Coral Island (Koh Larn) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Coral Island. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Pattaya Coral Island Tour with Indian Lunch and Hotel Transfer

• Pattaya: Join-in Jet Ski 3 Islands 3h Tour by TSA Thailand

• Pattaya Koh Larn Island and Truth Sanctuary Day Tour

• Coral Island Speedboat–Parasailing and Other Activities Choice

• Coral Island Pattaya: Indian Lunch, Transfer (India Travelers)

It’s free to visit Coral Island, but you’ll need to pay for a boat over there, or take a tour. Ferries cost around 30 baht each way, while speedboats are around 150–200 baht each way. Guided tours are a convenient way to reach the island as they often include lunch and hotel transfers, and can be inexpensive, starting at around US$5 for a group tour.

Yes, Coral Island is definitely worth visiting on a half- or full-day trip. While Pattaya itself is a fun destination with some good beaches, the water and sand quality on Coral Island tends to be better, giving you the feeling of being in one of Thailand's southern islands without having to travel far from Bangkok or Pattaya city. Make your own way there by ferry or speedboat, or simplify your excursion on a guided day trip.

Per one customer who booked the Pattaya Coral Island Tour with Indian Lunch and Hotel Transfer, "Overall good experience with awesome dinner. Will book again if I get a chance to visit Pattaya again."

The only way to reach Coral Island (Koh Larn) is by boat. Regular passenger ferries run from Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya to Koh Larn, stopping at either Tawaen Beach or Na Baan Port (about 45 minutes). A faster option is a private speedboat, which takes around 15-20 minutes but is pricier.

Coral Island has several beaches, and you can easily get around by songthaew (shared taxi) or motorbike taxi. Tawaen Beach is one of the liveliest, Samae Beach has a dedicated swimming area, and Tien Beach has an idyllic forest backdrop. For quieter options, head to Thong Lang or Nual Beach.

Coral Island is renowned for its sandy beaches and calm, clear waters—ideal for swimming and sunbathing. Go snorkeling or scuba diving to spot the island’s namesake corals, take a glass-bottom boat cruise, or enjoy water sports, like water skiing, parasailing, jet-skiing, and banana boat rides.

Yes, there are many hotels and accommodation options on Coral Island, ranging from low-budget guesthouses to luxury beachfront resorts. The majority are found in the north of the island, around Na Baan Pier and Tawaen Beach, but you can also stay near Samae Beach in the south.

Ferries run to Coral Island year-round. The most popular time to visit is the dry season (November-April), when the average maximum temperature is around 86°F (30°C), it's far less humid, and the sea is calmer with fewer storms, making it ideal for swimming and water sports.

Yes, there are plenty of options for drinking and dining on Coral Island, including modern cafés and traditional restaurants—some have seating right on the beach. However, some of the quieter beaches in the south have limited options, with often only a single beach bar or kiosk.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Coral Island. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Pattaya:

• Pattaya Floating Market

• Pattaya Beach

• Sanctuary of Truth

• Mini Siam

• Underwater World Pattaya

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Pattaya.