Racha Island
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About This Destination
Pristine white sand and world-class snorkeling. Reached by longtail or speedboat from Rawai Beach, or by speedboat, catamaran or yacht from Chalong Pier.
Available Routes
This destination can be reached from the following departure points.
Rawai to Racha Yai
Rawai Beach · 1 hr one-way
Chalong to Racha Yai
Chalong Pier · 1 hr 15 min one-way
Choose Your Boat
Prices are indicative. Some routes require captain confirmation — see booking panel for live availability.
Plan Your Voyage
Racha Island
Boat availability, departure times, and pricing shown below are indicative. Your booking is confirmed only when the captain accepts.
Boarding may require walking through shallow water. Low tide may increase distance from shore to boat.
Wooden displacement hull with long-shaft engine. Shallow draft, open-sided. Best for short local journeys in protected water.
Number of Guests
Max 8 guests
Departure point
Rawai Beach
Rawai Beach, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83130
Your captain will meet you at the longtail boat area on Rawai Beach. Boarding may require walking through shallow water — water shoes recommended.
This trip may be changed, postponed or cancelled if the captain considers conditions unsuitable. Safety decisions remain with the captain and relevant authorities.
Estimated Price
1 × ฿4,600 base
Cancellation terms are shown before payment. If the captain cancels for weather or safety, full refund or free rebooking.
Marine itineraries depend on weather, tide, vessel capability and the captain's professional judgement. The captain may change the course, landing point or itinerary for safety. Images and map routes are illustrative.
About This Trip
Private Longtail to Racha Island
Racha Island — also known as Raya Island — is a diver's and snorkeler's paradise. The water here is among the clearest in the Andaman Sea, with visibility often exceeding 25 meters. Lennam offers two departure points: Rawai Beach for traditional longtail and small speedboat (approximately 1 hour), or Chalong Pier for larger speedboats, catamarans and yachts (1 hour 15 minutes). Both routes deliver you to the same world-class underwater experiences without the crowds of a tour boat.
Racha Yai (the larger of the two Racha islands) has two main bays. Siam Bay on the north side offers calm, shallow water perfect for swimming and beginner snorkeling. Batok Bay on the west has deeper water, dramatic rock formations, and some of the best coral gardens near Phuket. Your captain can take you to both.
What makes Racha special is the water clarity. Snorkelers will see vibrant hard and soft corals, parrotfish, clownfish, and if you're lucky, reef sharks in the deeper areas. The sand is blindingly white, the water is a gradient of impossible blues, and the underwater world is teeming with life.
Because it's further from Phuket than Coral Island or Bon Island, Racha sees fewer casual day-trippers. The beach is never crowded, and on a private charter you can anchor at the quieter end of the bay and have the reef to yourself.
We recommend a full-day trip to Racha to make the journey worthwhile. Bring sunscreen, a hat, and snorkeling gear (your captain can also provide this). This is one of the best snorkeling destinations in Thailand.
Trip Itinerary
A typical journey. Times are flexible — you set the schedule.
Depart Chalong Pier or Rawai Beach
Cruise across open water to Racha Island. Approximately 1 hour from Rawai Beach or 1 hour 15 minutes from Chalong Pier.
Arrive Racha Island
Anchor at Siam Bay or Batok Bay depending on conditions.
Snorkel & Swim
Snorkel vibrant coral gardens in crystal-clear water.
Beach & Lunch
Relax on white sand. Optional lunch at the island restaurant.
Return to your departure point
Cruise back to Chalong Pier or Rawai Beach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about this trip.