Readme before you journey
This trip will take you to Koh Rok, another familiar island that we have visited three times. Why do we keep coming back? The first reason is undoubtedly the stunning beauty of the sea at Koh Rok, which boasts abundant natural resources both underwater and on land. The island features lush forests, pristine beaches with fine white sand, and emerald-green seawater. The underwater world is teeming with coral reefs, sea anemones, clownfish, and a diverse range of fish species, both large and small. It is a paradise for diving enthusiasts, whether they prefer scuba diving or snorkeling. The island's beauty has earned it the nickname "Queen of the Andaman Sea."
Koh Rok: A Paradise Escape from Phuket
Koh Rok, nestled within the Mu Ko Lanta National Park in Krabi province, offers a captivating getaway accessible from Krabi, Trang, and Phuket. Numerous tour operators facilitate trips to this island paradise, including Seastar Happy Journey, renowned for its experience and convenient Phuket departure point. This makes Koh Rok an ideal one-day diving excursion for those vacationing in Phuket.
Our journey began with a relaxing overnight stay in a Phuket hotel, followed by an exhilarating adventure to Koh Rok the next day. Join us as we unveil the wonders of this island gem, where you're sure to fall head over heels for its pristine beauty.
Enjoy the atmosphere in the clip first.
This trip, we flew with Nok Air, a direct flight from Bangkok to Phuket. There are many flights to choose from every day, morning, afternoon, evening, choose as you like. Plus, there are often great deals. We chose Nok X-Tra, which allows you to carry 7 kilograms of luggage on board and check in an additional 15 kilograms. And for Nok Air members, you can add another 5 kilograms to your luggage allowance. It's great! Plus, now there's a way to pay through the website with Thai QR Payment, free of transaction fees until the end of 2018. It's really modern and convenient.
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Every flight offers complimentary bottles of Nokchaenใจ water with adorable designs.
The flight attendants were very friendly and welcoming.
After landing in Phuket, we headed straight to our accommodation. Our accommodation for the night was The Mangrove Panwa Phuket Resort, located near Cape Panwa, not far from the pier where we would board the boat to Koh Rok the next day.
Upon arrival, we checked in at the lobby of The Mangrove Panwa Phuket Resort. The resort offers four types of accommodations: Studio Deluxe, Studio Deluxe 2 bedrooms, Studio Villa Garden, and Studio Villa Ocean, which is the type we stayed in today.
The room we stayed in was a Studio Villa Ocean, a detached house with a sea view. The surrounding area was lush with trees of various sizes, creating a natural and relaxing atmosphere.
The room features a king-size bed draped in a mosquito net, along with a full range of amenities, including a TV, refrigerator, work desk, electric kettle, wardrobe, and safe. The balcony offers stunning sea views and lush greenery, while the outdoor jacuzzi allows you to soak under the moonlight.
The hotel's swimming pool is a perfect size, neither too big nor too small.
The beach in front of the resort offers stunning sunset views. However, the beach is a mangrove forest, so tourists do not usually swim there. The resort provides kayaks for guests to paddle around.
Breakfast is served from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The breakfast buffet offers a variety of options, including American breakfast, Thai food, Thai desserts, and fruits. After breakfast, we will head to Ao Makham Pier. The pier where we will check in and board the Seastar boat is called Wisit Panwa Pier.
For those who are still hungry or haven't had breakfast, the hotel offers an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet with pastries, milk, tea, and coffee. Enjoy!
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Once all the tourists have arrived, the guide will call them over for a briefing and provide a general overview of the trip program. They will also receive wristbands, diving masks, fins, and towels, all of which are provided free of charge by Seastar.
Embark on your journey with Seastar's spacious and comfortable speedboat. The travel time from the pier to Koh Rok is approximately 2 hours, depending on the daily wave conditions. Please note that Koh Rok is under the management of the National Park and has specific opening and closing periods. The island is open to tourists from October 15th to May 15th of each year. The remaining period is the monsoon season, during which the island is closed for restoration.
