Chalong Pier

Chalong Pier, Phuket: Routes, Meeting Point and How to Get There

Chalong Pier (also written Ao Chalong Pier, or ท่าเรือฉลอง / ท่าเรืออ่าวฉลอง in Thai) sits on Chalong Bay in the south of Phuket, between Rawai and Phuket Town. It is the island's busiest departure point for speedboat day trips and one of the main piers for boats heading to the Phi Phi Islands, so most visitors searching for it are trying to confirm their route, transport option, or where exactly to check in before boarding.

Destinations Served from Chalong Pier

Speedboats from Chalong Pier commonly run to nearby island destinations, including:

• Coral Island (Koh Hae) - a short crossing popular for half-day and full-day trips
• Racha Yai and Racha Noi - snorkelling and diving islands south of Phuket
• Phi Phi Islands - reachable directly by speedboat, alongside services from Rassada Pier

Use the live schedule and fare details on this page's booking form to see current departure times, journey durations, and prices for each route, since these can change by season and operator.

Ferries, Speedboats and Longtail Boats

Most scheduled services from Chalong Pier are speedboats, which suit day-trippers heading to nearby islands. Because Chalong Bay is shallow, larger speedboats often anchor offshore and passengers are ferried out by longtail boat or tender, particularly around low tide - so allow extra time for this short transfer when you check in.

Chalong Pier Meeting Point

Chalong Pier has several numbered jetties and a shared parking and check-in area, and different tour operators use different meeting points along the pier. Your booking confirmation will state the exact meeting point, jetty number, or check-in counter to look for - it's worth confirming this the day before departure, since operators do not all gather in the same spot.

Other Piers Near Phuket

Chalong Pier is not the only departure point on the island, and knowing the difference helps avoid missing a boat:

• Rassada Pier, near Phuket Town, handles many of the larger scheduled ferries to Phi Phi, Krabi and Koh Lanta
• Ao Po Grand Marina, in the northeast of the island, is the main gateway to Koh Yao Noi, Koh Yao Yai and liveaboard trips toward the Similan and Surin Islands
• Bang Rong Pier, also in the northeast, serves smaller boats to the Koh Yao islands

Always check which pier your ticket names before you travel, as tickets bought for Chalong Pier are not valid for departures from these other locations.

Getting to Chalong Pier

Chalong Pier is easiest to reach by taxi, private transfer or rental car, with parking available near the jetties. It sits close to Phuket's southern attractions, including the Big Buddha, Wat Chalong temple, and Chalong Circle, and is around a 30-minute drive from Phuket Town, making it convenient to combine a boat trip with sightseeing on the same day.

Booking Your Trip from Chalong Pier

Once you know your destination, book your crossing through the routes above, such as speedboat tickets to Phi Phi Islands, day trips to Coral Island (Koh Hae), or boat trips to the Racha Islands. Check the live times and prices on this page, and keep your e-ticket or booking confirmation handy so you can find the right meeting point at Chalong Pier on departure day.