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Banana Beach Koh Hey (Coral Island) Day Trip by Speedboat

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A quick 15-minute speedboat ride from Phuket to a tropical white-sand beach and buffet lunch

Escape to Banana Beach on Koh Hey (Coral Island) just minutes off Phuket. Enjoy round-trip hotel transfers, a seaside buffet lunch, calm waters, snorkeling, and beach relaxation.

Location

Chalong Pier / Kan Eang @ Pier

Duration

Approximately 5.5–7 hours (Zipline package 7–8 hours)

Departure & return

Return 17:30

Operating days & times

Operates daily.

Tour type

Private tour

Hotel pickup

Available – depending on area

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Highlights

  • Fast 15-minute speedboat ride from Phuket
  • Round-trip hotel transfers included across all packages
  • Buffet lunch at the beachfront Hornbill Restaurant
  • Complimentary beach chairs, life jackets, and snorkeling masks
  • Upgrades available for clear kayaks, water sports, and zipline adventures

Itinerary

  1. Hotel Pickup & Pier Check-in

    Transfer from your hotel to the meeting point at Kan Eang @ Pier at Chalong Bay Pier to meet the tour staff.

  2. Speedboat Crossing to Koh Hey

    Board the speedboat for an approximately 15-minute crossing to Banana Beach on Koh Hey.

  3. Beach Time & Snorkeling

    Arrive at the island for free time to swim, snorkel among coral reefs, relax on beach loungers, or explore by kayak.

  4. Buffet Lunch

    Savor a buffet lunch at Hornbill Restaurant with sea views, drinking water, and fresh seasonal fruit.

  5. Afternoon Leisure & Return Transfer

    Enjoy afternoon beach activities or water sports, cruise back to Chalong Pier by speedboat, and transfer back to your hotel.

Times are approximate and may change depending on conditions, the weather and the supplier.

About the experience

Spend an effortless day on the shores of Banana Beach at Koh Hey (Coral Island), situated just a 15-minute speedboat journey from southern Phuket. With soft white sand and shallow coral reefs, it is an easy island getaway suitable for families and beach lovers. Relax on beachfront loungers, paddle through the bay by kayak, or snorkel among tropical marine life in designated swimming zones looked after by on-duty lifeguards. At midday, enjoy an open buffet lunch at Hornbill Restaurant overlooking the sea, featuring Thai dishes, seasonal fruit, and vegetarian options. A selection of packages caters to different travel styles, ranging from classic beach relaxation to offshore boat snorkeling, clear kayaking, water sports, and forest zipline courses back on Phuket.

What's included

  • Round-trip hotel transfers
  • Round-trip speedboat transfers
  • Buffet lunch at Hornbill Restaurant
  • Drinking water
  • Beach chairs
  • Life jackets and snorkel masks (except Zipline package)
  • Sea kayak (or clear kayak on selected packages)
  • Tour guide
  • Accident insurance and first aid coverage

What's not included

  • Beach towels on the Zipline package
  • Optional water sports (parasailing, banana boat) unless included in the package
  • Extra food, seafood, and drinks from the beach restaurant or bar
  • Locker rental

Pickup & getting there

Round-trip hotel transfers are included in all packages. The pier check-in point is Kan Eang @ Pier at Chalong Pier.

Child policy

Children under 12 years old must be supervised by an adult. The specific age range for child ticket pricing is not stated.

What to bring

• Swimwear • Beach towel • Reef-safe sunscreen • Sunglasses and sun hat • Change of dry clothes

Important information

Outside food and drinks are strictly not permitted on the beach. Participants for standard packages should be between 4 and 80 years old in good health. Zipline participants must be aged 7 to 60, weigh no more than 120 kg, and it is not recommended for pregnant women. Paper vouchers are not required; presenting a digital booking confirmation or QR code on your mobile device is sufficient.

Weather & seasonality

If the trip is cancelled by the operator due to weather or safety conditions, a 100% full refund with no cancellation fee or a free date reschedule is provided. Light rain does not cancel the tour.

Cancellation policy

Cancellations made more than 24 hours prior to the trip receive a full refund minus a 5% handling fee (processed in 5–10 business days). Cancellations within 24 hours or no-shows are non-refundable (date changes may be requested subject to availability). Medical cancellations supported by a doctor's certificate submitted within 7 days receive a refund minus 5%.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the boat ride to Banana Beach?

The speedboat trip takes approximately 15 minutes each way from Chalong Pier in Phuket.

Are vegetarian meal options available?

Yes, the lunch buffet at Hornbill Restaurant includes vegetarian items such as green curry tofu with vegetables, stir-fried mixed vegetables, and spaghetti with tomato sauce.

Do I need to know how to swim to participate?

Swimming skills are not mandatory for the standard beach trip, as life jackets and lifeguards are available. Basic swimming ability is required for the boat snorkeling package.

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