A Thai cultural theme park where the buffet seats 4,000 and the stage show has its own elephants.
Phuket FantaSea is a Thai cultural theme park on Kamala Beach, about 9 km north of Patong, built around its headline stage production “Fantasy of a Kingdom”. Founded in 1996, it combines a walk-through cultural village and Festival Village shopping street with one of Asia’s largest buffet restaurants — the Golden Kinnaree, seating around 4,000 — and a theatre show blending Thai mythology, acrobatics, illusion and live elephants. Tickets start from around 1,800 THB for show only, or about 2,200 THB with the buffet dinner.
What Phuket FantaSea is
A cultural theme park, not just a show
Phuket FantaSea describes itself as the world’s first theme park built around Thai culture and tradition, and it’s been operating from the same Kamala site since the 1990s. The name blends “fantasy” and “sea”. Beyond the headline theatre production, the grounds hold a Thai village, a Festival Village shopping street, carp and Mekong catfish ponds, street performances, games, handicraft demonstrations and Thai costume photography.
Founded in 1996
Phuket FantaSea Company Limited was founded in June 1996 by Dr. Pin Kewkacha and family — the same group behind neighbouring Carnival Magic. That shared ownership explains why the two parks sit side by side in Kamala and run on alternating evenings rather than competing head-on.
The Fantasy of a Kingdom show
The headline production
“Fantasy of a Kingdom” is staged in the Palace of the Elephants theatre and runs approximately 70 minutes, normally once per evening at 9:00 pm with the theatre gate opening around 8:20 pm. It combines Thai mythology and folk dance with acrobatics, magic and illusion, aerial performance, pyrotechnics and live elephants. On some pre-announced dates the show is performed twice, with an earlier evening performance added. Full detail is in our Phuket FantaSea Show guide.
The Golden Kinnaree buffet
One of Asia’s largest restaurants
The Golden Kinnaree buffet restaurant seats roughly 4,000 guests and serves a mix of Thai and international dishes, with vegetarian options generally available. Dinner is served in the earlier part of the evening, before the 9:00 pm show, so a buffet-inclusive ticket effectively sets your arrival time. A Suriyamas Gold upgrade — pairing a seafood buffet with a theatre Gold Seat — is offered on buffet tickets rather than sold separately.
Tickets and prices
What to expect to pay
| Ticket type | Adult | Child (100–140 cm) |
|---|---|---|
| Show only | from ~1,800 THB | from ~1,800 THB |
| Show + buffet dinner | from ~2,200 THB | from ~2,000 THB |
| Gold Seat upgrade | On buffet tickets only | On buffet tickets only |
| Return hotel transfer | Add-on (approx. 350 THB pp) | Add-on |
Indicative 2026 rates; child pricing is height-based. Reconfirm at booking.
Child pricing is based on height rather than age, and the child discount generally applies to buffet packages rather than show-only tickets. Advance booking is recommended, as the theatre has limited capacity and premium seats go first.
Getting there
Location and transfers
FantaSea is at 99 Moo 3, Kamala, Kathu — around 9 km north of Patong and roughly 40 minutes from Phuket Town by car. The park runs a non-private return shuttle between Phuket hotels and the venue, with a private transfer available at extra cost. Taxis and Grab work too, but evening public transport to Kamala is limited. See our Phuket transfer options if you’d prefer a private car.
FantaSea vs Carnival Magic
How to choose — or do both
The two Kamala parks share an owner and alternate operating nights, so your travel dates may decide for you. FantaSea is centred on a seated theatrical show with elephants and a very large buffet; Carnival Magic is a lights-and-parade park you walk through. If you have several evenings free, a 2-park combo ticket covers both. Compare in our Carnival Magic Phuket guide.
Tips for your visit
What regulars do differently
- Confirm the operating nights before fixing your itinerary
- Arrive early to walk the cultural village and Festival Village properly
- Take the buffet package if you want the whole evening handled in one booking
- Bring small cash — Festival Village vendors are often cash-first
- Expect photography restrictions inside the theatre during the show
Browse show options on our Phuket shows and entertainment page, or read general destination background at the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
Who it suits
Best for
- Families — spectacle, animals and plenty to see before the show
- First-time visitors — a broad introduction to Thai cultural performance
- Groups — the buffet and transfer packages scale easily
- Culture-curious travellers — mythology and folk dance are the backbone of the show
It suits people who enjoy large, produced attractions. Travellers looking for something small-scale or low-key will find it a lot.
Frequently asked questions
What is Phuket FantaSea?
Phuket FantaSea is a Thai cultural theme park on Kamala Beach, founded in 1996 and built around its stage production “Fantasy of a Kingdom”. It also includes a cultural village, a Festival Village shopping street and the ~4,000-seat Golden Kinnaree buffet restaurant.
How much are Phuket FantaSea tickets?
Show-only tickets start from around 1,800 THB per person, and show plus buffet dinner from around 2,200 THB per adult (about 2,000 THB per child). Gold Seat upgrades are offered on buffet tickets, and return transfers can be added.
What time is the show at Phuket FantaSea?
“Fantasy of a Kingdom” is normally performed once per evening at 9:00 pm in the Palace of the Elephants theatre, with the gate opening around 8:20 pm. The show runs about 70 minutes, and some dates add a second performance.
Where is Phuket FantaSea and how do you get there?
It’s at 99 Moo 3, Kamala, Kathu — about 9 km north of Patong and roughly 40 minutes from Phuket Town. The park offers a shared return shuttle from Phuket hotels, with private transfers available at extra cost.
Is Phuket FantaSea open every night?
No. It operates on selected evenings only, and it alternates nights with neighbouring Carnival Magic, which shares the same owner. Always confirm the current schedule for your travel dates before booking.
How long do you need at Phuket FantaSea?
Allow around three to four hours to enjoy the cultural village, the buffet dinner and the 70-minute show without rushing. Arriving early gives you time to explore the grounds and Festival Village before the performance.
Book with confidence
Show days, performance times and ticket prices change from season to season, and some dates add extra performances. For a smooth evening, book with a TAT-licensed operator (License No. 34/02294), confirm your seat category, buffet and transfer inclusions in writing, and reconfirm current prices and availability at the time of booking. Advance booking is strongly recommended for premium seats, which sell out first in high season.
Book Phuket shows with Phuket Thailand Travel
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