Coral Island & Mai Ton private boat tour from Phuket

The trip

Coral Island (Koh Hey) and Mai Ton are Phuket's backyard: a quick crossing, a swim, lunch on the beach, and a real chance of dolphins around Mai Ton. Ideal for families, short afternoons and sunset trips.

Coral Island has the beach restaurants and water sports; Mai Ton stays quiet, with a good chance of dolphins on the way. Two easy stops that leave most of the day free - or the gentle first step for guests who have never chartered a boat.

How it usually runs: a private half-day of 4-5 hours, from ฿24,900 for the whole boat, or the last leg of a Racha day trip on the way home.

Why go private instead of joining a group tour

Coral Island's main beach fills up with group tours late morning. On a private charter you arrive when it suits you, use the quieter end of the beach, detour to Mai Ton for dolphins on your own timing, and turn the afternoon into a sunset cruise home if you like. With small children, having your own boat - shade, snacks, naps, no waiting - changes the whole day.

A typical half-day on the water

• 13:00 - pickup at your hotel and transfer to the pier
• 13:30 - departure, 20-minute hop to Coral Island
• 14:00 - swim, beach time and water sports for those who want them
• 15:30 - slow cruise towards Mai Ton, dolphin spotting on the way
• 16:30 - last swim or a quiet anchorage
• 17:30 - back at the pier as the light turns golden

Morning half-days run the same way, and the format stretches easily into a full day or a sunset cruise. Your captain adjusts everything to your pace.

What it costs

As a guide for a private charter to Coral Island and Mai Ton:

• Sailing catamarans for up to 20-30 guests - from ฿24,900 per day
• Power catamarans and party yachts - ask for current prices
• Half-day and sunset formats - ask us what is possible on your date

Prices are for the whole boat, not per person, and include the crew, fuel for the standard route, soft drinks and snorkelling gear. Send us your date and group size on WhatsApp and we reply personally with the exact price for your trip, usually within a few hours.

In pictures

Highlights

• Short crossing - easy with small children
• Beach restaurants and water sports on Coral Island
• Dolphin spotting around Mai Ton
• Perfect half-day or sunset format

When to go

All year. The crossing is so short that even in the green season it stays comfortable on most days, and the beaches on the sheltered side keep their calm water. Dolphins are around in every season - mornings and late afternoons give the best chances.

Questions guests ask

How much does a private boat to Coral Island cost?
A private sailing catamaran starts from ฿24,900 for the day, for your group only, and shorter half-day formats are possible on some boats. Every quote is confirmed personally on WhatsApp.

How far is Coral Island from Phuket?
About 20 minutes from the pier - the shortest island trip from Phuket.

Can you really see dolphins at Mai Ton?
Sightings are common, especially morning and late afternoon, but they are wild animals, so it is never guaranteed. The detour is short and the island itself is worth it.

Is it good for a half-day?
It is the best half-day option from Phuket - quick crossing, swim, lunch on the beach, back before dinner.

What is there to do on Coral Island?
Beach restaurants, swimming, snorkelling off the beach and water sports like parasailing and banana boats.

Which boats fit

Any boat; sailing catamarans make it a very relaxed afternoon.

Sailing Catamarans · Power Catamarans · Party Yachts

Also see: Racha Islands by private boat · Phang Nga Bay by private yacht · Sunset cruises · Day trips from Phuket