Racha Yai, south of Phuket, offers some of the clearest water near the island with white sand bays ideal for snorkelling and diving day trips.
Southern island famous for clear water and white sand day trips.

Racha Yai, south of Phuket, offers some of the clearest water near the island with white sand bays ideal for snorkelling and diving day trips.
Developed as a dive and beach destination in the 1990s; still less crowded than Phi Phi for equivalent water clarity on good days.
Speedboats from Chalong or Rawai; full-day tours recommended. Bring reef-safe sunscreen.
Boats typically 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Dry season only; avoid monsoon months
Promthep Cape and Rawai seafood