A quick speedboat ride from Chalong Pier delivers clear water, a shallow coral reef and a white-sand stretch ideal for snorkeling and relaxing. This seven-hour day trip includes hotel transfers, snorkeling gear, and a Thai buffet lunch on Coral Island.
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The hull cuts through blue-green water as Chalong Pier recedes and the speedboat pushes toward Koh Hey — known locally as Coral Island. Salt lifts off the bow and the sun brightens a thin arc of beach: Banana Beach's white sand and shallow reef waiting a short ride from Phuket.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
7 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires basic swimming ability for short surface swims and getting in/out of a boat.
Wildlife
History
Koh Hey (Coral Island) has been a small fishing outpost; its English nickname, Coral Island, reflects the prominent reef structures that supported local livelihoods before tourism expanded.
Conservation
Park fees contribute to basic reef protection; visitors should avoid touching coral, take all rubbish back to the mainland and prefer reef-safe sunscreen to reduce ecological impact.
Reserve your spot on the Banana Beach Snorkeling with Speed Boat Ride today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Use mineral-based sunscreen to protect fragile coral; reapply after swimming with a quick towel dry.
Prepare for motion
Take motion-sickness medication 30–60 minutes before departure if you’re prone to seasickness—the crossing is short but can be choppy.
Foot protection
Water shoes make moving across rocky sand and small reef patches more comfortable and protect against sea urchins.
Keep a dry bag
Store phone, wallet and a spare set of clothes in a small dry bag for the boat and beach time.
Reef‑safe sunscreen
Protects skin and prevents damage to coral—apply before boarding and after swims.
summer
Lightweight towel and change of clothes
Quick-dry towel and fresh clothes for the return trip keep you comfortable.
Water shoes
Protects feet on uneven sand, rocky shore spots and coral rubble.
Waterproof camera or phone case
Captures underwater life and memories while keeping electronics safe from spray.