Islands Around Phuket

The Phi Phi Islands are perhaps the most popular islands around Phuket, often listed in the top ten of beautiful islands around the world.

The twin islands of Ko Phi Phi Don and its smaller sister Phi Phi Ley are part of the marine national park that lies in the Krabi Province, about 45 kilometers to the south east of Phuket.

The beauty of the islands is unmatched, even in a region of the world that is renowned for its stunning limestone cliffs and clear turquoise waters.

Ko Phi Phi is an ideal destination for all age groups as it offers exciting and fun activities for kids and adults alike, to being one of the best honeymoon spots offshore of Phuket.

You really should include Ko Phi Phi in your Thailand vacations, you won’t be disappointed.

Phang Nga Bay is located northeast of Phuket, in Phang Nga Province, this area of southern Thailand is famous for its spectacular scenery.

Within Phang Nga Bay there are more than 40 limestone islands that rise some 300 meters or more out of the sheltered waters of the bay.

The most visited island in Phang Nga Bay is James Bond Island so named after the movie 'The Man with the Golden Gun'.

The area has many other attractions such as Koh Pannyi, a floating village built on stilts, hidden hongs, lagoons and beaches.

A trip to Phang Nga Bay is a breathtaking and a scenic experience that shouldn’t be missed. 

The Similan Islands are a group of nine uninhabited islands that are located approximately 100 kilometers northwest of Phuket in the Andaman Sea.

The Similan Islands National Park is known for it's long white sandy beaches and crystal blue waters, however it is better known for the large variety of marine life and being the best diving and snorkeling sites in Thailand.

A must do for anyone visiting Phuket or Khao Lak. 

Coral Island is located 9 kilometers from the south-eastern tip of Phuket, it is also known locally as Koh Hei, Koh Hae or Koh Hey.

It is a very popular destination for many visitors and is one of the closer islands around Phuket.

The island has two beautiful beaches on the northern side, and a few quiet bays on the other.

The Koh Yao Islands are two large islands, located in the middle of Phang Nga Bay halfway between Phuket and Krabi.

They are known as Koh Yao Yai, which is the bigger of the two islands and Koh Yao Noi which is the smaller Island.

Koh Yao is a perfect location to explore the many islands in Phang Nga Bay  and is an easy destination from either Krabi or Phuket. 

The Racha islands are located about 20 kilometers south of Phuket Island.

The Islands are also known as Koh Raya Yai and Koh Raya Noi, and are very popular with divers and snorkelers, offering some of the best dive sites and snorkeling spots in the area, with various coral formations and crystal clear waters.

Racha Yai is a great location to relax, or to enjoy a host of activities, Racha Noi the smaller of the two islands is located further to the south.

The Naka Islands can be found on the northeast coast, less then 20 minutes by long tail boat from Phuket.
Koh Naka Yai is the larger of the two islands with beautiful views across Phang Nga Bay.

Koh Naka Noi is situated south of the larger island and is also known as the "Pearl Island", as it's the site where rare South Sea pearls are cultivated. 

Koh Rang Yai is a small picturesque island about 5km off the east coast of Phuket.

The Island is covered with tropical virgin rain forests and boasts the longest and most beautiful beach.

Koh Rang Yai is a wonderful destination for day trips with a variety of fun activities to enjoy such as kayaking, windsurfing, mountain biking, mini-golf, hiking and volleyball.

The island is also famous for producing top quality pearls for export around the world, and is the location of the Phuket Pearl Farm.

Koh Bon is a beautiful little island around Phuket that is quick and easy to reach. The island is located just 15 minutes offshore from Rawai on the southern tip of Phuket.

The white sandy beaches and clear turquoise waters, make this a wonderful spot for swimming and snorkeling.

Long tail boats take tourists to the beach where you will find a fantastic beach side Restaurant that has an appetizing selection of freshly prepared, seafood, Thai and western food.

Koh Lone is located in the middle of Chalong Bay, it is also known as Koh Lohn or just Lon Island.

Koh Lone is one of the larger islands around Phuket; it is fairly secluded from the massive tourism and nightlife that you find in some areas of Phuket.

If you are after some serious relaxing a visit to the island is an ideal way to spend a few hours.

A long tail boat from Chalong Pier will take around 15 minutes.

Coconut Island is also known as Koh Maphrao Island is located just 500m off the east coast of Phuket opposite Laem Hin Pier.

The island has been spared from over development and still has the picturesque charm of an unspoiled tropical island, with a fertile mangrove forests and palm-fringed sandy beaches.

Between Phuket and Coconut Island are some rustic floating restaurants, which serve delicious seafood.

If your planning on a relaxing stay away from the crowds in Phuket, there are a couple of resorts located on the island.

Koh Khai Nok is a picturesque island off the East Coast of Phuket.
The Island is quite small, fringed with a pristine white sandy beach surrounded by a spectacular shallow reef, which is ideal for snorkeling.

Small reef fish often come into the ankle deep water, so even non-swimmers can enjoy the marine life. The Island is only available for day trips as there is no overnight accommodation available.

If your feeling hungry there is a restaurant on the island.

Koh Khai Nok is a popular island around Phuket, and is great for day trips as it only takes around 15 minutes by speedboat; it is a great place for relaxing on the beach, swimming and snorkeling.

Khai Nok is suitable for all ages especially kids, here they can safely swim in the shallow waters.

Koh Maiton is a little private island located just 9 kilometres from Phuket.

The Island features beautiful white sandy beaches where you can laze around in the sun or swim in the crystal clear waters.

Areas around the island provide great spots for snorkeling and diving, as the waters have an abundance of marine life and unique corals.

The Maiton Island Resort is the sole occupant of this perfect island paradise.

Visitors not wanting to stay on the island may take a day trip from Ao Makham Deep Sea Port in Phuket.

Koh Kaeo Yai is the larger of the two islands.

It is here that you can see a replica of Buddha's holy footprint on the beach and a sizable Buddha statue, that looks back towards Phuket and a small temple that sits on top of the hill.

Koh Kaeo Noi is just a few hundred meters offshore from Yanui Beach, a great spot for snorkeling and kayaking.

These two islands around Phuket can be seen just offshore from Promthep Cape viewpoint.

Long-tail boat transfers to these islands can be arranged in Rawai.