Overview
This day trip is ideal if you want more hours of actual sailing with a couple of beautiful swim and snorkel stops. Sail via Maithon Island, often visited by dolphins, and on to Racha Yai with its white-sand beaches and turquoise bays.
Sailing time: ~6 hours total
Exploration time: ~2 hours
Morning – Depart Phuket & Maithon Island
- Depart from Phuket and set sail towards Maithon Island, your first stop
- Enjoy lush green coastline and crystal-clear water
- Snorkel above a healthy reef fish population and look for bottlenose dolphins that often visit the area
Midday – Sail to Koh Racha Yai
- Continue sailing (up to 3 hours from Phuket in total) towards Koh Racha Yai
- Take in the postcard-perfect white sand beaches and turquoise water
- Optional lunch on board or at the 5-star The Racha Resort, depending on your preference
Afternoon – Bays & Snorkeling
- Visit Batok Bay, often compared in beauty to Maya Bay at Phi Phi
- Move on to Siam Bay, another stunning beach with clear water
- Cruise along the east coast bays of Racha Yai for more snorkeling and scenic views
- We always try to choose quieter bays, but please note that during high season this is a very popular day-trip area
Return Sail to Phuket
- After visiting the scenic sights of Racha and Maithon, relax on deck as we sail back to Phuket
- Arrive back at your drop-off point in the late afternoon