Planning the Ang Thong Marine Park by Speedboat? Pickup on Koh Samui is between about 7:30 and 8:30 am, the speedboat leaves the pier in the north of the island at about 9:00, you reach the park at about 10:00, lunch is on Koh Wua Ta Lap after the viewpoint, the boat leaves at about 3:00 pm and you are at your hotel by about 5:00 pm. Below is the sequence of the day, the packing list and what to send to confirm.
By SB Excursions · Published 24 October 2026 · Updated 24 October 2026
Tour on this route: Ang Thong Marine Park by Speedboat — From $50 per person, about 8-9 hours.
Speedboat or big boat?
This is the speedboat tour: shorter crossings and more time on the islands. Big-boat tours are cheaper but slower.
This guide also answers:
- What time do we get back?
At a glance
- Duration: About 8-9 hours
- Format: Shared speedboat tour
- Area: Ang Thong National Marine Park, Surat Thani
- Pickup: Hotel pickup on Koh Samui, about 7:30-8:30 am
- Best for: active travellers on Koh Samui who want the best views in the Gulf of Thailand and do not mind a steep climb
- Price: From $50 per person
- Payment: Book on WhatsApp
The day in order
The standard sequence of the Ang Thong Marine Park by Speedboat; timing shifts with your hotel area, traffic, weather and group size. What happens at each stage is described in the travel guide.
| Step | Stage |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hotel pickup |
| 2 | Pier in the north of Samui |
| 3 | Koh Wao |
| 4 | Emerald Lake |
| 5 | Koh Wua Ta Lap |
| 6 | Back to Samui |
What to bring and how to prepare
Bring shoes with grip, swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, a hat and cash for the national park fee.
- Ang Thong National Marine Park is closed to visitors from 1 November to 15 December 2026; the tour runs before and after these dates.
- The national park fee is paid on the day and is not included in the tour price.
- The climb to the viewpoint is steep, with ropes, and takes about 15 minutes; it is hard for small children and older guests, who can stay on the beach.
- Wear shoes with grip for the viewpoint and the walk to the Emerald Lake.
- The breakfast at the pier is light: have breakfast at your hotel if you can.
- If the sea is unsafe, the operator moves the trip to another date or refunds it.
- We confirm the date, pickup time and total on WhatsApp before you pay; how and when to pay for this tour is agreed with your booking.
What shifts by season
Koh Samui is on the Gulf of Thailand and keeps a different calendar from Phuket: the driest months are about January to August, and the heaviest rain falls from about October to December, when the sea can be rough and boat trips are sometimes moved.
Booking and confirmation — what to send
To confirm the Ang Thong Marine Park by Speedboat, send the date, your hotel name and area, and the group size on WhatsApp — that is what sets the pickup time, the vehicle and the slot. We confirm the date, pickup time and total on WhatsApp before you pay; how and when to pay for this tour is agreed with your booking.
What the price covers is in why book it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Speedboat or big boat?
This is the speedboat tour: shorter crossings and more time on the islands. Big-boat tours are cheaper but slower.
What should I bring?
Shoes with grip for the viewpoint, swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, a hat and cash for the national park fee.
What time do we get back?
The boat leaves the park at about 3:00 pm and you are back at your hotel by about 5:00 pm.