Know Much About Koh Racha? Islands Close To Phuket?

[gary and kids]

Anyone know much about Koh Racha ?? My kid's and I are looking for a nice Island close to Phuket in early April for 5 days to hang out and do some diving/snorkeling. I was told Coral Island might not be the best. Any Ideas?

Thank you all is appreciated

[Chantal]

Koh Racha Yai is located 1 and 1/2 hours by boat south of Phuket. The snorkelling and diving is far better than Coral or as nicknamed by the divers Coraless island.

Hope this helps.

[ade100]

We stayed at this hotel last year:

http://www.banraya.com/index.html

It only took about 30 minutes from Phuket (Chalong) by speedboat which was provided by the hotel. It's very quiet and relaxing. I didn't snorkel myself but plenty of people were. The hotel also has a great infinity pool.

I believe there is one other more expensive hotel right on the beach.