Andaman Wave Master

4.4
643 customer reviews
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About Andaman Wave Master

Company Information

The Andaman WaveMaster is a boat service that runs trips in the Andaman Sea in Thailand and has been in operation since 1999. The boats operated by Andaman Wave Master include several kinds of high speed jet cruiser from the Jet Cruise 3 all the way to the Royal Jet Cruiser 9. Ticket types include Premium Class Seats, First Class Seats, Standard Class Seats, and a public sundeck area.

Routes served by Andaman WaveMaster

The company has offices in Phuket and Krabi and offers a range of high speed ferry services around Koh Phi Phi, Phuket, Koh Lanta and Krabi.

These include day trips to Koh Phi Phi on the Royal Jet Cruiser 9 as well as ferry transfers to Koh Phi Phi from Phuket and to Koh Phi Phi from Krabi and longer overnight packages. You can also select an add-on of bus transfers from several locations such as Phuket Airport to Phuket Rassada Pier where the ferry departs.

Some of the most popular routes are as follows:

Phuket–Koh Phi Phi

Rassada Pier (Phuket) to Koh Phi Phi boats leave at 8.30 am, 12.19 pm, 1.30 pm and the journey takes between 2 and 3 hours depending on the pier. Tickets start from THB750.

Krabi–Koh Phi Phi

For Krabi to Koh Phi Phi you have a couple of options: with or without hotel pick up. The former option includes a van taxi service from any hotel in Krabi to the ferry pier. Pick up is at 8am and 12pm and the journey takes 2 hours 30 minutes. Tickets are THB500.

There If you need just a boat ticket which does not include hotel pick up, then the company’s boats leave directly from Klong Jilard Pier in Krabi. Departure times are 9 am and 1.30 pm and the journey takes 1 hour and 45 minutes. Tickets are THB450.

Pros

One of the big pros with Andaman Wave Master is that they provide hotel or airport pick up so if you are newly arrived in Thailand then you don’t need to find your own way to the departure point at the pier.

All boats have air conditioning.

This operator has been in service for 18 years and has an experienced fleet of boats and staff.

Andaman Wave Master provides one of the fastest ways to get to the islands as the company operates a fleet of fast ferries.

You can select other add-ons with this service such as hotels and tours of the islands.
All bookings can be made online.

Cons

Even though you can purchase tickets online you will also need to provide a printed ticket upon arrival. Failure to do this can result in having to buy a new ticket.

Boat schedules may be subject to change during stormy weather.

Boats have a high capacity (usually between 300 and 500 passengers) and as such may feel cramped.

Due to a high number of passengers it can take time to get on and off the boats causing delays.

Keep in mind

Compared to other companies the tickets for the Andaman Wave Master are slightly higher although many of their competitors do not include taxi transfer to your hotel or the airport.

Ferries do not operate in the evening and as such if you are arriving in Krabi or Phuket late at night you will not be able to travel to Koh Phi Phi until the next morning. As such make sure to plan accordingly and select hotel accommodation in Krabi or Phuket.

Boats are also available for private charter if you are travelling in a large group.

Travellers reviews

Many travellers forewarn that disembarkation process on Koh Phi Phi is painfully slow as
people have to be matched with their bags – you are not allowed just to pick up the bags by yourself.

Printing out a ticket is an issue about which many passengers complain. Do get prepared! In Thailand you can always print out what you need in photography shops – look for yellow and red signs. Post offices can help, too – there is always one in the centre of the city.

Otherwise for many travellers sea journeys with Andaman Wave Master are always an enjoyable experience.

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Andaman Wave Master Popular Routes

Phuket - Koh Phi Phi
Ferry Premium Class
08:30, 13:30
Ferry Speedboat
08:30, 12:30, 13:30, 15:00
Ferry Standard Class
08:30, 13:30
Ferry First Class
08:30, 13:30
Koh Phi Phi - Phuket
Ferry Speedboat
08:20, 09:00, 10:30, 11:00, 14:00, 14:30
Ferry Standard Class
11:00
Ferry Premium Class
11:00
Ferry First Class
11:00
Krabi - Koh Phi Phi
Ferry Premium Class
09:00
Ferry First Class
09:00
Ferry Speedboat
09:00, 12:00, 13:30
Ferry Standard Class
09:00
Koh Phi Phi - Krabi
Ferry First Class
15:30
Ferry Standard Class
15:30
Ferry Premium Class
15:30
NaN Passengers

Andaman Wave Master Stations

Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi PhiKlong Jilad PierLaem Tong Beach Koh Phi PhiRassada Pier

