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Back in April, Storm Kathleen slammed into the west coast of Ireland as a fearsome Force 10 gale, packing 70 mph winds and 15-foot waves. While locals sandbagged their homes and prepared for the worst, Frank Kowalski decided it was a swell day for a boat ride.
Evolved from Safehaven’s 75-foot XVS20 monohull launched in 2018, Kowalski used his expertise in building commercial, work-boat power catamarans to design the twin-hulled T-2000 Voyager to offer speed with stability.
“The stability in beam seas is what’s key here,” he says. “While we were out recently in a Force 8 with 40-plus knot winds and 12-foot seas, we were able to stop and leave the boat to drift while we retrieved a drone. It just took the waves on the beam with ease. In a monohull, it would have been rolling so badly you couldn’t have stood on the deck.”
Then there’s the sheer velocity that comes with twin, scalpel-thin hulls slicing through waves. With the T-2000’s pair of 1,550 hp MAN V12 diesels driving France Helices SD5 surface drives, the Safehaven can hit a top speed of 57 mph.
“It’s just the most amazing sight, standing on the stern, watching these huge roostertails behind,” Kowalski adds. “We’ve also incorporated retracting swim platforms so you can see the props spinning on the surface, plus valved exhausts that switch between silenced and straight-through. The noise from those V12s is sensational.”
His hull No. 1 demonstrator boat has all-diamond-quilted marine leather, well-finished cabinetry, colored LED lighting, and below-deck accommodations for six in three cabins. Hull No. 2—already sold and due for completion in the next 18 months—will up the luxury factor.
“It’s going to a client in the Middle East who plans to use it for just himself and his wife,” says Kowalski. The client has specified a full-width owner’s suite with a central, king-size bed and oversized his-and-hers bathrooms and closets in each hull. “He also wants to go fast— very fast,” Kowalski continues. “So we’ll install twin 2,000 hp MAN V12s, again with surface drives, and a central hydrofoil to reduce drag. The plan is for it to hit a top speed in excess of 69 mph.”
The new T-2000 is also designed to go the distance. With the 2,900-gallon tanks, it has a range of more than 1,000 nautical miles at 34.5 mph, and 1,700 nautical miles at 18 mph. Throttle back to 12 mph and range increases to 3,000-plus nautical miles.
Much of this is down to the yacht’s symmetrical, semi-wave-piercing hulls, made of a carbon-fiber-composite construction, with inverted lower bow sections and a double-chine arrangement that projects spray clear of the boat. The hydrofoil in mid position also means that, at speed in calmish seas, the T-2000 rides with half its hull length out of the water.
To eliminate waves slamming into the bridge deck windshield, Kowalski moved the pilothouse farther back. It also makes for a sleeker profile, giving the T-2000 the look of a single-hull sportsyacht.
The entire helm area gets flooded with light courtesy of the four-panel, angled windshield and quartet of fixed skylights above. To see the boat’s hydrofoil in action, the bridge has a glass panel in the floor that’s also designed for viewing marine life below at night. Most of the windows have half-inch-thick toughened panels to shrug off cascading water.
In finer weather than typically found on coastal Ireland, the T-2000 has a small flybridge with a helm station and sun-lounge area up top, plus a covered stern cockpit with sofas and table for alfresco dining.
This storm-tested, metallic-red demonstrator is available for around $3.35 million.
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A catamaran is generally more balanced on the water and can be faster than a multi-hull vessel.
Unless you compare them to foiling monohulls like the new America’s Cup boats that sail at over 50 knots, they are not recreational vessels.
In this article, we will look at how fast each type of catamaran will go.
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Here are the numbers before we dive into the details:
Sport Catamarans | 30 knots |
Cruising Catamarans | 15 knots |
Racing Catamarans | 45 knots |
Power Cruising Catamarans | 70 knots |
Swath Catamarans | 30 knots |
Catamarans can vary in size from 14 ft to over 100 ft. Catamarans can come in a wide variety of design types.
Sailing Catamarans have been attempting to make advancements over their mono-hulled counterparts.
