To get to the most picturesque islands you cannot avoid taking a ferry. Some destinations are served by larger and more stable car ferries, others are connected by smaller but faster high speedboats or catamarans. If you easily get seasick, avoid travelling by catamaran which rides the waves when the sea is rough – rather opt for a high speed boat as it cuts the water what results in a less rock-and-rolling trip. Also, taking a seat on an upper open-air deck may help weather high waves. PP Sabai Marine offers online tickets for ferry trips – it is not even necessary to pop in at their office to buy one.
What are the Main Stations of PP Sabai Marine?
PP Sabai Marine ferries travel to a number of popular destinations. The list of the stations serviced by PP Sabai Marine includes but is not limited to:
Rassada Pier
Phuket Town Transfer
Karon Beach Hotel Transfer
Kata Beach Hotel Transfer
Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi
Phuket Chalong Hotel Transfer
Patong Beach Hotel Transfer
Kamala Beach Transfer
Phuket Kalim Hotel Transfer
Panwa Transfer
Nai Thon Transfer
Rawai Transfer
Phuket Town Transfer
Bangtao Beach
Phuket Airport
Tri Trang Beach Transfer
Naiyang Transfer
Kamala Phuket
Laguna Transfer
Surin Beach
Phuket Town Transfer
One Day Trip Phuket
What are the Most Popular Routes of PP Sabai Marine?
Here are some of the most popular piers covered by PP Sabai Marine’s schedule:
What are the Ferry Classes & Prices of PP Sabai Marine?
The rule of thumb is the faster the boat, the higher the price is. Before booking, decide whether you need an express service or slower options are also acceptable. The rates for the latter are much more affordable. Yet the difference in the travel time may be really huge, so always check how long the ferry trip takes before you book your ticket. Also, the availability of some classes can be limited and always requires advanced booking. Always remember to check the pier your boat leaves from and docks at to choose the most convenient one for your onward trip and read other travellers' reviews.
Pros & Cons of Ferry Travel
Pros of Ferry Travel
To take a ship is the only way to reach some of the islands. And in many cases – some of the most beautiful, postcard and paradise islands you have always wished to go!
Different ticket classes are often available so you will be able to choose the fare, level of comfort, travel time, and schedule which suits you best.
Book online to save time – on many routes, booking in advance is an absolute must. In the first place, it concerns longer trips, trips on busy periods like national holidays, long weekends or high season. It is a good idea to book at least several days prior to your travel date if your route is served by a limited number of trips per day, too.
Travelling by ferry is fun. It is always nice to have a look at the places you have visited from another angle – well, in this case – from water. Almost any destination looks terrific from water and you will have a great opportunity to take brilliant pictures.
Cons of Ferry Travel
Getting seasick is the major concern for ferry travellers. The longer is the trip and the rougher the sea is, the more chances to feel your stomach protesting. To make your trip more enjoyable, take the medicine half an hour before your trip and follow our recommendations from above.
Ferry trips are highly weather dependent. It means that on rainy days departures can be delayed or even cancelled. It is not an uncommon thing to close the ferry connections even with bigger islands during stormy weather for several days. It means you should keep this possibility in mind if your ferry trip connects with a flight – chances to get to the mainland later than expected can be high during certain periods.
Kamala Beach TransferOne Day Trip PhuketPhuket Kalim Hotel TransferPanwa TransferNai Thon TransferRassada PierPhuket Town TransferRawai TransferPhuket Town TransferKaron Beach Hotel TransferBangtao BeachPhuket AirportPhuket Town TransferKata Beach Hotel TransferTon Sai Pier Koh Phi PhiTri Trang Beach TransferPhuket Chalong Hotel TransferNaiyang TransferKamala PhuketPatong Beach Hotel TransferLaguna TransferSurin Beach
Worst experience ever. Fuel smell inside the boat and temperature was so hot that for both of us majority of the travel time we felt sick. Not sure why they closed all the windows in the boat.
Very chaotic. More information about the departure time would be helpful. Many people arrived on time and waited. The fact that the boat departed 40 minutes late stressed many people because they hadn't received any information.
Driver whatsapped when he was coming, arrived early and a nice air con van transfer to the pier with only 1 other couple. Speedboat was in seats of 2 facing forward, looked new and clean. All staff friendly, would definitely recommend.
The weather was bad , so we were moved to a safer boat, however i explained the replacement boat was longer - ferry 2 hours , wasn’t what i paid for as i paid for a 1 hour speed boat. The team then changed us to an earlier boat that took 50 minutes and was the price we paid! Amazing service
I was quite scared as I had heard so many horror stories but was quite happy with the trip. A bit bumpy in the beginning but then all good! Been told we had good weather though!
really easy to understand because the employees guide you clearly! there are a lot of them stationed around the area to make sure you get to where you need to be. trust them!
While the boat was bumpy, it wasn't unbearable and got us there fast. The best seats are the ones in the middle so you’re not squished up against sweaty strangers. The absolute worst part of this trip was the smell of fuel. We were sat in the middle of the boat and the whole way it stunk of fumes. It was like the exhaust was pointing towards the seating area, it was horrendous. My other half gets migraines and this is one of his trigger so it made the journey very unpleasant.
Service as described except for one thing. We paid for SMS confirmation which we never got. We managed to find the company's number to send a message to make sure everything was in order. Otherwise nothing to complain about.
Easy, small station you arrive they give you a sticker and wait till the right time, 10min after you are in the boat quite comfortable but not sure for people with bad mobility. We arrived 10min late but it was ok. You have to pay 20bth when you get the port.
The staff was friendly, the other tourists make the trip less pleasant. Yes, it’s hot (welcome to Thailand) and yes the boat is full and yes everyone wants to go on the boat, but some passengers we’re too miserable to make room for others who just as much want to go and have paid for it. The staff really had to force the passengers to move > a bit <
There was enough space, but not for each person to sit with their legs spread.
Overall it was great :)
We got some water in the beginning and the ride felt safe and fast.
The only thing that was a little annoying is, that it was pretty full.
Apart from throat everything great :)
The crossing was very comfortable and over an hour faster than said. The ferry was very large. All the vehicles were air-conditioned. We continued with a large, normal Bus. The bus driver even took a short break at a rest stop. Everything was well organised. Maybe it was also because we were travelling in the high season - I can only report positive things! We were really surprised.