Fabulous viewpoint for the famous photo. Lovely beach linking islands, very unique. Snorkeling just ok, most coral was dead due to a huge storm. So many tourists and we went at high tide so waded thigh deep accross the beach so be aware of this. Also, boats did not go to the island if you started later that 10am so be aware of your tour or what time you plan to visit. Ask around first. Too many people and a long queue to the photopoints.

It’s a shame to many visitors allowed, of course I realise I’m one! The view point was a continuous snake of tourists, so many in fact some on our tour had to turn back! The beach although beautiful is becoming an ecological disaster! Trampled Corel, disgusting lack of respect from the people who visit. Leaving discarded food and drink detritus where they sat, conch shells overflowing with spliff and fag butts. I hope the owners take steps to protect this natural environment and be a little less motivated by money.

Having read various websites stating they let you on the island before 10am. I can confirm they do not! I organised a long tail from Sairee Beach leaving at 09:00 with the hope of getting to the viewpoint without the hoards. Arrived on the island at 09:20 to be told I had to wait until 10:00 to enter the island. Thankfully I was allowed to stand by the payment counter in the shade as 40 minutes stood on the pier would have finished me off. At 09:45 the large Lomprayah ferry arrived and all of the people disembarked to walk straight through the ticket point and onto the island. When I asked the attendant on the ticket desk, I was told they are part of a prearranged tour and are allowed on early. As soon as the time reached 10:00 to the second I was allowed onto the island. I went straight to the viewpoint and thankfully I didn’t pass anyone walking up and I had around 10 minutes on my own before people started to appear. My advice to anyone making their way by long tail boat is to arrive at around 09:35 and wait it out. When allowed in, head straight up to the viewpoint to take your pictures then you may miss the crowds. Just to note. The signs on the island all say it closes at 15:00 (instead of 17:00 that I saw online) just to bear in mind if going in the afternoon.

Stay if you can. This place is magical come evening time. As the beach becomes Empty theres nothing but beautiful sunsets and sounds of leaping playful fish to be had. Come night fall and there’s even more in treat as the lights begin to fade the sea becomes alive to a Subtle dancing display of blue bioluminescence lights in sync to rippling waves and playful fish this by far was a highlight for us and the display was made even more beautiful and vibrant when a couple on a jet ski passed by and lit the whole sea blue for a few short seconds I was like a kid in a candy shop, Something I’ve dreamt of seeing for long time finally ticked off the bucket list! Come sunrise youl need plenty mosquito spray, energy, and a good water bottle as the view point can’t be missed either. It’s hard work but 1000% worth it. Get there before the heat of the sun comes out and the day guest begin to flock in, you won’t regret it. I’d stay again in a heart beat given the chance.it’s important to note Your experience won’t be the same on a day trip. This place is heaving from 9-5, there’s no tranquility and non the above mentioned can be experienced so I highly recommend a stay. A few other things to point out the sand area is 80% Dead coral which can be hard on bare pair feet so bare that in mind Also there’s transfer fees and island entrance fee to all day visitors if you’re staying overnight then these fees are waved as the return boat transfer and entrance fee are included in price of stay. All you need to do is drop the resort email to confirm time then mention to Clark at port you have overnight stay booked, they’ll direct you to the right boat. Over all we thoroughly enjoyed our stay

300bht each to get over and then 250bht each to enter the island. It's a lovely island but crowded, we arrived at 12. You can walk upto the view point and then queue for 30 mins waiting for all the self conscious girls to flick their hair and pout their lips looking over their shoulders for the insta photo on the rock at the top. Great snorkeling and I recommend beach shoes, most of the beach is broken coral and hard to walk on barefoot. I'm always amazed how people can leave their litter on the beach, crisp packets with a pile of sand on them so they don't blow away. There is a lack of litter bin but it's no excuse, but what is the 250bht fee for? The return journey was interesting when a storm arrived and 3 o'clock seems to be the time everyone leaves so it's chaos. Taxi boat 61 read the sea well and was great navigating the choppy water.