Islands around PhuketGuide to the best Tropical Islands around PhuketPhuket is loaded with exciting places to visit and things to do, but there are lots of beautiful islands around Phuket that offer unique sights of their own. Phuket is an ideal base for visitors who want to explore the offshore islands of Phuket, with some nearby islands only a few minutes by speedboat or a couple of hours sailing to the beautiful islands further offshore.
There are so many tropical islands that surround Phuket; it would take weeks to explore them all, there are in total 39 islands around Phuket with most of them lying off the east coast. Several of these offshore islands are totally deserted, and offer some of the best dive sites and fantastic snorkeling areas. Where some of the other islands around Phuket are very popular, providing lots of family fun activities for kids and adults alike. To reach the islands around Phuket you can book day trips through any tour shop in Phuket. The organized tours are good as they include your transfer from your hotel to the pier, and then collect you from the pier and take you back to your hotel.
Depending on what tour you book, some also include morning tea and lunch. The only downside to organized tours is that you are on a strict timetable and the tour groups are usually quite large. For day trips to Phuket’s nearby islands, you can also hire a long tail boat or speedboat at the beach nearest to the island that you want to visit. The boat driver will take you to the island you want to visit and wait until you are ready to return. Prices will depend on how far you want to go and how long you intend to stay on the Island. Islands around PhuketKo Phi Phi
The Phi Phi Islands are perhaps the most popular islands off Phuket, and are often listed in the top ten of beautiful islands around the world. The twin islands of Ko Phi Phi Don and its smaller sister Phi Phi Ley are part of the marine national park that lies in the Krabi province, about 45 kilometers to the south east of Phuket. The beauty of the islands is unmatched, even in a region of the world that is renowned for its stunning limestone cliffs and clear turquoise waters. Ko Phi Phi is an ideal destination for all age groups as it offers exciting and fun activities for kids and adults alike, to being one of the best honeymoon spots offshore of Phuket. You really should include Ko Phi Phi in your Thailand vacations, you won’t be disappointed. Phang Nga Bay
Phang Nga Bay is located northeast of Phuket in Phang Nga province and is famous for its spectacular scenery. Within Phang Nga Bay there are more than 40 limestone islands that rise some 300 meters or more out of the sheltered waters of the bay. The most visited island in Phang Nga Bay is James Bond Island so named after the movie 'The Man with the Golden Gun'. The area has many other attractions such as Koh Pannyi, a floating village built on stilts, hidden hongs, lagoons and beaches. A trip to Phang Nga Bay is a breathtaking and a scenic experience that shouldn’t be missed. Similan Islands
The Similan Islands are a group of nine uninhabited islands that are located approximately 100 kilometers northwest of Phuket in the Andaman Sea. The Similan Islands National Park is known for long white sandy beaches and crystal blue waters, however it is better known for the large variety of marine life and being the best diving and snorkeling sites in Thailand. Coral Island
Coral Island is located 9 kilometers from the south-eastern tip of Phuket, it is also known locally as Koh Hei, Koh Hae or Koh Hey. It is a very popular destination for many visitors and is one of the closer islands around Phuket. The island has two beautiful beaches on the northern side, and a few quiet bays on the other. Koh Yao Islands
The Koh Yao Islands are two large islands, located in the middle of Phang Nga Bay halfway between Phuket and Krabi. They are known as Koh Yao Yai, which is the bigger of the two islands and Koh Yao Noi which is the smaller Island. Koh Yao is a perfect location to explore the many islands in Phang Nga Bay. Koh Racha Islands
The Racha islands are located about 20 kilometers from the south of Phuket. They are also known as Koh Raya Yai and Koh Raya Noi. These islands are very popular with divers and snorkelers, offering some of the best dive site and snorkeling spots in the area with various coral formations and crystal clear waters. Racha Yai is also just a great place where you can go to relax. Racha Noi the smaller of the two islands is located further to the south. Naka Islands
The Naka Islands These two islands around Phuket can be found on the northeast coast, less then 20 minutes by long tail boat from Phuket. Koh Naka Yai is the larger of the two islands with beautiful views across Phang Nga Bay. Koh Naka Noi is situated south of the larger island and is also known as the "pearl island", as it's the site where rare South Sea pearls are cultivated.Rang Yai Island
