Koh Samet

There are 14 of calm and white beaches around this Island and surrounded by colorful coral reefs, providing such aquatic sports as swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving.

You can engage in these activities all year around because not only the weather is always warm, but the island is not much affected by the monsoon, being located off the east coast.

You can also enjoy sunbathing and delicious seafood lunches.

If you plan to stay overnight, Samet Island offers air-conditioned bungalows.

The ferry to Samet Island

The ferry leaves from Banpe Pier everyday, from 07.00 until 17.00 ,arrive at 3 piers on Samet Island, which are Thadan Pier (25min), Praw Pier (30min), Vong Duen Pier (45min).

You can hire also a speed boat from Banpe Pier to Samet , which costs around 1,000 Baht/Trip.

Getting around Samet Island

Samet Island has only one road going from the North to the South of the Island.

The taxi fees from beach to beach are

from Thadan Pier to Vong Duen Beach, 30 Baht/trip/person
from Sai Kaew Beach to Vong Duen Beach, 30 Baht/trip/person
from Sai Kaew Beach to Praw Bay, 40 Baht/trip/person