Which island in Phuket is better? Phuket Charter Notes

I just introduced to you how to choose a boat rental in Phuket. Here is a brief introduction to some of the islands in Phuket, as well as some of the hidden costs you will encounter when renting a boat.

Phuket Recommendations

1. Rock Island

Rock Island is about 2 hours away from Phuket. The sea water here is colored, gradually changing layer by layer. The water quality is better than Phuket. 80% of the corals on the island are live corals, suitable for diving.

2. Similan Island

Similan Island is a diving resort with high underwater visibility. Here you can see giant sea fans, leopard sharks, clown fish, manta rays, sea turtles and countless other nameless marine creatures. However, it is only open for six months each year, and the number of people who can go ashore is also limited. When renting a boat, ask the captain if you can go.

3. Surin Island

Diving here is also good. Schools of fish shuttle around 10 meters below the sea surface, and whale sharks can be seen from March to April. You can see fireflies by boating into the mangroves at night.

4. Koh Lanta

It is far away from Phuket. For example, almost all Chinese tour groups go to this island. Most of them are independent tourists from Europe and the United States. Perfect for vacation. This island is relatively cost-effective. You can stay in a vacation villa for more than 400 yuan.

: Notes

1. Gasoline: Gasoline is the most common pitfall in chartering a boat. Generally, the cost of gasoline is included in the charter fee, but some shipowners will charge additional gasoline fees on the return trip. This must be discussed and understood in advance.

2. Sea fishing: Tools must be used for sea fishing. Professional fishing rods are used for towing, and sea fishing reels are used for fishing. Is there any extra charge to configure these rods? How to compensate for damages? These are given to people in advance, and the tuna and grouper caught in the sea can be made into sashimi. Is there an extra charge for crew to handle them?

3. Diving: The charter fee generally includes the cost of snorkeling equipment. How many people are included? You should ask if there is any snorkeling equipment for children. Is there any extra charge for novice snorkelers who need to be accompanied by a crew member to enter the water? These should also be confirmed.

4. Catering: Drinking water, lunch or dinner will be provided when you travel, but you should pay attention to how many meals are provided, how much an extra meal will cost, and whether alcoholic beverages are charged.

5. Transfer: transfer fee from the hotel to the pier, transfer fee after landing on the outlying island, berthing fee for the ship on the outlying island, etc. All confirmed one by one. Some shipowners have free unfreezing scope in the contract, but are told that overtime fees will be charged when unfreezing.

6. Insurance: All charter boats are insured, but local insurance claims are low and take a long time to settle, and are invalid when returning to the country. Therefore, you need to check the insurance amount and claims process in detail to ensure that you have not "purchased" invalid insurance.