1. Port Overview

  1. Racha Yai Island (Ko Racha Yai), Thailand

  3. Racha Yai Island is located approximately 30 - 40minutes south of Phuket, Thailand. It is best known for its clear blue waters, beautiful white sand beaches and is a favorite with snorkelers and divers. The area boasts spectacular marine life and sloping rocky reefs.

    Visitors to Racha Yai will arrive at Batok Beach, located in a small crystal clear water bay. Snorkelers will go on to visit Siam Bay and Kon Kare Bay on the east coast. those who prefer a more peaceful beach Siam beach is ideal. There are few people and a small number of bamboo restaurants to visit.

    Things to See & Do

    * Snorkeling & diving
    * Siam Beach
    * Batok Beach
    * Kon Kare Bay

    General information

    Cruise Season – Jan - Dec
    Currency – Baht (THB)
    Language – Thai
    Population – 353,847 approx (Phuket Province)
    Land Area – 6.75 km²
    Electricity – 2 perpendicular flat pins USA style or with a round pin below
    Time - GMT plus seven hours
    International Country Telephone Code – +66

    Port Location – Visitors to Racha Yai Island will arrive at Batok Beach from Chalong pier on the east coast of Phuket.

    Travel Links – Phuket International Airport is in the north of the island, and is Thailand's second largest hub, second only to Bangkok. There are very frequent flights to/from Bangkok as well as direct flights to many other airports in the region, including Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, and direct charters to Europe and Australia in the high season.

    Buses to mainland destinations including Bangkok, Chumphon, Hat Yai, Krabi, Phang Nga, Ranong, Satun, Sungai Kolok and Surat Thani use the BKS terminal off Thanon Phang Nga in Phuket Town.