Island hopping between Koh Chang, Koh Kood, Koh Mak and Koh Wai is very easy, with services provided by Kai Bae Huts Nor Nou, Boonsiri and Koh Chang Express (formerly Bang Bao Boats).
Kai Bae Huts Nor Nou and Koh Chang Express run daily speedboats in each direction, whereas Boonsiri uses a larger catamaran. Koh Chang Express also offers a slower wooden passenger boat.
During the low (rainy) season from June to September, the Boonsiri catamaran (or speedboat) runs every day unless there are extreme weather conditions in which case it may shift to boat + road transfer.
The other services stop from the early to mid May right though to the start of October, mid October or the beginning of November depending on the company (exact dates vary each year).
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Koh Chang Express – Speedboat and Wooden Boat – Koh Chang Island Hopping
Koh Chang Express (formerly Bang Bao Boats) runs both speedboats and a slow wooden boat. The speedboat leaves from Bang Bao on Koh Chang to Koh Mak and Koh Kood at 10.00 and 13.00, with the return from Koh Kood at 09.00 and 11.30. The wooden boat, which also stops at Koh Klum and Koh Wai is at 09.00 out and 13.00 back.
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.
The speedboat stops at the pier 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 at Ao Nid 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.
If using the wooden passenger ferry boat, it docks at Koh Klum, Koh Wai Paradise Pier on Koh Wai, Koh Mak Resort Pier on Koh Mak and Nam Luek Pier, Ao Tapao Beach on Koh Kood.
At Koh Wai, you walk to your resort along the coastal path or if staying at Koh Wai Beach Resort, you organise your own collection beforehand. It’s the same system in reverse for departure.
At Koh Mak you follow the same system as above. For Koh Mak, the boat company provides a free share shuttle taxi from the arrival pier.
Timetable – Koh Chang Express
| Koh Chang Express (Updated October 2024) | 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 900bt (Koh Mak) 1,200bt (Koh Kood) 700bt (Koh Mak to Koh Kood) | Dep: 10.00, 13.00 from Koh Chang 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 From 1/10/24 till 30/5/25 or earlier depending on weather | Dep: 09:00 (from Klong Mad Pier, free shuttle taxi), 11.30 Arr: 09.30 (Koh Mak at Ao Nid Pier), 12.00 Arr: 10.00 (Koh Chang, free shuttle taxi), 12.30 From 1/10/24 till 31/5/25 or earlier depending on weather |
| Wooden Boat 400bt (Koh Klum) 400bt (Koh Wai) 500bt (Koh Mak) 700bt (Koh Kood) 300bt (Koh Klum to Koh Wai/Mak) 700bbt (Koh Klum to Koh Kood) 300bt (Koh Wai to Koh Mak) 600bt (Koh Wai to Koh Kood) 400bt (Koh Mak to Koh Kood) | Dep: 09:00 (from Koh Chang) Arr: 09.30 at (Koh Klum) Arr: 10.00 (at Koh Wai) Arr: 11.00 (at Koh Mak) Arr: 12.30 (at Koh Kood) Stopped now for low season, restarts from around 1/10/24 till 15/5/25 or earlier depending on weather | Dep: 13:00 (from Koh Kood) Arr: 14.00 (at Koh Mak Resort) Arr: 15.00 (Koh Wai at your resort) Arr: 15.30 (at Koh Klum) Arr: 16.00 (Koh Chang) Stopped now for low season, restarts from around 1/10/24 till 15/5/25 or earlier depending on weather |
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 too may charge you a fee for delivery to the pier.
Timetable – Kai Bae Huts Nor Nou Speedboats
| Kai Bae Huts Nor Nou (Updated October 24) | 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) 1,200bt (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) From 1/11/24 till 30/4/25, stops for rainy season | 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) From 1/11/24 till 30/4/25, stops for rainy season |
Boonsiri – Koh Chang Island Hopping
Boonsiri also runs its inter-island catamaran service as an addition to its main route between Laem Sok Pier and Koh Kood.
The catamaran leaves from Bang Bao Pier in Koh Chang at 09.00, 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 14.00. 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, 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.
Incidentally, this service actually continues from Koh Kood to Had Lek Pier by the Cambodian border, arriving at 11.30. It’s a special price of 900bt from Koh Chang to there, 700bt from Koh Mak or Koh Kood, (from 1/10/24 to 31/5/25).
It leaves from Had Lek going back the other way at 13.00, so reaches Koh Kood at 14.00, Koh Mak at 14.30 and Koh Chang at 15.30, (from 1/10/24 to 31/5/25).
Timetable – Boonsiri Catamaran
| Boonsiri (Updated September 24) | Koh Chang (Bang Bao) to Koh Mak and Koh Kood | Koh Kood, Koh Mak to Koh Chang (Bang Bao) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (from Koh Chang at Bang Bao) Note: Collection by free share taxi from resort on Koh Chang is early at 07.30 Arr: 10.00 (Koh Mak at Ao Nid Pier) Arr: 10.30 (Koh Kood at Ao Salad Pier, free shuttle taxi to resort) 1/5/24 to 30/9/24 - Had Lek connection by boat suspended (road only from Laem Sok) 1/10/24 to 31/5/25 - Continues to Had Lek Pier (Cambodian border), arriving at 11.30 | Dep: 14.00 (from Koh Kood at Ao Salad Pier, free shuttle taxi from resort) Arr: 14.30 (Koh Mak at Ao Nid Pier) Arr: 15.30 (Koh Chang at Bang Bao, free shuttle taxi to resort) 1/5/24 to 30/9/24 - Had Lek connection by boat suspended (road only to Laem Sok) 1/10/24 to 31/5/25 - Originates from Had Lek Pier (Cambodian border) at 13.00. |
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 October 24
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