Gulf of Thailand · Runs all year
Laem Ngop (Trat) to Koh Mak ferry
2 ferry departures are listed from Laem Ngop (Trat) to Koh Mak on Thursday 5 November, between 10:30 and 11:45, run by Boonsiri High Speed Ferries and KoKut Express. The fastest takes 45 min; operators publish 45m – 50m. Boats leave from Krom Luang Pier, Laem Ngop and arrive at Ao Nid Pier / Makathanee pier (Leelawadee), Koh Mak Resort pier (Panan).
- Fastest 45 min
- 2 departures listed
- 2 operators
- From €13.25
✓ Checked 2 Nov 2026 against 5 sources
Updated 2 Nov 2026 · Sources · How we check
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Fares from €13.25 per person, seen 2 Nov 2026
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- Fastest crossing 45 min
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Laem Ngop (Trat) to Koh Mak departures
Departures listed for 5 Nov 2026 (checked 2 Nov 2026). Fares are per adult, as listed that day. Times can change by date and season: pick your date for live seats.
| Depart → arrive | Operator & piers | Time | Fare | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30 → 11:15 | EarliestFastestBoonsiri High Speed Ferries Boonsiri Laemsok Pier Catamaran → Koh Mak Catamaran | 45 min | €14.66 | Book |
| 11:45 → 12:45 | CheapestLast boatKoKut Express Laem Sok Pier → Ao Nid Pier | 1h | €13.25 | Book |
Getting to Krom Luang Pier, Laem Ngop? Taxi and transfer options from Trat
Operator timetable
Daily: Leelawadee 1 speedboat each way all year (extra rounds at busy times); Panan 1–2 each way
Leelawadee: high season 1 Nov – 30 Apr (Makathanee pier), low season 1 May – 1 Oct (Ao Nid pier), same times. Panan’s July 2026 timetable has one boat each way; its page lists two a day each way (12:30 and 16:00 from Laem Ngop).
- Leelawadee: Laem Ngop 14:00 (arr. 14:50); Koh Mak 11:30 (arr. 12:15)
- Panan (July 2026): Laem Ngop 15:00; Koh Mak 10:00
Source: Leelawadee Speedboats website; Panan Speed Boat timetable image on its official Facebook page (operator Facebook page), checked 4 Oct 2026.
Route facts
| Departs | Krom Luang Pier, Laem Ngop, Trat |
|---|---|
| Arrives | Ao Nid Pier / Makathanee pier (Leelawadee), Koh Mak Resort pier (Panan), Trat |
| Crossing time | 45m – 50m (fastest listed: 45 min) |
| Distance | About 22 nautical miles (41 km) |
| Operators | Leelawadee Speedboat (50m (45m towards Laem Ngop)), Panan Speed Boat (Not published) |
| Boats | Speedboat |
| Season | Runs all year |
| Vehicles | Passengers only |
| Sea | Gulf of Thailand |
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Before you travel
Good to know
- Panan asks passengers to be at the pier 30 minutes before departure.
- Leelawadee says reservations are needed almost all year, because the boat is also the main transport for Koh Mak residents.
Getting to and from the pier
- Krom Luang Pier is beyond the Ao Thammachat and Centrepoint car-ferry piers, by the naval monument at Laem Ngop; Leelawadee offers secure parking there for 50 THB a day
- Leelawadee lands at Makathanee pier on Ao Kao in the high season and at Ao Nid Pier from May to October; Panan lands at the Koh Mak Resort pier
- From Koh Mak, Koh Kood Express speedboats continue to Koh Wai and Bang Bao on Koh Chang
Return trip: From Koh Mak Leelawadee leaves at 11:30 and reaches Laem Ngop at 12:15; Panan leaves at 10:00 (July 2026 timetable).
Laem Ngop (Trat) to Koh Mak ferry: questions
How long is the ferry from Laem Ngop (Trat) to Koh Mak?
Operators publish 45m – 50m for Laem Ngop (Trat) to Koh Mak. On the booking listing for 5 Nov 2026, crossings ranged from 45 min to 1h, depending on the boat and the stops it makes. The sea distance is about 22 nautical miles.
How many ferries a day go from Laem Ngop (Trat) to Koh Mak?
2 departures were listed for 5 Nov 2026, the first at 10:30 and the last at 11:45 (checked 2 Nov 2026). The operators’ own timetable: Daily: Leelawadee 1 speedboat each way all year (extra rounds at busy times); Panan 1–2 each way. Departures change with the season, so check the date you want to travel.
