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Koh Lanta to Phuket by Satun Pakbara Speed Boat
Ko Lanta, Thailand
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Pickup offered
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Overview
If you’ve only got limited time on the Thai islands, save yourself hours of travel time with a speedboat transfer service between Koh Lanta and Phuket. For the ultimate convenience, you’ll be collected from your Koh Lanta accommodation and taken directly to the port, where you’ll board a high-speed boat destined for Rassada Port via Koh Phi Phi.
- A time-saving choice for visitors with limited time in southern Thailand
- Booking in advance secures you a ticket on the often sold-out transfer service
- Save hours of travel by taking a speedboat between Koh Lanta and Phuket
- Hassle-free hotel pickup in Koh Lanta is included
What's Included
- 1-way transport by Satun Pakbara Speed Boat
- Hotel pick-up on Koh Lanta
- Basic travel insurance
- Hotel pick-up from remote locations on Koh Lanta or from private villas/airbnbs
- Hotel drop-off in Phuket
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Meeting point
- Koh Lanta (Saladan Pier)Sala Dan, Ko Lanta District, Krabi 81150, Thailand
Meet at Saladan Pier on Koh Lanta 30 minutes before scheduled departure.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
End point
- Rassada Pier/Rassada Harbour64, 423 Tha Rue Mai road, tambon Rassada, Muang, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand
Get dropped off at Rassada Port in Phuket from where you can easily grab a taxi to your hotel.
Pickup details
Get picked up from your hotel on Koh Lanta if near the main road including Ao Mai Pai, Baan Kantiang, Klong Dao Beach, Klong Jak, Klong Khong, Klong Nin, Klong Numjed, Long Beach, Pra Ae Beach and Saladan. The exact pick-up time will be confirmed by email after you have made the booking. Pickup times per zone: • Ao Mai Pai: 07:00 / 11:00 • Baan Kantiang: 07:15 / 11:15 • Klong Dao Beach: 08:20 / 12:20 • Klong Jak: 07:10 / 11:10 • Klong Khong: 07:50 / 11:50 • Klong Nin: 07:35 / 11:35 • Klong Numjed: 07:30 / 11:30 • Long Beach: 08:10 / 12:10 • Pra Ae Beach: 08:00 / 12:00 • Saladan: 08:30 / 12:30
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- The service operates daily all year round with 2 departure times in high season from October to April, and 1 departure time in the morning during low season.
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Reviews
3.5
10 reviews
Bill_A, Mar 2024
Different boats are used on this route. The standard speedboats seen everywhere are pretty much the norm but on the day we went from Koh Lanta to Phuket the boat had a very awkward seating set up that had everyone crammed in together and I think it was 8 forced to sit on open stools with no backs. Got there quickly but less comfortably than what we came to expect
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Dear Bill_A
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We apologize that the seating arrangement on your Koh Lanta to Phuket trip was not as comfortable as you expected.
We do utilize different boats on this route depending on availability, and while the majority offer standard seating with backrests, some variations may have different configurations. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we will certainly take it into consideration for future improvements.
Thank you for choosing our service, and we hope your overall experience was enjoyable despite this inconvenience.
Gaurav_V, Jun 2022
It was a bad experience. The staff was very rude, his driving was very bad and some of the family members also got hurt couple of times and the driver refused to slow down after complaints of the water being rougher than normal. I would any day suggest Bundhaya speed boat service rather than Satun Pakbara. Satun Pakbara was better is every possible way.
Sina_M, Sep 2019
I think it's a little overpriced for Thailand but I couldn't find many alternatives. Otherwise fairly straightforward. Picked up at hotel on time. Dropped off at the pier. Got on the boat. Disembarked at the pier.
Marijke_B, Jun 2019
We purchased online two days before and were not told that it was no longer available until 4:36pm the next day (9 hrs before departure). We then had to change to a 8am express ferry but had to pay twice (once online and then at the first stop at Phi Phi). We never received refund for the first cancellation. This means in total we paid for three trips! Never again.
Response from Host, Jun 2019
Dear Marijke,
Thank you for your review and sorry to hear that you are not happy with our services.
Actually, the boat transfer from Koh Lanta to Phuket is available only morning session in the low season (from May until Oct.).
We have informed you very clearly that the speed boat cannot run due to bad weather and sea conditions on that day. Therefore, we offered to change to the bigger boat which more safety for you and all passengers. Safety comes first!
We have informed you about issue refund very clearly as well. We have already sent a partial refund request to Viator and you will get it from them within 3 - 5 business days.
Thank you for your understanding and sorry for the inconvenience.
Kind regards,
Rinda
Marcel_Z, Apr 2024
Sicherer und pünktlich Überfahrt
Abholung im Hotel hat leider nicht geklappt, was für Thailand sehr ungewöhnlich ist. War aber kein Problem da immer Taxi rumstehen.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Marcel_Z
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear your crossing was safe and punctual. We apologize about the missed hotel pickup - that's certainly not the usual experience in Thailand. We appreciate your understanding and that the taxis were readily available.
Karine_L, Mar 2024
La rapidité de la traversée et la gentillesse du personnel le confort, tout était parfait je recommande !
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Dear Karine_L,
We're delighted to hear your experience was "perfect"!
Thank you for mentioning the speed of the crossing, the kind staff, and the comfortable environment. We strive to provide a seamless and enjoyable journey for all our passengers.
We deeply appreciate your recommendation, and we're happy to share your positive feedback with our team.
Thank you for choosing us!
Nina_S, Dec 2022
Fint tur. Personalet var flinke og kaptajnen virkede til at have styr på det. Kan fint anbefales herfra.
Response from Host, Dec 2022
Dear Nina_S
Thanks for your message, the boat crew was happy to serve you.
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