Coral Island & Koh Sak Day Trip with Water Activities Pattaya

Pattaya Beach and parasailing

The day starts at Pattaya Beach, the long curved seafront in the heart of the city, where speedboats wait to take you offshore. A ten-minute ride brings you to a floating platform for parasailing, one of the best-loved Pattaya water activities: harnessed to a parachute, you are lifted high above the sea by a speedboat for wide views over the coastline and the green hills of Koh Larn.

Each flight lasts a few minutes, and the crew handles all the equipment, so no experience is needed. The weight limit for parasailing is 100 kilograms. Parasailing is included in the all-activities option and in several other options; on the basic option you can watch from the boat while others fly.

Koh Sak: snorkelling and paddleboarding

Koh Sak is a small island just north of Koh Larn, quieter than its famous neighbour and known for clear water and coral close to the shore. Here you put on your snorkelling mask and life jacket to look at reef fish and coral gardens, or try stand-up paddleboarding on the calm water near the beach.

Snorkelling and paddleboarding are included in every option, which makes Koh Sak snorkelling the part of the day everyone shares. On the all-activities option this is also where you can try the seawalker, walking on the seabed a few metres down while a helmet supplies air, so you can see fish at eye level without diving skills.

Coral Island (Koh Larn) and Tawaen Beach

Koh Larn, often called Coral Island, lies about seven kilometres off Pattaya and is the most popular island trip from the city. Its hills are covered in green forest, and its beaches have pale sand and clearer water than the mainland. The tour stops at Tawaen Beach, the island's largest and liveliest beach, with sunbeds, umbrellas and small restaurants.

You have about an hour of free time to swim and relax, and lunch can be bought at the beach restaurants, which serve Thai food, seafood and vegetarian dishes. Many people ask if a Koh Larn day trip is worth it: for a short escape from the city with beach time and water sports in one day, it is one of the easiest choices from Pattaya.

Jet ski, banana boat and seawalker

The all-activities option packs in the most popular sea sports. A jet ski ride lets you race across the open water near the islands, while the banana boat is an inflatable ride towed by a speedboat that ends with laughter and splashes as the group tumbles into the sea. Life jackets are worn for every activity.

The seawalker is the quietest adventure of the day: with a large helmet on your shoulders you walk on the sea floor, breathing normally while fish swim around you. Your guide arranges each activity in turn, so you can enjoy as much as you like at your own energy level.

Choosing your option and the best time to go

The basic option includes the speedboat island trip with snorkelling, paddleboarding and beach time. Other options add parasailing, the seawalker, or combinations with the jet ski and banana boat, while the all-activities option includes everything. Choose the package according to the water activities you want, as they cannot all be added on the day.

The best time to visit Coral Island is the cool, dry season from November to March, when skies are clear and the sea is calm. Activities depend on good weather, and timings may change with sea conditions. Bring cash for lunch and extras, swimwear, sunscreen and a towel, and keep your phone in a waterproof pouch.