Beaches and islands in Phuket
Best beaches by profile — Kata, Karon, Kamala, Bang Tao — and which islands are worth the journey: Phi Phi, Similan, Racha, Coral Island.
Top experiences to book
Bookable activities with verified prices and instant confirmation on GetYourGuide.
Phuket: Phi Phi & Bamboo Island snorkeling tour with lunch
Phuket: Phi Phi Island luxury sunrise speedboat tour
Phuket: Phi Phi, Maya Bay & Khai Island day tour by speedboat
Phuket: Phi Phi Island & Maya Bay luxury yacht day tour
Phuket: Full day Phi Phi Islands trip by luxury catamaran
Phuket: Similan Islands tour by premium speed catamaran
Phuket: Similan Islands day trip by speedboat
Phuket: Surin Islands day trip from Phuket or Khao Lak
Krabi: 4 islands day trip by speedboat with lunch
Krabi: Hong Islands day trip by speedboat with lunch
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ViatorKrabi 4 Island Sunset Snorkeling Cruise + Bioluminescent Swim
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ViatorRailay and 4-Island Sunset Speedboat Cruise with Night Snorkel
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ViatorKrabi 7 Island Sunset & BBQ Dinner (Join Tour)
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ViatorPrivate Tour to Hong Islands & 4 Islands with Sunset & Night Snorkel
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Viator4 Islands Sunset + Plankton, Semi-Private 12 Guests, Speedboat
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ViatorBeginner's Half-Day Rock Climbing Tours at Railay Beach Krabi
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Best beaches for families in Phuket — where to swim safely with kids
Honest guide to Phuket's most family-friendly beaches — calm water, facilities, kid activities, and which areas to avoid with young children.
Best beaches in Phuket — ranked honestly for every travel style
Honest ranking of Phuket's top beaches by traveller type — swimming, families, snorkelling, couples, and quiet escapes. Updated 2026.
Best islands near Phuket — a practical comparison guide
Phi Phi, Similan, Racha, Coral, Koh Yao, Surin — which islands near Phuket are worth your day, and how to reach them honestly.
Maya Bay guide — what it's actually like and how to visit in 2026
Honest guide to visiting Maya Bay — current entry rules, visitor limits, how to get there, and whether it's worth it after the 2021 reopening.
Phi Phi Islands guide — day trip or overnight, honestly reviewed
Everything you need to plan a Phi Phi trip from Phuket — what's worth it, what's overhyped, ferry vs speedboat, and Maya Bay entry rules.
Quiet beaches in Phuket — where to escape the crowds
The best uncrowded beaches in Phuket — Nai Thon, Laem Singh, Ao Sane, Ya Nui, Freedom Beach — with honest directions and what to expect.