Chalong

Chalong Bay is Phuket’s main gateway to the sea, a sheltered anchorage filled with yachts and dive boats bound for Coral Island and the Racha Islands. The long public pier anchors the scene, with tour counters, charter offices, and calm waters that stay navigable most of the year. Along the shore, rustic seafood restaurants and local markets mix with marina life, while Wat Chalong and the Big Buddha sit a short drive inland. It is the place to board day trips and feel the island’s maritime pulse.