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From Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yai: Speedboat & Ferry Travel Guide

Key facts
  • Crossing time 40m–1h 50m
  • Operators 4
  • Departures a day 4
Sailing season This route sails all year round.

600+ THB

From Ao Nang to Koh Yao Noi by Speedboat: Schedule & Prices

Leaning coconut palm on a white sand spit with turquoise sea, distant islands and a moored longtail boat

Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yai: Routes, Boats and Booking

Travelling from Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yai takes you across Phang Nga Bay's limestone scenery to one of the quieter islands in the Krabi–Phuket area. Koh Yao Yai has kept much of its fishing-village character, with fewer crowds than Koh Phi Phi or Railay Beach, which makes the crossing worthwhile even though it isn't the shortest hop on this coast. Heading back the other way, see the Koh Yao Yai to Ao Nang boat schedule for return times and fares.

Departure and arrival points

Boats to Koh Yao Yai leave from Ao Nang Pier (also known as Noppharat Thara Pier), the same departure point used for services to Koh Phi Phi and Railay Beach. On arrival, boats dock at the pier serving your chosen accommodation on Koh Yao Yai; because the island has more than one landing point, it's worth confirming the exact arrival pier with your operator when you book, especially if you have a resort transfer arranged.

Transport modes and operators

This route is run as a shared minivan and speed boat service, which is the standard way to reach Koh Yao Yai since the island has no airport or bridge connection. Onboard, onboard facilities are provided to keep the crossing comfortable. Sailings are operated by several operators, and tickets can be booked directly through this page rather than at the pier, which secures your seat ahead of departure.

Journey duration, frequency and fares

The crossing takes the scheduled journey time, with 8 departures a day, so there's some flexibility in planning your travel time around the rest of your day in Ao Nang. Services run during all year round; outside this window, check availability before finalising your plans, as boat frequency to the smaller islands can change with the season. Fares start from ฿600 per person one-way, with the exact price shown at checkout depending on the date and departure time you select.

Booking your crossing

Use the booking panel on this page to check live departure times and reserve your seat on the shared minivan and speed boat to Koh Yao Yai. Booking ahead is worth doing in high season, when the most convenient departures can fill up.

Getting to nearby islands

If Koh Yao Yai's sister island suits your plans better, the Ao Nang to Koh Yao Noi boat route runs on a similar pattern and is worth comparing before you book. Travellers combining several stops along this coast can also check the Ao Nang to Koh Phi Phi ferry, the Ao Nang to Koh Lanta boat schedule, or day-trip options into Phang Nga Bay, all of which depart from the same Ao Nang piers.

FAQ

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.

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