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Speed across the Andaman Sea to Koh Hey (Coral Island) for a half-day of snorkeling, swimming, and optional water-sport thrills. This fast boat trip from Phuket delivers clear shallows, beach time on Kahung Beach, and easy logistics with hotel pickup.
Speed across the Andaman Sea to Koh Hey (Coral Island) for a half-day of snorkeling, swimming, and optional water-sport thrills. This fast boat trip from Phuket delivers clear shallows, beach time on Kahung Beach, and easy logistics with hotel pickup.
You feel the boat lift and the Andaman Sea open around you: sun on your shoulders, the island’s tree-lined profile sharpening as the speedboat cuts toward Kahung Beach on Koh Hey (Coral Island). The water ahead is a range of greens and blues, and the reef waits, flirtatious and bright.
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Operated by Siam Scape Journeys · Phuket, Phuket Province
You feel the boat lift and the Andaman Sea open around you: sun on your shoulders, the island’s tree-lined profile sharpening as the speedboat cuts toward Kahung Beach on Koh Hey (Coral Island). The water ahead is a range of greens and blues, and the reef waits, flirtatious and bright.
Koh Hey sits just off Phuket’s southeastern shore and has long been a local fishing ground turned day-trip playground. Geologically the island is limestone and sandstone fringe with fringing coral outcrops; tidal flow scours the shallows and concentrates the reef life in pockets that snorkelers love. The island’s tourism is recent—centered on day visitors from Phuket—so remnants of local fishing culture still mark the shore.
Expect three hours on the island: snorkeling over shallow reefs, swims from white-sand Kahung Beach, and optional pay-as-you-go thrills like parasailing or banana boats. Guides provide life jackets and basic snorkel gear; seasonal fruit and drinking water are usually included. Weather and sea conditions govern visibility and comfort—calm mornings deliver the best underwater clarity.
Practical guidance: bring reef-safe sunscreen, a snug mask (rental quality varies), and reef shoes for jagged patches. Time your trip in the dry season (November–April) for steady seas and the clearest water. If you’re new to snorkeling, floatation helps—staff are experienced with beginners but basic swimming ability is required. Leave no trace: avoid stepping on or touching coral and pack out plastics. With sensible prep, this half-day speedboat run is an efficient, high-reward introduction to Phuket’s coral reefs.
easy.
4–5 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; basic swimming ability recommended for snorkeling.
Yes—most departures include hotel transfers from Phuket Town, Patong, Karon, Kata, Rawai and nearby areas; confirm your pickup point on booking.
Yes—basic snorkel equipment and life jackets are provided, though many travellers prefer to bring their own mask.
No—parasailing, banana boats, sea walking and scuba are offered on-site for an additional fee.
Children can join but infants must sit on laps; operators may set age or health restrictions for certain water activities—check when booking.
Koh Hey transitioned from a local fishing outpost to a day-trip destination as Phuket’s tourism grew; fishing huts and small family-run stalls still hint at the island’s working past.
Coral reefs here are sensitive—avoid touching or standing on coral, use reef-safe sunscreen, and support operators who follow marine-park guidelines.
Siam Scape Journeys operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You feel the boat lift and the Andaman Sea open around you: sun on your shoulders, the island’s tree-lined profile sharpening as the speedboat cuts toward Kahung Beach on Koh Hey (Coral Island). The water ahead is a range of greens and blues, and the reef waits, flirtatious and bright.
You feel the boat lift and the Andaman Sea open around you: sun on your shoulders, the island’s tree-lined profile sharpening as the speedboat cuts toward Kahung Beach on Koh Hey (Coral Island). The water ahead is a range of greens and blues, and the reef waits, flirtatious and bright.
Koh Hey sits just off Phuket’s southeastern shore and has long been a local fishing ground turned day-trip playground. Geologically the island is limestone and sandstone fringe with fringing coral outcrops; tidal flow scours the shallows and concentrates the reef life in pockets that snorkelers love. The island’s tourism is recent—centered on day visitors from Phuket—so remnants of local fishing culture still mark the shore.
Expect three hours on the island: snorkeling over shallow reefs, swims from white-sand Kahung Beach, and optional pay-as-you-go thrills like parasailing or banana boats. Guides provide life jackets and basic snorkel gear; seasonal fruit and drinking water are usually included. Weather and sea conditions govern visibility and comfort—calm mornings deliver the best underwater clarity.
Practical guidance: bring reef-safe sunscreen, a snug mask (rental quality varies), and reef shoes for jagged patches. Time your trip in the dry season (November–April) for steady seas and the clearest water. If you’re new to snorkeling, floatation helps—staff are experienced with beginners but basic swimming ability is required. Leave no trace: avoid stepping on or touching coral and pack out plastics. With sensible prep, this half-day speedboat run is an efficient, high-reward introduction to Phuket’s coral reefs.