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The 15 Best Ferry Trips in Thailand

17 ferry trips  ·  from $16 a ticket

Andaman crossings are cheap, frequent and wildly different in comfort. The 15 below compare the big ferries with the speedboats on price, crossing time and how rough the trip gets when the monsoon is in.

Bangkok Full-Day Bike Tour with Boat Transfer and Lunch - Under the highway and into Bangkok’s less polished corners
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Bangkok Full-Day Bike Tour with Boat Transfer and Lunch

1.Bangkok Full-Day Bike Tour with Boat Transfer and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 83 reviews · 5 hours · from $64Our pick

Ride through Bangkok’s markets and quiet communities with a live English, Dutch, or Thai guide. Cross the Chao Phraya twice by longtail boat, spot monitor lizards and turtles, and stop for a home-cooked lunch in Bangkok’s green heart. Guides including Eddy and Michael have earned praise for humor and patience.

“Het was een geweldige dag: fietsen prima geregeld, je ziet een heel ander stuk van Bangkok, de lunch was heerlijk en bijzondere dieren gezien. Onze gids Eddy was top dus voor ons was het een fantastische belevenis!!”

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Krabi: Railay Beach Bioluminescent Plankton Ferry Cruise - Railay’s cliffs, caves, and sunset hour
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Krabi: Railay Beach Bioluminescent Plankton Ferry Cruise

2.Railay Beach Bioluminescent Plankton Ferry Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 60 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

Meet next to Burger King Ao Nang at 4:30pm for a 5pm ferry to Railay Beach. You get sunset views, free time for caves and coves, snacks, snorkeling gear, and a short night swim to spot glowing plankton. The glow depends on tide, moonlight, and water conditions.

“el plancton no existía, vimos 3 luces pequeñas y nada parecido a las fotos y videos. una gran desilusión. el barco muy ruidoso y no se veía nada para afuera, parecía una cueva. y el guía hablaba muy mal, no le entendimos casi nada. mala experiencia.”

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Ao Nang to Phuket by Ao Nang Princess Ferry - Nopparat Thara Pier and the boarding process
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Ao Nang to Phuket by Ao Nang Princess Ferry

3.Ao Nang to Phuket by Ao Nang Princess Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 51 reviews · from $29

Travel from Ao Nang to Phuket by Ao Nang Princess Ferry, with afternoon hotel pickup, a short Railay stop, a roughly 2.5-hour sea crossing, and transfer to hotels in Phuket Town, Patong, Kata, Karon, or Chalong.

“Picking up more passengers at sea from long tail boats and motor boats. Kind staff assisting us to alight the boat once at port.”

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Krabi To Koh Samui(Samui Island) by Bus and Ferry - Choosing between the 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, and 11:30 AM departures
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Krabi To Koh Samui(Samui Island) by Bus and Ferry

4.Krabi To Koh Samui(Samui Island) by Bus and Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 46 reviews · from $36

Travel from Krabi to Koh Samui on one pre-booked bus and ferry ticket. Choose an early morning or late morning departure, with hotel pickup from selected areas, air-conditioned road transport, and a high-speed catamaran. Check the vehicle type, pier, luggage limit, and final arrival time before booking.

“Extremely rude staffs! Staffs were behaving as if they were doing us a big favour. This type of behaviour might fly in a charitable scenario BUT not when you are being charged heavily for the supposedly good services! Just take a flight and avoid these Lomprayah Jokers!”

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From Phuket: Snorkeling Ferry Cruise to Phi Phi Islands - Maya Bay and the famous Phi Phi cliffs
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From Phuket: Snorkeling Ferry Cruise to Phi Phi Islands

5.Snorkeling Ferry Cruise to Phi Phi Islands

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 39 reviews · 10 hours · from $39

Take a Royal Jet Cruiser from Phuket to Phi Phi, passing Maya Bay, Viking Cave, Loh Samah Bay, Bida Nok, Bida Nai, and Pileh Cove. You get beach time, shallow-water snorkeling, buffet lunch, drinks, equipment, and hotel transfers if selected. The trip is best for first-time Phi Phi visitors on a budget.

“Excellent. Good food for vegetarians especially and awesome activities. Thoroughly enjoyed- totally value for money.”

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Ao Nang to Koh Lanta by Ao Nang Princess Ferry - Morning pickup from Ao Nang and nearby beaches
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Ao Nang to Koh Lanta by Ao Nang Princess Ferry

6.Ao Nang to Koh Lanta by Ao Nang Princess Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 36 reviews · from $24

Travel from Ao Nang or nearby Krabi areas to Koh Lanta by the Ao Nang Princess Ferry. A shared pickup takes you to Nopparat Thara Pier, followed by a roughly two-hour cruise to Saladan Pier. Hotel drop-off is not included, so arrange your onward ride.

“Enjoyed the ferry for Ao Nang to Koh Lanta. Boat left and arrived on time. Air conditioned seating area with very comfortable old airplane seats with generous leg room. Staff helped us with luggage, nice deck area outside.”

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Bangkok Floating Market & Boat Ride to an Orchid Farm - Wat Saphan Adds a Temple Visit
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Bangkok Floating Market & Boat Ride to an Orchid Farm

7.Bangkok Floating Market & Boat Ride to an Orchid Farm

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 34 reviews · 5 hours · from $76

Travel from Bangkok by private air-conditioned vehicle to Khlong Lat Mayom, a local floating market. With an English-speaking guide such as Ben, Ken, or Gift, you’ll sample Thai food, ride a private long-tail boat, visit Wat Saphan, and stop at an orchid farm.