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After a pleasant boat ride, we finally arrived at Koh Rok, our island paradise for this trip. The sky was a brilliant blue, and the seawater was crystal clear. Upon reaching the island, the Seastar boat docked at a pontoon while the staff prepared our lunch. Guests who weren't going snorkeling were allowed to disembark and wait on the island. Those who opted for snorkeling remained on the boat, which took them to two dive spots before returning for lunch at the island.
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This location boasts a diverse array of fish species, with the clownfish, or Nemo, being a particularly common sight. Both the orange-and-white Nemo and the Indian red Nemo can be observed here. The guide will allocate approximately 40 minutes for diving at Ao Pak Rong. Individuals proficient in freediving will have an enhanced opportunity to observe the fish clearly and interact with the clownfish up close. The clownfish reside within the sea anemones, which serve as their homes. Some anemones house entire families, creating an adorable spectacle.
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After completing the first dive, the boat will take you to the second point, called Siam Bay, which is not far from the first point. It only takes a short boat ride to get there.
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The second dive site in the Gulf of Siam was even more impressive than the first. We saw a wide variety of coral, fields of sea anemones, and countless clownfish (Nemo). It seemed like everywhere we swam, we saw Nemo! This site is a paradise for divers, as you can see Nemo even while skin diving. On days with low tide, you can get an even closer look at these adorable fish. We spent about 45 minutes diving here before our guide called us back to the boat for lunch at Koh Rok.
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Lunch will be provided by the park for all tours, meaning everyone will eat the same food. However, Seastar will provide additional seafood options, including shrimp, squid, snacks, milk, butter, and soft drinks. For those who enjoy Thai sweets, the Seastar booth will offer local Phuket desserts. Don't miss the Thai tea, which is known for its delicious sweetness and richness.
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After a satisfying lunch, it was time to explore and capture the beauty of the island. The long beach offered a variety of picturesque spots, from branches and rocky outcrops to swings, perfect for capturing stunning photos. As we were part of a Seastar tour, our boat was one of the last to depart, allowing us ample time to relax and find secluded corners for photography. This resulted in an abundance of captivating images.
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From Koh Rok, it takes about 30 minutes by boat to reach Koh Ha.
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We have arrived at the Five Islands, part of the Koh Lanta National Park.
From a bird's-eye view, the "Five Islands" are five islands located close together. This area boasts stunningly clear turquoise waters and offers fantastic snorkeling and scuba diving spots, making it a popular destination for divers.
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Beneath the waves at Koh Haa, diverse marine life thrives. Schools of colorful fish, including clownfish and starfish, inhabit the vibrant coral reefs. However, diving conditions at Koh Haa can be unpredictable, with strong currents or rough seas occasionally preventing underwater exploration. Fortunately, during our visit, the currents were mild, allowing us to capture stunning underwater footage.
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The dive site at Koh Haa, the guide gave us about 40 minutes of diving time, and then we returned to the pier in Phuket. And because on the way back, the sky was cloudy and it looked like it was going to rain, we put our cameras away in our bags, so we didn't get any pictures of the pier on the way back.
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This concludes our trip to Koh Rok. For those who love diving and the sea, I highly recommend Koh Rok. I guarantee that anyone who visits will fall in love with Koh Rok easily. Where will we take you next trip? Please stay tuned.
Further details
Island hopping at Koh Rok with Seastar Happy Journey
Tel. 076-485595, 076-350144, and 090-5949596
NokAir offers direct flights from Don Mueang Airport to Phuket Airport.
Tel. 1318
The Mangrove Panwa Phuket Resort
https://www.facebook.com/themangrove/
Tel. 093-6368830
For underwater photography, we used the Olympus TG 5 camera. We highly recommend Prodive Imaging (https://www.facebook.com/Prodiveimaging/) for their extensive underwater camera equipment and excellent usage guidance.
Where will we take you on our next trip? Stay tuned to find out!
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Wednesday, February 26, 2025 4:20 PM
