Popular Post webfact Posted September 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2022 By Editor The first ‘Blue Dolphin’ ferry for a Pattaya – Samui route has been officially launched on Saturday, September 10th, with a test run. ‘The Blue Dolphin’ ferry, operated by the Seahorse Ferry, can accommodate up to 200 private cars and 586 passengers with a total of 15 rooms, with five room types. A one-way trip takes approximately about 13 hours. The ferry is described as being more like a cruise ship than a ferry boat, boasting seating options ranging from an entry level reclining seat, to a capsule bed, all the way to first class private quarters that look practically like a hotel room. Prices for the different seats, beds, and room types but it is believed that rooms will be somewhere around the 3,000 THB mark for the overnight journey. The ferry boat also does not skimp on facilities, with a restaurant, spa and massage services, and a variety of nightlife entertainment options. Like a cruise liner, the boat is fully fitted with a bar, karaoke bar, and a disco. Transporting a car or motorbike is easy as well, as the ship boasts two levels of car parking. The test run departed Pattaya on Friday late afternoon and arrived to fanfare in Koh Samui yesterday, A collection of travel industry professionals were invited to an opening night gala aboard the ferry boat featuring an open bar, impressive food spread and live music to celebrate the launch of the new route. When the regular service is launched, the ferry will run between Chon Buri province from Chuksamed Pier in Sattahip and Nathon Pier, the largest pier in Koh Samui where cruise ships have traditionally landed. Regularly scheduled trips are not yet available as the recent trip was a test run, but are expected by the end of September. Booking details will be via SPcruise.com, but the website is not yet live. Source: https://royalcoastreview.com/2022/09/pattaya-to-samui-ferry-launched/ -- © Copyright Royal Coast Review 2022-09-12 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gearbox Posted September 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2022 586 passengers and 15 rooms...that makes 39 passengers per room. Interestingly what kind of rooms they are???? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pomchop Posted September 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2022 Similar to many ferries around the world...only a few will have rooms, most will have a regular seat...in some places people actually pitch tents on open decks to sleep. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgw Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 is there a ferry or a boat from Pattaya to Koh Chang ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scubascuba3 Posted September 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2022 Sattahip not Pattaya, like a girl telling you she's 40kg but really 60kg 5 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve187 Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 38 minutes ago, tgw said: is there a ferry or a boat from Pattaya to Koh Chang ? no 1 hour ago, gearbox said: 586 passengers and 15 rooms...that makes 39 passengers per room. Interestingly what kind of rooms they are???? in the main reclining seats will be used by most passengers, a few will choose the pods, others the limited rooms, i also think there will be a non-seating area where seating/laying on the floor will be an option, this is the same ferry that was going to run from Sattahip to Songkhla, but moorings could not be found at the Songkhla end 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 2 hours ago, webfact said: ‘The Blue Dolphin’ ferry, operated by the Seahorse Ferry, can accommodate up to 200 private cars and 586 passengers Seems odd to me. 200 cars could have 580 people in them easy, leaving no room for walk ons - either that or the ferry is about to be overcrowded with an extra 4-500 people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAFETY FIRST Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 32 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: a girl telling you she's 40kg but really 60kg Aaaah, yes, that happens all too often. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SAFETY FIRST Posted September 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2022 2 hours ago, webfact said: fully fitted with a bar Mmm, I might try it out. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAFETY FIRST Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 2 hours ago, webfact said: ferry will run between Chon Buri province from Chuksamed Pier in Sattahip and Nathon Pier, the largest pier in Koh Samui Not going to Songkla, that's a shame, got a few friends down there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve187 Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 4 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said: Not going to Songkla, that's a shame, got a few friends down there. i was hoping to use that service for a trip south and drive back, the ferry could do with stopping on the mainland before crossing to the island, would make a trip down south better than driving 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ugghuggh Posted September 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2022 Perfect for bikers 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlyai Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Sound great and progressive to me. A week in Ko Chang, then a health week in Pattaya followed by a week in Koh Samui. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said: Sattahip not Pattaya, like a girl telling you she's 40kg but really 60kg Be interesting to know the transport options for those who do not take a vehicle at both ends. I have a dislike of being gouged like the USA guys landing at Laem Chabang are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JohnOFphon Posted September 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2022 Put in a casino and I'll go. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdenner Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 They forgot the pollution control. Belching as much smoke as a Bangkok bus. Do I get the reward for "dobbing" them in? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 2 hours ago, tgw said: is there a ferry or a boat from Pattaya to Koh Chang ? No thankfully. Best keep them in Pattaya or Samui. Dont want every island ruined. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterw42 Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 I'm confused, the same company and same boat, has so far announced a Sattahip to Songkhla service, a Sattahip to Prachuap Khiri Khan service (Pattaya to Hua Hin), and Pattaya to Samui service. Last time I looked Sattahip is 30-40 ks from Pattaya and actually closer to Rayong. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcelV Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 33 minutes ago, Peterw42 said: I'm confused, the same company and same boat, has so far announced a Sattahip to Songkhla service, a Sattahip to Prachuap Khiri Khan service (Pattaya to Hua Hin), and Pattaya to Samui service. Last time I looked Sattahip is 30-40 ks from Pattaya and actually closer to Rayong. The Sattahip - Songkhla ferry ran for a few months late 2021/early 22 and was subsequently binned due to problems at the Songkhla port. Let's hope for Captain Steve that this route is more doable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Chav Express. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterw42 Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 9 minutes ago, MarcelV said: The Sattahip - Songkhla ferry ran for a few months late 2021/early 22 and was subsequently binned due to problems at the Songkhla port. Let's hope for Captain Steve that this route is more doable. I dont know why a stop at Samui (or HH) wasn't included in that original service, they literally went past both. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy one Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 6 hours ago, gearbox said: 586 passengers and 15 rooms...that makes 39 passengers per room. Interestingly what kind of rooms they are???? Very cosy to say the least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropposurfer Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Could be a nice, peaceful, and breezy cool way to travel between. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4dang Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 6 hours ago, gearbox said: 586 passengers and 15 rooms...that makes 39 passengers per room. Interestingly what kind of rooms they are???? short time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcelV Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 2 hours ago, Peterw42 said: I dont know why a stop at Samui (or HH) wasn't included in that original service, they literally went past both. Samui maybe, but HH is definitely not on the line Sattahip-Songkhla. The owners went for a non-stop service, and it failed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4dang Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 3 hours ago, JohnOFphon said: Put in a casino and I'll go. add a massage parlour, a mini put and a vaping lounge....I am going for Quality Tourist Class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2long Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 6 hours ago, gearbox said: 586 passengers and 15 rooms...that makes 39 passengers per room. Interestingly what kind of rooms they are???? Bukake dungeons! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 6 hours ago, gearbox said: 586 passengers and 15 rooms...that makes 39 passengers per room. Interestingly what kind of rooms they are???? Short time? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 7 hours ago, webfact said: spa and massage services, and a variety of nightlife entertainment options. Oooh er missus... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Any alternatives to the overly choked highways is a good thing and welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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