While some islands are now reachable by plane or are connected to the mainland with a bridge, ferries remain the only way to reach some of the most beautiful and amazing islands, hidden beaches, or other seaside destinations. Larger and slower car ferries carry vehicles and passengers around the world, but in certain cases, you will need to opt for a smaller yet faster express high speedboat or catamaran to reach your destination. While the latter does save you time, caution should be taken if you are prone to seasickness. When the sea is, rough high-speed boats which actually cut the waves are a better option than catamarans that ride the waves instead hence turning your journey into a rock-and-roll trip. To prevent or beat motion sickness, we recommend taking a special medication – consult your doctor prior to the journey. While on board, grab a seat on an open-air deck wherever possible.
Ferry trips offered by Ao Nang Travel And Tour can be booked online – in an easy and hassle-free manner, without wasting your time visiting the booking office.
Ao Nang Travel And Tour Main Piers
Here is a list of some of the main piers you can reach with Ao Nang Travel And Tour ferries. Check the complete station guide before you go:
Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay
Phuket Town Hotel Transfer
Floating Pier East Railay
Saladan Pier
Phuket Transfer
Nopparat Thara Pier
Koh Phi Phi
Rassada Pier
Ao Nang Travel And Tour Popular Destinations
The most popular shipping routes covered by Ao Nang Travel And Tour include but are not limited to:
Ao Nang Travel And Tour Ferry Types & Tickets Prices
High-speed fast ferries always hit the hardest on your pocket. If you need to save money, check whether some slower options are available on your route – usually the rates are much more affordable. It is a rule of thumb to check the length of the trip before booking. On longer routes, the difference in travel time can be huge. Note that not all ticket fares or classes are always available on any route. During peak seasons it is a good idea to make your booking in advance as the availability of more expensive private cabins is often limited. Opting for walk-in tickets on the most popular routes during these periods can result in long waiting queues. Some destinations have more than one pier or different piers for different ferry companies hence goes the recommendation to check the pier you leave from/dock at before your trip. Leave enough time before the departure to find your boat and check in. These procedures may take up to a couple of hours on international routes. Last but not least, some piers impose their own ‘pier fee’ on all arriving passengers. This fee is normally not included in your ticket price – keep this in mind.
Travel by Ferry: Pros & Cons
Pros of Ferry Travel
Taking a ship allows you to get to some of the islands, beaches, or seaside destinations which otherwise cannot be reached. While ferry travels can be time-consuming and sometimes make you suffer from sea sickness, the possibility of visiting the most paradise, secret, off-the-beaten-track destinations they bring you to usually compensates.
Ferry tickets can be booked online. It saves you time and secures your travel itinerary goes as planned. The advanced booking option is especially convenient when travelling during peak season periods, national holidays, or long weekends when there is high demand for tickets and on routes served by a limited number of vessels.
On some routes, you are able to choose the class of the ticket or cabin. There are private compartments or standard cabins with a number of extras included or not. Always check the conditions of your fare to take most of your trip.
Ferry travel is always fun. It allows you to see the places you visit or just pass by from a different angle. The majority of places look terrific – and totally different! – when viewed from the water. Sailing provides a great opportunity to shoot nice and unique pics and videos – do jump at it!
Cons of Ferry Travel
The major concern while travelling by water is motion sickness, which is a very annoying and unpleasant thing. Even if you have never experienced it before, there is no guarantee that the next ferry trip will run smoothly as well. Rough seas and speedboat journeys can make even the strongest stomachs beg for mercy. Follow our recommendations above and take your medicine half an hour prior to your trip. Taking a light meal before travel also helps – more chances to get seasick with an empty stomach.
Delays and cancellations are common for ferry trips as they highly depend on weather and sea conditions. It especially concerns travel during shoulder months or off-season. Rains, mossy seas, and stormy weather may interfere with your travel itinerary – try to keep it flexible and do not plan tight flight connections even during the ‘usually-good-weather’ season.
Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and RailayPhuket Town Hotel TransferFloating Pier East RailaySaladan PierPhuket TransferNopparat Thara PierKoh Phi PhiRassada Pier
Ao Nang Travel And Tour Company Reviews
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Itziar E
Everything was fine. The ferry is amazing because of the views!
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Jul 30, 2023
J C
Jennifer C
I thought I was late for my boat but all the staff were super helpful!.
