Sailing Through Paradise: Koh Ngai to Phuket Adventure
- Crossing time 2h 30m–3h 10m
- Operators 2
- Departures a day 2
1,850+ THB
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How to get from Koh Ngai to Phuket
Ferry travel from Koh Ngai to Phuket
Travelling from Koh Ngai to Phuket means crossing one of the busiest stretches of the Andaman Sea, linking a quiet, low-key island to Thailand's largest hub for onward flights, buses and ferries. There is no single direct boat between the two islands: the crossing is normally made as a combined transfer, using a smaller boat off Koh Ngai to connect with a mainline speedboat service running along the Krabi–Koh Lanta–Phuket corridor. Knowing how that transfer works makes it much easier to book the right ticket.
How the transfer works
Koh Ngai has no large pier, so departures start with a longtail or small speedboat tender out to open water, where passengers join a larger vessel operating the main Andaman route. Most itineraries route through Koh Lanta or Krabi, which act as the hub for onward connections toward Phuket. This multi-leg pattern is standard for this crossing, so build a little buffer time around each connection when planning your day.
Operators and boats
Bundhaya Speed Boat and Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club operates this route using a speed boat, with onboard facilities on board for the open-water legs. Always check which operator and vessel are assigned to your selected departure at booking, since combined tickets can involve more than one carrier across the Koh Ngai–Koh Lanta–Phuket sectors.
Journey time, schedule and price
The full crossing takes around the scheduled journey time, with 3 available depending on the day and season. Sailings run during all year round; services are reduced or suspended outside this window when Andaman Sea conditions are rougher, so check the live schedule shown on this page before fixing your travel dates. Fares start from ฿1,850 per person, with the total price shaped by how many connecting legs your chosen departure includes.
Departure and arrival points
On Koh Ngai, transfers are picked up directly from the island's beachfront, with resort staff or the boat operator confirming the exact pickup point and time the day before travel. On the Phuket side, boats and vans arrive at one of the island's east-coast piers, from where onward transport into Phuket Town, Patong or the airport is straightforward to arrange. Because Koh Ngai has no fixed jetty infrastructure, always reconfirm your pickup spot after booking rather than assuming a single fixed departure point.
Planning your booking
Book your combined ticket in advance, particularly in high season, since seats on the Koh Ngai tender boats are limited and connections are timed tightly around the mainline speedboat schedule. Keep valuables and travel documents in a dry bag for the open-boat sections, and allow extra time if you also plan to connect onward from Phuket by flight or long-distance bus the same day. For the return leg, see the Phuket to Koh Ngai ferry schedule for timings and pickup points in the opposite direction.
Ready to travel? Compare the available departures above and book your Koh Ngai to Phuket ferry ticket to lock in your seat and transfer connection.
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.
