Posted by MikeH on the main Thailand page:

Port Takola, near Krabi, is one of Thailand’s newest Marinas. I have been based there for the last six months and have been delighted with the setup. The staff is very friendly and helpful. It is possible to hire a motorbike very cheaply from the locals, no need to go to town. Ao Nang is just a few minutes up the road with excellent shops, and the traffic is fairly light.

Immigration folks are very friendly and helpful, as have been customs and the port authority, though there is a bit of distance between customers and the rest. About a 20 minute walk between. The hardstand has just become operational an I have never seen a more conscientious team, lifting my boat with great care. There is a very good restaurant and bar about 10 minutes easy walk away.

The marina has all new facilities, is open and lets a breeze through. Access to Krabi is straight forward with a minimum depth of 4.0 meters in the channel. Entrance to the marina is probably the top two-thirds of the tide. A good guide is the height of tide=depth at the entrance. 2 meters of tide = 2 meters minimum depth at the entrance. Krabi town is just a dinghy ride away. A very peaceful place, easy access to town and tourist activities, but also a great experience with the Thai locals.

Posted on behalf of Michael Blowes (who posted this on the main Thailand page):

Krabi customs is challenging again. Only give 2-month extensions, 3 if you push. Was told I could only have 3 months because my visa (a renewal marriage visa) fell due in Oct.

But next day guy with 7 months left on his visa only got a 3-month extension also. So its all a bit of a mystery. There seem to be fewer boats around this year.

Posted on behalf of Richard Hoare re. Krabi Boat Lagoon
The marina has been open for about two years now to yachts and is still very much incomplete with safety being a concern. There are gaps in the pontoons and access ramps and no direct lighting at night.

The marina pontoons have always been like this. Its the only marina I know that floods on a regular basis – another safety hazard. The water and electricity supply are next to each other so if you spray water from the tap, watch out you will get the electricity supply. For retirees like myself, the marina at night is not safe. There are steps everywhere.

A new marina will open at Port Takola (near Ao Nang ) later this year. It will be more convenient and hopefully better managed.