Satun to Koh Tarutao by Speedboat | Schedule, Prices & Tips.
- Crossing time 30m
- Operators 1
This route sails Jan to Apr and Nov to Dec.
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Not sailing in Oct. Search a date from Nov onwards to see departures.
700+ THB
How to get from Satun to Koh Tarutao
Satun to Koh Tarutao Ferry: Routes, Schedules and Booking Info
Travelling from Satun to Koh Tarutao is the main way to reach the Tarutao National Marine Park, one of Thailand's most protected island groups. The crossing is currently operated by speedboat, giving a direct link between the mainland and the park's main pier. If you are planning the return leg, check the Koh Tarutao to Satun ferry schedule for departure times going the other way.
When the route operates
This is a seasonal route: boats run only during selected months of the year, in line with the national park's own opening dates. Outside this window the park is closed to overnight visitors and no public boats are scheduled, so the booking engine on this page will show no availability. If you are searching outside selected months of the year, plan your trip for the next open season, or look at other Satun-area islands such as Koh Lipe, which run on a different seasonal calendar and may still be reachable.
Getting to the pier
Boats to Koh Tarutao depart from Pakbara Pier in Satun province, not from Satun town itself. Most travellers reach the pier by bus or minivan from Satun town, Hat Yai, or Trang, with onward transfers arranged by bus operators or hotels. Build this overland leg into your journey time, since the pier connection is separate from the boat crossing itself.
Operator, boat type and journey time
The route is currently run by Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club using a speed boat, with onboard facilities including onboard facilities. Journey time is approximately the scheduled journey time, and 1 are scheduled during the operating season. Exact daily departure times vary through the season and around public holidays, so always confirm the current timetable when you book rather than relying on a fixed clock time. At present this is the main operator covering the crossing directly to the island; if you are comparing options, ask at booking whether any additional boats or shared transfers are running that day, since capacity on smaller speedboats can be limited in peak periods.
Prices and booking
Fares start from ฿700 per person one way, with the final price depending on the date and how far in advance you book. Prices and seat availability tend to tighten around Thai public holidays and the busiest weeks of the season, so booking ahead is worthwhile if your travel dates are fixed. To secure your place on the speed boat from Satun to Koh Tarutao, complete your booking online and bring a printed or digital copy of your ticket to Pakbara Pier on the day of departure.
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.
