Skip the crowded midday ferries and aim for a late afternoon arrival. You come here for the massive limestone cliffs and the slightly chaotic Phra Nang Cave shrine, famous for its wooden phallic carvings. The water is crystal clear, but the sand gets packed with longtail boats. Book a sunset cruise that includes night snorkeling with bioluminescent plankton to see the beach after the day-trippers clear out. Two hours is enough for the sights.