Andaman Wave Master Company Reviews

H C
It was okay. The boat was late.
Ferry First Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Mar 10, 2024
E K
Got me from A to B. It was pretty uncomfortable being squished against a stranger who kept huffing and puffing.
Ferry Standard Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Jan 22, 2024
A K
The boat was 25minutes late and journey took extra 15 minutes Sayed the boat stopped at 2 other locations
Ferry Speedboat, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Jan 8, 2024
S K
Nice boat, with no delays
Ferry Speedboat, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Dec 24, 2023
D P
Everything went great. The ferry has sunbathing areas and air conditioned areas. The ferry left on time. As we approached Phi Phi Phi we made a detour around a small island and we could see very close the high cliffs growing right out of the sea. The seats in standard class are very comfortable. We even managed to get some sleep
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Ferry Standard Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Dec 12, 2023
C F
Good trip, fast and well organised
Ferry Speedboat, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Dec 6, 2023
M
I have motion sickness so I took pills and slept the whole way! My husband was awake and said that it didn’t shake so much and it was a smooth ride. The only con is that the ferry left 30 min late and it’s chaos when desembarking.
Ferry Standard Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Dec 3, 2023
F C
Excellent service, expedited check in. We had a very comfortable trip and free cafeteria services.
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Ferry Standard Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Nov 26, 2023
A T
Overall all good, but I think the ferry lacks cleanliness, we found a couple of cockroaches on the seats.
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Ferry Standard Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Nov 21, 2023
T H
Very calm and relaxing ferry ride, only “bad“ thing was the late arrival at the port. Except that we can recommend it.
Ferry Standard Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Aug 18, 2023
D L
Excellent, hassle free. Ferry had lots of seats & AC. There is a small shop on board that has the basics if you need water/juice etc
Ferry Standard Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Jul 12, 2023
J M
Great service, smooth and organised
Ferry Standard Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Jun 22, 2023
L R
We booked online the day before. The next day, the employee at the boarding gate had a passenger list and our name was clearly written on it. So I would definitely do it again. Thanks again
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Ferry Standard Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Jun 19, 2023
D P
Great captain. The sea was very hard and he was so confident and good pilot Congratulations man. I gave him my congratulation in person at the end. He was so thankfull.
Ferry Speedboat, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Jun 14, 2023
C R
Decent journey, things were a little chaotic at Phi Phi pier, but it's a big boat and we had good legroom on the lower deck. No shop just so you're aware, they only have a little stall for snacks and it's very overpriced. When we arrived at Phuket, we nearly got left behind as the organisation of the transfer buses was very chaotic.
Ferry Standard Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), May 12, 2023
E A
In my first experience. I can't say anything but happy. 12go platform is very smooth. Andaman Wave is a very good operator.
Ferry Standard Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Apr 28, 2023
E A
Seamless experience. Very smooth experience from browsing, and payment to checking on the ferry. For the first experience, I can't say anything but happy.
Ferry Standard Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Apr 28, 2023
M T
Everything as expected
Ferry Standard Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Mar 30, 2023
D S
Although we had a 30min delay everything went fine
Ferry Standard Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Mar 19, 2023
K R
We had purchased First Class seats and were the first to arrive. The door to First Class was locked and we repeatedly asked if we could get in. Finally, I showed one of the men on the boat our tickets and asked why it was still locked and they indicated we had to go and check-in again. By that time the line up to get on the boat was very long and I said that we needed some help. One of the young men on the boat offered to help and took me to check-in where I was given the proper stickers. After that, everything was great! Just ensure you get the right stickers so you can enjoy a great ride from beginning to end!
Ferry First Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Feb 13, 2023
K
Not pleased with the fact that I unwillingly paid for insurance. First attempt to pay for the ferry tickets failed, so I had to try again. The first time I unticked the insurance, but the second time it apperantly just popped up and I paid for tickets and an insurance I didn’t want. I think you should make it easier to buy the ferrytickets without having to untick the insurace.
Ferry Standard Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Jan 31, 2023
J W
I was disappointed that the ferry was 2 hours late arriving to Ton Sai Peir. It really cut into our time on the beach!
Ferry Standard Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Jan 14, 2023
A H
The trip was supposed to go to Laem Tong beach but the ferry itself was late leaving, did some sightseeing on the southern Phi Phi island and then was really late into Ton Sai. The staff on the boat didn't know we were going to Laem Tong and seemed to think it wasn't possible but eventually organised a transfer by small boat. We got there about an hour late. The journey would be a lot better if it was clear that the ferry doesn't go to Laem Tong as we could have got the faster boat for cheaper then organised our own transfer. There were a lot of confused people on the ferry as the timing wasn't clear. The sightseeing was ok and would be fine if known about on advance as long as you don't mind being late to the island.
