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Welcome to Island Hopping in the Andaman Sea of Thailand
Speedboat Tours
High-speed boats are now available throughout the region and offer access to even the remotest islands during a short period of time. They need up to 90 litres of petrol per hour and the prices charged are accordingly.
A full-day speed-boat trip can bring you from Phuket or Krabi into Phang Nga Bay, to Racha Island or Phi Phi Island or from Lanta Island to the twin islands of Rok Nok and Rok Nai. After arrival at the destination there will be time for snorkelling and/or exploration of the islands.
Rok Nok and Rok Nai Islands (outside and inside) are located about 25 kilometres South of Ha Island and belong to Mu Koh Lanta National Park. The two sister-islands are separated by a narrow channel about 15 metres deep, have some of the prettiest beaches in Thailand and are completely devoid of inhabitants. The islands are named after a small, furry mammal called a Rok in Thai, this animal, along with monitor lizards, can be observed on-shore-with a little patience and a bit of luck. Diving here is relatively shallow, with the best corals and fish life living above 18 metres. The bottom is composed mostly of hard corals, with small areas of soft corals at deeper depths. Black tip sharks patrol the reef shallows and Hawksbill turtles are sighted regularly cruising the reef as well.
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