Smaller & seasonal operators
Chaokoh Travel Center
Chaokoh Travel Center is a Thai operator running passenger ferries in the Andaman Sea between Phuket, Krabi and the Phi Phi Islands. The company is a long-standing local brand on the southern Thailand tourist circuit, with daily departures during the high season (November to April) and reduced sailings during the monsoon months.
Key facts
- Company type
- Thai passenger ferry operator
- Service area
- Andaman Sea (southern Thailand)
- Main hub
- Rassada Pier, Phuket
- Vessels
- Mid-size passenger ferries (foot passengers only)
- High season
- November to April
- Vehicles
- Not carried
- E-tickets
- Supported via aggregator booking
Top Chaokoh Travel Center routes on SimpleFerry
- Phuket (Rassada Pier) → Phi Phi Don (Tonsai)
- Phi Phi Don → Phuket
- Phuket → Krabi (Klong Jilad)
- Krabi → Phi Phi Don
- Phi Phi Don → Krabi
- Phuket → Koh Lanta (high-season)
Fleet and onboard experience
Chaokoh runs mid-size passenger ferries with open lower deck and shaded upper deck, typical of the Andaman day-ferry segment. Crossing time from Phuket to Phi Phi is about 1 hour 45 minutes; Krabi to Phi Phi is about 1 hour 30 minutes. Onboard amenities are basic: bathrooms, a small snack bar and seating in covered and open areas. The vessels are designed for tourists travelling with hand luggage and small day packs.
Booking, check-in and luggage on SimpleFerry
Tickets are bookable on SimpleFerry. Tickets are issued as e-vouchers; passengers exchange the voucher for a boarding pass at the operator desk at the pier, normally 30 to 45 minutes before departure. Standard luggage allowance is one main bag plus one small carry-on per passenger. Surfboards and dive bags are usually accepted with prior notice.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Phuket to Phi Phi crossing take?
Around 1 hour 45 minutes on a standard Chaokoh ferry. Speedboat alternatives are quicker but more expensive.
Can I take a vehicle?
No. Chaokoh ferries are foot-passenger only.
Do they run year-round?
Yes, but frequencies are reduced during the May to October monsoon and crossings can be cancelled in poor weather.
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