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AO LOH BA-KAO

17 miles from Ao Nang, Krabi

AO LOH BA-KAO. 7° 45.783N, 98° 46.538E

Look for good holding in 15 metres on a sandy bottom offshore from the Phi Phi Village Resort and Spa — an attractive bungalow-style hotel with all the amenities. The hotel is particularly quiet, being the only development on this beach.

The anchorage has similar characteristics to that of the Holiday Inn, although it is necessary to anchor further offshore. At low tide the bay dries out leaving hundreds metres of exposed sand.

Again, longtails are available at high tide for the 30-minute trip around to Ton Sai Bay.

Pandemic impact

The current edition was published just a few months before the Covid-19 pandemic started to bite. We have not attempted to update this online version (or the new ebook version) as some situations change rapidly, while others are subject to unverifiable rumour.

So, if you are cruising now, please verify information before setting out for your destination and please understand that amenities ashore may be less than posted here or in the book. As 'compensation', you'll find many islands and beaches in the kind of pristine condition not seen for many years in the more developed tourist destinations.