Koh Rang Yai is a small picturesque island about 5km off the east coast of Phuket. It is covered with tropical virgin rain forests and boasts the longest and most beautiful beach. Koh Rang Yai is a wonderful destination for day trips with a variety of fun activities to enjoy such as kayaking, windsurfing, mountain biking, mini-golf, hiking and volleyball. The island is also famous for producing top quality pearls for export around the world, and is the location of the Phuket Pearl Farm. Bon Island
Koh Bon is one of those beautiful little islands around Phuket that is quick and easy to reach. Koh Bon is located just 15 minutes offshore from Rawai on the southern tip of Phuket. The white sandy beaches and clear turquoise waters, make this a wonderful spot for swimming and snorkeling. There are facilities on the island; however they are exclusively for the use of guests staying at the Evason Resort & Spa. This doesn’t mean that you cannot visit, long tail boats take tourists to the beach that isn’t occupied by the resort, where you will find a fantastic beach side Restaurant that has an appetizing selection of freshly prepared, seafood, Thai and western food.Koh Lone Island
Koh Lone is located in the middle of Chalong Bay, it is also known as Koh Lohn or just Lon Island. Koh Lone is one of the larger islands around Phuket; it is fairly secluded from the massive tourism and nightlife that you find in some areas of Phuket. If you are after some serious relaxing a visit to the island is an ideal way to spend a few hours. A long tail boat from Chalong Pier will take around 15 minutes. Maiton Island
Koh Maiton, is a little island located just 9 kilometres from Phuket. Maiton Island features beautiful white sandy beaches where you can laze around in the sun or swim in the crystal clear waters. Areas around the island provide great spots for snorkeling and diving, as the waters have an abundance of marine life and unique corals. The Honeymoon Island Hotel is the sole occupant of this perfect island paradise. Visitors not wanting to stay on the island may take a day trip from Ao Makham Deep Sea Port in Phuket. Koh Kai Nok Island
Koh Khai Nok is a picturesque island off the East Coast of Phuket. The Island is quite small, fringed with a pristine white sandy beach and is surrounded by a spectacular, shallow reef which is ideal for snorkeling. Small reef fish often come into the ankle deep water, so even non-swimmers can enjoy the marine life. It is only used for day trips, with no overnight accommodation available; however there is a restaurant on the island. Koh Khai Nok is a popular island around Phuket, and is great for day trips as it only takes around 15 minutes by speedboat; it is a great place for relaxing on the beach, swimming and snorkeling. Khai Nok is suitable for all ages especially kids, here they can safely swim in the shallow waters and feed the fish.Koh Maphrao Island
Maphrao Island or Coconut Island as it is also known is located just 500m off Phuket’s east coast, opposite Laem Hin Pier. The island has been spared from over development and still has the picturesque charm of an unspoiled tropical island, with a fertile mangrove forests and palm-fringed sandy beaches. Between Phuket and Maphrao Island are some rustic floating restaurants, which serve delicious seafood. There is a lovely all villa resort located on the Island called The Village Coconut Island Resort. Koh Kaeo Yai and Koh Kaeo Noi
Koh Kaeo Yai is the larger of the two islands. It is here that you can see a replica of Buddha's holy footprint on the beach and a sizable Buddha statue, that looks back towards Phuket and a small temple that sits on top of the hill. Koh Kaeo Noi is just a few hundred meters offshore from Yanui Beach, a great spot for snorkeling and kayaking. These two islands around Phuket can be seen just offshore from Promthep Cape viewpoint. Long-tail boat transfers to these islands can be arranged in Rawai. Koh Dork Mai
Koh Dok Mai is a tiny jungle covered limestone outcrop located just over 1 hours boat ride east of Phuket. In Thai its name means "Flower Island" and it gets this name from the "flowers" that lie beneath the surface of the water, namely the hard and soft corals that cover the vertical outcrop. Koh Dok Mai is a well-known dive site as it offers one of the best wall dives in the area. You will pass Dork Mai Island on the way to Ko Phi Phi.There are many more islands around Phuket, and one day hopefully soon, we will have the time to visit them all. Do you have a favorite Island around Phuket? If so we would love for you to share with us your favorite tropical island stories and pictures. Do you have a great story about the islands near Phuket?
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