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Spend a full day chasing tuna, wahoo and trevally off Racha Yai, with trolling in open water, a snorkel stop at the island and hotel pickup from Phuket. This guided trip blends big-game thrills with easyboard comforts—gear and lunch included.
Spend a full day chasing tuna, wahoo and trevally off Racha Yai, with trolling in open water, a snorkel stop at the island and hotel pickup from Phuket. This guided trip blends big-game thrills with easyboard comforts—gear and lunch included.
Morning light spreads across Chalong Bay as the boat slips clear of Ao Chalong Pier and the horizon opens to the Andaman Sea.
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Operated by Oh-Hoo · Phuket, Phuket Province
Morning light spreads across Chalong Bay as the boat slips clear of Ao Chalong Pier and the horizon opens to the Andaman Sea.
Within an hour the silhouette of Racha Yai rises—a low, rocky island ringed with reefs—while the crew rigs lines and checks gear. The day alternates between the rhythm of trolling in open water and the sudden tension of a handline strike: wahoo and tuna flash, trevally surge, and the occasional porpoise darts alongside. On quieter stretches you can snorkel in warm, clear water or lean back on deck and watch reefs pass beneath the surface.
Geologically, the southern Phuket islands owe their form to Andaman tectonics and coral growth; culturally the region remains rooted in small-scale fishing and sea-trader traditions centered on Chalong, Phuket’s main boating hub. The captain and crew bring local knowledge to where species congregate—reefs for snapper and trevally, deeper channels for tuna and marlin—while lunch on board reflects the simple seafood-led cuisine of coastal Thailand.
Practical points: this is a full-day trip (roughly 8 hours with hotel pickup), suitable for beginners—equipment, life jackets, and lunch are provided. Seas can be glassy or choppy depending on season; take motion-sickness meds if you’re sensitive. Wear non-marking deck shoes, reef-safe sunscreen, and bring a waterproof bag for electronics. Expect trolling in the morning, a swim/snorkel stop at Racha Yai around midday, then handline and trolling back toward Chalong. Crew will handle heavy tackle and offer instruction; anglers should be ready to reel, but non-fishers can relax and snorkel.
No—this trip is suitable for beginners. The crew provides gear, instruction and handles heavier tackle; just be prepared to follow directions when a fish strikes.
Expect tropical species like wahoo, tuna, trevally, cobia and barracuda; deeper waters offshore can produce sailfish, black marlin and various sharks on occasion.
Yes—there’s typically a midday stop at Racha Yai for swimming and snorkeling; masks, snorkels and life jackets are provided.
Pickup from Phuket hotels generally runs 07:30–08:45 with departure from Ao Chalong Pier around 09:15 and return between 16:30–17:00, though times can shift with conditions.
Oh-Hoo operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Morning light spreads across Chalong Bay as the boat slips clear of Ao Chalong Pier and the horizon opens to the Andaman Sea.
Morning light spreads across Chalong Bay as the boat slips clear of Ao Chalong Pier and the horizon opens to the Andaman Sea.
Within an hour the silhouette of Racha Yai rises—a low, rocky island ringed with reefs—while the crew rigs lines and checks gear. The day alternates between the rhythm of trolling in open water and the sudden tension of a handline strike: wahoo and tuna flash, trevally surge, and the occasional porpoise darts alongside. On quieter stretches you can snorkel in warm, clear water or lean back on deck and watch reefs pass beneath the surface.
Geologically, the southern Phuket islands owe their form to Andaman tectonics and coral growth; culturally the region remains rooted in small-scale fishing and sea-trader traditions centered on Chalong, Phuket’s main boating hub. The captain and crew bring local knowledge to where species congregate—reefs for snapper and trevally, deeper channels for tuna and marlin—while lunch on board reflects the simple seafood-led cuisine of coastal Thailand.
Practical points: this is a full-day trip (roughly 8 hours with hotel pickup), suitable for beginners—equipment, life jackets, and lunch are provided. Seas can be glassy or choppy depending on season; take motion-sickness meds if you’re sensitive. Wear non-marking deck shoes, reef-safe sunscreen, and bring a waterproof bag for electronics. Expect trolling in the morning, a swim/snorkel stop at Racha Yai around midday, then handline and trolling back toward Chalong. Crew will handle heavy tackle and offer instruction; anglers should be ready to reel, but non-fishers can relax and snorkel.