Attractions & Culture
Thong Krut Pier
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Duration
Half day from here (pier itself: 15 minutes)
Category
Attractions & Culture
Difficulty
easy
Price
Free
The main departure pier on Koh Samui's south coast for boat trips to Koh Tan and Koh Madsum (Pig Island). The pier itself is free to visit and takes minutes; the reason to come is to charter a longtail or join a group boat to the nearby islands. Private longtail hire runs roughly 1,500–2,500 THB for the whole boat to both islands and back; group trips run 500–1,000 THB per person. Koh Madsum charges a 50 THB entry fee per adult. Boat operators line up at the pier and negotiate prices on the spot. Early morning departures see calmer water and fewer visitors at the islands.
Highlights
Departure point for Koh Tan and Koh Madsum (Pig Island)
Private longtail from ~1,500 THB per boat; groups from ~500 THB per person
Koh Madsum entry: 50 THB/adult
Boats available throughout the day; negotiate at the pier
South coast location near the InterContinental and Taling Ngam
What's included
Boat hire (negotiate at pier)
Koh Madsum entry fee (50 THB/adult)