Where does the Laem Ngop (Trat) to Koh Mak ferry leave from?
The main departure point is Krom Luang Pier, Laem Ngop; boats arrive at Ao Nid Pier / Makathanee pier (Leelawadee), Koh Mak Resort pier (Panan). Some operators use other piers: Boonsiri Laemsok Pier Catamaran and Laem Sok Pier. Your ticket names the pier. Krom Luang Pier is beyond the Ao Thammachat and Centrepoint car-ferry piers, by the naval monument at Laem Ngop; Leelawadee offers secure parking there for 50 THB a day.
How much is the ferry from Laem Ngop (Trat) to Koh Mak?
On 2 Nov 2026, the booking listing showed fares from €13.25 to €14.66 per adult for 5 Nov 2026. The price depends on the operator, the boat (ferry, speedboat or catamaran) and whether a hotel or pier transfer is included. These were the prices on that day: check the live fare for your date before booking.
Which companies run ferries from Laem Ngop (Trat) to Koh Mak?
Boonsiri High Speed Ferries, KoKut Express, Leelawadee Speedboat and Panan Speed Boat. Leelawadee Speedboat: Speedboat; Panan Speed Boat: Speedboat.
Does the Laem Ngop (Trat) to Koh Mak ferry run all year?
The sources we checked list it as a year-round service. Car ferries to Koh Chang and boats to Koh Samet and Koh Larn run all year. Speedboats between Koh Chang, Koh Wai, Koh Mak and Koh Kood are mostly high-season services, roughly November to May.
Can I take a car or motorbike from Laem Ngop (Trat) to Koh Mak?
No. This is a passenger service; vehicles are not carried.
How do I get back from Koh Mak to Laem Ngop (Trat)?
From Koh Mak Leelawadee leaves at 11:30 and reaches Laem Ngop at 12:15; Panan leaves at 10:00 (July 2026 timetable).
How long is the speedboat from Laem Ngop to Koh Mak?
Leelawadee’s timetable shows 14:00 → 14:50 from Laem Ngop (50 minutes) and 11:30 → 12:15 from Koh Mak (45 minutes); its website describes the crossing as 45–60 minutes. The fare is 549 THB one way (checked October 2026).
Is Laem Ngop the same pier as the Koh Chang ferry?
No. Koh Mak speedboats leave from Krom Luang Pier at Laem Ngop, about 5 km past the Ao Thammachat and Centrepoint piers used by the Koh Chang car ferries. The larger catamarans to Koh Mak and Koh Kood leave from Laem Sok, further south-east.
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.
- kohmakboat.com, checked 4 Oct 2026: Leelawadee Speedboats booking website (linked from the operator’s official Facebook page, info@kohmakboat.com; office 63/14 Moo 1, Ao Kao, Koh Mak): Laem Ngop 14:00 → Koh Mak 14:50 and Koh Mak 11:30 → Laem Ngop 12:15, 549 THB, in both the high season (1 Nov – 30 Apr, Makathanee pier on Koh Mak) and the low season (1 May – 1 Oct, Ao Nid pier); Laem Ngop departures from Krom Luang Pier; crossing "only 45–60 minutes".
- kohmakboat.com, checked 4 Oct 2026: Leelawadee: directions to Krom Luang Pier, Laem Ngop — past the Ao Thammachat and Centrepoint piers, through the gate by the naval monument; ticket booth on the pier; secure parking 50 THB per day.
- facebook.com, checked 4 Oct 2026: Operator Facebook page (Leelawadee Speedboat Koh Mak): daily transfers from Laem Ngop to Koh Mak; monthly timetable posts (e.g. extra Friday/Saturday rounds 10:30 from Laem Ngop and 09:00 from Koh Mak in busy months).
- facebook.com, checked 4 Oct 2026: Operator Facebook page (PANAN Speed Boat): "Speed boat timetable for July 2026" image — Koh Mak → Laem Ngop 10:00, Laem Ngop → Koh Mak 15:00; arrive 30 minutes before; schedule subject to weather. Page intro: daily Koh Mak – Laem Ngop 10:00 and 13:30, Laem Ngop – Koh Mak 12:30 and 16:00. Lands at the Koh Mak Resort pier; Laem Ngop departures from Krom Luang Chumphon pier.
- Booking partner (12Go) public route page, departures and fares read 2 Nov 2026
Photo: A leaning coconut palm over a sandy beach on Koh Mak, looking across the bay to wooded islands (Vyacheslav Argenberg, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0).
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