Koh Racha Yai, is the largest of the two islands located off the Southeastern coast of Phuket.
This scuba eden has gained its reputation with its beautiful clear water and white sand beaches. You will be able to discover the rich marine life by snorkeling during the day or over several days. Wide variety of flora and fauna can be seen with good underwater visibility,all thanks to Racha Yai Snorkeling.
Racha Yai Snorkeling
฿2 500
THB 1 900 Trip Child (4 to 10 yo)Snorkeling is an activity that do not require a guide to be done. If you feel that you need a snorkeling guide, please ask us (THB 1,000 extra for your own group or individual)
Rent an underwater camera for 1,000 THB and bring home wonderful memories of your snorkeling trip. You will be able to take pictures and videos up to 30 meters depth. We will either burn the photos on a disc or save it in your memory card for you! Please feel free to ask us more information.
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Days Trip Itinerary | Racha Yai
- 8:00 am - Pick up at the hotel and transfer to Chalong Pier
- 09:00 am - Welcome aboard! Breakfast is provided on the way
- 09:30 pm - Arrival at Batok Bay, Racha Yai Island
- 10:00 am – Explore the spectacular snorkeling spots around the island
- 12:00 am – Hot buffet lunch on board. After lunch there is time for snorkeling and sun bathing
- 1:30 pm – Explore another beautiful snorkeling spot
- 3:00 pm – Rest and Relax. Enjoy fresh tropical fruit and soft drinks on the way back to Chalong pier
- 4:00 pm – Back to Chalong Pier and return to hotel
Note that this itinerary may change due to the day current and weather
Racha Yai Snorkeling
The island of Koh Racha Yai is an ideal destination for snorkeling or diving excursions. At SSS Phuket, you will be able to organize your snorkeling excursion individually, or as a group or as an exclusive private group.
Koh Racha islands (also know as Ko Raya) are divided in two islands, Koh Racha Yai and Ko Racha Noi.
Koh Racha Yai Highlights
Time from Chalong Bay: 1h45.
Number of islands: 2.
Depth: 4 – 40 m.
Visibility: 12 – 30 m.
Currents: Low.
Water temperature: 27-30 °
Experience Level: Beginner – Intermediate.
Number of dive sites: 12.
Diving Season: All year.
Distance: 30 km east of Phuket.
What to bring ?
– Beach towel – Swimwear – Camera – Shorts & light T-Shirt – Cap/Hat – Sun glasses – Sunblock
Visited Islands
Koh Racha Yai, is the largest of the two islands located off the Southeastern coast of Phuket.
First of all Different kinds of corals can be spotted here with the Staghorn coral predominating in many areas. Marine life is rich and species such as Barracuda, Tuna and Milk Fish can be found in this area.
On top of that the better place for diving is located on the East coast along the hard coral reef where there are shipwrecks and good drifts.
There are several interesting dive sites around Koh Racha Yai including Lucy’s Reef, Reef “Do little Do” where Stonefish and Batfish may be chanced upon. Not forgetting Marla’s mystery, a wreck that became home to Morays, Groupers and Lionfish.
Why Us ? / Why Phuket ?
Great Underwater Visibility
Hard colorful corals, shipwrecks, marine life observation (turtles)
Dive Site Depth - 18 PGM Maximum Depth
4 dives in sites with 40 meters depth
Difficulty
Easy, for everyone who is at least 15 years old