Koh Yao Yai Palm Beach Club Day Trip from Phuket

A beach club day on Koh Yao Yai

Koh Yao Yai sits across the bay from Phuket, and the club occupies a spacious stretch of sand with everything set up for a lazy day: sun loungers, showers, a restaurant, relaxation areas and a water park. The sea here is sheltered and usually free of waves, which is the main reason families like it, especially in the low season.

How the day goes

Pickup from your hotel is in the morning, followed by a drive to Ao Po pier. From there a traditional longtail boat takes about half an hour to reach the island. You land mid-morning and the rest of the day is yours: swimming, the water park, activities from your package, then lunch with drinks around midday. The boat heads back in the late afternoon, and the transfer brings you back to your hotel in the evening.

Which package to choose

The Palm package is the simple beach day: transfer, entry to the club, loungers, the water park, life jackets and lunch. The Beach package adds a 20-minute ATV ride and a SUP board. The All Inclusive package gives you a welcome drink, a 15-minute ATV ride, SUP and a banana boat ride. The Club package is the most active, with a welcome drink, a 30-minute ATV ride, SUP and a jet ski session.

If you mostly want to swim and relax, Palm is enough. For teenagers and couples who want some adrenaline, Club is the one with jet skis, while All Inclusive suits groups of friends who like the banana boat.

Who it suits and practical tips

The calm water and water park make this a strong choice for families with children, and the tour is listed as suitable during pregnancy — just let our manager know when booking. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and a hat, plus cash for bar drinks and tips. Timings and the order of activities can shift with the weather.