Is there any advantage over either these two routes. I know that the Long Tail is exposed to weather as opposed to Club Andaman's enclosed cruiser.

Thanking you for sensible replies.

This is at Ranong, right?

I've not been on the Andaman club but the last time I was there the Long tails had been upgrade to a much bigger boat splendidly named the 'Visa Run Express'! Like I said much bigger, and not as susceptible to weather conditions.

Andaman is the easiest

This has nothing to do with Visas to other countries, so moving to Thai Visas.

You may want to read this thread in conjunction with the ones regarding "visa run crackdowns".

This has nothing to do with Visas to other countries, so moving to Thai Visas.

You may want to read this thread in conjunction with the ones regarding "visa run crackdowns".

Thanks Mod ! I have non O but really wanted to know the cost difference. Seems you have stopped that.

It did not stop it. It is just nobody has come along with the info.

I think you will get some answers on the Phuket forum where this topic is going now.

The long-tails cost 100 baht each way (don't pay more).

The larger boat is specifically for those using the visa-run minibus services.

It is not yet monsoon season, so the long-tails are still OK to travel - they should always provide you with a life-jacket, or they are not allowed to leave Thai waters.

In the monsoon season, it can get a little 'dicy' when the wind is up and the waves are high - you may be required to bail out the water that comes into the boat!

Andaman club is worth every extra baht... quicker, closer, more comfortable... the difference last i went was about 300 between the two.

Worth staying the night as well, great pool, sauna and gym plus they refund the boat fare of the room rate anyway. Best buffet breakfast had anywhere...Forget the longtail, thats for crusty backpacking teachers

U can get a package for about 4k . Includes visa. 2 nights. Massage. Breakfast lunch and dinner. For three days .

Great value

( if ure able to stay away from the casino or slot room , unless of coursebu get lucky :-)

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Andaman club is worth every extra baht... quicker, closer, more comfortable... the difference last i went was about 300 between the two.

I agree completely. Long time ago before I acquired my marriage extension I one time tried the long tail option. Horrendous - it rained and we got very wet (no canopy), the boat ran out of petrol (we got stranded), complete nightmare. Thereafter I always took the Andaman club option - a far superior service in relative luxury (compared with a long tail).

Give me the long-tail any day - I love dicing with death.....

Maybe the Andaman Club will be doing better business with a two-night package in view of recent news. Until that's cracked down on as well. Doesn't affect me personally but it would be interesting to know if this does work for the 30-day visa runners, though maybe a bit pricey for the backpack crowd.

It did not stop it. It is just nobody has come along with the info.

I think you will get some answers on the Phuket forum where this topic is going now.

Thanks mod.

U can get a package for about 4k . Includes visa. 2 nights. Massage. Breakfast lunch and dinner. For three days .

Great value

( if ure able to stay away from the casino or slot room , unless of coursebu get lucky :-)

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Thanks for that, but i will be driving my own car from Samui.

Give me the long-tail any day - I love dicing with death.....

OK for you young 'uns but i am over all that , thanks !