Island hopping between Koh Chang, Koh Kood, Koh Mak and Koh Wai is very easy, with services provided by Boonsiri, Koh Chang Express (formerly Bang Bao Boats) and Kai Bae Huts Nor Nou.
Kai Bae Huts Nor Nou and Koh Chang Express run daily speedboats in each direction, whilst Boonsiri uses a larger catamaran.
During the low (rainy) season from June to September, the Boonsiri catamaran runs every day though it will have a reduced timetable and may use a speedboat if numbers are low. In the event of extreme weather conditions, it may shift to a transfer which uses a boat to the mainland + by road between the piers + a boat from the mainland.
The other services stop from early May to end of October (Kai Bae Huts Nor Nou) or June through September (Koh Chang Express).
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Koh Chang Express – Koh Chang Island Hopping
Koh Chang Express (formerly Bang Bao Boats) runs fast speedboats out of Bang Bao on Koh Chang to Koh Wai, Koh Mak and Koh Kood at 10.00 and 13.00, with the return from Koh Kood at 11.30 and 14.30.
On Koh Chang, there is a free share shuttle taxi transfer from your resort (up to White Sand Beach) to Bang Bao Pier or the reverse if arriving. For Klong Son (Siam Royal View/Blue Haven Bay), it’s +100bt per person. If staying on the east coast – Dan Khao, then the price is on enquiry.
At Koh Wai, you call at Paradise Pier – ask on booking if it is possible to stop at Grandmar Huts or Pakarang.
The speedboat stops at Ao Nid Pier on Koh Mak. You normally ask your resort beforehand to collect you (that’s the Koh Mak way) or you use one of the local taxis, 50bt per person, minimum charge 100bt. For departure, you ask your resort to drop you back at the same pier.
On arrival at Koh Kood, the speedboat stops at Klong Mad Pier and then provides a free share shuttle taxi to your resort. Going the other way, it’s the same system in reverse.
Note: not running 1/6/26 to 30/9/26
Timetable – Koh Chang Express
| Koh Chang Express (Updated May 2026) | Koh Chang (Bang Bao) to Koh Wai, Koh Mak and Koh Kood | Koh Kood, Koh Mak and Koh Wai to Koh Chang (Bang Bao) |
|---|---|---|
| Speedboat 600bt (Koh Mak) 1,000bt (Koh Kood) 500bt (Koh Mak to Koh Kood) | Dep: 10.00, 13.00 from Koh Chang Arr: 10.15 (Koh Wai at Paradise Pier), 13.15 Arr: 10.30 (Koh Mak at Ao Nid Pier), 13.30 Arr: 11.00 (Koh Kood at Klong Mad Pier, free shuttle taxi), 14.00 Stops durinng rainy season, 1/6/26 to 30/9/26 | Dep: 11:30 (from Klong Mad Pier, free shuttle taxi), 14.30 Arr: 12.00 (Koh Mak at Ao Nid Pier), 15.00 Arr: 12.15 (Koh Wai at Paradise Pier), 15.15 Arr: 12.30 (Koh Chang, free shuttle taxi), 15.30 Stops from 1/6/26 to 30/9/26 |
Kai Bae Huts Nor Nou Speedboats
Kai Bae Huts Nor Nou Speedboats leaves at 09.00 daily from Kai Bae Huts Resort Pier, which is located at the end of the little street opposite Meeechai Elephant Camp, the southern end of Kai Bae Beach. The return is at 11.00 from Koh Kood.
In journey order, the speedboat stops at your resort pier on Koh Wai and then the pier at Makathanee Resort on Ao Kao Beach, the south west coast on Koh Mak. At Koh Kood, it delivers you direct to your resort if possible.
On Koh Chang, there is a free share shuttle taxi transfer from your resort (up to White Sand Beach) to Kai Bae Huts Pier or the reverse if arriving. For Klong Son and the east coast, there will be additional charges.
On arrival at Koh Mak, same as with Koh Chang Express, your resort may collect you if you let them know or use a local taxi, 50bt per person, minimum charge 100bt. For departure, ask your resort to drop you at Makathanee Resort.
Arriving at Koh Kood, if delivery is not possible direct to your resort, the speedboat drops you at the nearest pier. It terminates at Siam Beach Resort. This company does not provide a share shuttle taxi to your resort, so you should ask your resort to collect you (they may charge).
