Pearl Farm Phuket (October – May)

Prices for visiting the Pearl Farm and the store

Pearl Farm in Phuket

Would you like to see and learn about the process of cultivating natural pearls? The pearls are cultured 1 km off the coastline of Sapam Bay which is situated to the east of Phuket. You will get there by speedboat in 10 minutes. This is an individual tour. Here you will find out about the secrets of pearl birth. The climate of the eastern coast of Phuket is perfect for growing pearls. The water temperature is 26-29° С all year round. The sea currents bring and support the reserve of nutrients for oysters.

How the pearls are cultivated

Mabe pearls. When an oyster reaches 13 cm in diameter, a bead is implanted into the mantle of the mollusc and the oyster grows another 14 months in its natural environment. When implanting a bead it is very easy to harm the oyster, that is why only highly qualified professionals work on the farm.

Akoya pearls. Oysters of the size of 5-10 cm in diameter are collected from the sea. The pearl-shell generates Akoya pearls (Pinctada Fucada). Then a bead is implanted into the mantle conjunctive tissues of the mollusc. After the implantation molluscs are checked during six weeks and only after this period of time they are transported to the farm where they spend another 8-24 months.

South Sea pearls are the largest type of pearls. For its cultivation, very rare Pinctada Maxima oysters are used. Beads are implanted in the 24-month old pearl-shells and are cultivated during 2-3 years.

During your tour of the Pearl Farm we also offer to visit a unique pearl store - Amorn Pearl. You can learn more about the store and book a transfer here.

A little bit of history

In 1967 Mr. Hong-Eang Sae-Taew and Mrs. Chun Tae-Taew came from Japan and opened a natural pearl farm. After many years of hard work the family business grew to an international brand - Phuket Pearl Industry Co Ltd.

Frequently asked questions about tours in Phuket

1. How can I pay?

Payment can be made by:

1.1. VISA or MasterCard.   

1.2. Transfer to a Thai bank account in baht (via a cash machine, bank branch or any Thai bank mobile app).

1.3. Cash in the Phuket office by pre-arranging the time of the visit and the service(s) to be paid for in Online Support. You can pay in the office only in Thai baht and at least 3 days prior to the date of the tour.

2. How does the booking process work?

Book online and we will check availability for the selected date and send the payment link in WhatsApp or Email. If you need an alternative method of payment (in the office, by courier or to Thai account), please write about it in the "Additional information" field or in the Online Support.

3. What is the difference between group and private tours?