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PHULAY BAY

14 Miles from Ao Nang, Krabi

PHULAY BAY. 8°05.010N, 98°44.493E

Just north of the commercial jetties on the mainland is an anchorage off the 5-star Phulay Bay resort, currently managed by Ritz Carlton. Anchor in 2-5 metres about 600 metres off shore to access the resort pool deck and restaurants by dinghy. This luxury hotel was designed by one of Thailand’s premier architects and landscape gardeners and has won many accolades for its contemporary style.

To the south between the bulk cargo terminal and Laem Hang Nak are a number of 4- and 5-star resorts and anchorage in similar depths can be found anywhere along this coast.

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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.