Along the Samui coast
A short outing can focus on the shoreline, a bay and time on the water. Ask which stretches and stops the operator can actually include.
Explore the coast of Koh Samui or plan a day towards neighbouring islands. Choose the kind of trip first, then ask an operator which boat, boarding point and route suit the conditions.
Right now GetnDrive boat offers in Koh Samui are not connected yet. This page has no vessel catalog, prices, availability or booking; it helps you plan a trip on the water.
Boat and yacht search
Boats and yachts
There are no boat or yacht offers in Koh Samui yet.
Coast and islands
Around Samui or towards nearby islands
Samui sits in the Gulf of Thailand, with Koh Phangan to its north and the Ang Thong archipelago to its west. These are directions to explore, not routes or stops offered by GetnDrive.
Towards neighbouring islands
Koh Phangan is north of Samui; Koh Tao lies further away in the Gulf. The boat, weather, distance and operator determine which crossings are suitable.
Towards Ang Thong
The Ang Thong marine park is another possible direction for a longer day. Access, landing, park rules and fees depend on the date and the operator’s confirmed plan.
Your hotel, the route and the boarding point are different things
- Where you stayYour hotel beach does not tell you where a boat leaves. Allow time to reach the confirmed starting point.
- Where you want to goA coast outing and a longer island trip have different time at sea and may call for different boats.
- Where you boardOperators use different piers, pontoons and boarding arrangements around Samui. Ask for the exact name, address or map pin, meeting time and return point.
Choose a boat
Motor yacht, sailing catamaran, speedboat or longtail boat
These are examples of boat types, not a GetnDrive fleet. The pictures are generated illustrations; an operator must confirm what is actually available.
Motor yacht
A private day with shade, seating and room to move about on board, at an unhurried pace.
Choose it if:
- your group wants comfort more than speed
- you would like to plan swim stops with the captain
- you prefer a private trip to a shared one
Ask the operator: how many guests it takes, who is in the crew, and whether fuel, drinks and park tickets are included.
Sailing catamaran
Two hulls, a wide deck and a quieter day for a group that wants to spend it together.
Choose it if:
- you like a slower, relaxed day
- your group wants deck space to sit and swim from
- you are flexible: sailing depends on the wind
Ask the operator: whether the boat will sail or motor, how many guests it takes and how much shade there is on deck.
Speedboat
An open, faster boat for a trip where the time spent crossing matters. Sea conditions can make the ride less comfortable.
Choose it if:
- you want less time in transit
- your group is comfortable with an open, faster ride
- the operator confirms the route is suitable that day
Ask the operator: the route and stops, a seat and a life jacket for everyone, and what happens if the sea is rough.
Thai longtail boat
A traditional wooden boat with a long-shaft engine: simple and close to the water, often suited to a shorter coastal outing.
Choose it if:
- you have a short coastal trip in mind
- you want a simple, local style of boat
- you do not need a cabin or a large deck
Ask the operator: whether there is a canopy, a life jacket for everyone, and how far from the shore the trip goes.
Boarding
Confirm where and how you board
The illustration shows a general boarding scene, not a specific pier in Samui. Before the day, get these details in writing:
- Exact starting point — the pier, pontoon or beach name and a usable address or map pin.
- Arrival time — when to arrive, where to meet and whom to contact on the day.
- How to get there — the journey from your accommodation and whether a transfer is included.
- How you board — steps, gangway or beach entry, and help with children, bags or limited mobility.
- Return point — whether you finish at the starting point or elsewhere.
Weather and sea
Check the forecast and the operator’s decision
Wind, rain and waves can change the departure, route and stops. There is no guaranteed season or crossing time for every boat.
Conditions on the day
Ask the operator and captain how they assess wind, waves and rain before departure and during the trip.
Route changes
A stop or landing may be skipped, the route shortened or the trip postponed when conditions or local rules require it.
Protected areas
For an Ang Thong visit, confirm whether access is open on your date, which landings are permitted and whether park fees are included.
Ask before you pay
Every company sets its own terms. Keep the answers in writing.
- ReschedulingWho decides that the sea is too rough, and can the trip move to another day?
- RefundIf the trip is cancelled or cut short, how much is refunded, and when?
- Life jacketsIs there one for every passenger, including child sizes, and where are they kept?
- CrewIs there a captain only or crew as well, and which languages do they speak?
- FuelIs fuel included for the whole route, or charged separately?
- Extra feesAre park tickets, island fees, transfers, food and drinks in the price or paid on the day?
For fleet owners and operators
Run boats around Koh Samui? Tell us what you offer
GetnDrive invites fleet owners and operators on Samui to tell us about their boats, boarding points and trip formats. We review every application and discuss whether offers could appear on GetnDrive. Nothing is listed automatically.
- Your boats and capacity
- Where guests board
- Your trip formats
Propose a partnership
The button opens the partner application: select “Yachts” or “Boats” there.
The essentials
Frequently asked questions
Can I book a boat in Koh Samui through GetnDrive now?
No. Boat offers are not connected here yet. This page has no vessel catalog, prices, available dates or booking.
Are there prices or free dates on this page?
No. When partners are connected, their real offers and terms will need separate verification before they appear.
Which boat type should I choose?
A motor yacht suits a comfort-focused private outing, a sailing catamaran a relaxed group day, a speedboat a faster crossing and a longtail boat a simpler short coastal trip. Ask the operator what is actually available.
Where does a trip start?
The exact pier, pontoon or beach depends on the operator. Get its name, address or map pin, meeting time and return point before paying.
Can I travel to Koh Phangan, Koh Tao or Ang Thong?
They are destinations in the wider Gulf area, but this page does not promise a route to any of them. The boat, conditions, local rules and operator determine the actual plan.
What if the weather changes?
Ask who decides whether to depart or change the route, when you will be notified, and how postponement or a refund works under the operator’s terms.
Can children come aboard?
Ask the operator about the minimum age, child-size life jackets, shade, boarding method and whether the selected boat suits your group.
What is included in a trip?
Crew, fuel, transfers, food, drinks and any park fees vary by operator. Get an itemised written confirmation before paying.
Can I drive the boat myself?
Do not assume so. Ask the operator about its conditions and check any applicable local requirements before planning to take the helm.
How can an operator join GetnDrive?
Use the partner application to describe your company, boats and boarding points. Listing offers requires a separate review.