Khai Islands & Naka Island (8h) Full-day

This is a private full-day charter, about eight hours, from Phuket to the Khai Islands and Naka Island — small, clear-water islands off Phuket’s east and north coasts known for swimming and snorkelling. The boat is yours, so you and your captain plan the day and can change course as conditions and crowds shift. It is arranged by Chang Thai Tour & Travel, a licensed family-run agency at Chalong Circle in Phuket.

Why a captain who can reroute mid-day is worth it

Here is a piece of local honesty we share at the counter: the small islands off Phuket are beautiful, but they can get busy, and a bay that is quiet at ten o’clock can be packed by noon when several tour boats land at once. That is where a private charter earns its keep. Your captain watches where the crowds are heading and simply changes the plan — if the first Khai island is full, you move to another beach or flip the order and come back later when it clears.

On a fixed shared tour you are stuck wherever the timetable drops you, shoulder to shoulder with everyone else. On your own boat, the day is a living plan. Guests tell us the best moments come from exactly this: the captain saying “let’s skip ahead, this one’s crowded,” and finding a quiet stretch of water while the crowd is somewhere else.

What are the Khai Islands and Naka Island like?

The Khai Islands are a cluster of small islands east of Phuket, famous for bright turquoise water, soft sand and easy snorkelling straight off the beach. Because they are close to shore and popular, they draw day-trippers, which is exactly why the flexibility to time your visit matters. Naka Island (Koh Naka Yai) sits to the north and is generally quieter and more laid-back, a good contrast to the busier Khai beaches. Across an eight-hour day you have time to enjoy both moods — the lively, postcard-clear Khai water and a calmer stop at Naka.

Is this charter right for you?

It suits couples, families and groups who want a relaxed full day of swimming and snorkelling close to Phuket, and anyone who wants the freedom to dodge the crowds rather than follow a fixed group route. It is a good choice if you would rather have a beach to yourselves for a while than tick off a long list of far islands.

It is less suited to travellers set on reaching the more distant island groups in one trip, or to those wanting the cheapest possible shared seat. If you are weighing this against a speedboat day trip or a yacht, tell us your group and priorities and we will steer you honestly.

When should you go, and what should you bring?

The water is usually calmest and clearest in the drier months, roughly November to April, and an earlier start is the single best way to enjoy the Khai beaches before the day boats arrive. Bring sun protection, a hat and sunglasses, swimwear and a towel, a dry bag for valuables, and water shoes for the beaches. Reef-safe sunscreen protects the coral you have come to see. Let us know your group’s ages and swimming confidence and we will plan a comfortable day.

What is included, and the price

The exact boat, route and what is provided on board depend on the season and your group size, so we confirm the full programme and everything included when you enquire, rather than listing details here that might not match your day. There are no prices or online payment on this page on purpose — boat prices in Phuket change daily. Message us on WhatsApp with your dates and group and we will send today’s charter rate and exactly what is included.

How to book with a real local shop

We are Chang Thai Tour & Travel, a family-run agency near Chalong Circle you can walk into in person. Message us on WhatsApp for today’s rate and honest advice on timing your day around the crowds, or come visit our shop.

Comparing options? See our full-day yacht to Koh Racha Yai, browse all yacht charters, or view every private charter we run.

Frequently asked questions

Do the Khai Islands get crowded?

They can, especially around midday when several day boats arrive together. On a private charter your captain can change the order of stops or move to a quieter beach so you avoid the busiest window.

How long is the charter?

It is a full-day charter of about eight hours, giving you time to enjoy both the lively Khai beaches and a calmer stop at Naka Island.

Can we change the plan during the day?

Yes. The boat is private, so you and your captain adjust the route and timing on the day based on conditions and where the crowds are.

What should we bring?

Sun protection, a hat and sunglasses, swimwear and a towel, a dry bag, and water shoes. Reef-safe sunscreen helps protect the coral.

How do I get the price and what is included?

Message us on WhatsApp at +66 93 687 1999 with your dates and group size. Boat prices in Phuket change daily, so we confirm today’s rate and exactly what is included when you enquire.