Ao Por Grand Marina

Ao Por Grand Marina (Ao Po): A Transfer Point on Phuket's Northeast Coast

Ao Por Grand Marina, also written Ao Po Grand Marina, is a working pier and marina on the northeast coast of Phuket. It serves as a departure point for boat transfers to Phang Nga Bay and the Koh Yao Islands, and as a berthing marina for private yachts and longtail boats. If you searched for "ao por pier" or "aopor," this is the same location — the spelling varies across maps and operators.

On this site the pier is listed as Ao Por Grand Marina, and the live departure board shows the services and a range of destinations currently bookable from it.

Getting to Ao Por Grand Marina

The marina sits on Phuket's east side, away from the main tourist strips of Patong, Kata, and Karon. Most travellers reach it by taxi, private transfer, or rental car; a tuk-tuk can also cover the final stretch from nearby roads.

If your transfer is included in your boat ticket, check your booking confirmation for the pickup point and check-in time, since these are set by the boat operator rather than the marina itself.

Arriving from elsewhere in southern Thailand

Many travellers reach the island first and then continue overland to the pier. Combined boat-and-coach services run from the mainland on the Donsak to Phuket route, while island-hoppers often arrive on the Koh Lanta to Phuket or Koh Jum to Phuket crossings before transferring across the island.

Boats and Routes from Ao Por Pier

Ao Por is used by several types of boats, including speedboats and longtail boats for day trips, and passenger boats running fixed transfers to Koh Yao Noi and Koh Yao Yai. Private yacht charters also depart from here for custom itineraries around Phang Nga Bay.

Exact departure times, operators, and fares vary by boat and season, so confirm these details on your ticket or booking page rather than assuming a fixed schedule. Where a service is sold here, the listing names our transport partners and shows the timings that apply to your travel date.

Travellers heading to Phi Phi Islands more commonly depart from piers on Phuket's south or west coast, so check your route before booking if that is your destination. The same applies to Krabi-side crossings such as Ao Nang to Phuket, which use different piers.

Marina Facilities

Ao Por Grand Marina provides berths for docked boats, a fuel dock, and a staffed check-in area during operating hours. Current on-site amenities are listed as onboard facilities.

Boat owners and skippers should confirm current berthing terms, fees, and availability directly with the marina, as these are not fixed and can change. If you are boarding a day-trip or transfer boat rather than docking your own vessel, follow the check-in instructions from your boat operator.

Check-in and Boarding Notes

Arrive with enough buffer before your stated check-in time, bring your booking confirmation, and pack light for tender or longtail boat boarding where luggage space may be limited. Staff usually issue a boarding sticker or tag at check-in, so keep it visible until you are aboard.

Boarding is from a working pier, so wear footwear you can move in easily and keep valuables in a dry bag on smaller boats. Departures can shift with weather and sea conditions in Phang Nga Bay — your operator will advise if a service is delayed or rescheduled.

Nearby Attractions

From Ao Por, boats commonly run to the limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay, including James Bond Island, and to the quieter Koh Yao Noi and Koh Yao Yai.

On land, Phuket Town and Wat Chalong are within driving distance, as are the beach areas of Patong, Kata, and Karon. If you're weighing piers on this side of the island, Bang Rong Pier is another nearby departure point for Koh Yao boats and is worth comparing against Ao Por depending on your tour or ferry booking.

Booking Your Transfer from Ao Por Grand Marina

When booking a boat from Ao Por, check the confirmation for your exact pier check-in point, departure time, and included transfers, since these details come from the operator and can differ between tours.

Fares and timetables change with the season, so compare live options for your date before you commit. Search availability for Ao Por Grand Marina to see current departures, operators and prices, and book your seats online.