These advancements include:
1) sport catamarans.
One type of sailing catamaran is a sport catamaran, which is otherwise known as recreational. These are typically supposed to have a small crew and launch and land on beaches.
Sport catamarans do not normally have living quarters and are ideal for day trips. Resorts or other rental services often use these.
These can also be used for racing.
Sport vessels have been known to travel over 30 knots but can speed over 40 knots in the proper conditions.
Another type of sailing catamaran is a cruising catamaran. These often come with complete living accommodations, so they sacrifice speed over their sportier counterparts.
They can average between 9 and 10 knots, depending on the conditions. The top speed is typically around 15 knots.
It would be best if you were careful with catamarans that have living quarters. The more you weigh it down, the less speed you will have.
The final type of sailing catamaran is an ocean racing catamaran.
These boats are large and can reach over 100 feet in length.
The top speed of this type of catamaran is around 45 knots.
Because of the prize money for entering these in races, much research goes into their advancement.
Catamarans with power motors fill a different type of boating category.
These are commonly used when speed and smoothness are favored over space or capacity.
Because of their stability, catamarans are good vessels for combating seasickness as well as transportation. We have a separate article here with all you should know about catamarans and (how to overcome) seasickness .
On a commercial level, these can be used for ferries for both people and vehicles. They are used for short term travel, often to or from islands.
Like sailing catamarans, there are a few types of power catamarans.
Similar to sailing cruising catamarans, they also have power cruising catamarans. These also have living quarters and are stable while out on the water. The speed of these vessels highly depends on the motors equipped and the size of the boat itself.
Like passenger transport or ferries, catamarans have a high speed of about 40 to 70 miles per hour.
These are made to travel at great speeds to allow their commuters the shortest possible ride to their destination.
The military also utilizes power catamarans. They use power catamarans to transport military cargo. These ships are ideal because of their speed, holding capacity, and ability to venture into shallow ports.
They also have small-waterplane-area twin-hull vessels. These are called SWATHs.
These differ from the average catamaran because they also have submarine-like hulls that stay completely under the water.
Due to the hulls being submerged, they are not normally affected by waves. These are used most often in the ocean as research vessels. They can also be used for certain types of yachts. Because of their stability, they are good vessels for furniture that will not require as much securing.
These often travel between 20 and 30 knots.
Some catamarans are designed for wave piercing. These are made to pierce through waves rather than sail over them, causing them to be faster. These can be used as passenger ferries, yachts, and military vessels as well.
There are also recreational catamarans made for whitewater travel. These are sometimes called âcata-rafts.â
They are made using two inflatable hulls connected with a scaffold. These are lightweight and perfect for whitewater sports.
They are even able to be packed away in a backpack. They can take up to 20 minutes to assemble, including inflation.
They have high speeds on white water rivers and can be most compared to a canoe, kayak, whitewater raft, or other white water vessels.
Catamarans require four times the power to double their speed. A mono-hull vessel, however, would require eight times the power to double their speed.
This is because a Catamaran has less resistance in the water.
This is also good for conserving and using less energy.
Catamarans are also more stable in the water. This stability is effective at resisting heeling or capsizing. A multi-hull vessel would require four times the force to capsize as a similar-sized mono-hull vessel.
The general sailing in a catamaran is smoother and allows for activities that are not always possible on a mono-hull sailboat.
Because catamarans have less water resistance, they are generally faster than mono-hull vessels.
This is because their hulls are smaller, which means they have a smaller bow wave to fight.
A bow wave is a wave created by the displacement of water by the bow of a ship. After a certain speed, a boat has to start hauling itself over its own bow wave.
The larger hull a ship has, the larger its bow wave will be and the more power required to fight it.
Catamarans have two small and narrow hulls, so they do not have much of an issue with their bow wave. This is one reason they are usually faster than a similar-sized mono-hull vessel.
Catamarans can be between 20-30 percent faster than their monohull counterparts.
Issues with catamarans over mono-hulls are that they can take more time to turn.
