Phuket

Phuket

Thailand

Discover the emerald waters and limestone cliffs of Phang Nga Bay, where hidden lagoons and sea caves create an unforgettable tropical paradise.

Currency Thai Baht (THB)
Language Thai
Time Zone ICT (UTC+7)
Best Time to Visit Nov–Apr
Typical Duration 12-33 nights
Price Range From $446 pp
Port Type Departure & Port of Call
Tender Port Yes

Gateway to Southeast Asia's tropical islands and beaches, offering access to Phuket's vibrant culture, stunning Andaman Sea coastline, and nearby island destinations like Phi Phi and Krabi.

Cruises that visit Phuket

Build Your Day in Phuket

Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.

Ships typically depart around 6:00 PM
Usually about 10 hours ashore
Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Getting around:
Phuket Big Buddha Massive, iconic sculpture on a mountain Buddhist temple · ★ 4.6 · 39k Closed · Opens 6 AM
Jungceylon Shopping mall located in the most touristy part of Phiket Thailand. Shopping mall · ★ 4.3 · 30k Closed · Opens 11 AM
Central Phuket I go there every time I visit Phuket and buy selected things in good price Shopping mall · ★ 4.6 · 25k Closed · Opens 10 AM
Cafe Phuket Viewpoint Most beautiful cafe I have ever been here in Thailand . Cafe · ★ 4.6 · 22k Closed · Opens 10:30 AM
Promthep Cape Scenic point known for sunset views Scenic spot · ★ 4.7 · 19k
Tiger Kingdom Tiger sanctuary & petting zoo Zoo · ★ 3.9 · 16k Closed · Opens 9 AM
Three Monkeys Restaurant Restaurant · ★ 4.5 · 15k Closes soon · 1 AM
Siam Niramit Phuket Large stage show based on Thai history Amusement park · ★ 4.8 · 13k Closed · Opens 5:30 PM
Patong Beach Sandy crescent lined with cafes & bars Beach · ★ 4.2 · 11k
Phuket FantaSea Thai culture show with magical illusions Theme park · ★ 4.4 · 10k Closed · Opens 5:30 PM Fri
Chillva Market And other shops, souvenirs and clothes made in thailand. Night market · ★ 4.4 · 10k Closed · Opens 5 PM
Bangla Night Market Good for a one time visit to see all the stuff you heard about Thailand. Shopping mall · ★ 4.3 · 10k Open · Closes 2 AM
Hanuman World Zip-line center in a forest setting Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 10k Closed · Opens 8 AM
Dolphins Bay Phuket Marine-life park with shows & encounters Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 9k Closed · Opens 9 AM
Khao Rang Viewpoint Popular hilltop viewpoint with a terrace Tourist attraction · ★ 4.5 · 7k
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket Onsite services Wildlife refuge · ★ 4.7 · 7k Closed · Opens 9 AM
One Chun Cafe & Restaurant Lauded venue for classic local meals Thai · ★ 4.4 · 7k Closed · Opens 10 AM
Naughty Nuri’s Phuket Dine-in·Takeout Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 6k Closed · Opens 12 PM
Phuket Aquarium Aquarium featuring local marine species Aquarium · ★ 4.1 · 6k Closed · Opens 8:30 AM
Go Benz Rice Porridge Phuket Renowned night market with street food Porridge restaurant · ★ 4.4 · 5k Closes soon · 1:30 AM
Day & Night Of Phuket Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery Fusion restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 5k Closed · Opens 11 AM
Kata Beach Sandy hangout with an energetic feel Beach · ★ 4.5 · 5k
Tu Kab Khao Restaurant Phuket Elegant outpost for elevated Thai fare Thai · ★ 4.2 · 5k Closed · Opens 11 AM
Patong Social Phuket Restaurant & Hotel - Best Indian & Thai Food Dine-in·Curbside pickup Restaurant · ★ 4.8 · 5k Closes soon · 1 AM
Phuketurk Dine-in·Drive-through·No-contact delivery Thai · ★ 4.5 · 4k
Green Elephant Sanctuary Park Haven for elephants, with guided tours Animal protection organization · ★ 4.9 · 4k Closed · Opens 8 AM
Banana Beach Mellow beach in a remote locale Public beach · ★ 4.5 · 4k
Central Patong Small but everything else like any Central shopping centre in Thailand Department store · ★ 4.4 · 4k Closed · Opens 10:30 AM
The Cozy cafe Phuket Great drinks and sandwich, amazing views overlooking Patong beach. Coffee shop · ★ 4.7 · 4k Closed · Opens 10 AM
Monkey Hill Viewpoint Hilltop views & hundreds of macaques Scenic spot · ★ 4.4 · 4k
TAPAS Cafe & Restaurant - Phuket Old Town Restaurant · ★ 4.9 · 4k Closed · Opens 7:30 AM
Blue Elephant Phuket Cooking School & Restaurant Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery Thai · ★ 4.7 · 3k Closed · Opens 11:30 AM
Phuket Elephant Sanctuary Lush preserve with rescued elephants Tourist attraction · ★ 4.8 · 3k Closed · Opens 9 AM
Phuket Old Town Fashionable hotel with breakfast Tourist attraction · ★ 4.5 · 3k
The Upside Down House Museum and Fun Attractions Phuket Amusement park with an upside down house Museum · ★ 4 · 3k Closed · Opens 10 AM
Malika Sky Bar Dine-in·Delivery Bar · ★ 4.9 · 3k Closed · Opens 5:30 PM
SuVaNa Phuket Dine-in Fine Dining · ★ 4.8 · 2k Closed · Opens 7 PM
Nui Beach Onsite services Beach club · ★ 4.3 · 2k Closed · Opens 9 AM
Lost in Phuket Dine-in·Drive-through·No-contact delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.6 · 2k