Going the other way, it’s the same system in reverse but you should always get your resort to confirm the arrangements. The resort on Koh Kood too may charge you a fee for delivery to the pier.
Note: not running 1/5/26 to 31/10/26
Timetable – Kai Bae Huts Nor Nou Speedboats
| Kai Bae Huts Nor Nou (Updated May 26) | Koh Chang (Kai Bae) to Koh Wai, Koh Mak and Koh Kood | Koh Kood, Koh Mak and Koh Wai to Koh Chang (Kai Bae) |
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| Speedboat 600bt (Koh Wai) 800bt (Koh Mak) 1,000bt (Koh Kood) 500bt (Koh Wai to Koh Mak) 1,000bt (Koh Wai to Koh Kood) 600bt (Koh Mak to Koh Kood) | Dep: 09:00 (from Koh Chang) Arr: 09.30 (Koh Wai at your resort) Arr: 10.00 (Koh Mak at Makathanee Pier) Arr: 11.00 (Koh Kood at your resort or nearest pier, no share taxi service) No service from 1/5/26 to 31/10/26 | Dep: 11:00 (from Koh Kood at your resort or nearest pier, no share taxi service) Arr: 12.00 (Koh Mak at Makathanee Pier) Arr: 12.30 (Koh Wai at your resort) Arr: 13.00 (Koh Chang) No service from 1/5/26 to 31/10/26 |
Boonsiri – Koh Chang Island Hopping
Boonsiri also runs its inter-island catamaran service as an addition to its routes between Laem Sok Pier and Koh Kood and Koh Mak.
The catamaran leaves from Bang Bao Pier in Koh Chang at 09.00 and 13.00, with times of an hour to Ao Nid Pier on Koh Mak and a further 30 minutes to Ao Salad Pier on Koh Kood. The return service is at 11.00 and 14.30. Prices are 600bt from Koh Chang to Koh Mak and 900bt to Koh Kood. Koh Mak to Koh Kood is 400bt.
On Koh Chang and Koh Kood, there is a free share shuttle service between resort and pier. Please note collection from the resort on Koh Chang is at 07.30 or 11.00 to 11.15, much earlier than the other companies.
Arriving at Koh Mak, you make your own way from Ao Nid Pier or your resort collects you – you ask them beforehand. For departure, you ask your resort to drop you.
Note: The catamaran runs all year but from 1/6/26 to 30/9/26 drops to one daily boat only at 13.00 (return at 11.00).
Timetable – Boonsiri Catamaran
| Boonsiri (Updated May 26) | Koh Chang (Bang Bao) to Koh Mak and Koh Kood | Koh Kood, Koh Mak to Koh Chang (Bang Bao) |
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| Catamaran 600bt (Koh Mak) 900bt (Koh Kood) 400bt (Koh Mak to/from Koh Kood) 900bt (Koh Chang to/from Had Lek Pier) 700bt (Koh Mak/Koh Kood to/from Had Lek Pier) | Dep: 09:00 (not running 1/6/26 to 30/9/26), 13.00 - leaves from Bang Bao, free share taxi from resort, but note collection is 90 minutes before departure Arr: 10.00 (not running 1/6/26 to 30/9/26), 14.00 - at Ao Nid Pier Arr: 11.30 (not running 1/6/26 to 30/9/26), 14.30 - at Ao Salad Pier, free shuttle taxi to resort Note: No Had Lek link by boat till borders reopen after the Cambodia/Thailand dispute - March 26 | Dep: 11.00, 14.30 (not running 1/6/26 to 30/9/26) - leaves from Ao Salad Pier, free shuttle taxi from resort Arr: 11.30, 15.00 (not running 1/6/26 to 30/9/26) - arrive at Ao Nid Pier, no shuttle Arr: 12.30, 16.00 (not running 1/6/26 to 30/9/26) - arrive at Bang Bao, free shuttle taxi to resort Note: Due to the border closure, this boat is not currently originating from Had Lek Pier (Cambodian border) at 13.30. |
From Salak Phet area – Koh Chang Island Hopping
If staying on the Koh Chang East Coast, there is no Koh Chang island hopping service out to the islands unless you rent a private boat at 5,000bt upwards.
Tickets you may see advertised near to Salak Phet for Koh Wai, Koh Mak and Koh Kood will, in fact, take you on a taxi back to White Sand Beach to join the free morning transfer that the boats operate to Bang Bao or Kai Bae respectively.
UPDATED May 26
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