“le guide etait precis et bien informe. il a su rendre le tour attrayant pour un ado et pour moi , sa gran mere”

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Phuket to Ao Nang by Ao Nang Princess Ferry

8.Phuket to Ao Nang by Ao Nang Princess Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 33 reviews · from $29

Take the Ao Nang Princess ferry from Phuket’s Rassada Pier to Nopparat Thara Pier in Ao Nang, with an optional hotel pickup and drop-off. The roughly two-hour crossing includes Andaman Sea views and a short Railay Beach stop. Expect air-conditioned seating, an upper deck, basic insurance, and possible schedule changes.

“Great experience well run from start to finish. Well communicated and updates given . Good price too”

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Phuket to Railay Beach by Ao Nang Princess Ferry - Why the Ao Nang stop can change your plans
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Phuket to Railay Beach by Ao Nang Princess Ferry

9.Phuket to Railay Beach by Ao Nang Princess Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 29 reviews · from $29

Travel one way from Phuket to Railay Beach by Ao Nang Princess Ferry, with optional hotel pickup, Andaman Sea views, and a short stop in Ao Nang. Expect about 2 hours 15 minutes on the water, plus a longtail boat transfer and possible wading ashore at Railay West.

“Everything was ok. Pick up on the hotel and ferry. :) The support by email is good and we arrive on time.”

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Day Tour from Phuket to 4 Islands in Krabi by Ferry & Speedboat - Changing Boats at Nopparat Thara Pier
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Day Tour from Phuket to 4 Islands in Krabi by Ferry & Speedboat

10.Day Tour from Phuket to 4 Islands in Krabi by Ferry & Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 27 reviews · from $71

Travel from Phuket to Krabi by ferry, then explore Tup Island, Chicken Island, and Koh Poda by speedboat. Tony and the crew may lead the day, with snorkeling gear, Thai lunch, fruit, hotel transfers, and water included. Expect beautiful beaches, but also several hours on ferries.

“A fun adventure around the beautiful islands of Krabi, with some of the most breathtaking beaches and scenery around.”

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Escape to Phi Phi Islands: Ferry with Lunch - Seeing Phi Phi Ley from the water
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Escape to Phi Phi Islands: Ferry with Lunch

11.Escape to Phi Phi Islands: Ferry with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 25 reviews · from $51

Take a morning ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Ley and Phi Phi Don for coastal views, snorkelling, swimming, fruit, and a buffet lunch. The day lasts about 7 to 8 hours, includes hotel transfer in selected zones, and carries up to 80 people. A national park fee is extra.

“Cruise ship itself was a very good experience however it felt like a scam when we were taken to the so called “buffet” lunch. It was literally like a fish market with no hygiene , no proper toilet (broken door, no soap) and food was way too spiRead more”

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Ao Nang to Koh Phi Phi by Ao Nang Princess Ferry - Hotel pickup is useful, but keep your morning flexible
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Ao Nang to Koh Phi Phi by Ao Nang Princess Ferry

12.Ao Nang to Koh Phi Phi by Ao Nang Princess Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 21 reviews · from $22

Ride the Ao Nang Princess Ferry from Nopparat Thara Pier to Koh Phi Phi in about two hours, with hotel pickup and a short Railay Beach stop. You get air conditioning, outdoor deck space, mobile tickets, and drop-off at Tonsai Pier, but no hotel transfer on arrival.

“Driver came about 10 minutes late, no biggie. A mini bus is the transport so fine for all luggage and the service received throughout was lovely. Very organised. Scenic journey.”

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Travel from Krabi to Koh Phi Phi by Ferry/Speedboat - What happens to your luggage
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Travel from Krabi to Koh Phi Phi by Ferry/Speedboat

13.Travel from Krabi to Koh Phi Phi by Ferry/Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · from $16

Travel from Krabi to Koh Phi Phi Don in about two hours on a direct ferry operated through Trip Store Krabi. Choose an air-conditioned seat or the upper deck, with pickup available from Ao Nang, Ao Nam Mao, and Krabi Town. Your journey ends at Ton Sai Pier, with no hotel drop-off included.

“The travel agency have us a super service we were very happy with them , next time we book back with them”

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Phi Phi Islands from Phuket Speedboat Transfer with Pickup Service - The speedboat crossing to Phi Phi
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Phi Phi Islands from Phuket Speedboat Transfer with Pickup Service

14.Phi Phi Islands from Phuket Speedboat Transfer with Pickup Service

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 20 reviews · from $28

Take a fast speedboat from Phuket’s Rassada Pier to Phi Phi’s Tonsai Pier in about 1 to 1.5 hours. Choose hotel pickup or make your own way to the pier. Andaman Wave Master provides bottled water, life jackets, and air-conditioned transport before departure.

“Worked very well. Pick up on time and a great fast trip by boat. Could always ask a guide if you had any questions.”

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Ferry from Phi Phi Islands to Phuket with Dropoff Service by Royal Jet Cruiser - Arriving at Rassada Pier in Phuket
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Ferry from Phi Phi Islands to Phuket with Dropoff Service by Royal Jet Cruiser

15.Ferry from Phi Phi Islands to Phuket with Dropoff Service by Royal Jet Cruiser

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · from $15Best value

Take a one-way Royal Jet Cruiser from Tonsai Pier on Phi Phi Don to Phuket’s Rassada Pier in about 1.5 to 2 hours. A van can continue to hotels in Patong, Kata, Karon, Phuket Town, Chalong, Rawai, Naiharn, Kathu, and nearby areas.

“Relaxed trip on the ferry to phuket and comfortable drop service to hotel, though the ferry takes more time than a speed boat.”

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