Boats commonly measure speed using GPS tracking devices to measure distance traveled. Speed while sailing is measured in knots. A knot is one nautical mile per hour, which equals about 1.15 miles per hour.
Two different factors can determine the speed of sailing ships:
Different hulls rest in the water more or less than other types. The less of the hull that is underwater, the faster it can go.
This is because the less of the hull in the water, the less drag created while sailing.
The longer the boat, the faster it can go. Every boat has a maximum hull speed that cannot be exceeded unless the boat can plane on the water’s surface or be lifted on hydrofoils. For most boats, the longer the boat, the higher the maximum hull speed is.
If you are looking for a catamaran, you have a lot of options.
You can choose to prioritize speed or comfort.
After deciding to purchase a catamaran, the type of catamaran you should look at depends on where and what you are using it for.
You will want to make sure that you look at what type of water you will be traveling in, how many people you are traveling with on average, and what type of speed you hope to achieve.
One thing you will want to keep in mind before the purchase of a catamaran is storage. If you intend to store your boat in a marina, you are often charged for two slips due to the beam, or width, of a catamaran versus the standard mono-hull vessel.
Catamarans can be beneficial for those who get seasick because they offer a steadier ride and the ability to have more open air space. Because the living quarters are not inside the hull and under the water’s surface, you have more windows and visibility.
Both sailing and power catamarans are viable options. Also, sailing catamarans can come with back-up power engines for low winds or situations such as docking in a marina.
Catamarans that have twin engines can offer more control and precision than those on a mono-hull vessel. This is good for tight and busy areas or navigating marinas.
Overall, there are plenty of options for you, and they offer many benefits over their mono-hull counterparts.
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LOA m (ft) | 24 |
---|---|
Beam m (ft) | 7.8 |
Engine Type | any |
Engine kW (HP) | 750 |
Year Const | 2017 |
LOA m (ft) | 33.4 |
---|---|
Beam m (ft) | 9.5 |
Engine Type | 2 x Caterpillar C32 |
Engine kW (HP) | 970 |
Year Const | 2012 |
LOA m (ft) | 30.65 |
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Beam m (ft) | 8.5 |
Engine Type | MTU 12V396TE74L |
Engine kW (HP) | 2038 |
Year Const | 1995 |
LOA m (ft) | 20 |
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Beam m (ft) | 7 |
Engine Type | 2 x 12 cyl Catapiller |
Engine kW (HP) | 820 |
Year Const | 1995 |
LOA m (ft) | 11.98 |
---|---|
Beam m (ft) | 5.35 |
Engine Type | 2X QSB 6.7 Cummins |
Engine kW (HP) | 320 |
Year Const | 2020 |
LOA m (ft) | 23.5 |
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Beam m (ft) | 7.9 |
Engine Type | 2 x Series MTU series 60 |
Engine kW (HP) | 484 |
Year Const | 2006 |
LOA m (ft) | 34 |
---|---|
Beam m (ft) | 10 |
Engine Type | 2 x Deutz MWM TBD 604B |
Engine kW (HP) | 1260 |
Year Const | 1991 |
LOA m (ft) | 22.5 |
---|---|
Beam m (ft) | 7.6 |
Engine Type | 2 x MTU 12V 2000 M72 |
Engine kW (HP) | 1080 |
Year Const | 2007 |
LOA m (ft) | 30.1 |
---|---|
Beam m (ft) | 11.2 |
Engine Type | 2 x Deutz TBD620V12 |
Engine kW (HP) | 1499 |
Year Const | 1987 |
LOA m (ft) | 32.9 |
---|---|
Beam m (ft) | 8.4 |
Engine Type | 2 x MTU12V 296 TE74L |
Engine kW (HP) | 1500 |
Year Const | 1998 |
LOA m (ft) | 24.25 |
