Coral Island Snorkeling Tour By Speedboat From Phuket
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Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 4-80, max of 30 per group
Duration: 6–7 hours
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Live guide: English
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- Free hotel pickup from Phuket town, Rawai, Naiharn, Patong, Tritrang, Kalim, Kata, Karon
- Lunch (Kahung Beach)
- Drinking water, Soft drink, Fruit (on board)
- Life Jacket, Mask & Snorkel, Mask and snorkel
- Tour Guide
- Accident Insurance
- Entry/Admission - Coral Island
What's not included- Extra Transfer Charge 250 THB/PAX(Round Trip) : Panwa, Boat lagoon, Koh Sirey, Kamala, Surin
- Extra Transfer Charge 250 THB/PAX(Round Trip) : Bangtao, Laguna, Leamhin
- Extra Transfer Charge 2,000 Baht/Private Van(Round Trip) : Layan, Naithon, Naiyang, Maikhao
- Extra Transfer Charge 2,000 Baht/Private Van(Round Trip) : Maikhao, Ao Por, Airport
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- • Or, you can also get picked up from anywhere in Phuket. An extra charge will be applied for transfer in some Phuket areas(To be advised) • The exact pick-up time will be confirmed by email after you have made the booking • Please plan to meet your tour guide at your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time • If you arrive more than 10 minutes late or after we have moved from your hotel, you may be considered a no-shows
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 110534P180- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- Child ticket age between 4-11 years.
- On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel a tour, we will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund
- Guests who are pregnant or have high blood pressure, heart disease and bone diseases are not recommended to join the tour
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 110534P180
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- 1Coral Island, known locally as Koh Hey, is an absolute paradise only ten kilometers south of Phuket. It’s a beautiful getaway destination, good diving, and snorkeling spots. Snorkeling here is well suited to novice snorkelers and children as you can swim to the shallow reef from the beach. The island is surrounded by coral reefs and has two long stretches of white sand. A short walk over the island's hill leads to a small, quiet cove and an idyllic peaceful beach with crystal clear waters. Enjoy fun water activities on a private island with our professional staff. Try out the exciting banana boat ride with your friends, parasailing, walk on the ocean floor with sea walking, get up close to the marine life with the discover scuba diving. Spend time relaxing on the beach, tanning, reading, swim or kayaking. Coral Island is ideal for a day trip with multiple activities to choose from. Deck chairs and sun loungers can be free with the day tour.
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- 75tashm0 contributionsDefinite activity for to do list!AMAZING! Worth the money! We got our own guide. Went with my 2 sons and they asked to go faster which we did. Highly recommend!! Also recommend wearing good glasses/sunnies to stop dust in eyes.Written March 20, 2025
- Mia S0 contributionsSuper fun dayMe and my friend had the best time ever ziplining and driving atv’s around the jungle. The staff was super friendly and fun always made us laugh and often offered to take photos and videos for us. We’re both in our early twenties and we’re afraid that it was meant for kids and that we were gonna find it boring. But we absolutely loved itWritten March 20, 2025
- Exploration5805110 contributionsWouldn't recommendWe came on a bike but there was no clear directions so struggled to find it. When we did finally find it, there was no safety briefing, no asking details on our experience, no safety gear or helmets, which tells me they probably dont carry any insurance and the beach was packed with people it was all a bit embarrassing, not to mention dangerous as our horses were very lively but there was children on the beach. Wouldn't use them again.Written March 20, 2025
- Nancy R0 contributionsA Highlight of our TripWe so enjoyed our time with Chef Paul. We were two couples out of five traveling for 35 days on a segment of a round the world trip. We went with no expectations and were so delighted with the outcome. First we went the market and learned about the ingredients we were going to use . Chef Paul bought a few things he felt we should try as well. We were given water and fresh coconut juice to keep us hydrated. We were welcomed with cherry juice when we arrived. There is a real studio setting where the chef prepares the food and you watch then you go to another room where each person is given the ingredients and guided through making each dish. The food is then taken to the restaurant where you are served your meal for lunch. I made a few mistakes but it was still delicious! We loved getting to know the chef and meeting his lovely wife.Thank you for our recipes and apron as well as a few curries to take home. Thank you for helping me to cook gluten free which has been difficult on our ship. I appreciate your consideration. Chef Paul put so much effort into giving us an experience we will not forget.Written March 20, 2025
- Odyssey1152780 contributionsPaying for this trip is only the beginning of spendingYou only step on 2 of the islands, and they are small and full of payable transats and insanely expensive drinks and food. Basically, you need to pay extra to enjoy a bit of shade. As for the third, 10 min stop next to it with snorkelling glasses (no fins, just glasses). I felt like all they wanted was to extract as much money from us as possible. "Buy something" - i heard that one at least 30 times. "Sit here and pay" - 10 times and so on. I called the contact number and asked to come back with the half-day tourists and i ended up with another rude operator telling me that if I want to come back early from the trip I need to hire a private transfer. Finally, the guide agreed to take us back only after I signed that I would not be asking for a refund. All in all, terrible tourist trap.Written March 19, 2025
