Koh Tarutao to Koh Lipe Speedboat & Ferry: Schedule & Prices
- Crossing time 1h
- Operators 1
This route sails Jan to May and Nov to Dec.
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Not sailing in Oct. Search a date from Nov onwards to see departures.
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How to get from Koh Tarutao to Koh Lipe
Koh Tarutao to Koh Lipe Ferry
Travelling from Koh Tarutao to Koh Lipe links two of the Andaman Sea's best-loved islands inside Tarutao National Marine Park. The crossing is made by speed boat, and typical journey time is about 1 minutes, making it an easy add-on to a Koh Tarutao stay before continuing on to Koh Lipe's beaches.
Seasonal Availability
This route operates only during January to May and November to December, in line with Tarutao National Park's own opening dates and the Andaman monsoon season. Outside these months the park is closed to boat traffic and this crossing does not run. If you are travelling outside January to May and November to December, plan your Koh Lipe visit through a mainland gateway route instead, or check the Koh Lipe to Koh Tarutao ferry schedule for the return direction's current operating dates before you book.
Operators and Boats
Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club runs this crossing with open speedboats built for short island-hopping hops rather than long open-water transfers. Onboard facilities are kept simple — onboard facilities — which suits the short about 1 minutes crossing. Boat size and comfort level can differ if other operators add capacity during peak weeks, so always check the vessel and operator confirmed on your booking rather than assuming the largest or newest boat.
Schedule and Departures
During the operating season there are 1 on this route. Because Koh Tarutao has limited pier infrastructure, departures are timed around park ranger station hours and sea conditions, so times can shift at short notice — always reconfirm your departure the day before travel, especially if you are connecting onward from another island.
Prices
Fares on this crossing start from ฿700 per person. The exact price you pay depends on the operator, boat, and how far in advance seats are still available, so treat this as a starting point rather than a fixed rate, and check the live fare shown at checkout before confirming.
Departure and Arrival Points
Boats leave from the pier near the Tarutao park ranger station at Pante Malacca on Koh Tarutao and arrive at Pattaya Beach on Koh Lipe, the island's main pier for inter-island boats and the closest landing point to Koh Lipe's hotels, restaurants, and walking street. Both piers are shallow-water landings, so be prepared to wade the last few metres at low tide.
Booking This Route
Seats on this crossing are limited, particularly around the start and end of January to May and November to December when island-hopping demand peaks. Book your Koh Tarutao to Koh Lipe ferry ticket in advance to secure your preferred departure, and check the return leg on the Koh Lipe to Koh Tarutao route page if you need a round trip.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to print my ferry ticket or is mobile ok?
You don't need to print your ticket. Your boarding voucher is in your account: open Bookings, then View trip details, and click Download PDF. On the day of travel, show the QR code on it — on your phone is fine — to the ferry operator staff at the pier named on your ticket, and they will direct you to your boat.
If you'd prefer paper, print the PDF yourself.
What happens if my ferry is cancelled due to weather?
We are sorry when weather stops a sailing. Ferries usually run in rain; speedboats are more often stopped by rough seas.
If your trip is cancelled because of weather, your booking in Bookings shows a message once our team has confirmed the cancellation. You can then either move to the next available service with Change this booking, or cancel with Cancel & refund for a full refund.
If the sailing is running but you choose not to travel, the normal cancellation policy applies.
Why is my account locked?
We lock an account for a short time after several failed sign-in attempts in a row. It is an automatic safety measure: it stops someone else guessing your password, and it happens whether or not the person typing was you.
You do not need to contact us. The lock lifts on its own — see How long am I locked out for?
What is the difference between a locked and a blocked account?
Locked is automatic and temporary. It happens after repeated failed sign-in attempts and it lifts by itself — within a minute in most cases.
Blocked is a decision made by our team, and it does not lift on its own. If your account is blocked you will need to contact us; waiting will not change it, and neither will resetting your password.
If you are not sure which applies to you, get in touch and we will tell you.
How do I unlock my account now?
Wait, and try again. Every lock lifts on its own — a minute the first time, and never more than an hour however many attempts have failed. There is nothing to click and nobody to contact.
If you have forgotten your password, do not keep guessing: each wrong attempt makes the next wait longer. Use Forgot password instead. Resetting your password gets you straight back in.
My account locked but I never tried to sign in
Then someone else was trying to sign in as you, and the lock did its job — it stopped them.
Your account is safe: a lock means the attempts failed. Nobody got in. You do not have to do anything, and the lock will lift on its own.
We would still recommend two things:
- Change your password, especially if you use the same one on another website.
- Add an authenticator app in your account security settings, so a password alone is never enough to sign in as you.
If you get these repeatedly, contact us and we will look into it.
