Lying 5km South of Racha Yai, Racha Noi (Little King Island) offers, in addition to Racha Yai's attractions, some truly spectacular sites with giant underwater boulders and scenery almost like the Similans with a great chance of seeing large pelagic's such as giant barracudas, manta rays and whale sharks. The visibility is usually better here, as the site is that much further from land.

The day boats heading for Racha Noi leave daily from Chalong. The usual departure time is 08h30 and return time is 18h00. Speed boats are available every day. These boats operate for small groups only or individuals willing to charter the whole boat. These are half day trips with departures at 08h30 and return time is 13h30.

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This pinnacle rising up 12m, lies a couple of hundred meters South of the main island. The scenery is very similar to the Similan Islands: huge boulders and drop offs. Currents here can be quite strong, but you are rewarded by larger fish. Manta rays are commonly seen, circling and feeding, and whalesharks visit occasionally. Schools of blackfin barracuda are common, as are trevally. It's another of those sites where the fish are darting about in the current and you feel anything might show up.

Lying on the West of the island, Marita’s Rock marine life is extensive. Octopus, sea snakes, moray eels, giant pufferfish and blue-spotted stingrays are all common. With a bit of luck, you may also encounter turtles. Marita's Rock has also some atmospheric swim-through's formed by huge granite boulders.

On the east cost of the island, Banana bay is very similar to Marita’s Rock without the giant boulders.