Ferry Standard Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Jan 1, 2023
D O
My speedboat was supposed to sail at 13:30 to Phi Phi Island. We arrived at the pier an hour earlier. So we were kindly put on the boat at 12:30. Thanks a lot
Ferry Speedboat, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Dec 18, 2022
F R
Good organization. The agents are there to inform us. We left 15 minutes late, but during the vacations it's no big deal. We also toured Phi phi Leh, which is beautiful, before arriving at Phi phi don. I'd recommend it.
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Ferry Standard Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Dec 13, 2022
E S
Ferry was nice and large, plenty of decks for viewing from. Took an hour longer than the advertised time because the captain took some detours to take us via Maya Bay and other nearby sights, which was not ideal because the large ferry couldn’t get that close and I’m sure most people like us were going to do a tour the next day anyway. The total 3 hour trip was quite long.
Ferry Standard Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Dec 7, 2022
N K
IT was so Nice to Travel with this compagnie !
Ferry Standard Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Dec 6, 2022
E S
We started a little late which was no problem. Checkin went smoothly and we had a small sightseeing tour (was not booked). All in all good for the price
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Ferry Standard Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Nov 30, 2022
K D
quick and easy transport. pretty straight forward, to bad we couldn't sit all the way up top. and we made a little visit to one of the islands close by, and had to wait to get some of the passengers on to a different boat (30 - 45min longer trip than it was advertised). but the weather and trip itself was nice, so no complaining here
Ferry Standard Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Nov 28, 2022
T S
Could not fault, timely and professional
Ferry Speedboat, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Nov 27, 2022
T J
Departure, right on time ! One thing to improve is communication : list of,spots (Kho Phi Phi, different hotels...) And no toilet on board...
Ferry Speedboat, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Nov 17, 2022
G C
The boat journey itself was fine, however the boat added an extra hour and a half onto our journey for a ‘tour’ going around maya bay. In my opinion it was pointless as the boat was too large to even get near and just prolonged the journey. Then we had to stop for a group of people to get off the boat and be transferred onto another boat for a trip to long beach. This was not advertised and just delayed us getting off boat.
Ferry Standard Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Nov 4, 2022
S G
It was really easy to get this ferry, there was air con and toilets or you can sit above deck in the fresh air.
Ferry Standard Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Nov 1, 2022
D M
Very hard mattress, terrible stink in bathroom. Told reception the first morning about the smell but nothing done till fix it.
Ferry First Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Oct 27, 2022
D
I recommend first class, you will be more comfortable and spacious, anyway first you can try normal class and if you want more privacy, you pay the extra 300 Bath.
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Ferry First Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Oct 21, 2022
L G
Good
Ferry Speedboat, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Oct 16, 2022
O S
The boat was overbooked and it was dense.
Ferry Speedboat, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Oct 8, 2022
M
Facil y rapido. Recomendable para viajar
Ferry Standard Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Aug 23, 2022
T C
Excellent, efficient trip from Phuket to Phi Phi.
Ferry Standard Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Aug 21, 2022
L N
Easy to check in. No issues. Good service
Ferry Standard Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Aug 20, 2022
T L
Boat left on time!
Ferry Speedboat, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Aug 19, 2022
P A
War super organisiert! Klimaanlage sehr kalt, evtl. etwas langes parat haben.
Ferry Standard Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Aug 19, 2022
P R
Very straightforward and well organised
Ferry First Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Aug 18, 2022
R R
The trip haven't been comfortable, because the ship is a speedboat. It has the advantage is the more speed but it has disavantage that you dont' enjoy.
Ferry Speedboat, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Aug 14, 2022
J K
crew is very kind. ship is super comfortable!
Ferry Premium Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Jul 29, 2022
K H
premier class very good enveloment.next time want go.
Ferry Standard Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Jun 27, 2022
K T
Departure was about 30 minutes behind schedule. On the way, the boat stopped at a position where we could see Maya Bay and the lagoon of Phi Phi Ley Island, and we were able to take some pictures. The boat was beautiful and the cost was reasonable.
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Ferry Standard Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Jun 21, 2022
R L
The only negative can i say is that the air conditioner was not comfortable
Ferry Standard Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Jun 15, 2022
R L
Payed for first class, but pictures were from premium class and there was no service at all.
Ferry First Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Jun 6, 2022
B
On time. Good crew. No issues at all.
Ferry Speedboat, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Jun 5, 2022
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95.8% of 643 travelers were presumably happy with Andaman Wave Master as they left good or no review