- Ozzyfolks10 contributionsOur memoriesI am speechless the islands the local people and tour operators were absolutely fabulous friendly acknowledge and well looked after If anything there was not enough time at each island Fabulous tourWritten March 19, 2025
- 778joses0 contributionsGreat places to visitIt was a great experience, didn’t care much about Khai island; however, the other places were amazing. Lunch was very simple so do not expect much. Recommendations, for Khai’s beach you must bring some type of beach shoes because there is a lot of dead coral and you will injure yourself with cuts plus the beach is full of coral so it is a hazard to go with out any type of shoes there.Written March 18, 2025
- jimjamesjim0 contributionsRafting in PhuketWell let’s start at the beginning. I was told 7:00 am pick up, and to be there at 6:45. So we were there at 6:45, at 7:10 I called them and they said my pick up was at 7:45 and I should have got an e-mail which I had not. We then drove for other pickups which were spread far and wide making the whole journey time 3 hours. Of course I appreciate it takes time to get places but the direct journey could have been 2 hours if pick ups were better arranged. Then we arrived at the rafting place for 11:00 start. The start of the rafting itself was a 10 minute drive away from the drop off location so we had to get kitted out then drive back down to the raft place. We sat there for a while until we were given instructions. The rafting was in 3 sections 5K, 7K and 9K for extra $. They had a reservoir that they used to flood the river and create the white water. The first section was ok if a little tame. Section 2 was good fun and as expected. The last section was disappointing, we expected a lot more white water and thrills but they did not let enough water out so the raft was beaching in almost every rock. We had to help the paddlers keep the thing going which was hard work and not much fun at all. The paddlers worked like legends to pull and push the raft along but they had no control on the water level. Then back up the road to the meeting place for a nice lunch. There was a waterfall for swimming and relaxing but it was dirty and very rocky. So no one went in the water. Then 30 minutes to an ATV ride that was not even part of our tour, so we had to sit around and wait while others did that part of their trip, or we could pay to join in. Another 30 minutes in the bus to get to feed some monkeys which was good fun. Then back in the bus for a three hour ride give again. All in all it was a 12 hour day that contained approx 2 hours of fun stuff and a nice lunch. Very poorly planned overall. I would recommend rafting but there has to be a better way to do it than with this tour.Written March 17, 2025
- Ozzyfolks10 contributionsFamily having funExcellent Amazing tour guides are just awesome the views u see are fantastic the Buddha the swing along the way it’s a must see A fantastic crew to be out withWritten March 17, 2025
- annajasiak200 contributionsFrom the market to the kitchen, a wonderful cooking experience!Wonderful introduction to basic Thai cooking and the ingredients used, from the market visit to the classroom, we had a most enjoyable time… especially the final tasting of the dishes created! Our only suggestion to add to the experience, would be for more hands on during the preparation of the food. We do realize that we were making 3 dishes and had a limited amount of time! The instructor Tictoc was very knowledgeable, engaging and funny! We would recommend this cooking class!Written March 17, 2025
- Bryan S0 contributionsAmazing!The crew was amazing. Lead guide and crew members were all very friendly and attentive! They also worry a lot about your safety.Written March 17, 2025
- 335priscillaw0 contributionsGreat excursion! Beautiful and breathtaking!Great show and experience. Bring extra money to play the games. The parade had us spellbound. The lift show was amazing. Lots of walking but worth every step.Written March 17, 2025
- Q9092ZCjanetl0 contributionsGreat variety of activitiesIt was an excellent day and tour, nice variety of activities. The different activities were well organized. Being picked up from condo and delivered back home was super convenient.Written March 17, 2025
- christysN8561OJ0 contributionsWe had a fantastic dayThis was a really well organised trip. We were picked up from our apartment, which took some organising because it didn’t show up in the hotel list. The customer service staff were very patient with me as we worked through that issue and we were picked up promptly at our agreed time. It’s an early start to the day and we were surprised when we arrived to breakfast food at the marina. There was no chance of going hungry or thirsty throughout the day, there was plenty of water, juice and soft drink to last a long hot day in the sun. We were offered sea sickness tablets at the marina, we didn’t take them and didn’t need them. The snorkelling was great and our guide was awesome. Take some cash for the last part of the day if you want cocktails or a JetSki ride.Written March 16, 2025
- davidtU7821ES0 contributionsEvery part of the trip was perfect, including the tour guide, the driver and the crew member Totally recommendEvery part of the trip was perfect, including the tour guide, the driver and the crew member Totally recommend this tripWritten March 16, 2025
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Joseph Leewan
1 contribution
Feb 2020
Transportation arrangement was good, suitable for kid and elderly who can swim and hang out at beach, no need to rush and go up & down from boat. Food was ok but can be better. not a good snorkeling point as not much coral and fish. The only complaint was waiting at the centre for about an hour while waiting for the rest of guest coming.
