Railay Beach to Phuket Ferry: Direct Ao Nang Princess Crossing

The Ao Nang Princess Ferry Cuts Across Open Water From Railay to Phuket

You board a longtail from Railay Beach, transfer to the Ao Nang Princess ferry offshore, and cruise directly to Phuket without stops. Hotel drop-off in Patong, Kata, Karon, Chalong or Phuket Town is included, along with basic travel insurance. The ferry runs daily. Provide your hotel name at booking so the driver knows where to take you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Travel from Railay Beach to Phuket

• Meet at Railay West or East Beach
• Take longtail boat to ferry
• Cruise aboard Ao Nang Princess ferry
• Arrive at Rassada Port, Phuket
• Transfer to hotel in Phuket

The experience

The longtail boat engine cuts through the water at dawn, pulling away from Railay West Beach toward the ferry waiting offshore. You meet 30 minutes before departure (high season at Railay Village Resort & Spa, low season at the floating pier near Sunrise Tropical Resort), and a wooden boat ferries you out to the Ao Nang Princess, which sits just off the coast. No intermediate stops, no backtracking. The ferry heads straight across open water to Rassada Port in southern Phuket Town, and from there a driver takes you directly to your hotel in Patong, Kata, Karon, Chalong or Phuket Town itself.

The crossing itself is the straightforward part. You board, sit, and watch Railay's limestone cliffs recede. The ferry runs daily in both high and low season, so the schedule is reliable even if the sea conditions shift which beach you depart from. Basic travel insurance is included, which covers the crossing without you having to arrange it separately. If passenger numbers drop low enough, the ferry may switch to a speedboat instead, which is faster but the same route. The whole journey takes the time it takes. There's no rushing it or cutting corners on the water.

What matters most is that you don't have to negotiate transport in Phuket after you land. The hotel drop-off is included, which means you arrive at your door instead of at a port trying to find a taxi or figure out which songthaew goes where. You do need to tell them your hotel name when you book, so they know where to send the driver. Bad weather or rough seas can delay or cancel the service (that's the one variable you can't control), but if that happens you get a full refund and can rebook or choose a different day.

What’s included

• One-way ferry transfer aboard the Ao Nang Princess from Railay Beach to Phuket.
• longtail boat pickup from Railay West or Railay East Beach depending on season and sea conditions.
• basic travel insurance.
• free hotel drop-off in Phuket Town, Patong, Kata, Karon or Chalong.

Options for this experience

2 options

Option 115:15

Option 215:15

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 15:15

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.Operator's directions: “During high season from November until April, meet at Railay West Beach in front of Railay Village Resort & Spa 30 minutes before scheduled departure.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Trip Store Krabi

Is this one for you?Right for anyone leaving Railay and heading to a Phuket hotel without wanting to arrange separate transport or insurance. The ferry handles both, and you arrive at your door instead of a port.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): 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 24h before the start.

What if the sea is rough?

In bad weather or rough sea conditions, the service may be delayed, postponed or cancelled. If cancelled, you receive a full refund.

Can the ferry switch to a speedboat?

Yes. If passenger numbers are minimal, the ferry may be switched to a speedboat instead, which follows the same route but is faster.

Which beach do I meet at in Railay?

High season: Railay West Beach in front of Railay Village Resort & Spa. Low season: the floating pier at Railay East Beach in front of Sunrise Tropical Resort & Spa. Meet 30 minutes before scheduled departure.

Where do I get dropped off in Phuket?

You land at Rassada Port in southern Phuket Town, then receive a free hotel transfer to Phuket Town, Patong, Kata, Karon or Chalong.

Is travel insurance included?

Yes. Basic travel insurance is included with your ferry ticket.

Do I need to arrange my own transport from the beach to the ferry?

No. A longtail boat picks you up from the beach and brings you to the ferry waiting offshore.

What if I'm traveling with an infant?

Infants are required to sit on an adult's lap during the crossing.