Limelight Phuket ... pharmacy money exchanger , barber shop and some grocery stores. Shopping mall · ★ 4.3 · 2k Closed · Opens 9 AM
Nai Han Beach White-sand swimming bay with cafes Beach · ★ 4.6 · 2k
Phuket Elephant Nature Reserve Onsite services Wildlife park · ★ 4.9 · 2k Closed · Opens 9 AM
Phuket Old Town Sunday Night Market Walking Street Great place to buy all the souvenir from Phuket. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 2k Closed · Opens 4 PM Sun
ํYanui Beach Tranquil cove for snorkeling & kayaking Beach · ★ 4.5 · 2k
Summore Day Cafe Coffee was great for Thailand and the view is perfect. Coffee shop · ★ 4.8 · 2k Closed · Opens 10 AM
The Column Phuket Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 2k Closes soon · 1 AM
O-OH Farm Suanluang Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No-contact delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 2k Closed · Opens 7 AM
NumNum Old Town Cafe & Restaurant Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No-contact delivery Turkish · ★ 4.8 · 2k Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Sugar Goat Best coffee we have had in Thailand Cafe · ★ 4.8 · 2k Closed · Opens 8 AM
Phuket Indy Night Market You even get stuff like clothes and shoes for a really cheap price. Night market · ★ 4.4 · 2k Closed · Opens 4 PM
Bang Pae Waterfall Waterfall with a verdant setting Tourist attraction · ★ 4 · 2k Closed · Opens 9 AM
Grove Phuket Great coffee, great decor and vibe as you are right on the beach. Cafe · ★ 4.7 · 2k Closed · Opens 10 AM
Chomchan Thai Restaurant Takeout: 10:30 AM–9:30 PM Thai · ★ 4.7 · 2k Closed · Opens 10 AM
Baboon Phuket The most beautiful cafe in Thailand, France Toast and V60 Restaurant · ★ 4.8 · 2k Closed · Opens 8 AM
Porto de Phuket Nice little mall, shops rather expensive for Thailand but nice restaurants! Shopping mall · ★ 4.5 · 1k Closed · Opens 10 AM
Little Phuket Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No-contact delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.6 · 1k Closed · Opens 12 PM
L'Arôme by the sea Dine-in·No delivery Fine Dining · ★ 4.7 · 1k Closed · Opens 4 PM
Vlog Bar Phuket Dine-in·No-contact delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.9 · 1k
KANTA PHUKET Dine-in·Takeout Restaurant · ★ 4.9 · 1k Closed · Opens 10 AM
Cafe Delight Phuket Old Town Probably the best cafe in phuket if not all of thailand Cafe · ★ 4.8 · 1k Closed · Opens 8 AM
Patok Beach Beach · ★ 4.5 · 1k
Haad Laem Sing Tropical sandy beach with a restaurant Beach · ★ 4.6 · 1k
Dinner in the Sky Phuket | Restaurant Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.9 · 1k Closed · Opens 10 AM
BRIQ Bar Phuket Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery Bar · ★ 4.9 · 1k
Barfunk Phuket Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No delivery Bar · ★ 4.4 · 1k
The Library Phuket Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery Cocktail bar · ★ 4.5 · 1k
The Charm Dining Gallery Dine-in·Takeout·No-contact delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.6 · 1k Closed · Opens 11 AM
Lao Pa Sat Phuket Town Dine-in·Curbside pickup Asian · ★ 4.8 · 1k Closed · Opens 10:30 AM
WHY NOT Restaurant Phuket @ Jungceylon Dine-in·Curbside pickup·Delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 1k Closed · Opens 10 AM
Local Canteen Phuket Restaurant · ★ 4.9 · 1k Closed · Opens 4 PM
SOHO Phuket Town Dine-in·Takeout Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 1k Closed · Opens 11 AM
Craftist Phuket Honestly some of the most amazing coffees I've had Thailand! Coffee shop · ★ 4.7 · 1k Closed · Opens 9 AM
Hua Beach Beach · ★ 4.3 · 1k
Casa Boho Phuket Dine-in·No delivery Latin American · ★ 4.7 · 0k Closed · Opens 12 PM
Phuket Romantic Dining Dine-in Fine Dining · ★ 4.9 · 0k Closed · Opens 10 AM
PLEARN RESTAURANT Dine-in·Takeout·No-contact delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.8 · 0k Closed · Opens 7 AM
The Fool Speakeasy Dine-in·Takeout Cocktail bar · ★ 4.9 · 0k Closed · Opens 5 PM
Bisou Phuket - French Restaurant Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery French · ★ 4.9 · 0k Closes soon · 1 AM
The Smokaccia Laboratory Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery Fine Dining · ★ 4.9 · 0k Closed · Opens 6 PM
HEH Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 0k Closed · Opens 5 PM
barbowl Dine-in·Takeout Restaurant · ★ 4.8 · 0k Closed · Opens 9 AM
Le Phang Beach Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 0k
Nitan Phuket Dine-in·No delivery Fine Dining · ★ 4.7 · 0k Closed · Opens 7 PM
Hom Restaurant Dine-in·No delivery Fine Dining · ★ 4.7 · 0k Closed · Opens 6:30 PM
Restaurant Royd Dine-in Fine Dining · ★ 4.8 · 0k Closed · Opens 5 PM
Wonder Lounge Phuket Restaurant · ★ 4.8 · 0k Closed · Opens 4 PM
Central Department Store Phuket Very clean and they have almost all the big brands Department store · ★ 4.6 · 0k Closed · Opens 10 AM
Replay Phuket Dine-in Bar · ★ 4.9 · 0k
Wembley Tavern Phuket Dine-in·Takeout Bar · ★ 4.9 · 0k Closes soon · 1 AM
Phuket thailand Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 0k

Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.

Phuket is an embarkation port. Many cruises start or end here — it's worth arriving a day early or extending your stay to explore beyond a single port day.

Next Departures from Phuket

About Phuket

Phuket stands as one of Asia's premier cruise destinations, welcoming ten major cruise lines including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Oceania Cruises. With 95 upcoming cruises and a robust schedule of 12-night itineraries, this Thai port serves primarily as a port of call on longer Southeast Asian voyages that typically visit Singapore, Georgetown, Penang, and the Indonesian islands of Bali and Benoa. The port is especially popular during peak season from November through March, when cruise travelers flock to experience the region's warm waters and vibrant culture.

When your ship arrives, you'll discover why Phuket captivates cruisers year after year. The island's stunning natural beauty—from pristine beaches and dramatic limestone cliffs to lush tropical landscapes—provides the perfect backdrop for exploration. Whether you choose to relax on world-class shores, venture into the bustling local markets and temples, or embark on adventure excursions, Phuket offers the ideal blend of relaxation and discovery that makes for an unforgettable cruise experience.
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Reasons to Visit

1

Big Buddha's Spiritual Majesty

Ascend to the iconic 45-meter Phuket Big Buddha, perched atop Nakkerd Hills with breathtaking panoramic views of the island and Andaman Sea. This sacred white marble statue is one of Thailand's most recognizable landmarks, offering a spiritual experience and incredible photo opportunities that showcase Phuket's cultural heart.

2

Street Food Paradise Awaits

Dive into Phuket's vibrant street food scene at Chillva Market or local night bazaars, sampling authentic pad thai, fresh seafood satay, and mango sticky rice from passionate vendors. These bustling markets capture the authentic flavors and energy of Thai cuisine that cruise passengers won't find onboard.

3

Phang Nga Bay's Limestone Wonders

Explore the dramatic emerald waters and towering limestone cliffs of Phang Nga Bay, featuring the famous James Bond Island and hidden lagoons. This UNESCO-worthy seascape offers kayaking, longtail boat tours, and stunning natural beauty that defines Thailand's tropical allure.

4

Patong Beach's Vibrant Energy

Relax on Patong Beach's golden sands or stroll the lively beachfront promenade lined with shops, cafes, and water sports. This bustling hub captures Phuket's modern beach culture, offering swimming, parasailing, and people-watching in a tropical paradise setting just minutes from the cruise port.

5

Old Phuket Town's Cultural Charm

Wander the colorful Sino-Portuguese architecture of Old Phuket Town, featuring ornate shophouses, temples, and the historic Thalang Road. This charming neighborhood reveals Phuket's rich heritage through its preserved buildings, local museums, and authentic street-level culture that time seems to have gently touched.

Cruise Lines at Phuket

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Phuket Port (THHKT)?

Phuket Port (THHKT) is the official port in Phuket, Thailand.

What can I see near Phuket Port?

Talang Street's Sino-Portuguese architecture, local markets, and cafes.

How can I reach Phuket Town from the port?

A short drive or taxi; roads connect to Phuket Town and amenities.

What should I know before visiting Talang Street?

Expect crowded markets, modest prices, and respectful dress.