---|---|
Beam m (ft) | 9.22 |
Engine Type | 2 x MAN D2842LE410 EDC |
Engine kW (HP) | 809 |
Year Const | 2009 |
LOA m (ft) | 24 |
---|---|
Beam m (ft) | 7.5 |
Engine Type | Yanmar 6HMY-WET |
Engine kW (HP) | 484 |
Year Const | 2014 |
LOA m (ft) | 42.5 |
---|---|
Beam m (ft) | 12.2 |
Engine Type | 2 x MTU 16V396 TE74 |
Engine kW (HP) | 1960 |
Year Const | 1996 |
LOA m (ft) | 24.5 |
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Beam m (ft) | 8 |
Engine Type | 2 x MAN D2842LE410 |
Engine kW (HP) | 809 |
Year Const | 2010 |
LOA m (ft) | 29.2 |
---|---|
Beam m (ft) | 11.5 |
Engine Type | 2 x Caterpillar C32 ACERT |
Engine kW (HP) | 968 |
Year Const | 1982 |
LOA m (ft) | 22.1 |
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Beam m (ft) | 7 |
Engine Type | John Deer |
Engine kW (HP) | 485 |
Year Const | 2021 |
LOA m (ft) | 26.3 |
---|---|
Beam m (ft) | 8.5 |
Engine Type | 2 x Cat C32 |
Engine kW (HP) | 1081 |
Year Const | 2016 |
LOA m (ft) | 19 |
---|---|
Beam m (ft) | 7.1 |
Engine kW (HP) | 662 |
Year Const | 2019 |
LOA m (ft) | 35.3 |
---|---|
Beam m (ft) | 10.9 |
Engine Type | 2 x MTU V12 2000 M72 |
Engine kW (HP) | 1080 |
Year Const | 2009 |
LOA m (ft) | 22.24 |
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Beam m (ft) | 8 |
Engine Type | 2 x Volvo IPS 1050 |
Engine kW (HP) | 596 |
Year Const | 2023 |
LOA m (ft) | 33 |
---|---|
Beam m (ft) | 8.5 |
Engine Type | Cat C32 |
Engine kW (HP) | 1080 |
Year Const | 2023 |
LOA m (ft) | 34.2 |
---|---|
Beam m (ft) | 8.5 |
Engine Type | 2 x Yanmar |
Engine kW (HP) | 670 |
Year Const | 2000 |
LOA m (ft) | 25.96 |
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Beam m (ft) | 9 |
Engine Type | 2 X MTU 8 V 2000 M72 |
Engine kW (HP) | 719 |
Year Const | 2023 |
LOA m (ft) | 40.15 |
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Beam m (ft) | 9 |
Engine Type | 2 x MTU 12V 2000 M72 |
Engine kW (HP) | 1080 |
Year Const | 2023 |
LOA m (ft) | 47.5 |
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Beam m (ft) | 11.8 |
Engine Type | 4 x MTU 16V 4000 |
Engine kW (HP) | 2320 |
Year Const | 2009 |
LOA m (ft) | 56 |
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Beam m (ft) | 13 |
Engine Type | 4 x MTU 4000 16V M70 |
Engine kW (HP) | 2320 |
Year Const | 2001 |
LOA m (ft) | 30.5 |
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Beam m (ft) | 9 |
Engine Type | 2 x MTU 16V40000M63L |
Engine kW (HP) | 2235 |
Year Const | 2019 |
LOA m (ft) | 39.2 |
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Beam m (ft) | 10.7 |
Engine Type | 2 x MTU |
Engine kW (HP) | 2240 |
Year Const | 2016 |
LOA m (ft) | 39 |
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Beam m (ft) | 11 |
Engine Type | 2 x Cummins QSK60 |
Engine kW (HP) | 1864 |
Year Const | 2015 |
LOA m (ft) | 15.8 |
---|---|
Beam m (ft) | 6.1 |
Engine Type | 2 x QSC 8.3 l |
Engine kW (HP) | 368 |
Year Const | 1989 |
LOA m (ft) | 18 |
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Beam m (ft) | 6 |
Engine Type | Catapillar C18 Acert |
Engine kW (HP) | 651 |
Year Const | 2013 |
LOA m (ft) | 35.6 |
---|---|
Beam m (ft) | 9.5 |
Engine Type | 2 x MTU 16V2000M72 |
Engine kW (HP) | 1440 |
Year Const | 2024 |
LOA m (ft) | 27 |
---|---|
Beam m (ft) | 8.5 |
Engine Type | 2 x Detroit16V92TA DDEC |
Engine kW (HP) | 819 |
Year Const | 1999 |
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Speed is important, it can get you out of harmâs way, and it makes sailing much more fun, but figuring out how fast a catamaran will be able to sail can be tricky. One important aspect is to understand maximum hull speed.
