Thong Krut · Piers & Ferries
Thong Krut Pier
Thong Krut Pier is a small concrete jetty on Koh Samui's quiet south coast. It is the departure point for longtail boats to Koh Tan and Koh Madsum (Pig Island) and for trips towards the Five Islands. There is no ferry schedule - boats are chartered or run as tours.
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Insider tips
- There is no timetable - agree the boat, price, duration and what is included before you board.
- Morning departures have the calmest sea; monsoon season (roughly Oct-Dec) can cancel longtail trips.
- Bring cash, sun protection and water; facilities on the small islands are basic.
- Combine the trip with the south coast: Thong Krut's seafood restaurants are a local lunch spot.
The story
Thong Krut Pier (also spelled Thongkrut or Tong Krut) is a small jetty on the south coast of Koh Samui, between Lamai and Taling Ngam, surrounded by seafood restaurants and a few tour offices. It is not a ferry terminal: there are no scheduled ferries and no ticketed timetable. Instead, longtail boats leave from here for the small islands just offshore - Koh Tan (about 15-20 minutes by longtail) and Koh Madsum, better known as 'Pig Island' (about 10-15 minutes) - as well as snorkeling and sightseeing trips towards the Five Islands (Koh Si Koh Ha).
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Boats work on demand: you either charter a longtail privately at the pier or join a group tour, with most trips leaving between about 09:00 and 10:00 and returning by mid-afternoon. Prices are negotiated or set by tour operators and vary; agree the price and what is included before boarding. The pier is about 25 km (roughly 40 minutes) from Chaweng and about 18 km (roughly 30 minutes) from Nathon by road.
Parking along the pier road is free, and motorbikes can be left near the restaurants. Because Thong Krut is on the quieter south coast, songthaews are infrequent here; most visitors arrive by rented scooter/car, taxi or a tour with hotel pickup. Sea conditions matter: longtails are small open boats, so trips can be cancelled or uncomfortable in rough weather, especially during the October-December monsoon.
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- 25 Sept 2026
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- Details checked 25 Sept 2026
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- September 2027
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