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:
Rassada Pier
Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay
Saladan Pier
Floating Pier East Railay
Nopparat Thara Pier
Koh Phi Phi
Phuket Town Hotel Transfer
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.
Rassada PierAo Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and RailaySaladan PierFloating Pier East RailayNopparat Thara PierKoh Phi PhiPhuket Town Hotel Transfer
Ao Nang Travel And Tour Company Reviews
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Gabriele
Overall good, however the e-Ticket from the Mail Hand to be Chancen to a paper Ticket at the pier weich was not indicated in the mail- a little bit confusing for me
At Ao Nang we had to go into a longtail boat instead of going to the pier die to very low tide. The longtail was very very full with people and luggage- scary for me!
Ferry Ferry + Taxi, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Mar 27, 2024
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Bryan O
Disorganized at the arrival stage for trip. Staff worked well to make up for it .
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Mar 14, 2024
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Olgierd H
The staff is very helpful
Ferry Ferry + Long Tail Boat, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Mar 13, 2024
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Charlotte H
Cab driver arrived over an hour late. We were supposed to be picked up at 8 a.m., but this was not until about 9:20 a.m... fortunately, the ferry still waited for us
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Ferry Taxi + Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Mar 11, 2024
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Luis
Overall a very good service with hotel transfer included on arrival to destination. Top tip for anyone taking this service. Be mindful of departure and arrival ferry delays. Do not book tight connections has you’ll probably miss them. We departed 35mins late and arrived one hour late.
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Feb 23, 2024
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Sebastian
On time! But unfortuntely extra 200 THB for "VIP" - means: to get on the top of the ship ^^
Ferry Ferry + Long Tail Boat, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Feb 13, 2024
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Manuel
I planned this as a 1-day trip, but I was supposed to arrive at 10:45 in the morning, and we arrived to destination way past 13:00! Since the ship back was 15:15 I was left with little more than two hours. All hikes I had planned within Railay I had to cancel because not enough time. I barely had time to eat and have a swim, then just come back. It was very frustrating. More than two hours delay is a lot!
Ferry Ferry + Long Tail Boat, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Feb 13, 2024
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Eva
We arrived in Phuket at 6:15pm and not 5:15pm as planned.
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Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Feb 12, 2024
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Andrzej M
Easy to fill in
Ferry Local, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Feb 7, 2024
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Seda
The ferry was far too full and there was no air conditioning. Then the boat stopped in the middle of the sea and picked up even more passengers from a boat.
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Ferry Ferry + Taxi, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Jan 29, 2024
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Letitia T
Easy to find and board. However when you're looking at times be aware that the first stop is 2hours away not the last stop. If there are people on board going to resort islands a very well stop and wait for another boat to come and get them.
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Jan 1, 2024
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Emmanuella T
We left the Nopparat Thara pier at least 20min late, so we arrived 30min late at Tonsai Pier. The seats were very old and look like they never get cleaned…
Otherwise, the ride went well !
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Dec 27, 2023
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Sam B
The ferry was very comfortable and the transfer included to long-tail boat to the pier was very good. Scheduled to leave at 8:30 left at 9 but not a problem for me since I am on vacation.
Ferry Ferry + Long Tail Boat, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Dec 25, 2023
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Bryan B
We were one of the last on board so our bags were for the taking when we arrived. If u have ur bags on the bottem u can wait a long time.
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Dec 18, 2023
C W
Claire W
Very straight forward
Ferry Ferry + Long Tail Boat, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Dec 17, 2023
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Antonio C
Boat looks good from the outside but the inside sole seat are broken and everything looks a bit dirty , we departed late and arrived more than 30 minutes late to our destination
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Dec 7, 2023
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Jarek
Ferry is old, a lot of seat don't work well, and is always late.
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Nov 22, 2023
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Alejandro T
Excellent trip, the ferry is very comfortable and in aonang they have a van to take you to your hotel.
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Ferry Ferry + Taxi, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Nov 21, 2023
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Sam S
Overall good, some issues with the ferry transfer from our hotel, but we’re able to call the company to sort these out.
Ferry Taxi + Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Nov 21, 2023
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Viktoria
The boat was spacious and comfortable but the taxi service was pretty hectic and lacked communication. Also everyone just seem fed up with their job. That makes everyone else irritated too.
Ferry Ferry + Taxi, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Nov 19, 2023
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zelia K
To take the luggage all at the same time is ludacris.
Ferry Ferry + Taxi, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Nov 19, 2023
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Sylvestre
Good Tranfer
Ferry Local, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Nov 9, 2023
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Janamary
The main bout engine was down so there was a long wait time at two ports no water was provided during the wait times
Ferry Long Tail Boat + Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Oct 14, 2023
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Phillip W
Pick up at Ao Nang hotel was easy and a smooth sailing on somewhat rough seas. Transfer at Phuket was rather roundabout and added half an hour to the drop off
Ferry Taxi + Ferry + Taxi, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Sep 25, 2023
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Lucie J
Ferry Taxi + Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Mar 27, 2024
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Lucia A
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Mar 25, 2024
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Felix
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Mar 22, 2024
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Mihaela L
Ferry Taxi + Ferry + Taxi, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Mar 21, 2024
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Laura F
Ferry Taxi + Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Mar 21, 2024
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Thomas
Ferry Local, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Mar 21, 2024
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Nina S
Ferry Local, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Mar 20, 2024
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Halley M
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Mar 19, 2024
S L
Sami L
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Mar 18, 2024
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Thomas
Ferry Taxi + Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Mar 12, 2024
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Yanek G
Ferry Ferry + Long Tail Boat, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Mar 12, 2024
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IULIIA Z
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Mar 11, 2024
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Lukas S
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Mar 10, 2024
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Markus R
Ferry Ferry + Long Tail Boat, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Mar 8, 2024
J S
Jozef S
Ferry Ferry + Taxi, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Mar 6, 2024
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Pini&Sheyna B
Ferry Local, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Feb 29, 2024
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Nairoz A
Ferry Local, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Feb 27, 2024
P S
Philipp S
Ferry Ferry + Taxi, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Feb 25, 2024
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Michal K
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Feb 23, 2024
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Marc F
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Feb 21, 2024
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Rebecca
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Feb 20, 2024
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Oussama
Ferry Ferry + Taxi, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Feb 20, 2024
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Sharon P
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Feb 19, 2024
J V
John V
Ferry Ferry + Long Tail Boat, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Feb 13, 2024
S C
Sofia C
Ferry Ferry + Taxi, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Feb 11, 2024
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Redouan G
Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Feb 4, 2024
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