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Best Day Trips in Phuket

Phuket is the launchpad for some of Southeast Asia's most photographed day trips - Phi Phi, Phang Nga Bay, Coral Island and the Similans.

Top Picks

  1. 1

    Phi Phi Islands

    Departs Chalong/Rassada

    Maya Bay, Bamboo Island and snorkelling around Phi Phi Leh. Iconic but very busy.

    1,800-3,500 THBBook ahead
  2. 2

    Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island

    Departs Ao Po Pier

    Limestone karsts, sea caves and the famous Khao Phing Kan.

    1,800-4,500 THBBook ahead
  3. 3

    Coral Island (Ko Hae)

    Departs Chalong Pier

    The easiest half-day trip - 15 minutes by speedboat, clear water.

    900-1,500 THBWalk-in OK
  4. 4

    Similan Islands (high season only)

    Departs Khao Lak

    Thailand's best snorkelling and diving day-trip, open mid-October to mid-May.

    3,500-5,500 THBBook ahead

Tips

  • Coral Island is the only walk-in-friendly, same-day option here — a 15-minute speedboat ride from Chalong Pier and the cheapest at 900-1,500 THB.
  • The Similan Islands trip only runs mid-October to mid-May, so it's off the table outside that window no matter how far ahead you book.
  • Phi Phi and Phang Nga Bay depart from different piers — Chalong/Rassada for Phi Phi, Ao Po Pier for Phang Nga — so check your pickup point matches your tour.
  • Phang Nga Bay tops out at 4,500 THB for its karst and sea-cave route, higher than Phi Phi's 3,500 THB ceiling despite both being full-day trips.
  • Similan Islands is the priciest trip on this list at 3,500-5,500 THB, departing from Khao Lak rather than Phuket itself.

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