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Jul 27, 2023
M A
Mark A
The staff were very helpful. I was using a cane and they made sure I was safe with every step. I especially appreciate the help getting my luggage off the boat and onto the pier.
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Jul 24, 2023
S M
Sandra M
Great experience, just the app isn’t working well on the iPhone
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Jun 29, 2023
M D
Mayank D
Normal ride with small size ferry. Not much clean and seats are torn almost.
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, May 21, 2023
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Janina
Loved the boatride. Nice view of different islands, helpful staff. A very authentic Thailand Experience. Only the air inside the boat on the lower deck was not very good and the seats were really old and torn apart.
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, May 6, 2023
V A
Vanessa A
There was no information where or when we had to change the boat, they just told us right at the time that we had to do it. In open waters with two backpacks we hado to change the boat. The second one was even older than the first one and smelled really really bad!
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Apr 25, 2023
J L
Johannes L
Everything was ok, seats were reused from an old airplane. Only VIP tickets were allowed out of the deck, but it wasn't bad. You couldn't buy drinks or snacks.
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Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Apr 16, 2023
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Ries
Koh Lanta to Ao Nang - Great service. Don’t expect 5-star boats for the price!
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Apr 14, 2023
C A
Cenneth A
The boat first whent To krabi which wasnt mentioned anywhere. We changed boat out on the water and then continued to Phuket. Was a great boat AC and great Staff!
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Apr 9, 2023
D C
Dirce C
Super practical, fast and efficient.
A pleasant journey ????
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Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Apr 9, 2023
D S
David S
Standard Thailand ferry service. Gets you were you are going, but is always a mad scramble getting on off around (you will stop in middle of ocean and get transfered to various smaller boats based on where you are going in particular).
If you are not used to these boats, they are fine, but keep you valubles on you/in a dry bag as your big luggae will be stored outside in a pile with everyone else.
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Apr 1, 2023
L L
Luca L
The ship went first to Railey beach and then to Ao Nang, offering a great opportunity to admire both sceneries and take photos. The ferry is organized in three stories and the topmost is a terrace that allows to see all around the ship.
The only half hour delay was a minor negative point in a relaxed holiday :)
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Mar 29, 2023
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Guy D
We took the boat from Ao nang to Ko lanta. First they came to pick us up by longtail, then by boat. We waited almost 45 min for the longtail, we feared they had forgotten us. The hotel called to check. The boat was getting old, but it was ok.
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Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Mar 26, 2023
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Tobias T
Processes and comfort was good. We left the pier on time and had a normal speed. That’s why I don’t understand that we arrived 45 minutes late. It’s not a huge problem but it needs to be assumed, they aren’t honest with their travel duration.
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Mar 25, 2023
E J
Erwin J
All Perfect!!
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Mar 21, 2023
S E
Sven E
All very friendly and the Trip was nice!
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Mar 17, 2023
J S
Juliane S
Quick to book and uncomplicated. Travel time was longer than indicated (45 minutes), but for us without time pressure this was not a problem.
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Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Mar 16, 2023
J C
Julie C
Perfect! The check in point is the main (and only) desk at the pier.
Ferry Long Tail Boat + Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Mar 7, 2023
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Niklas J
Hotell pick-up was a bit late, but worked out good in the end. Still arrived in good time for the ferry. The ferry was a bit run down but it was a decent ride, they sold some snacks onboard which was nice.
After a short ride the ferry stopped in a bay and connected with another big boat. Dont now what happened but some passenger changed boats. Was a bit odd but maybe it was some emergency. Only took 15 minuters so it was fine.
During the ride ferry-personal asked all travelers if they needed taxi to our respective place when we arrived. That was a welcome suprise and to a good price. If you dont book on the ferry its no worries, taxi and tuk-tuk drivers well flock arround you at ferry dock :) haha
Easy to book and 12GO offer a good travel solution. Cheap way to travel as well.
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Mar 6, 2023
C P
Catherine P
The boat left 30min late for no apparent reason and arrived more than 1 hour late.
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Mar 4, 2023
J R
Jacoba R
Great trip, a lot of help with luggage, almost on time. Take an upgrade for 200B once on board!
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Mar 1, 2023
T W
Thomas W
Works fine, nice staff, easy process
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Feb 28, 2023
D J
Daniel J
A stunning and very comfortable trip! Took quite a bit longer than advertised, but we weren't in a rush, and enjoyed the experience very much. The free transport from the pier to our accommodation in Ao Nang was also a welcome surprise!