Written February 2, 2020
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Dear Joseph
Thank you for taking time to write your nice comment and appreciate on Tripadvisor .We always welcome feedback from our guest . We're looking forwards to welcoming you back in the near future.
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Written February 15, 2020
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Caitlin B
Mernda, Australia11 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
The coral island tour was well organised and such an amazing experience. Nothing was rushed and my fiancé and I had a great day! The only thing that needs attention is the scramble to find what bus we were supposed to get on. Everyone was panicking and the tour guide was nowhere to be seen. Apart from that we had a fantastic day! I would definitely book this tour again! 😁
Written November 21, 2022
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Lanne
Vientiane, Laos1 contribution
Aug 2021
The tour guide carefully explained and provided many suggestions. It changed for each persons different situations. Although there were not many activities, the guide gave us other choices. Finally, we were happy to forget about it.
Written September 4, 2021
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rafi mandler
Tel Aviv, Israel1 contribution
Jul 2023
Do NOT take this trip!
It's a scam and even though the island you visit is called Coral Island, there are NO corals to be seen at all!
According to our guide, due to the Tsunami in 2004, the corals were destroyed and disappeared.
As the whole purpose of our trip was to snorkel and see corals, we were extremely disappointed as there is not much else to do there and it was a waist of a day (and money).
It's a scam and even though the island you visit is called Coral Island, there are NO corals to be seen at all!
According to our guide, due to the Tsunami in 2004, the corals were destroyed and disappeared.
As the whole purpose of our trip was to snorkel and see corals, we were extremely disappointed as there is not much else to do there and it was a waist of a day (and money).
Written July 20, 2023
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Dear rmandlern,
Thank you sincerely for your honest feedback about the Coral Island Snorkeling Tour. We regret to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations and apologize for any disappointment caused.
We acknowledge your concern about the absence of corals, and we are sorry that this crucial piece of information was not made clear prior to the trip. Your insights are incredibly valuable, and we will ensure this information is shared with future travelers so they can make informed decisions.
Our mission at Oh-Hoo is to provide enriching and quality travel experiences. Your feedback is crucial in helping us to improve. We would appreciate the opportunity to make things right and earn back your trust. Please contact our customer service team to discuss this further.
Thank you once again for bringing this to our attention.
Best Regards,
The Oh-Hoo Team
Written July 23, 2023
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Kurt B
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Jul 2023 • Friends
It was bad weather and it wasn’t until we reached the island we were told we couldn’t go to the snorkelling area as the weather made it dangerous, then told none of the optional activities were running…because of the weather. It’s a sectioned off piece of beach with hills and jungle surrounding it but you can’t go exploring. So we basically just sat on the beach for 6 hrs with intermittent rain. Went to ask for the “provided” towel and told they didn’t have any and we’d have to rent or buy a towel. Would have preferred to be told it’s bad weather and be given an option not to go. Felt it was a whole day wasted as we were trapped once we were on the island and not told we couldn’t do anything until we got there. The next day half of our group didn’t go on another tour we had booked as they were concerned about something similar happening and didn’t want to waste another day.
Written July 20, 2023
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Dear X8986QAkurtb,
We are genuinely sorry to hear about your experience and we thank you for sharing your feedback. Your thoughts are important to us as they help us identify areas where we can improve. We regret that the weather hindered your plans, and we understand the frustration of not being able to fully enjoy the activities as promised. Your comment about the lack of prior notification and options regarding the weather conditions is noted. We are also looking into the matter of the towels.
Please be assured that we are committed to ensuring that our customers have the best experience possible, and we are taking your feedback seriously. We hope you give us another chance to serve you better in the future.
