the islands Kosmoy and Copenhagen are considered the most popular and desirable tourist destinations among travelers in the Gulf of Thailand. Hundreds and even thousands of tourists make the journey between the islands, in both directions, every day. If you want to go from Kosmoi to Copenhagen, or in the opposite direction, the transportation options available to you are only by sea: ferry or speedboat. In Ko Pha Ngan there are two main ports where the boats dock - Thong Sala Pier, which is located on the southwest side of the island; and the harbor at Haad Rin, which is located on the south side of the island. In Kosmoi, the boats have several mooring points along the coastline, which vary between the operating companies. The distance between the two islands is small, only 15 km, so it is a relatively short cruise of one to one and a half hours. The duration of the trip varies between the cruise companies, depending on the weather conditions and the quality of the boats.
Several local companies compete with each other and operate daily ferries and boats between the two islands. You can also purchase transit packages that include onward travel within the islands, at affordable prices. The availability of the boats is very good, every day several boats leave from each port. You can keep up to date with the changing schedule online or at the local agencies, where you can also purchase the cruise tickets.
A ferry ticket will usually cost 400-100 baht, depending on the operating company, the type of boat and the season of course. It should be noted that children's tickets are usually sold at half the price of an adult's.
Recommended cruise companies
A cheap and popular cruise company among travelers is Haad Rin Queen. The company's boats dock at the port inBophut, the closest port to Kosmoy airport. In Copenhagen, the boats dock at the port Haad Rin. Every day the company operates about 5 ferries, in both directions.
She is a highly recommended company Lomprayah Catamaran. The company is considered professional, fast and very reliable. You can purchase a ticket at its offices located in Koh Samui, on the main street near Mae Nam Port. Such a purchase usually lowers the price. The company's boats leave 5 times a day. Docking in Koh Samui is at Mae Nam or Nathon Pier and Thong Sala Port in Ko Pha Ngan. In addition, you can add and purchase from the company a continuing trip to your hotel at an affordable price, with an additional 150 baht.
Another well-known Thai company is Seatran Discovery. The boats dock at Bang Rak in Kosmoy and Thong Sala Port in Ko Pha Ngan. Every day the company leaves 5 ferries in each direction. In addition, you can buy from the company an onward journey within the island or a shuttle to the ferry from the airport at a price of 150 baht.
If you are in the western part of Kosmoy, or you want to get there, you can purchase a ticket for a company boat Songserm, which makes two daily trips to and from Thong Sala Port in Ko Pha Ngan.
An option that is considered more convenient and faster is to go between the islands by speedboat. The ferries are larger and more spacious, and the duration of the ferry ride is, as mentioned, up to an hour and a half, but in a fast boat you can feel less of the waves of the sea, experience the sea very closely and arrive much faster - between 20 and 45 minutes. Of course, the price of the ticket for a fast boat is higher, so most travelers choose to take the ferry.
A few more tips
- It's a good idea to travel with a printed ticket, but don't forget that you're in a third world country.
- It is recommended to purchase the tickets at least a day in advance. Especially during peak tourist season, as then the boats and ferries fill up quickly.
- It is important to arrive at the port about half an hour before the scheduled departure time.
- Sailing is considered safe, but you are at sea and on certain days it can be unpredictable and even dangerous. It is important to be covered by appropriate travel insurance, just in case, so that you can move from place to place with peace of mind and knowing that if God forbid you run into a problem and need assistance (whether rescue or medical assistance) you will be able to receive it easily and without additional expenses. You can take out travel insurance for Thailand online easily on this page on the website.
