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Koh Tao to Koh Nangyuan ferry

Koh Tao to Koh Nangyuan takes 10m – 20m by longtail boat with Koh Tao longtail taxi boats. Boats leave from Mae Haad Pier or Sairee Beach, Koh Tao and arrive at Koh Nangyuan landing.

  • Crossing 10m – 20m

✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026 against 2 sources

Updated 4 Oct 2026 · Sources · How we check

How to get a ticket

No online booking partner sells this crossing. Tickets are bought at the pier or from the operator.

Operator timetable
Crossing time10m – 20m
On the waterLongtail boat, Speedboat
DepartsMae Haad Pier or Sairee Beach, Koh Tao
ArrivesKoh Nangyuan landing

Operator timetable

On demand: longtail and speedboat taxis throughout the day from Mae Haad and Sairee Beach; day visitors 10:00–15:00

Source: Koh Nangyuan Resort “How to get here” page, checked 4 Oct 2026.

Route facts

DepartsMae Haad Pier or Sairee Beach, Koh Tao, Surat Thani
ArrivesKoh Nangyuan landing, Surat Thani
Crossing time10m – 20m
DistanceAbout 2 nautical miles (4 km)
OperatorsKoh Tao longtail taxi boats (10–20m)
BoatsLongtail boat, Speedboat
SeasonRuns all year
VehiclesPassengers only
SeaGulf of Thailand
Koh Tao Koh Nangyuan
Mae Haad Pier or Sairee Beach, Koh Tao → Koh Nangyuan landing · about 2 nautical miles. Straight line between piers, not the sailing track. Coastline: Natural Earth.

Before you travel

Good to know

  • Koh Nangyuan Resort suggests a 10:00 boat, before most tour boats arrive, and confirming your return boat time before you go snorkelling.
  • Bring enough cash for the entrance fee and the boat: there is no ATM on Koh Nangyuan.

Getting to and from the pier

  • Some Lomprayah catamarans from Koh Samui (Pralarn 08:00) and Koh Phangan (08:30) call at Koh Nangyuan before Koh Tao, arriving at 09:45
  • Resort guests use the free Nangyuan Transfer boat from Lomprayah Pier, Mae Haad

Return trip: Arrange the return time with your longtail driver before you land; day visitors must leave the island by 15:00.

Koh Tao to Koh Nangyuan ferry: questions

How long is the ferry from Koh Tao to Koh Nangyuan?

Operators publish 10m – 20m for Koh Tao to Koh Nangyuan. The sea distance is about 2 nautical miles.

How often does the Koh Tao to Koh Nangyuan boat run?

On demand: longtail and speedboat taxis throughout the day from Mae Haad and Sairee Beach; day visitors 10:00–15:00 (Koh Nangyuan Resort “How to get here” page, checked 4 Oct 2026).

Where does the Koh Tao to Koh Nangyuan ferry leave from?

The main departure point is Mae Haad Pier or Sairee Beach, Koh Tao; boats arrive at Koh Nangyuan landing. Some Lomprayah catamarans from Koh Samui (Pralarn 08:00) and Koh Phangan (08:30) call at Koh Nangyuan before Koh Tao, arriving at 09:45.

Which companies run ferries from Koh Tao to Koh Nangyuan?

Koh Tao longtail taxi boats. Koh Tao longtail taxi boats: Longtail boat, Speedboat.

Does the Koh Tao to Koh Nangyuan ferry run all year?

The sources we checked list it as a year-round service. The Gulf has a different weather pattern from the Andaman coast: services run all year, but the northeast monsoon can disrupt crossings around November and December, mostly on the open-water legs to and from Koh Tao and Chumphon.

Can I take a car or motorbike from Koh Tao to Koh Nangyuan?

No. This is a passenger service; vehicles are not carried.

How do I get back from Koh Nangyuan to Koh Tao?

Arrange the return time with your longtail driver before you land; day visitors must leave the island by 15:00.

How do I get from Koh Tao to Koh Nangyuan?

Take a longtail taxi boat from Mae Haad or Sairee Beach; the trip takes about 10–20 minutes and boats are often shared with other passengers. Speedboats also run from Mae Haad. Koh Nangyuan Resort’s own transfer boat is only for its guests.

How much is the entrance fee for Koh Nangyuan and when is it open?

Koh Nangyuan charges an entrance fee of 250 THB per person (50 THB for Thais), and day visitors may stay from 10:00 to 15:00. Plastic bottles and cans are not allowed on the island, and there is no ATM, so bring cash (checked October 2026).

Sources and checks

We check each route against the operators’ and ports’ own pages, and read our booking partner’s public route page for current departures. Facts we could not confirm are left out.

  • nangyuan.com, checked 4 Oct 2026: Koh Nangyuan Resort (the island’s operator) "How to get here": from Koh Tao most travellers take a longtail boat from Mae Haad or Sairee Beach, usually 10–20 minutes, often shared with other passengers; longtail taxi boats and speedboats leave Mae Haad for Nangyuan throughout the day; the free Nangyuan Transfer boat from Lomprayah Pier, Mae Haad, is for resort guests only; some Lomprayah catamarans stop at Nangyuan. Entrance fee 250 THB (50 THB for Thais); day visitors 10:00–15:00; no plastic bottles or cans; no ATMs.
  • lomprayah.com, checked 4 Oct 2026: Lomprayah "Timetable 2026": catamarans from Samui (Pralarn 08:00 → Nangyuan 09:45) and Koh Phangan (08:30 → 09:45) call at Koh Nangyuan before Koh Tao (as recorded in thailand-gulf.ts).

Photo: The three islets of Koh Nang Yuan joined by a sandbar, seen from the viewpoint (Isderion, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 de).

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