Banana Beach day trip from Phuket: private speedboat with lunch

Banana Beach's white sand and clear water, reached by speedboat from the Phuket pier

A private speedboat day trip from Phuket takes you to Banana Beach on Koh Hey island for five hours of swimming, snorkeling and kayaking in clear water. The boat leaves from Kan Eang pier, and the day includes snorkeling equipment, a clear kayak, lunch at Hornbill Restaurant, bottled water, fresh fruit, a beach chair and a life jacket. You choose between a 3-engine or 2-engine speedboat at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat trip to Banana Beach

• Depart from Kan Eang pier by speedboat
• Enjoy beach and shore excursion at Banana Beach
• Have lunch at Hornbill Restaurant
• Relax or swim at Banana Beach
• Return to pier by speedboat

The Experience

The speedboat ride from Kan Eang pier to Banana Beach is itself an adventure—the island sits on Koh Hey, also called Coral Island, and the journey across open water gives you a sense of how far from the mainland you're going. Once you arrive, the beach stretches wide and white, and the water is clear enough to see into. You spend the day here doing what you want: swim, snorkel with the equipment provided, paddle a clear kayak to see the reef and fish, or sit on a beach chair and watch the water. The guide speaks English and is there throughout the day.

Lunch happens at Hornbill Restaurant in the middle of Hornbill by Natural, on the island itself. You get a set menu, fresh fruit, bottled water and snacks. The boat trip back to the pier is included, and the whole day runs about five hours from start to finish. Insurance and a first aid kit come with the booking, and life jackets are provided—they're required for the boat ride.

You'll choose your speedboat at checkout: the 3-engine model or the 2-engine version. Both are private, meaning you're not sharing the boat with other groups. The pier is accessible by public transportation, and the boat itself, the beach and all areas are wheelchair accessible. Infants can ride in a stroller or sit on an adult's lap.

What’s included

• Round-trip speedboat transfer from Kan Eang pier.
• snorkeling equipment and clear kayak.
• lunch with set menu at Hornbill Restaurant.
• fresh fruit, bottled water and snacks.
• beach chair at Banana Beach.
• life jacket and insurance.
• live English-speaking guide throughout the day.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Banana Beach

Is this one for you?Book the 3-engine speedboat if you want to maximize time on the island; the faster ride means more hours at Banana Beach itself. The 2-engine option works just as well if you're not in a rush and want a more leisurely pace on the water.

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Top questions

What water activities can I do at Banana Beach?

Banana Beach comes with snorkeling equipment and a clear kayak, so you can snorkel to see fish and the reef, or paddle the kayak out into the water. Swimming in the clear water is also part of the day—there's no organized activity schedule, so you choose what you want to do and when.

How long is the speedboat ride from Phuket to Banana Beach?

The speedboat leaves from Kan Eang pier and the ride itself is part of the experience. The whole day trip runs about five hours from the pier to the island and back, including your time on the beach and lunch.

What's included in the lunch at Banana Beach?

Lunch is served at Hornbill Restaurant on the island and includes a set menu, fresh fruit, bottled water and snacks. It's part of the day trip cost.

Can I bring my own snorkeling gear or do I have to use what's provided?

Snorkeling equipment is included with the day trip, along with a clear kayak and a life jacket for the boat ride. The equipment is provided and ready to use when you arrive at the beach.

Is the beach and boat accessible for wheelchairs?

Yes—Banana Beach, the boat and all areas are wheelchair accessible. Public transportation options are available near the pier, and the boat itself is set up to accommodate wheelchairs.

What's the difference between the 3-engine and 2-engine speedboats?

Both are private boats for your group. The 3-engine model is faster; the 2-engine version is the alternative option. You choose which one at checkout, and both include the same beach day, activities, lunch and guide.