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Four miles east of Laem Nang is the shallow delta where the Krabi River gives access to Krabi Town, Port Takola and the Krabi Town Marina.
From the south the channel starts at the safe water mark at Hin Ruru. It then runs directly north following the port and starboard marks up to Koh Nok. From here the fork and land masses make it easier to stay in the deepest water.
From Laem Nang, head east-north-east to the port mark (No. 2) before turning north up the channel.
Two miles east of the Krabi River safe water mark is the entrance to Khlong Kanan. Here the north channel leads to the new Krabi Boat Lagoon Marina.
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At the T-junction of Krabi River is the entrance channel to Port Takola Marina. It’s directly opposite the Krabi Administration Klong Ji Lard Pier. The project is still a work in progress.
The channel was dredged to 2.5 metres LAT, which made this marina accessible at all tides for most yachts at that time.
Currently the basin and approach are complete, some pontoons are in place the boatyard is operational. Some services are available.
To reach Krabi Marina, from the T-junction at Krabi River starboard marker #5 head east. Keep to the south of Koh Noi and Koh Nu. Follow the channel north keeping them both to port until well clear of the north mud bank on Koh Noi. Head straight into the the marina.
This 40-berth marina is just south of the main town and close to all the amenities.
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1.5 miles east of the safe water mark at Hin Ruru is the entrance channel to Khlong Taling Chan. This channel gives access to Krabi Boat Lagoon Marina.
There’s a red buoy channel marker (set by the marina) at 7°57.9N, 98°55.2E. There used to be waypoints, up the river and into the basin, on the marina’s website which we advised printing out before heading towards the marina.
However, that resource is not currently available. Indications are that it may be temporary issue as we go to print. We recommend that you check the website www.krabiboatlagoon.com in case the information has been reinstated.
This marina is a sister project to the Phuket Boat Lagoon, with many similarities including an internal basin, a resort, a condominium and a café/bar ashore.
According to reports received, there was at one time a problem relating to less-than-perfect delivery of services, but that’s all in the past. The marina is now under the same proficient management team as its ‘older sister’ in Phuket. We expect to see positive changes quickly in every aspect of the marina’s operation.
Krabi Town is 30 kilometres by road and about five miles by dinghy through the right branch of the river.
