JimboB4 165 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 (edited) Looking at taking a trip down to Bangkok in March. How much does it cost to take one of the boats in the port of Bangkok down to one of the islands? Any ideas? We’ve taken the boats through the channel before but what about the boats to the islands? Any information on that would be appreciated. Edited January 10 by JimboB4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ 22756 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Maybe naming "one of the islands"? And don't say Phuket. If there was a "boat" it would be a cruise ship and two or three days via Singapore and the pirate infested straight of Mallaca. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboB4 165 Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 6 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said: Maybe naming "one of the islands"? And don't say Phuket. If there was a "boat" it would be a cruise ship and two or three days via Singapore and the pirate infested straight of Mallaca. Places like Ko Samui and other islands in that area or closer. There’s at least a few others I could name. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Skallywag 5335 Posted January 10 Popular Post Share Posted January 10 I did not know Bangkok had "ports" for pleasure boats, ferries. Do you know where they are located? Can you send a map link? Would like to know as well for the future 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KhunBENQ 22756 Posted January 10 Popular Post Share Posted January 10 (edited) I know about this ferry from Sattahip to Ko Samui. An overnight cruise of about 15 hours. And whether it operates at all is a game of luck. From Bangkok? Never heard about. Would be substantially longer like 17 hours or so. Edited January 10 by KhunBENQ 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FritsSikkink 18735 Posted January 10 Popular Post Share Posted January 10 Here some info for Samui: Ferries from Bangkok to Koh Samui from THB 2,845 ✅ (12go.asia) 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJ2U 7084 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 51 minutes ago, JimboB4 said: boats through the channel Just curious, what channel is that? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post KhunBENQ 22756 Posted January 10 Popular Post Share Posted January 10 (edited) 13 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said: Here some info for Samui: Ferries from Bangkok to Koh Samui from THB 2,845 ✅ (12go.asia) Lengthy nightly bus trip to Surat Thani and the short ferry over to Samui as always has been. Edited January 10 by KhunBENQ 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ 22756 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 10 minutes ago, MrJ2U said: Just curious, what channel is that? I would assume it's about the typical "klong" tours? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 18551 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 4 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said: I would assume it's about the typical "klong" tours? To Rattanakosin island? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scorecard 27661 Posted January 10 Popular Post Share Posted January 10 (edited) Whatever trip you book, check carefully/thoroughtly/inspect/count whether there's enough proper life vests on board, enough for all passengers and all crew. Don't accept simple throw away statements like 'yes we have life vests'. Perhaps even buy/take your own life vests. And have them with you at all times. Good luck. Edited January 10 by scorecard 1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolkandchance 1850 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Get the train down to Surat Thani then ferry. Google ‘ Seat 61 ‘. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biervoormij 518 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 12 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said: I would assume it's about the typical "klong" tours? It could be the Khlong Saen Saep boat service that runs through the city rather than a tour. Does anyone know if the Krungkasem boat service between Hua Lamphong and Thewarat market are still running and are they still free? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 53933 Posted January 10 Popular Post Share Posted January 10 Op... Have you been watching the Hangover II by any chance ???? 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 53933 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 (edited) Options: 1) Bangkok Airways - BKK-Samui: Get to Samui and chill out. 2) Thai Smile - BKK-Surrathani, then ferry to Samui. 3) Bus to Surrthani - transfer to ferry 4) Mini-van + Ferry 5) Train - BKK-Surrathani, then ferry to Samui. (options 3 & 4 would be rather horrific). Edited January 10 by richard_smith237 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryford 9967 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 1 hour ago, KhunBENQ said: I know about this ferry from Sattahip to Ko Samui. An overnight cruise of about 15 hours. And whether it operates at all is a game of luck. From Bangkok? Never heard about. Would be substantially longer like 17 hours or so. Check out the movie Hangover 2, they did it in a few hours. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex8912 3698 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 (edited) 1 hour ago, scorecard said: Whatever trip you book, check carefully/thoroughtly/inspect/count whether there's enough proper life vests on board, enough for all passengers and all crew. Don't accept simple throw away statements like 'yes we have life vests'. Perhaps even buy/take your own life vests. And have them with you at all times. Good luck. How many do you need? Are you overweight? Can you swim? Wow. Edited January 10 by alex8912 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alidiver 132 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Bangkok is not a port. SriRacha is the port that serves Bangkok. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimn 2707 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 (edited) 4 hours ago, Henryford said: Check out the movie Hangover 2, they did it in a few hours. Lol, the so called Island resort in Hangover 2 was actually on the mainland. it’s the Phulay Bay Ritz Carlton in Krabi, set on beautiful Tubkaek Beach near to the town of Ao Nang in Krabi. Edited January 10 by jimn Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc 11610 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 6 hours ago, JimboB4 said: Places like Ko Samui and other islands in that area or closer. There’s at least a few others I could name. Ignoring the babble, the short story is there are no ferries from Bangkok to the Gulf Islands. To get to them you need to fly or travel south by land (bus, car, train) to find a ferry port. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboB4 165 Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 Ok so where are those big ferry boats heading when you them going out into the main bay? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboB4 165 Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 What are those just like party boats or something that only go out for a few hours and come back or something? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboB4 165 Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 They look like they are going pretty far away. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Bones 2884 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 9 hours ago, scorecard said: Whatever trip you book, check carefully/thoroughtly/inspect/count whether there's enough proper life vests on board, enough for all passengers and all crew. Don't accept simple throw away statements like 'yes we have life vests'. Perhaps even buy/take your own life vests. And have them with you at all times. Good luck. Yup. Also check life insurance/travel insurance. Getting in a boat in Thailand could be considered an "extreme sport" and not covered.🙃🙃 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard 27661 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Just now, Lucky Bones said: Yup. Also check life insurance/travel insurance. Getting in a boat in Thailand could be considered an "extreme sport" and not covered.🙃🙃 Good points, also ask he owner/operator of the vessel to show you what insurance they have in regrad to passengers and check that the last renewal notice has been paid. And check what the insurance states in terms of oeners/operators responsibilities that connect to seaworthiness, mechanical condition and safety requirements. I guess it's obvious I'm rather negative about travel by boat/sea ferries etc. Ultimately personal choice of course. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Bones 2884 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 2 minutes ago, scorecard said: Good points, also ask he owner/operator of the vessel to show you what insurance they have in regrad to passengers and check that the last renewal notice has been paid. And check what the insurance states in terms of oeners/operators responsibilities that connect to seaworthiness, mechanical condition and safety requirements. I guess it's obvious I'm rather negative about travel by boat/sea ferries etc. Ultimately personal choice of course. Sounds to me that you are aware of the dangers which is a good thing. Too many illegal shonky rustbuckets disguised as boats. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboB4 165 Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 (edited) Ok well does anyone know how to find the red light District on Grand Theft auto III? That’s where the hideout is supposed to be. Edited January 10 by JimboB4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 53933 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 7 hours ago, jimn said: 12 hours ago, Henryford said: Check out the movie Hangover 2, they did it in a few hours. Lol, the so called Island resort in Hangover 2 was actually on the mainland. it’s the Phulay Bay Ritz Carlton in Krabi, set on beautiful Tubkaek Beach near to the town of Ao Nang in Krabi. Yeah... but they still used an exceptionally fast boat to get down through the Malacca straights, round Singapore and back up through the gulf all in a few hours !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard 27661 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 2 hours ago, Lucky Bones said: Sounds to me that you are aware of the dangers which is a good thing. Too many illegal shonky rustbuckets disguised as boats. True, the history is just awful, and frightening. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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