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Andamanda Phuket guide: 1,800 baht day pass (1,200 for kids and seniors), daily hours from 10:00, bundle deals, transfers, top slides and dress rules.

Andamanda Phuket is the island's biggest water park, and a day pass costs 1,800 baht for anyone 122 cm or taller and 1,200 baht for children of 91 to 121 cm and seniors aged 60 and over, with small children under 91 cm entering free. The park sits in Kathu, about 15 minutes from Phuket Old Town and 20 minutes from Patong, and opens daily from 10:00. With high season now under way and the first hot, dry days of the year arriving, here is what to know about tickets, hours, transport and the rules before you go.
Andamanda is a Thai heritage themed water park covering about 100,000 square metres, built around local legends of a sea kingdom, pirates and hidden treasure. Its architecture borrows from Phuket's Sino-Portuguese shophouses and from the limestone islands of the Andaman Sea, including a replica of Koh Tapu, the famous rock in Phang Nga Bay. The park is split into five themed zones: The Great Andaman Bay, Naga Jungle, Coral World, Emerald Forest and Nagon Park with the Pearl Palace entrance building.
These are the standard gate prices published on the park's official Andamanda booking page, checked on 15 November 2026:
| Ticket or extra | Who it covers | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure Explorer (adult) | 122 cm and taller | 1,800 baht |
| Mini Explorer (child) | 91 to 121 cm | 1,200 baht |
| Senior Explorer | Aged 60 and over | 1,200 baht |
| Small children | Under 91 cm | Free |
| Towel rental | Per towel | 200 baht online, 250 baht walk-in |
| Locker rental | Per locker | 200 baht online, 250 baht walk-in |
Note that tickets are priced by height, not age. A tall ten-year-old will pay the adult rate, so measure your children before you book. Towels and lockers are cheaper when you add them online, which also saves time at the counter on busy weekends.
Andamanda Phuket runs rotating promotions, and several were listed on its website in mid-November 2026:
Promotions change often and each carries an end date, so always confirm the current terms before paying. Tour desks and booking apps also resell tickets, sometimes slightly below the gate price.
The official booking page says Andamanda Phuket is open daily, year-round, from 10:00 to 19:00. The park's visitor information page gives a little more detail: the main park zone runs from 10:00 to 18:00, while the Emerald Forest zone with its pool and sand beach stays open until 19:00. Arrive close to opening if you want short queues for the big slides, because tour groups usually reach the park from late morning.
The park's address is 333/3 Moo 1, Kathu, on the inland side of the island between Phuket Town and Patong. The park gives these approximate driving times:
Most visitors come by ride-hailing car, taxi or the transfer included in a bundle. Our guide to Grab vs Bolt in Phuket compares app fares, and how to travel around Phuket covers taxis, tuk-tuks and rental scooters. If you are staying in town, it is easy to pair a morning at the park with an evening walk in Phuket Old Town.
The headline attraction is Andamanda Bay, a large man-made sea with a sandy beach and waves up to three metres high. Thrill seekers should head for Flight of the Kinnarees, which the park calls Phuket's first and only shotgun slides, Angel's Slides, described as Thailand's first dueling Master Blaster, and Eagle Flyer, which sends riders up a near-vertical wall. Dragon's Drop is a capsule slide with a free-fall start. For a slower pace, Rolling Ripples is billed as the island's longest lazy river, while Little Reef and Wonder Waterland are built for young children. Each slide has its own height and weight limits, and lifeguards enforce them.
Swimsuits, bikinis, board shorts, swim T-shirts, bodysuits, hijabs, waterproof swim nappies, goggles and water shoes are all allowed. Underwear, jeans, skirts, jackets, clothing with buttons or zips, snorkelling gear, personal flotation devices, toys, pets and outside food and drink are not. Entry uses an RFID wristband that also opens your locker and can be topped up with money to pay for food and drinks, so you can leave your wallet locked away. Bring strong sunscreen and a hat, because the midday sun is intense in the dry season; our Phuket in December guide covers what weather to expect.
For most families, yes. It offers a full day of supervised pools, food outlets and private cabanas for rent, and children under 91 cm go in free, which helps the budget. Families with older teens get the most value from the thrill slides.
Yes, walk-in tickets are sold at the Pearl Palace counter, but extras such as towels and lockers cost more on the day, and bundle deals usually need to be booked online in advance.
Plan for five to seven hours. That leaves time for the main slides, the wave pool, the lazy river and lunch without rushing. For more ideas on fitting it into a short stay, see our 3-day Phuket itinerary.
Yes. Splash Jungle in Mai Khao, near the airport, is smaller and quieter; read our Splash Jungle guide to compare.