Kind regards,
Oh-Hoo Team
Written July 23, 2023
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KDtraveller
Geraldton, Australia11 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
There was bad weather on the day but the trip still went ahead. However, once we got to the island we were told we weren’t going to be taken to the snorkelling area due to the weather as it was too dangerous. We were also told none of the optional activities were going ahead, because of the weather… We were told we could snorkel off the beach where we were but the water was murky and there wasn’t any marine life anyway. We tried to snorkel, went for a swim and when getting out asked for the “provided” towels to which we were told there weren’t any and we had to rent or buy a towel if we wanted one! Ultimately we were trapped on an island with nothing to do for 6 hours. You couldn’t even go exploring as the beach is in a cove with rocks and deep rainforest on each side. I don’t understand why the trip went ahead if we couldn’t do any of the planned activities??? This was a waste of a day for us. We could have stayed in Phuket and done other things! We booked this trip as we wanted to ensure we went snorkelling while there but would have appreciated them cancelling the trip so our time wasn’t wasted.
Written July 26, 2023
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Dear KDBtraveller,
We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with our Coral Island Snorkeling Tour. At Oh-Hoo, your feedback is invaluable to us as we continually strive to enhance our services and provide unforgettable experiences.
We deeply regret the unfortunate circumstances that were brought about by the unexpected weather conditions. We understand how disappointing it must have been to not be able to partake in the planned activities, especially since the snorkeling experience is a highlight of the tour. We would also like to apologize for the misunderstanding about the towels.
Please rest assured that the safety of our guests is our top priority, and that is why the snorkeling area was deemed off-limits. We will look into the situation further and work diligently to improve our communication about optional activities and amenities in unforeseen situations.
We value your trust in us and hope that this incident does not deter you from choosing our services in the future. We assure you that we will do our best to make your next experience memorable for all the right reasons.
Kind Regards,
Oh-Hoo Team
Written July 27, 2023
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Kim C
Greater Manchester, UK5 contributions
Allowed us to book & and take our money & then sent an email to say Fully Booked & this was the only day we could do this trip. Should not be able to book if the trip is full, In addition they still took payment & so now we have to wait 3-5 days for a refund.. Jokers! Do not book a trip with this operator!
Written January 2, 2025
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Dear Value customer
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and frustration caused by your booking experience. We understand how disappointing it must have been to receive a notification that the trip was fully booked after your payment was processed.
Occasionally, due to high demand and system processing times, availability may not update in real-time, leading to situations like this. Please rest assured that as soon as we identified the issue, we initiated your refund immediately. However, processing times depend on the payment provider and bank policies, which unfortunately are beyond our direct control.
We truly regret this experience and appreciate your feedback as we continuously work on improving our booking system. If there’s anything else we can do to assist you, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Best regards,
Oh Hoo Travel
Written March 10, 2025
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Tammy L
1 contribution
May 2022 • Friends
Beach is beautiful clear and lovely to have a swim, sun-bake and a drink. Food average. Where you go snorkelling is dirty no life Coral to be seen wouldn't recommend this part of the day trip.
Written May 22, 2022
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Stuart C
15 contributions
Hi,
Was picked up from Hotel and taken to dive shop. Coffee tea and soft drinks available as well as toast, jam. Bananas. Taken to peer and put on speed boat with 3 Yamaha 200 engines.
Taken to island drinks available on board. On island shown where we will have lunch. Taken out by boat to dive site.Snorkelled for
around half an hour. Not much sea life.
Back on boat for lunch and then transferred to pier. Minibus back to hotel. Great day. Not a lot of sea life.
Was picked up from Hotel and taken to dive shop. Coffee tea and soft drinks available as well as toast, jam. Bananas. Taken to peer and put on speed boat with 3 Yamaha 200 engines.
Taken to island drinks available on board. On island shown where we will have lunch. Taken out by boat to dive site.Snorkelled for
around half an hour. Not much sea life.
Back on boat for lunch and then transferred to pier. Minibus back to hotel. Great day. Not a lot of sea life.
Written December 2, 2023
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Robin P
1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Family
The best trip by far. The people were super nice and accommodated us with drinks and snorkel gear for free. The location was spectacular. Had an entire day on the island compared to others that were a few hours. No end of activities that were cheap. Love love loved it, highly recommended.
Written April 4, 2023
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Hi there, what’s the travel time by speedboat? Some of us have severe seasickness.
Written December 1, 2024
Hello we just stay in Rawai. What is the latest time for us to leave because we prefer not to go too early. Thanks very much.
Written January 12, 2022
Sawasdee Khrup
We are 3 people staying at Caoe Panwa Resort.
Do you have availability tomorrow Monday
Also what is full price including pick up drop off and taxes.
Khoi Khun Khrup
Written April 11, 2021
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