Mae Nam · Piers & Ferries
Maenam Pier
Pralarn Pier / Lomprayah Pier
Lomprayah's Pralarn Pier in Maenam, for high-speed catamarans to Koh Phangan, Koh Tao and Chumphon.
- Free
- Mae Nam
- Checked 25 Sept
Insider tips
- In monsoon weather (roughly October-December) Lomprayah may move departures to Nathon Pier - recheck the pier the day before.
- Book 48-72 hours ahead around Full Moon Party dates; catamarans sell out.
- Check-in closes before departure (15-60 minutes depending on ticket terms); do not arrive at the last minute.
- This pier has no car ferry - use Nathon (Seatran) or Lipa Noi (Raja) for vehicles.
The story
Maenam Pier (also spelled Mae Nam), known as Pralarn Pier or simply 'the Lomprayah pier', sits at the western end of Maenam Beach on Koh Samui's north coast. It is the dedicated terminal for Lomprayah High Speed Catamaran services between Koh Samui and Koh Phangan (Thong Sala), Koh Tao (Mae Haad) and Chumphon on the mainland, with combined bus+ferry tickets onward to Bangkok, Hua Hin, Surat Thani and other destinations. Typical crossing times quoted by travel sources: about 30 minutes to Koh Phangan and around 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours to Koh Tao.
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Aggregator timetables in 2026 also show Lomlahkkhirin speedboats using Maenam/Pralarn Pier for some Koh Phangan and Koh Tao services. Important operational note: in bad weather and strong waves Lomprayah temporarily moves its Samui departures from Maenam to Nathon Pier (this happened, for example, 18-24 November 2025, with free transfers between piers for passengers who checked in on time). Always reconfirm the departure pier shortly before travel, especially in the October-December monsoon.
The terminal area has Lomprayah ticket counters, waiting areas and a seaside restaurant; check-in typically closes 15-60 minutes before departure depending on operator rules, so arrive early. Around Full Moon Party dates, catamarans to Koh Phangan sell out - book ahead. The pier is on the ring road corridor and easy to reach by taxi or songthaew from Bophut, Maenam and Chaweng.
Good to know
- Lomprayah office at the pier: daily 06:00–20:00. Check in 45–60 minutes before departure.
- Free
Plan a visit
Checked 25 Sept 2026 · 9 sources
Sources and last check
- Last checked
- 25 Sept 2026
- What was checked
- Details checked 25 Sept 2026
- Next check due
- September 2027
Official sources
Plus 7 other references and local research.
