Samui Journey: quick facts
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Samui Journey Co., Ltd. is a licensed Koh Samui tour operator (TAT licence No. 44/00252) based in Na Mueang, in the south of the island. Our main trip is the 1-Day Catamaran, a full day from Bang Kao Pier to the Five Islands, Koh Tan and Pig Island (Koh Madsum). Adults pay ฿3,300, children aged 5–11 pay ฿1,900 and under-5s go free. Hotel pickup, lunch, free-flow drinks, snorkel gear, the on-board activities (water slide, floating sea pool, banana boat, kayaks, paddleboards and springboard), a Thai massage, the Pig Island landing fee and accident insurance are included, and our guides speak English and Chinese.
The company at a glance
| Legal name | Samui Journey Co., Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Licence | Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) No. 44/00252 |
| Office | 22/22 Na Mueang, Ko Samui, Surat Thani 84140 |
| Contact | WhatsApp +66 94 751 4988 · samuijourney.mk@gmail.com |
| Trips | 1-Day Catamaran · Explore the Real Samui (4x4) · Samui Elephant Kingdom visits |
| Google rating | 5.0 from 18 Google reviews (2 October 2026). Read them on Google |
How much is the Samui Journey catamaran?
Adults (12+) pay ฿3,300 and children aged 5–11 pay ฿1,900. Children under 5 go free. The price includes hotel transfers, an English and Chinese-speaking guide, lunch, free-flow cocktails, mocktails and soft drinks, snorkel gear, the water slide, floating sea pool, banana boat (ages 5+), kayaks, paddleboards and springboard, a Thai massage on board, the Pig Island landing fee and accident insurance.
| Guest | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult (12+) | ฿3,300 |
| Child (5–11) | ฿1,900 |
| Child under 5 | Free |
| Included | Round-trip hotel transfers · lunch on board and seasonal fruit · free-flow cocktails, mocktails and soft drinks · snorkel gear and life jackets (child sizes too) · water slide, floating sea pool, banana boat (ages 5+), kayaks, paddleboards and springboard · Thai massage on board · Pig Island landing fee · accident insurance |
|---|---|
| Facilities | Toilet on board |
| Crew | Licensed captain with 10+ years' experience · English and Chinese-speaking guide and crew |
| Departs from | Bang Kao Pier, south coast of Koh Samui |
| Not included | Personal expenses and optional tips |
What time does the catamaran day start and finish?
Hotel pickup runs from 9:00 to 9:40 AM depending on your area, and the boat leaves Bang Kao Pier at about 10:30. You are back at the pier at about 16:00 and at your hotel at about 16:30.
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| 9:00–9:40 | Hotel pickup (time depends on your area) |
| 10:30 | Depart Bang Kao Pier |
| 11:20 | Five Islands (Koh Si Koh Ha), seen from the boat |
| 11:50 | Koh Tan: snorkelling, water slide, floating sea pool, banana boat, kayaks, paddleboards, springboard |
| 12:45 | Lunch on board |
| 14:50 | Koh Madsum (Pig Island) |
| 16:00 | Back at the pier on Koh Samui |
| about 16:30 | Back at your hotel |
| Area | Pickup |
|---|---|
| Choeng Mon | 9:00–9:10 |
| Maenam · Bophut · Bangrak | 9:00–9:10 |
| Chaweng | 9:20–9:30 |
| Lamai | 9:30–9:40 |
| Bangpor · Hua Thanon · Nathon · Lipa Noi | 9:30–9:40 |
Staying somewhere else? Message us on WhatsApp +66 94 751 4988 with your hotel name.
Is the catamaran good for kids?
Yes. Under-5s go free, and children aged 5–11 pay the child price. Child-size life jackets are on board, there is a toilet on the boat, and the banana boat is for ages 5 and up.
Is there vegetarian, vegan or halal food?
Yes. Vegetarian, vegan and halal options are available; please tell us when you book. Guests who keep kosher are welcome to bring their own food and should tell us when booking. The standard lunch is spaghetti with tomato sauce, sweet and sour chicken, vegetable spring rolls, fried chicken, som tam, salad, rice and seasonal fruit.
What is the cancellation and weather policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before pickup and you get a 100% refund. Later cancellations and no-shows are non-refundable. If the sea is unsafe, we move you to a new date free of charge, and if that date is also affected, you get a full refund. The catamaran needs at least 40 guests to sail; if a date doesn't reach that number, you choose a new date or a full refund.
What other trips do you run?
Explore the Real Samui is our full-day 4x4 island tour: the Big Buddha, a village Khanom Ko workshop, Wat Sawang Arom, a durian orchard and mountain-top temple, lunch with a view, Namuang Waterfall, rubber tapping and the Grandfather & Grandmother Rocks. We also book visits to Samui Elephant Kingdom.
| Trip | Duration | Adult | Child (5–11) | Under 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explore the Real Samui (4x4) | Full day, about 9:30–16:30 | from ฿1,950 | ฿1,650 | Free |
| Samui Elephant Kingdom visit | About 3 hours, morning or afternoon | ฿3,000 | ฿1,700 | Free |
Do you own Samui Elephant Kingdom?
No. Samui Elephant Kingdom is an independent sanctuary that Samui Journey supports, and we book visits there.
More answers on our FAQ page.