Anchorage· Koh Rang Yai· Thailand
Koh Rang Yai Anchorage and Moorings
7° 57.1′ N · 98° 26.7′ E
A wooded island 4 nm from Boat Lagoon with a lovely beach on its west side and a daytime recreation area. It is the classic place to wait for the tide before running the Boat Lagoon or Royal Phuket Marina channel. Little Koh Rang Noi lies just to the north.
Practical
Anchor off the beach in 6-9 m on sand and mud; good holding in both seasons on either coast (SEAP). The NE-side spot (7 57.379 N, 98 27.085 E) is sometimes more comfortable in strong south-westerlies. A brisk current runs through the anchorage on springs; do not try to swim ashore. Dinghy to mid-beach at all tides. Ashore: a daytime restaurant and, at the time of SEAP's writing, canoes, mountain bikes, mini golf and snorkel gear for hire. Longtails run here from Laem Hin pier in about 20 minutes (Phuket 101).
Best for
Waiting for the tide into Boat Lagoon, with a beach to enjoy
Season
Both monsoons
Nearby
- Koh Rang Noi0.9 NM away
- Laem Hin Pier2.3 NM away
- Ao Tha Rua Channel Entrance (Boat Lagoon waiting area)2.4 NM away
- Royal Phuket Marina3.3 NM away
- Royal Phuket Marina Fuel Dock and Boatyard Services3.3 NM away
- BLUU Asian Kitchen & Bar, Royal Phuket Marina3.4 NM away
- Solavita Cafe, Royal Phuket Marina3.4 NM away
- Phuket Boat Lagoon Marina3.5 NM away