pier.

Chalong Pier
Phuket's main pier for boats to Coral Island and the Racha Islands, on Chalong Bay.
Directions to the pier on OpenStreetMap

Highlights

Banana Beach & Long BeachWhite sand and calm water on the sheltered side of the island.
SnorkellingCoral and fish close to the shore.
Water sportsParasailing, sea walking and kayaks are usually on offer.

Parking

Where to leave the carChalong Pier has paid parking areas near the pier entrance. Arrive early in high season.

Tips before you go

Tip

Short boat ride

Ideal if you get seasick on longer crossings.

Tip

Reef-safe sunscreen

Help protect the coral you came to see.

Opening hours, entry fees and boat schedules change – please check with the site or your operator before you go.

Questions about visiting Coral Island

Drive to Chalong Pier (~50 min from the airport), park, and join your boat. Drive south on Route 402 to Phuket Town, then follow Chao Fa West Road to the Chalong roundabout and on to Chalong Pier.

Chalong Pier has paid parking areas near the pier entrance. Arrive early in high season.

Short boat ride: Ideal if you get seasick on longer crossings.

The main highlights: Banana Beach & Long Beach, Snorkelling and Water sports. See the highlights above for details.

Time needed: Half to full day. Add the drive from Phuket Airport – ~50 min each way in light traffic.

Other places in the same area include Racha Islands, Phi Phi Islands, Wat Chalong – easy to combine on a road trip with your rental car.

Yes – with your own car you can arrive early before the crowds, stay as long as you like and combine it with nearby sights, instead of fitting in with a tour schedule. Reef-safe sunscreen: Help protect the coral you came to see.

Nearby

Combine it with

All places to visit
Racha Islands~50 min Clear water and beautiful beaches popular for swimming and snorkelling. Pier, parking & tips
Phi Phi Islands~50 min Famous turquoise water, dramatic cliffs and tropical beaches. Pier, parking & tips
Wat Chalong50 min Phuket's most important and popular Buddhist temple. How to get there

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