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Feb 25, 2023
E C
Eleanor C
Can’t complain about the ferry, lots of comfortable seats inside & staff were helpful. They even provided free taxis to hotels in Ao Nang.
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Feb 23, 2023
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Egon S
Well the vessels this time ( Aonang princess 7 and 9) have been OK. Anyway when we change the vessel at Railey we get into a full vessel so no sets available because some people need to reservate a lot of seats. If you sell tickets to a ferry you should guarantee a seating too.
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Feb 21, 2023
T K
Tyler K
Really nice boat that wasn’t too crowded. Had to switch boats in krabi to get to Phuket from Ko lanta. It was easy and Directions were very clear
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Feb 20, 2023
M N
marco N
not really good information where we have to take off
Ferry Long Tail Boat + Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Feb 18, 2023
M D
MARCIA D
everything worked out perfectly. the ferry left on time and it was pretty comfortable. the transfer from the pier wasn't a van but a songthaew. it wasn't bad, just different from what I was expecting.
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Feb 17, 2023
D S
Daniel S
You get what you paid for... Pick up with 15 minutes delay. The ferry left and took us to our destination. With 50 minutes delay, because they make the effort to bring passengers from Raileh Beach, 20 minutes away, on board with longtail boats. This is totally unnecessary in my view, as waiting for the boats takes time and fuel. Inside the ship is in my opinion, only bearable on the upper of the two floors. Arrived in Koh Lanta, the baggage claim was i.o. The "loading" of passengers into companions of all kinds is completely over hectic.
All in all a crossing that was ok because we arrived. Nothing more
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Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Feb 14, 2023
S M
Sara M
Left on time, arrived half an hour late but everything was OK. Good views on the way, not too hot on board (windows open for ventilation, no aircon). Enough seats for everyone. I'd recommend!
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Feb 11, 2023
M P
Melanie P
Everything was good but the ferry did not leave at 8:30. We have to wait for so many passengers till 9:15.
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Feb 10, 2023
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Peter
Easy to book , fair price and well organised ferry company
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Feb 10, 2023
S B
Solene B
Was not on time, 1h30 of late !!!
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Feb 8, 2023
R L
Raymond L
Very outdated boat. It needs a lot of working and cleaning done.
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Feb 7, 2023
G H
Gregory H
The boat left 45 minutes late
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Jan 24, 2023
I P
Ioana P
Although the depart / arrival was delayed, I did not mind as it was a smooth and comfortable sailing with very nice views. There was enough room on the ferry and they also sell cold beverages
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Jan 22, 2023
M G
Marc G
Easy and cheap way to travel to Kohl’s Lanta
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Jan 19, 2023
M T
Martijn T
Fine boat ride.
The boat could use a lick of paint
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Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Jan 9, 2023
D W
Dirk W
It was excellent: easy finding what I was looking for, easy booking, easy traveling! Thank you, will use it more often while we're on our Asia trip! Full recommendation!
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Jan 5, 2023
L C
Luke C
Took a while to set off but got there around arrival time.
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Jan 4, 2023
A S
Allan S
Overall, cost us 2 hours late from pick up to drop off.
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Jan 1, 2023
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Natalie
My luggage was taken to another location. HE was brought later, but I was told that I myself was to blame for this. I would like to receive instructions from the company - how should I control my luggage when transferring to another ferry.
When trying to get a document about the delay of luggage for the insurance company, they answered me that they were not obliged to issue documents, and they also said that my English was not very clean (this is true). I did not see the care from this company, so I can not give a high rating.
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Dec 30, 2022
S B
Simon B
Reliable, smooth and friendly service
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Dec 24, 2022
N K
Noah K
Took about one hour longer than expected
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Dec 22, 2022
V J
Vilja J
Everything was as promised. Super easy when you had booked online!
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Dec 4, 2022
В К
Владислав К
the air conditioner does not work
travel time exceeded by an 1 hour
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Nov 29, 2022
T R
Thomas R
air conditioning turned on full. Inside you could only endure a sweater and long pants
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Nov 25, 2022
А П
Андрей П
It's very hard to carry a big wheeled bag from/to ferry
Van Minivan + Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Nov 23, 2022
H R
Hendrikus R
Great ferry, but take a sweater or jacket! The aircon makes it really cold inside
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Nov 23, 2022
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