Boat From Pattaya To Samui. Is It True?

[craigt3365]

I just read an article that said a boat was heading from Pattaya to Samui today. 14 hours one way. It did not list price, or if it was a one time thing. Does anybody know anything about this? What a great way to get to Samui if it is an ongoing deal.

Thanks!

[hm1973]

It's true. Tickets from 1,750 Baht return. Room rates from 4,000 Baht. Nightclub and restaurants and a spa all feature on the boat. It was suppossed to start from 1st but there was some techical problem. The boat will leave from the Bali Hai Port, three times a week. I have no contact information...sorry.

[terdsak_12]

Sounds good, can you stick a car on the boat. Any links?

[kurgen]

Sounds good, can you stick a car on the boat. Any links?

I can't see them getting a roll on roll of ferry up to Bali Hi Pier, but who knows , T.I.T

[pepsi666]

Sounds pretty good, anyone got (or can get any details)

Might be worth a try sometime

[craigt3365]

The phone number listed in the paper is 02 651 13469. I have not called them, but plan to try this boat within the next few months!

[tuky]

Howard, if you get any more info can you let us know?

[OlRedEyes]

Hope tis not one of them 'speedboats' they're so fond of capsizing...

[craigt3365]

I am looking at a pic of it now...it is a huge ocean going liner...like one of those cruise ships. Carries 875 passengers and who knows how many staff. Probably a total of 1200 or so people.

[karazyal]

It's true. Tickets from 1,750 Baht return. Room rates from 4,000 Baht. Nightclub and restaurants and a spa all feature on the boat. It was suppossed to start from 1st but there was some techical problem. The boat will leave from the Bali Hai Port, three times a week. I have no contact information...sorry.

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Do you think they remembered to have life jackets and some sort of lifeboat available for emergencies?

[craigt3365]

the pic I am looking at (if it is the boat they are using) has 4 life boats on the one side....so, at least there are 4!

[OlRedEyes]

the pic I am looking at (if it is the boat they are using) has 4 life boats on the one side....so, at least there are 4!

probably been sold or bartered by now?

[pluto_manibo]

I believe the name of the boat is "Ocean Princess", all I could find out at the ticket booth(closed) was that it departs Pattaya at 4:30 pm and arrives in Samui at 7:30 am(the next day). No it is not a ferry but a passenger boat. I was quite surprised to see this service available as it was not really advertised....

[ZZZ]

I guess this is the one:

http://www.oceanprincess.co.th/main_eng.html

But no mentioning about a regular Pattaya-Koh Samui service on their website.

[LaoPo]

I guess this is the one:

http://www.oceanprincess.co.th/main_eng.html

But no mentioning about a regular Pattaya-Koh Samui service on their website.

That's an old bugger, very old.... I certainly wouldn't want to join this one on a journey Pattay-Samui; too risky.

PS: and much too fast also....."Speed Max : 170 Knots"

BTW: They even took the name 'Ocean Princess'* from P&O Lines....

http://www.simplonpc.co.uk/PandOPrincessPC...ml#anchor240962

*which was changed into 'Oceana' later in 2002

LaoPo

Edited May 7, 2006 by LaoPo

[OlRedEyes]

Really nice idea. But I think I'll let her sail for awhile afore I join

[ProfessorFart]

Boat services across the gulf have happened in the past, especially to Hua Hin, but always seem to fold after a few months for some reason. Shame really as I'd pay a fair price to avoid the hassle of havinng to backtrack all the way to BKK.

[devo]

to me its a waste of time and money. it gets dark at 7.00 pm so not too much to see. why not fly from Pattaya and not lose 2 nights.