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Kruvit Raft
A rustic floating seafood restaurant off Ban Laem Hin on Phuket's east coast, reached by a five-minute longtail ride and cooking live fish and shellfish.
At a glance
- Type
- Floating seafood restaurant
- Area
- Laem Hin / Ko Kaeo, Phuket, Thailand
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Opening
- Open daily · 10:00–22:00
Good to know
- Floating raft
- Longtail boat transfer
- Live seafood tanks
- Sea views
Why we recommend it
Kruvit Raft is a floating seafood restaurant moored in the sheltered water near Ko Maphrao, off Ban Laem Hin on Phuket's east coast. Guests are taken out by longtail boat on a ride of about five minutes, and the meal is served on an open wooden raft with water views all around. It is listed in the MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2026 and offers a very different experience from the beach restaurants of the west coast.
The cooking is simple and built around freshness. Live fish, prawns, crabs and shellfish are kept in tanks on the raft, and diners usually choose their seafood and how they want it cooked. Recommended dishes include sea bass prepared two ways, as a soup with soybean paste and deep-fried, and soft-shell crab stir-fried with chilli and garlic. Steamed, grilled and curried options are all common, and rice, vegetables and spicy dipping sauces round out the table. Seafood is generally priced by weight, so confirm the price before ordering.
The raft is open daily from 10:00 to 22:00, so it works for a long lunch or an early dinner as the light fades over the bay. It is rustic and open-air, so dress lightly and bring insect repellent for evenings. The restaurant accepts credit cards, has parking on the mainland side and handles its own bookings, which are useful for larger groups and weekend meals.
It suits families, groups and anyone who enjoys seafood in a relaxed setting. Children usually enjoy the boat ride and seeing the fish tanks, but keep a close eye on them on the raft, which has open edges. Bring cash as a back-up in case of card problems, and a hat for daytime visits, as shade on the water is limited. Visitors with limited mobility should note that getting in and out of a longtail boat involves a step down and some balance.
Ban Laem Hin is on the east side of the island, closer to Phuket Town than to the west-coast beaches. Taxis or a hired car are the practical options; arrange your return journey in advance. The trip pairs well with a morning in Phuket Town or a visit to the north-east of the island.
Kruvit Raft FAQs
How do I get to Kruvit Raft?
By a longtail boat ride of about five minutes from Ban Laem Hin on Phuket's east coast.
What are the opening hours?
Daily from 10:00 to 22:00.
What should I order?
Sea bass two ways, as a soybean-paste soup and deep-fried, and soft-shell crab with chilli and garlic.
Is it in the MICHELIN Guide?
Yes, it is listed in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Thailand.
How is the seafood priced?
Generally by weight, so confirm the price when you choose.
Does it accept cards?
Yes, credit cards are accepted.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, but supervise them closely on the open raft.
Is there parking?
Yes, there is a car park on the mainland side.