About Ko He
Ko He, commonly known as Coral Island, is a small coastal island located about 3 kilometers southeast of Phuket's main island in Mueang Phuket District, Phuket Province, Thailand. Administratively part of Chalong Subdistrict, it is known for its two main beaches, Long Beach and Banana Beach, clear turquoise water, and fringing coral reefs. The island is a popular day-trip destination for snorkeling, swimming, and water sports accessible by boat from Chalong Pier.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small tropical island with two main sandy beaches - Long Beach on the north side and Banana Beach on the east. The island features clear shallow water, fringing coral reefs close to shore, beachfront restaurants and bars, sun loungers and umbrellas, and a range of water sports operators. The interior is lightly forested with walking paths between beaches. Access is only by boat, and most visitors arrive on organized half-day or full-day boat tours from Chalong Pier or Rawai Beach.
Key highlights
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Long Beach - main sandy beach with calm clear water and beach facilities
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Banana Beach - quieter beach with good snorkeling and coral viewing
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Fringing coral reefs suitable for snorkeling directly from the beach
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Water sports including banana boat, parasailing, sea walking and scuba diving
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Short speedboat ride (about 15 minutes) from Chalong Pier
Route
| By air | Via Phuket International Airport (HKT), then road transfer to Chalong Pier followed by speedboat or longtail boat (15-45 minutes) |
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| By road | Reachable by road to Chalong Pier in Mueang Phuket District, about 8 km south of Phuket Town and about 30 km from Phuket International Airport, then by boat to the island |