unlike langkawi its very near civilisation activities. cons is that its ridiculously packed with people trying to drag you into tours and whatever tourist stuff. not the best for free and easy preferring people who don't like being tugged at from various angles. the beach was super windy, i barely stood half an hour there and i went back sandy head to toe and with irritated eyes. ...
We organised a private tour through Klook Travel which took us around the island. The trip was as good as the ship excursion but much cheaper. If you arrange a private trip, be aware that in high season the ship uses a tender to reach shore at the south end of Patong Beach which is where pick up needs to be arranged. ...
Patong beach was not my thing. But enjoyed some other beaches further south. Used Grab taxi app. Better than local TukTuks with payment by card and a fair price presented in the app (like Uber) ...
Was great to have an overnight anchoring off Patong Beach. It allowed two full days to enjoy Phuket.
Day 1, Phang Nah Bay excursion - spent a 2-hour bus ride to reach the long boat. The boat ride was ok, the views in the bay are quite speccy. But damn, that 2 hour bus journey is ludicrous. That's 4 hours out of the day, spent sitting on a bus. Not worth it in my view.
Patong Beach - a lively ...