3-Island Speedboat Tour Phuket: Racha Noi, Racha Yai & Maiton

Three islands, two snorkel stops, one speedboat ride south of Phuket

A speedboat tour from Phuket to Racha Noi, Racha Yai and Maiton islands includes snorkeling at two stops, lunch at a local restaurant on Racha Yai, and return transfers from all Phuket hotels. The tour runs 8 hours with an English-speaking guide, departs around 10am after hotel pickups, and operates subject to favorable weather and a minimum group size.

Step-by-step itinerary

Speedboat tour of three islands

• Visit Pirates Beach on Racha Yai
• Snorkel at Banana Bay, Racha Noi
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Snorkel at larger Racha island

The Experience

The speedboat leaves from Phuket heading south roughly 20 kilometers to the Racha Islands. The first stop is Pirates Beach on Racha Yai, where the sand has the consistency of talcum powder and the water clarity can reach 30 feet during the best season. This is where you get in the water to snorkel, and the stop runs until around noon. The second snorkel site is Banana Bay on the smaller Racha Noi island, known for its coral and the variety of tropical fish moving through it. Racha Noi itself is uninhabited and a working spot for local fishermen and divers.

Lunch happens at a local restaurant on Racha Yai around midday, followed by time to snorkel again at the larger island before the speedboat heads to Maiton. Maiton is a tiny, privately owned island with a luxury resort and a coral reef close enough to the beach that you can see the colored fish from the shallows. The tour wraps in the afternoon, and the minivan brings you back to your Phuket hotel. Hotel pickups start roughly 30 to 90 minutes before departure, so the full day runs about 8 hours from start to finish.

The package includes fruits and snacks at the pier before you leave, lunch on Racha Yai, and drinks throughout the day. An English-speaking guide travels with the group. The tour operates only with favorable weather; if conditions turn, you can reschedule or get a full refund. A minimum of 10 passengers is needed for the tour to run.

What’s included

• Return minivan transfers from all Phuket hotels.
• snorkeling at Pirates Beach and Banana Bay.
• lunch at a local restaurant on Racha Yai Island.
• fruits, snacks and drinks at the pier and throughout the day.
• English-speaking guide for the full 8 hours.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by I Asia Thailand

Is this one for you?Book this if you want English-language commentary throughout the day and are comfortable traveling by speedboat to reach the islands.

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Top questions

What's the water like for snorkeling at Racha Yai?

Racha Yai's beaches have white sand and during the best season the water visibility can reach 30 feet, making it popular with divers and snorkelers. The coral and tropical fish at both Racha Yai and Racha Noi are the main draw for the snorkel stops.

Is lunch included in the speedboat tour?

Yes, lunch is served at a local restaurant on Racha Yai Island around midday, along with fruits, snacks and drinks throughout the day.

How does hotel pickup work for this tour?

Return minivan transfers are included from all Phuket hotels. Pickups start roughly 30 to 90 minutes before the tour departs, so you'll need to be ready in that window.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The tour operates only under favorable weather conditions. If it's canceled due to poor weather, you can choose an alternative date or receive a full refund.

Can I do extra activities at the islands?

Optional activities are available at Racha Yai Island beyond the included snorkeling time, which you can add at checkout.