Coral Island(珊瑚岛)
Coral Island, known locally as Koh Hae, is
a beautiful getaway destination located three kilometres southeast of Phuket.
The island features two main beaches, Long Beach and Banana Beach.
It's not called Coral Island for nothing;
the snorkeling off Banana Beach is thrilling and if you go out far enough from
Long Beach you will also have a lot to discover, at its impressive coral reef.
At night this location is beautifully calm; by day it is quite busy with day trippers but peace and quiet can be found at the extremities of both beaches. Deck chairs and sun loungers can be rented and come free (at the resort) with the day tour.
Both beaches feature a range of eateries ranging from rudimentary to buffet to impressive cuisine. Of course, Coral Island Resort includes lunch with their day tour but people who come with their own arrangements will have no problem finding a restaurant and toilet facilities.
Beach Activities on Coral Island
Both beaches have a lot of water sports activities - banana boats, canoes, and snorkeling. However, Long Beach features a speedboat to take you for a brief parasail outing (600 baht).
At the Coral Island Resort there are batik classes (250 baht an hour) and even scuba diving classes starting off in the resort's swimming pool (English, Chinese and Thai spoken: 2,000 baht for a one-day course).
At the eastern end of Long Beach you will find an open-air pavilion used for massages. How to Get to Coral Island
You can rent a longtail boat at either Rawai Beach or Chalong pier. Alternatively, book a snorkeling day trip and you will be taken by speedboat (traveling time, 15 minutes from Chalong) and provided with a mask, fins and snorkel as well as a buffet lunch. The cost of this trip (1000 baht) is not much more than renting a longtail and it is certainly quicker.
If you land at Long Beach and want to check out Banana Beach there is a trail at the eastern end of the beach that leads through the jungle. Walking time is around 15 minutes and it is highly advisable to wear good shoes as surfaces are uneven and the going not exactly easy. This trail is not for the elderly or for those with small children.
珊瑚岛(Coral Island)是普吉岛区内最适合滑水、浮潜、冲浪和航行等水上活动的景点，同时也是普吉岛南部最受游客欢迎的景点。位于普吉岛南边9公里处，一个日渐流行的地方。珊瑚岛风光优美，在小岛的周围环绕着各种色彩缤纷的珊瑚礁，是各种水上运动的最佳选择地点。在这里随处可见很多潜水爱好者和水上降落伞爱好者， 还有更多来这里享受阳光裕的人们。这里特别适宜潜水，还有“海中漫步”（sea walking）和骑大象的旅游项目。
交通：可以从Rawai Beach或Rawai租“长尾船”（long-tail boat）或快艇到珊瑚岛，大约10-15分钟。此外，Chalong Bay也有船到珊瑚岛。
餐饮：在卡隆海滩上有很多小餐馆，那里提供各种当地美食和新鲜海鲜。如果能驱车几公里到岛上山顶上的餐馆就餐，还能欣赏到美丽的海边落日。
住宿：Coral Island Resort是岛上唯一的酒店。
娱乐：通常的珊瑚岛一日游只包括午餐和潜水艇项目；酒店为客人提供潜水艇潜海、潜水、海上降落伞、钓鱼、游艇野餐和游泳等水上项目。
At night this location is beautifully calm; by day it is quite busy with day trippers but peace and quiet can be found at the extremities of both beaches. Deck chairs and sun loungers can be rented and come free (at the resort) with the day tour.
Both beaches feature a range of eateries ranging from rudimentary to buffet to impressive cuisine. Of course, Coral Island Resort includes lunch with their day tour but people who come with their own arrangements will have no problem finding a restaurant and toilet facilities.
Beach Activities on Coral Island
Both beaches have a lot of water sports activities - banana boats, canoes, and snorkeling. However, Long Beach features a speedboat to take you for a brief parasail outing (600 baht).
At the Coral Island Resort there are batik classes (250 baht an hour) and even scuba diving classes starting off in the resort's swimming pool (English, Chinese and Thai spoken: 2,000 baht for a one-day course).
At the eastern end of Long Beach you will find an open-air pavilion used for massages. How to Get to Coral Island
You can rent a longtail boat at either Rawai Beach or Chalong pier. Alternatively, book a snorkeling day trip and you will be taken by speedboat (traveling time, 15 minutes from Chalong) and provided with a mask, fins and snorkel as well as a buffet lunch. The cost of this trip (1000 baht) is not much more than renting a longtail and it is certainly quicker.
If you land at Long Beach and want to check out Banana Beach there is a trail at the eastern end of the beach that leads through the jungle. Walking time is around 15 minutes and it is highly advisable to wear good shoes as surfaces are uneven and the going not exactly easy. This trail is not for the elderly or for those with small children.
珊瑚岛(Coral Island)是普吉岛区内最适合滑水、浮潜、冲浪和航行等水上活动的景点，同时也是普吉岛南部最受游客欢迎的景点。位于普吉岛南边9公里处，一个日渐流行的地方。珊瑚岛风光优美，在小岛的周围环绕着各种色彩缤纷的珊瑚礁，是各种水上运动的最佳选择地点。在这里随处可见很多潜水爱好者和水上降落伞爱好者， 还有更多来这里享受阳光裕的人们。这里特别适宜潜水，还有“海中漫步”（sea walking）和骑大象的旅游项目。
交通：可以从Rawai Beach或Rawai租“长尾船”（long-tail boat）或快艇到珊瑚岛，大约10-15分钟。此外，Chalong Bay也有船到珊瑚岛。
餐饮：在卡隆海滩上有很多小餐馆，那里提供各种当地美食和新鲜海鲜。如果能驱车几公里到岛上山顶上的餐馆就餐，还能欣赏到美丽的海边落日。
住宿：Coral Island Resort是岛上唯一的酒店。
娱乐：通常的珊瑚岛一日游只包括午餐和潜水艇项目；酒店为客人提供潜水艇潜海、潜水、海上降落伞、钓鱼、游艇野餐和游泳等水上项目。
