Major ferry operators
Bundhaya Speed Boat
Bundhaya Speed Boat is a Thai ferry operator founded in 2008 and based at the Bundhaya Resort on Koh Lipe in the Andaman Sea. The company runs around 60 routes with up to 412 weekly trips, connecting Phuket, Krabi, Phi Phi, Koh Lanta, the Trang islands and Pak Bara with Koh Lipe, plus seasonal cross-border crossings to Langkawi in Malaysia. Bundhaya Speed Boat is certified by the Thai Marine Department and carries foot passengers only.
Key facts
- Founded
- 2008
- Headquarters
- Bundhaya Resort, 147 Moo 7 Koh Sarai, Koh Lipe, 91000, Thailand
- Service area
- Andaman Sea (Thailand) and Langkawi (Malaysia)
- Fleet
- 45-seater and 70-seater speedboats
- Routes
- Approximately 60
- Weekly trips
- Up to 412
- Daily trips
- 61
- Vehicles
- Not carried (foot passengers only)
- Certification
- Thai Marine Department
- Luggage allowance
- 2 pieces, total 15 kg (per operator policy)
- Pets
- Allowed (consult booking conditions)
- Children 3-9
- Discounted
- Infants under 3
- Free (lap seat)
- Season for long-distance routes
- Mid-October to early May (Koh Lipe and Trang islands)
- E-tickets
- Available
Official websitebundhayaspeedboat.com
Top Bundhaya Speed Boat routes on SimpleFerry
- Phuket (Rassada Pier) → Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier), approx. 1 hour
- Phuket → Koh Phi Phi → Koh Lanta (Saladan Pier)
- Ao Nang / Railay → Koh Phi Phi
- Ao Nang / Railay → Phuket
- Ao Nang / Railay → Koh Lanta
- Pak Bara Pier → Koh Lipe (Bundhaya Beach)
- Koh Lanta → Koh Ngai → Koh Mook → Koh Kradan → Koh Bulone → Koh Lipe
- Koh Lipe → Langkawi (Kuah Jetty), approx. 1.5 hours
- Hat Yai (city / airport) → Pak Bara → Koh Lipe (combined transfer)
Fleet and onboard experience
Bundhaya Speed Boat operates a fleet of high-speed craft sized at 45 and 70 seats per vessel. The boats are designed for the warm waters and short crossings of the Andaman Sea, with comfortable seating, shaded covered areas and basic onboard amenities. WiFi is available on most boats, with toilet facilities on board. The fleet runs in coordination with a network of ticket counters in Thailand and Malaysia, including the main office at Koh Lipe. On longer routes, the company operates connecting transfers, for example combined van and speedboat tickets from Hat Yai or Trang to Pak Bara and onward to Koh Lipe, or from Phuket airport hotels to Rassada Pier. For Langkawi crossings, passengers pass through Thai and Malaysian immigration at the relevant piers, so passport details are collected at booking. Long-distance routes (especially to Koh Lipe and the Trang islands) typically operate from mid-October to early May; core routes such as Phuket-Phi Phi run most of the year, with frequencies adjusting for weather and demand.
Booking, check-in and luggage on SimpleFerry
On SimpleFerry, Bundhaya Speed Boat tickets are bookable in real time with e-ticket delivery, printing is not required. Bundhaya is a foot-passenger-only operator; cars, motorbikes and other vehicles cannot be transported. Each passenger is permitted up to 2 pieces of luggage with a combined weight of 15 kg checked in to the storage area. Forbidden items include drugs, flammable materials and sharp objects. For Langkawi cross-border routes, full passport details and expiry dates must be provided at booking for the ferry manifest.
Pet policy
Pets are accepted on Bundhaya Speed Boat services where local rules permit. Small dogs and cats must travel in a closed carrier, and additional fees may apply per booking conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Does Bundhaya Speed Boat carry vehicles?
No. Bundhaya is a foot-passenger-only operator. Speedboats and high-speed ferries do not have a vehicle deck.
What is the luggage allowance?
Passengers may check in 2 pieces of luggage with a total weight of 15 kg. Heavier or oversized luggage may be subject to additional fees.
What documents do I need for the Langkawi route?
A valid passport with sufficient validity is required, plus the passenger's passport number and expiry date for the ferry manifest. Both Thai and Malaysian immigration are cleared at the relevant piers.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, with restrictions. Small pets must travel in a closed carrier; consult the booking conditions for the specific route.
What is the cheapest route to Koh Lipe?
From Pak Bara Pier on the Thai mainland, with combined transfers from Hat Yai or Trang. The Pak Bara-Koh Lipe service is one of the operator's flagship routes.
Book Bundhaya Speed Boat ferries
Ready to travel with Bundhaya Speed Boat? Search routes and compare prices on SimpleFerry.