Banana Beach Day Trip from Phuket: Swim & Relax on Koh Hey

White sand, clear water, and a beachfront restaurant where the catch of the day is yours to order.

Banana Beach Day Trip is a full-day boat tour from Phuket to Banana Beach on Koh Hey, a small island off the coast known for white sand and calm water. The boat departs Chalong Pier at 10am and returns at 4:30pm, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. You get a life jacket, beach chair, bottled water and access to the beachfront restaurant serving fresh seafood and Thai food. The guide speaks English and Thai, and children from age 3 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Banana Beach day trip on Koh Hey

• Depart from Chalong Pier at 10:00am
• Arrive at Banana Beach, Koh Hey
• Swim and sunbathe at Banana Beach
• Enjoy Banana Beach facilities and service
• Boat back to Chalong Pier at 4:30pm

The Experience

The boat leaves Chalong Pier at 10am and takes you straight to Banana Beach on Koh Hey. Once you arrive, the day is yours—swim in the clear water, sunbathe on the sand, or use the beach chair the tour provides. The water stays shallow and calm here, which is why families and swimmers who want no current choose it. You'll have roughly six hours on the beach before the boat heads back at 4:30pm.

The beachfront restaurant is open the whole time you're there, so you can order fresh seafood and Thai dishes whenever you're hungry, with ocean views while you eat. A life jacket and bottled water come with your ticket, and the hotel pickup means you don't arrange transport yourself—the operator calls your Phuket hotel the day before to confirm the exact time and location they'll collect you.

Children from age 3 can join, though kids 11 and younger need a paying adult with them. The guide speaks both English and Thai, so language isn't a barrier to questions about the beach or the island. Travel insurance is included in the price.

What’s included

• Life jacket, beach chair and bottled water.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• access to the beachfront restaurant serving fresh seafood and Thai cuisine.
• travel insurance.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by I Asia Thailand

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in a Phuket hotel without a car—hotel pickup and drop-off mean you spend your full day on the water and beach instead of coordinating transport.

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Top questions

What time does the boat leave Chalong Pier and when do we get back?

The boat departs Chalong Pier at 10am and returns at 4:30pm, giving you about six hours on Banana Beach.

Is swimming the only thing to do at Banana Beach, or are there other activities?

Swimming and sunbathing are the main activities, and you can use the beach chair provided. The beachfront restaurant is there if you want to eat, and the beach itself has facilities and service available throughout the day.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to Chalong Pier, or is pickup included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The operator will call your Phuket hotel the day before your trip to confirm the exact pickup time and location.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

The tour includes a life jacket, beach chair, bottled water, hotel transfers, and travel insurance. You should bring sunscreen, a swimsuit, and any personal items you want on the beach; the restaurant is there for food and drinks.

Can children go on this tour?

Children from age 3 are welcome, but children 11 and younger must be accompanied by a paying adult at all times.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide speaks both English and Thai, so you can ask questions and get information in either language.