Boonsiri Ferry – Highspeed Catamaran

Boonsiri Ferry have been running their boat service to Koh Kood for over 8 years. After a bit of searching online you’ll soon learn that this passenger ferry has three names.  This arises from the fact that the Boonsiri Ferry company run a catamaran and the vessel’s name is the ‘Koh Kood Fantasea’.  Hence Boonsiri Ferry, Boonsiri catamaran and Koh Kood Fantasea.

Boonsiri Ferry began services in 2015 and in October 2018 added a second, lager vessel to their fleet.  The new 288 seat, catamaran ferry has three decks, the top deck being a VIP room, and is equipped with a modern state of the art computerized stabilizer and is fully compliant with International Safety Standards.

There are two services a day during High Season between the mainland pier in Laem Sok and Ao Salat pier in the northeast of Koh Kood.  In the Low Season there is one ferry running in each direction.

During the High Season, the boats also stop at Koh Mak and Koh Chang.  This allows anyone who wants to island hop between Koh Kood, Koh Mak and Koh Chang to do so in air conditioned comfort, rather than by speedboat. * NOTE: The island hopping service was cancelled in 2020 due to the covid pandemic and has not yet re-started.  There are no plans for it to run in the 2022-23 High Season *

Boonsiri Ferry Timetables and Ticket Prices

If you are heading to Koh Mak you can take the 10:45 boat from Laem Sok.  This will first go to Koh Kood and then stops on Koh Mak on the return journey.

Low Season Timetable

Koh Chang to Koh Mak & Koh Kood Ferry Service.

* NOTE: This service was cancelled in 2020 due to the coronoavirus pandemic.  It has not yet resumed.  At present it is not scheduled to operate in the upcoming 2022-23 High Season.*

As of 1 October 2018, a second catamaran was introduced.  This new boat will take over the Laem Sok to Koh kood route.  And the older boat will run from Bangbao pier, Koh Chang to Koh Mak and Koh Kood.  This is a great alternative for people who prefer a more comfortable ride than the current speedboat services provide.

Please note that during Low Season the inter island boats between Koh Chang – Koh Mak – Koh Kood don’t run.

However visitors wanting to go from Koh Chang to Koh Kood can book a ticket that will get them from their hotel on Koh Chang to their hotel on Koh Kood. This involves being taken to the mainland by minibus and Centrepoint ferry, then by road to Laem Sok and then Boonsiri Ferry to Koh Kood.  It takes several hours but will get you from one island to the other.

Bus and Boat service from Trat Airport to Koh Mak and Koh Kood

Starting on 1 November 2018, passengers flying into Trat Airport on flight PG301 or PG305 will be able to book a combined bus and boat ticket for Boonsiri Ferry.  The ticket price will be 700 Baht to Koh Mak and 800 Baht to Koh Kood.

Likewise for the return trip, passengers departing Trat on PG306, PG308 or PG310 will be able to buy a ticket for the catamaran plus taxi service from Koh Kood to the airport.  The ticket price is the same  – 800 Baht per person.

How to Book Tickets for Boonsiri Ferry to Koh Kood?

Search and book tickets online using the form below or at https://boonsiriferry.com

Adult ticket price:

The one way ticket price is 600 Baht per person.  This includes transport between the ferry pier on Koh Kood and your hotel.

Children’s tickets :

– Children under 5 years old travel free of charge.  Children 5 years and over pay the Adult fare.

Pets are allowed :

– Small dogs and cats are allowed
– For pets under 15Kg there is  fee of 300 Baht .  Over 15kg are not permitted on-board

Luggage :

– Up to 30Kg of luggage per person is free of charge.
– Luggage in excess of 30Kg, is charged at 20 Baht per Kilo, up to  a maximum of 50Kg total.

The service runs year round, although towards the end of Low Season, usually in late September, the boat will be out of the water for a couple of weeks for its annual maintenance.

About the Boonsiri catamarans

Originally called the Boonsiri ‘Fantasea’, the first vessel entered service in November 2013 and quickly proved to be the fastest and most comfortable way to get to Koh Kood.  This is due to to it’s is state of the art computerized stabilizer aluminium, catamaran hull, it’s relatively light yet very stable in choppy seas.  In good weather, the catamaran can cruise at 25 Knots and the  journey takes around an hour and 15 minutes.   Which is pretty quick for a vessel that can accommodate 200 passengers plus luggage.

The ship has two decks, the lower deck can seat 150 passengers, whilst the upper deck, which also has some outdoor seating, provide seating for 50 more.   The interior spaces are nice and cool with tinted windows and reclining seats.  Passengers will also find a small shop selling snacks and drinks plus big screen TVs and free wi-fi onboard.

In 2018 the original boat was replaced with a new, larger boat of a similar style.  This can carry more passengers and is faster and more efficient.  The old boat is now used on the Koh Chang to Koh Mak to Koh Kood route which runs during the high season.

From Trat to Laem Sok pier

For passengers staying in Trat, a shuttle service by ‘songtaew’ (local pick up truck taxi)  is provided.  This costs 38 Baht per person and is not included in the price of the boat ticket. You pay the driver. If you buy boat tickets from your hotel, they’ll advise you of the time.  Or if you’re booking online, make sure you let the agent or boat company know the name of your hotel and they’ll confirm the details.

If you are flying into Trat Airport on flight PG301, then you’ll be able to take the morning service to Koh Kood at 10:45.  And if you are on PG305, arriving at 12:40, then you’ll be able to get to the pier in time for the 14:20 boat – which is the last boat of the day to Koh Kood.  However, there aren’t any shared minibuses from Trat Airport to the pier.  You’ll need to arrange a private transfer in advance.  See: TratAirportGuide.com for more details.  Prices are from 1,500 Baht for the 45 minute drive

Transport from Bangkok to Laem Sok pier

Many people opt to take a public bus from Bangkok to Trat, stay the night and see a little of Trat town, and then head to Koh kood the next morning.  But if you want to do the trip the same day then it’s a bit of a hassle by public transport.

There are a couple of solutions.

Firstly, it is easy to arrange a private transfer by car or minivan from Suvarnabhumi Airport or a hotel in Bangkok to the mainland pier.  This can be done on through well known sites such as iamkohchang.com.  Note that if you are staying in a hotel in Bangkok, you’ll need to leave before 08:00 to be sure of catching the last boat of the day at 14:20.

Alternatively, if you want to keep costs down, Boonsiri run their own bus service between Khao San Rd, Bangkok and Laem Sok pier.  As this is run specifically for their passengers, you’re guaranteed not to miss the boat.  The Boonsiri bus is either a double decker bus or a minibus, depending on the season and the demand.

The price for a combined bus and boat ticket is a very reasonable 1,100 Baht per person.  (Or 900 Baht if travelling to Koh Chang) This can be booked through the Boonsiri Ferry website.  In Bangkok, the bus picks passengers up from outside the The Street Hostel, Tani Rd ( which is 5 minutes walk from Khao San Rd )

The service also runs in reverse, from Laem Sok to Bangkok,  and for passengers heading to Suvarnabhumi Airport, the bus will drop off at Latkrabang airport link train station.  Passengers can then take the city line train for the 10 minute journey to the airport.

Finally, for anyone bringing their own car, there’s secure, covered parking available at the Boonsiri office in Laem Sok.  This is 50 Baht per night.
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