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Maiton island

A private island fifteen minutes east of Phuket with a long white beach, a giant clam reef, a view point over the Andaman and dolphins on the crossing. Landing is limited, so the beach is never full.

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Getting there
9 km east of Phuket: 15 minutes by speedboat, about 45 minutes by catamaran
Landing
The island is a resort; day visitors are capped and landing is arranged in advance
Season
November to April for the clearest water; dolphins are seen off the island most of the year
Fees
Beach fee and lunch on the island, per guest

What is there

  • A kilometre of white sand that never gets crowded
  • The giant clam reef, snorkelling from the beach
  • The view point: Phuket, Phi Phi and Phang Nga on a clear day
  • Dolphins on the crossing, most mornings

A day there

  1. 09:30Cast off from the marina
  2. 10:00Maiton: the beach and the reef
  3. 12:00Lunch on the island
  4. 13:00The walk to the view point, then the beach again
  5. 15:30Depart, looking for dolphins
  6. 16:00Back at the marina

Boats that sail there

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Experiences there

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Good to know

  • Landing is limited, so we book the island before the boat. Give us your date early.
  • Catamarans anchor off and tender in; speedboats land on the beach.
  • It is a resort island: no camping stoves, no music on the beach, and the bar closes when the resort says so.

Questions

Can we land on Maiton?

Yes, by arrangement with the resort and within its daily cap, which is why we confirm the island before we confirm the boat.

Is there lunch?

Yes, at the resort's beach restaurant, priced per guest, or on board a catamaran.

How is Maiton different from Coral Island?

Maiton is quieter, smaller and more expensive, with a better reef and a cap on visitors. Coral Island is closer, busier and cheaper, with sea sports.

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