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A small group of up to six anglers on a comfortable boat. Trolling and bottom fishing around the Racha islands.

Where
Phuket · Racha Yai
Duration
8 hours
Group
up to 6 anglers
Format
Group trip
Price
from ฿4,900

Why this format

The easiest way to try sea fishing in the Andaman. Not 15–40 people, as on mass-market tours, but six anglers at most, on a boat with a toilet and shade.

Target species

  • Barracuda
  • Mackerel
  • Snapper
  • Grouper

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprOctNovDec

How the day runs

  1. 07:30Transfer from your Phuket hotel
  2. 08:30Departure from Chalong and briefing
  3. 09:15Trolling on the way to Racha Yai
  4. 10:30Bottom fishing and jigging on the reefs
  5. 12:30Lunch on board: grilled catch, fruit
  6. 14:00Afternoon session, snorkeling if you like
  7. 16:00Return and transfer to your hotel

Included

  • Transfers from Phuket hotels
  • Tackle and bait
  • Lunch, water, fruit
  • Passenger insurance
  • Licensed guide on board
  • Photos of your catch sent to the chat

Not included

  • Alcohol
  • A private boat: see Family Day

Where we fish

Racha Yai · 30–45 minutes from Chalong

Not part of any national park. The main spot for families and groups.

We don’t fish in marine national parks or sanctuaries: Similan, Surin, Phi Phi, Koh Rok, Hin Daeng, Shark Point. That’s Thai law, and it protects you.

Add-ons

Private boatThe whole boat to yourselves: Family Day
Drone video+4,500 THB per trip
Kids’ kitFree: life jacket and a light rod

Frequently asked questions

Is this legal? I’ve heard about arrests for fishing.

Yes, and it’s our core principle. Tours are run by a licensed operator, with a licensed Thai guide on board and boats holding Marine Department permits. We don’t fish in marine national parks (Similan, Surin, Phi Phi, Koh Rok, Hin Daeng) or marine sanctuaries: fishing there is prohibited by law.

How do I pay?

A 30% deposit secures your booking. We accept international cards, bank transfer or company invoice, USDT, and cash in THB or USD on site. The balance is paid on the day of the trip. Invoice and confirmation in English.

What if there’s a storm?

The captain decides whether to go out based on the Thai Meteorological Department forecast. If a trip is canceled because of weather, you get free rescheduling or a full refund of your deposit. In monsoon season we suggest sheltered spots or freshwater in advance.

I get seasick. Will this work for me?

Choose November to April, a private half-day trip and a boat with a wide hull. We’ll plan a route with short runs. For the most sensitive, there are freshwater lakes, where there is no swell at all.

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