Ko Poda Beach

This was the highlight of our private island tour and honestly exceeded all expectations. We've done multi-island hops around Krabi before, but Ko Poda stands out. The beach itself is genuinely stunning—fine white sand stretching generously enough that even during high season you're not fighting for space like at some of the more famous spots. That breathing room makes such a difference when you actually want to relax rather than navigate through crowds. What surprised us most was the snorkeling. We'd tried several spots in the region and found them underwhelming, but Ko Poda delivered just fine. Plenty of tropical fish swimming close to shore and we even spotted a few small sand sharks—not something we expected. The water clarity was excellent for the area. The facilities are better than you'd think for an island this unspoiled. There's a small restaurant, toilet facilities, picnic tables, and shaded areas for groups—everything you need for a comfortable full day without roughing it. My advice: if the multi-island tours feel rushed or expensive, just book a longtail directly to Ko Poda and give yourself the whole day here. It's the kind of place that rewards lingering.

We had a lovely day on Poda Island. We took a longtail boat from Ao Nang Beach. It was 300 baht/person round trip and 200 baht/person for national park fees (we paid this to our boat driver when we arrived at the island). We got our ticket at 8:30 am, but had to wait at least 45 minutes until we had the minimum seven people. It was about 15 minutes to the island and we were to return on the same boat and had to decide as a group if we wanted to go back at 3 or 4 pm - so know it is an all day thing. On the island there are toilets, plenty of shade, picnic tables, and a few stands selling grilled corn, drinks, and snacks. There is a lot of nice, soft white sand and beautiful blue water. It starts getting a lot busier once the tour boats arrive, but it never feels overwhelming - there is plenty of space to spread out. You can also walk further from the main area to find fewer people. I recommend going when the boats start running (8 am) to have some quiet before the tours arrive. I definitely recommend this as a nice day in Krabi.

Fantastic beach. Like a postcard. Must see it to belive it. We hired a longtail boat, and left Railay East Beach Pier 8:00 in the morning. Half hour drive an we were there. Silky soft sand. A tropical paradise. Advice. Go early. After 10:00 its crowded. Rent private boat, 2800 bath. If you like beer, bring it. No alcohol sale on Islands. Coffee, soft drink, water and snack is for sale. Read rules for entering island carefully. Its easy to get a 100 000 bath fine if you do something not allowed. Super highly recommended.