Satun to Koh Tarutao Ferry: Compare & Book Your Trip
- Crossing time 30m
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This route sails Jan to Apr and Nov to Dec.
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How to get from Satun to Koh Tarutao
Satun to Koh Tarutao: Speedboat Route Guide
Koh Tarutao National Park sits just off the coast of Satun in southern Thailand, and the crossing from Satun to Koh Tarutao is the only way in by sea. This route runs by speed boat, with Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club operating the crossing and 1 available on scheduled days. No larger car ferry currently serves this route, so speedboat is the practical option for every traveller heading to the island.
When the route operates
This crossing is seasonal and only runs during selected months of the year, when sea conditions in the park are safe for regular sailings. Outside this window Koh Tarutao National Park itself is typically closed to visitors, which is why the booking engine will show no departures if you search outside selected months of the year. If you're travelling outside this period, check the reverse listing below for the latest reopening dates, or consider a nearby year-round island such as Koh Lipe, which is reachable from Satun and Pak Bara throughout the year.
Journey time and departure points
The crossing takes around the scheduled journey time from pier to pier. Boats depart from the mainland piers around Satun and arrive directly at the park's main pier on Koh Tarutao, where park rangers check National Park entry permits on arrival. Because this is a small-boat crossing rather than a car ferry, there's no vehicle loading involved — just walk-on boarding with your luggage.
Prices and what's included
Fares on this route start from ฿700 per person one-way. Boats typically include onboard facilities, though as an open-water crossing to a national park, conditions can be choppier than on sheltered inter-island routes, so pack light and keep valuables in a dry bag. Prices and exact departure times can vary by operator and by how far in advance you book, so it's worth confirming the current schedule before finalising travel plans around the crossing.
Booking your crossing
Seats on this route sell out quickly during peak weeks of the operating season, particularly around Thai public holidays, so booking your speedboat ticket in advance is recommended rather than relying on same-day availability at the pier. Once you've picked a date within selected months of the year, you can secure your seat with Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club directly through the booking form on this page.
Planning the return leg? See the Koh Tarutao to Satun speedboat schedule for departure times heading back to the mainland, including connections onward to Hat Yai and other parts of southern Thailand.
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.
