The Racha Islands (Yai and Noi) are another splendid dive and snorkelling location, located just 12 kilometres south of Phuket, which can be reached by speedboat in just 30 minutes, or by long tail boat in less than an hour. These two islands make popular day trips or short excursions from Phuket, hence can become crowded during the day, but are much quieter and peaceful at night. Racha Noi is uninhabited and there is no accommodation on the island, but the excellent diving is the main reason to visit. Both islands can be reached from Phuket leaving from Chalong Pier or Rawai.