Thailand's Andaman Coast · Island destination
Koh Kradan
Koh Kradan is an island in the Trang archipelago known for its reef-fringed beaches, reached by speedboat from Pak Meng Pier or by chartered long-tail boat from Khuan Tung Ku Pier.
Overview
Overview
Koh Kradan is an island in the Trang archipelago known for its reef-fringed beaches, reached by speedboat from Pak Meng Pier or by chartered long-tail boat from Khuan Tung Ku Pier.
The Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club runs a couple of daily speedboat trips from Pak Meng Pier — confirm current departure times, since schedules vary by season.
Experience
What it's like
Things to do
- Snorkeling spots — The reef about 200m offshore the island's southern end is a snorkeling spot. Ao Niang Beach in the south is a quieter, nearer-in spot also known for snorkeling.
- Day trips — The Emerald Cave on Koh Mook, a former pirate hideout, is easily organized from Koh Kradan. Koh Ngai, known for snorkeling and diving, is a separate day-trip option.
Plan your visit
Plan your visit
Getting there & around
Getting there
The Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club runs two daily speedboat trips from Pak Meng Pier in Trang directly to Koh Kradan's beach jetty. Khuan Tung Ku Pier, which also serves Koh Mook, is an alternative departure point for a chartered long-tail boat.
Your trip
How Koh Kradan fits your trip
May suit travelers wanting a reef-fringed Trang island for snorkeling, with easy day trips to the Emerald Cave on Koh Mook and to Koh Ngai.
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Information used
Wherely research — Wherely's own governed depth-production research for Koh Kradan — drawn from independently-owned travel sources — covering gateway, access, and local-mobility choices, and landmark and activity choices. Exact fares, schedules, and prices change too often to publish as fixed facts.
Photo credit
Hero photograph: Ko Kradan by Marcin Konsek, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What to do next
What to do next
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