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What is located near the floating pier (East Railay)?

Top-notch spots within walking distance – tap any map to see photos, reviews and directions.

East Railay Bay Beach

Sand Sea Resort

Bang Bang Bar

Rayavadee Resort

East Railay viewpoint

The last bar

Via the floating pier (East Railay)

Come here if you want to leave Railay in a more relaxed atmosphere. Boats to the mainland cost around 100 baht per person, 150 baht after sunset, and depart as soon as six passengers are on board—fewer than are needed on the west side. This also means there are fewer people waiting. The downside is the floating pier, which moves around, and it's cumbersome to lug a hard-shell suitcase across it. Backpacks are much more practical.

Throughout the day, longtail boat drivers can be found at the pier, ready to take you out privately – four islands in an afternoon is the usual route. Speedboats to Phi Phi also depart from here. While you wait, the limestone cliffs and cave entrances behind the pier do much of the work, and a tractor is in operation, a sight that many remember more vividly than the boat trip itself.

Stay within range of the floating pier (East Railay).

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The best-rated accommodations are within a 4-minute walk.

  • Rayavadee Resort · 4-minute walk · 4.6 (1,746)

    • Experience tips

    Combine your visit. After the Floating Pier (East Railay), round off your day in Krabi with contrasting stops nearby.

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    • Google reviews

    I took a private longtail boat tour to four islands. The views were breathtaking. The boatman, "Sun," was very competent and, despite his limited English, an excellent guide. He knew all the best photo spots, and we only needed 2.5 hours instead of the 4 hours of a group tour. He took excellent care of me. That's probably the main reason for my trip to Krabi: the stunning scenery.

    Railay Pier offers excellent connections to most of the nearby islands. From there, we took a speedboat to Phi Phi.

    The return trip to Ao Nang by motorboat cost about 100 baht. I didn't have to wait long. Plus, I saw the craziest tractor of my life here.

    A selection of visitor reviews on Google. Read all 262 reviews on Google.

    ทะเล อันดามัน, 2R5R+XV7 ตำบล อ่าวนาง Thailand

    Tips for visiting the transport sector

    Always photograph any existing damage to the scooter before setting off and keep your passport safe – hand over a copy instead (some shops insist on the original; avoid these). Wear a helmet; the police will fine you 500 THB for not wearing one, and accidents without a helmet will result in the loss of your insurance coverage.

    Questions about the floating pier (East Railay)

    Floating Pier (East Railay) has a rating of 4.1★ based on 262 Google reviews.

    The floating pier (East Railay) is generally open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. For the full daily schedule, please see the location information on this page. Opening hours may vary on Thai public holidays, so please check before visiting on public holidays.

    The best time to visit Krabi is from November to April, as the weather is most stable then. Peak season is from December to February; arriving early in the day generally means fewer visitors. From May to October, travel dates should be carefully considered (rough seas in the Andaman Sea).

    The Floating Pier (East Railay) is located at ทะเล อันดามัน, 2R5R + The usual means of transport in Krabi are longtail boats (islands and Railay Beach) and songthaews in Ao Nang.

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