Phuket Catamaran Cruise: Coral & Racha Islands Water Activities

Snorkel, paddleboard and slide into the Andaman Sea, then dance as the sun drops over the water

A full-day catamaran cruise from Phuket to Coral Island and Racha Island combines snorkeling, paddleboarding, water slides and a floating pool with an onboard sunset party featuring a live DJ. The boat departs at 11:00 after hotel pickup and returns by 18:30, with lunch, snorkeling gear, island fees and a professional photographer included. Choose the option with hotel transfers or arrange your own way to the pier.

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Phuket hotel (timing depends on where you're staying) and arrival at the pier by 10:30. At 11:00 the catamaran leaves for Coral Island, and lunch is served on board during the crossing. You'll have free time at Banana Beach on Coral Island to swim or join optional activities like banana boat rides or parasailing, then depart by 13:30 for Racha Island. The boat arrives at Racha Yai by 15:00, where the water activities really open up: snorkeling in the surrounding sea, paddleboarding, a sea scooter to pilot yourself, a water slide, and a floating pool to relax in between. A professional photographer moves through the boat capturing moments so you don't have to choose between being in the water and having proof you were there.

At 16:20 the catamaran turns back toward Phuket, and the boat becomes a floating party. A live DJ plays, the crew serves afternoon tea and drinks, and the energy shifts from activity to celebration. By 17:20 you're anchored near Promthep Cape to watch the sunset from the sea. No land between you and the horizon. The return to the pier takes until 18:00 or 18:30, and hotel transfers bring you back if you booked that option. The whole day runs about eight hours from pickup to drop-off.

Snorkeling equipment, paddleboards and sea scooters are all provided, so you bring nothing but a swimsuit and sunscreen. The crew is English, Thai and Chinese-speaking, and travel insurance is included. Water, soft drinks and seasonal fruit are available throughout the day. The boat itself is a catamaran built for stability in the Andaman Sea, and the floating pool and water slide are onboard amenities. You're not swimming to a separate platform. Weather and sea conditions can shift the order of the islands or the snorkeling spots, so the itinerary is a guide rather than a guarantee.

What’s included

• Water slide and foam party.
• snorkeling equipment and paddleboards.
• sea scooter.
• floating pool.
• welcome mocktail.
• lunch onboard.
• drinking water, soft drinks and seasonal fruits.
• live DJ and entertainment.
• professional photographer.
• island fees.
• travel insurance.
• professional crew and guide in English, Thai or Chinese.
• round-trip hotel transfers in Phuket (if selected at checkout).

Options for this experience

2 options

Coral + Racha (no transfer)Guide in English, Chinese or Thai · 10:30No-transfer option for a day trip to Coral and Racha islands, with lunch, water and soft drinks; hotel transfers are not included

Day trip to Coral and Racha islandsGuide in English, Chinese or Thai · 10:30Day trip option covering Coral and Racha islands, lasting 8 hours, with lunch, water and soft drinks; van pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:30

AgesAdult (12 to 65 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 70

Live guideEnglish, Chinese and Thai

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Seven Plus Travel

Is this one for you?Book the option with hotel transfers if you're arriving by air or prefer not to navigate to the pier yourself. Choose the no-transfer option if you're staying near the waterfront or have your own transport arranged. Either way, the eight-hour window from pickup to return means you're back at your hotel by evening, leaving the rest of your day free.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Thai and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What water activities can I do on this Phuket catamaran cruise?

Snorkeling in the sea around Racha Island, paddleboarding, piloting a sea scooter, sliding down the onboard water slide, and floating in a unique floating pool are all included. Banana boat rides and parasailing are optional add-ons at Coral Island.

Does the Phuket catamaran cruise include hotel pickup?

One of the two purchase options includes round-trip hotel transfers. The other does not. If you choose the option without transfers, public transportation is available near the pier, or you can arrange your own ride.

What happens during the sunset on this cruise?

The catamaran anchors near Promthep Cape at 17:20 so you can watch the sunset from the sea. A live DJ plays, the crew serves drinks and afternoon tea, and you can dance, relax or soak in the view from the deck.

Is lunch included on the Coral and Racha Islands catamaran?

Yes, lunch is served onboard during the crossing to Coral Island. Drinking water, soft drinks and seasonal fruits are available throughout the day. Alcoholic beverages are not included.

How long does the full Phuket catamaran cruise take?

The entire experience runs about eight hours from hotel pickup to return, with the boat departing the pier at 11:00 and arriving back by 18:30. Actual timing depends on your hotel location and sea conditions on the day.

Will a photographer capture photos on this catamaran cruise?

Yes, a professional photographer moves through the boat during the day to capture moments at the islands, during water activities and at the sunset party, so you can focus on the experience instead of holding a camera.