Thailand - Getting There

Resort Speedboat Transfers from Phuket & Krabi

(prices below)
 

The resort has 3 new speedboats that provide a shuttle service to both Krabi and Phuket and this is definitely the easiest and fastest way to access the resort. You can also opt to make your own way in which is an interesting cultural experience, but be prepared to deal with using local buses, boats and taxis.

Whether you are coming in through Phuket or Krabi, the speed boat trip to the resort is an eye opening experience and a great opportunity to witness the extraordinary beauty of famous Phang Nga Bay. Keep your camera ready !!

Transfers from phuket airport
Private taxi or mini bus (depending on number of passengers confirmed) is provided for the short transfer by road (approx. 10-15 minutes) to the Yacht Haven Marina. The transfer boat departs from the Yacht Haven Marina Pier and goes directly to the resort (approximately 60 minutes transfer).

Transfers from Krabi airport
Private taxi or mini bus (depending on number of passengers confirmed) is provided for the approximately 40 minutes transfer by road to the Krabi Pier (Talen Pier). The transfer boat departs from the Krabi Pier (Talen Pier) and travels directly to the resort (approximately 40 minutes transfer).
Transfers from phuket hotels
Private taxi or mini bus (depending on number of passengers confirmed) is provided for the transfer by road from the respective hotels in Phuket to the Yacht Haven Marina. The transfer boat will leave from the Yacht Haven Marina Pier directly to the resort for the approximately 60 minutes transfer.

Operating times
Normal daily operating hours for boat transfer: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. Flight arrivals in either Phuket or Krabi can be met at the airport:

We can pick you up at the airport after 6:00am — earliest boat departure is 8:00am
Latest flight arrival is 4:00pm

Late/Early transfers— outside normal operating hours:
Available on request though weather conditions are key factor for these operations. Weather conditions (final decision to run transfer is with the boat captain in charge): Day time – in case of bad weather, transfer to be delayed until suitable conditions prevail Night transfers – must have fair weather.

Stay over in case of bad weather or late transfers (if not possible to operate) It is rare that bad weather sets in for any length of time. In the event that poor weather prevents transfer to the island, The Paradise Koh Yao has an arrangement with Twin Palms (or similar standard hotels) in Phuket.

Note: Night transfer in fair weather can be arranged on a case-by-case basis. These transfers are safe but guests may feel uncomfortable with travel by boat at night.

Transfer prices
* from Phuket Airport (land + boat transfer) THB 2,200 per person per way
* from Yacht Haven Marina (boat transfer only) THB 2,000 per person per way
* from Krabi Airport (land + boat transfer) THB 2,400 per person per way
* from Talen Pier Krabi (boat transfer only) THB 1,600 per person per way
 
 

Public transport from Phuket Island (cheaper option)
 

There is a regular longtail and speedboat ferry service from Bang Rong pier in Phuket to Manoh pier on Koh Yao Noi. This is the way locals and backpacker travelers access the island and can be both a fun and adventurous experience if you are savvy and comfortable with rural travel in Thailand.

From Phuket
Take a taxi from the airport / hotel on Phuket to BANG RONG PIER (East Coast Phuket) Speedboat and longtail transfer from BANG RONG PIER to MANOH PIER KOH YAO – THB 200 & 120 respectively per person/way

Take Tuk Tuk from MAHOH PIER to THE PARADISE KOH YAO – THB 800 per car/way (up to 6 persons)
Schedule(speed boat schedule)
Public speed boat ferry departure times
BANG RONG PIER (Phuket) to MANOH PIER (Koh Yao) – 08.30/ 09:40 / 11:00 /12.30/ 15:00 /16.00/ 17:30 hrs.

MANOH PIER (Koh Yao) to BANG RONG PIER (Phuket) – 06:30 / 07:50 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 14:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 hrs.
long tail ferry depature times
* BANG RONG PIER to MANOH PIER 08:30/09.30/11.40/12.30/13.30/17.00

*MANOH PIER to BANG RONG 07.30/ 09.45/13.00/14.30/16.45
NOTE

In heavy rain, the road conditions to the resort deteriorate rapidly and it is better to move by boat. Take a taxi to THA KHAO PIER (THB 100 per car/way) and then a local long-tail boat directly to THE PARADISE KOH YAO (THB 700 per boat/way). Call the resort if you need help at +66(0)76584450

If you are coming from Krabi

Public transport from Krabi's Talen Pier to Tha Khao Pier on Koh Yao Noi is also available, call the resort for details