An Enchanting Journey: Ao Nang to Koh Yao Noi Island Escape
- Crossing time 30m–1h 40m
- Operators 4
- Departures a day 4
600+ THB
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From Ao Nang to Koh Yao Noi by Speedboat or Ferry
Ao Nang to Koh Yao Noi: Ferry and Speedboat Transfer
Traveling from Ao Nang to Koh Yao Noi takes you from Krabi's most popular beach town across Phang Nga Bay to one of Thailand's quietest island escapes. The crossing is covered by shared minivan and speed boat operated by several operators, with a typical journey time of the scheduled journey time and fares starting from ฿600 per person. Boats run 8 a day during all year round, though schedules can shift with sea conditions, so it's worth checking the timetable on this page before you travel.
Departure and Arrival Points
Transfers to Koh Yao Noi depart from Ao Nang's pier area, where boats also serve Railay, Koh Phi Phi and Phang Nga Bay. Staff will direct you to the correct boat and confirm boarding time when you check in, so it's a good idea to arrive with time to spare rather than rely on an exact departure hour.
On arrival, the boat docks directly at Koh Yao Noi's pier, putting you within a short tuk-tuk or taxi ride of most resorts on the island. Exact pier details for both ends of the route are confirmed on your booking, since some operators route via a connecting stop rather than sailing direct.
Why Travelers Choose This Route
Koh Yao Noi sits almost exactly between Krabi and Phuket, inside a marine national park, which is why it stays far quieter than Ao Nang or neighboring Koh Phi Phi. The island is home to fishing villages, mangrove channels and limestone cliffs rather than nightlife, so most visitors come for rubber-tree hills, slow beaches and easy access to nearby Koh Yao Yai.
If you're weighing up the two islands, note that Koh Yao Noi also has fewer roads and vehicles, so many guests rent a bicycle instead of a scooter to get around.
Ao Nang to Koh Yao Noi: Common Questions
How long does the crossing take?
Plan for the scheduled journey time door to pier. The figure shown above reflects the scheduled sailing time, so allow extra for check-in at the pier and for the transfer to your resort once you land.
What does a ticket cost?
Prices begin at ฿600 per person and vary by operator, vehicle and departure. The search box shows live fares for your chosen date rather than a fixed price, so compare a few sailings before you commit.
How often do boats run?
There are 8 departures a day in the all year round season. Frequency is thinner outside peak months and on days with rough seas, so avoid planning a same-day onward flight around the last sailing.
What luggage and comfort should I expect?
Tickets include onboard facilities. Bags are usually stowed at the front or rear of the boat, so keep valuables, documents and anything you need during the crossing in a small daypack with you.
Can I travel back the same way?
Yes — the same crossing runs in the opposite direction. See the Koh Yao Noi to Ao Nang ferry schedule to line up your return before you book the outbound leg.
Booking Your Ao Nang to Koh Yao Noi Transfer
Tickets include onboard facilities, and seats are worth securing in advance in high season when the most convenient departures sell out first. Use the search above to compare several operators and other carriers on this route, check live prices and departure times, and book your Ao Nang to Koh Yao Noi ferry directly online.
If you're continuing onward, you can also check the Koh Yao Noi to Ao Nang return ferry schedule or compare it with the Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yai boat transfer if you're deciding between the two islands. It also helps to read up on Ao Nang and Koh Yao Noi, or browse all routes and all destinations if your plans are still taking shape.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to print my ferry ticket or is mobile ok?
You don't need to print your ticket. Your boarding voucher is in your account: open Bookings, then View trip details, and click Download PDF. On the day of travel, show the QR code on it — on your phone is fine — to the ferry operator staff at the pier named on your ticket, and they will direct you to your boat.
If you'd prefer paper, print the PDF yourself.
What happens if my ferry is cancelled due to weather?
We are sorry when weather stops a sailing. Ferries usually run in rain; speedboats are more often stopped by rough seas.
If your trip is cancelled because of weather, your booking in Bookings shows a message once our team has confirmed the cancellation. You can then either move to the next available service with Change this booking, or cancel with Cancel & refund for a full refund.
If the sailing is running but you choose not to travel, the normal cancellation policy applies.
Why is my account locked?
We lock an account for a short time after several failed sign-in attempts in a row. It is an automatic safety measure: it stops someone else guessing your password, and it happens whether or not the person typing was you.
You do not need to contact us. The lock lifts on its own — see How long am I locked out for?
What is the difference between a locked and a blocked account?
Locked is automatic and temporary. It happens after repeated failed sign-in attempts and it lifts by itself — within a minute in most cases.
Blocked is a decision made by our team, and it does not lift on its own. If your account is blocked you will need to contact us; waiting will not change it, and neither will resetting your password.
If you are not sure which applies to you, get in touch and we will tell you.
How do I unlock my account now?
Wait, and try again. Every lock lifts on its own — a minute the first time, and never more than an hour however many attempts have failed. There is nothing to click and nobody to contact.
If you have forgotten your password, do not keep guessing: each wrong attempt makes the next wait longer. Use Forgot password instead. Resetting your password gets you straight back in.
My account locked but I never tried to sign in
Then someone else was trying to sign in as you, and the lock did its job — it stopped them.
Your account is safe: a lock means the attempts failed. Nobody got in. You do not have to do anything, and the lock will lift on its own.
We would still recommend two things:
- Change your password, especially if you use the same one on another website.
- Add an authenticator app in your account security settings, so a password alone is never enough to sign in as you.
If you get these repeatedly, contact us and we will look into it.