In this article, I have calculated different hull speeds for different lengths of boats; this includes both monohulls and catamarans but focuses on the latter. Here is the catamaran maximum hull speed table:
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Length on Water | Displacement Max Hull Speed | Semi Planing Beyond Max Hull Speed | |||
0% | 10% | 20% | 30% | ||
Feet | Meter | Knots | Knots | Knots | Knots |
26 | 8 | 6.9 | 7.5 | 9.1 | 11.8 |
30 | 9 | 7.3 | 8.0 | 9.6 | 12.5 |
33 | 10 | 7.7 | 8.4 | 10.1 | 13.2 |
36 | 11 | 8.0 | 8.8 | 10.6 | 13.8 |
39 | 12 | 8.4 | 9.2 | 11.1 | 14.4 |
43 | 13 | 8.7 | 9.6 | 11.5 | 15.0 |
46 | 14 | 9.1 | 10.0 | 12.0 | 15.6 |
49 | 15 | 9.4 | 10.3 | 12.4 | 16.1 |
52 | 16 | 9.7 | 10.7 | 12.8 | 16.6 |
56 | 17 | 10.0 | 11.0 | 13.2 | 17.2 |
59 | 18 | 10.3 | 11.3 | 13.6 | 17.7 |
62 | 19 | 10.6 | 11.6 | 14.0 | 18.1 |
66 | 20 | 10.8 | 11.9 | 14.3 | 18.6 |
69 | 21 | 11.1 | 12.2 | 14.7 | 19.1 |
72 | 22 | 11.4 | 12.5 | 15.0 | 19.5 |
75 | 23 | 11.6 | 12.8 | 15.3 | 20.0 |
79 | 24 | 11.9 | 13.1 | 15.7 | 20.4 |
82 | 25 | 12.1 | 13.3 | 16.0 | 20.8 |
85 | 26 | 12.4 | 13.6 | 16.3 | 21.2 |
First of all, we need to know the maximum hull speed for a displacement hull, and from that number, we will be able to calculate how much faster the semi-planing (or semi-displacement) hull will be. This is the formula for Maximum Hull Speed on a displacement boat:
Now we need to add the increased efficiency (loss of drag) of a semi-displacement hull, usually, this is somewhere between a 10-30% increase.
Note: â1.3â is the increase in efficiency, if you believe you are on the lower end of the scale this would be 1.2 or 1.1.
This calculator offers a theoretical perspective, but many other factors such as sail plan, weight, and sailor skill, of course, have a profound impact on speed. As we have seen, a semi-displacement hull can exceed maximum hull speed, but we can also see that it isnât by much. The next step is to reduce drag even further by utilizing a planning hull.
If you want more info, calculate other lengths, or see the speeds in Km/h or Mph then I suggest you check out this free spreadsheet.
Catamaran Freedom Hull Speed Calculator
Note: If you want your own copy just click, File->make a copy.
Below I will answer some of the questions I receive concerning catamaran hull design. The list will be updated as relevant questions come in.
As we have discussed above, a catamaran can definitely have a semi-planing hull, but can it be designed in a fully planing configuration as well?
Catamarans can be configured as planing hulls, although most sailing catamarans are set up as either semi-planing or hydrofoil. Due to the high speeds needed to get a boat to planing speed, this is only possible on racing sailboats or motor-powered catamarans such as high-speed ferries.
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Schedules & information for boats to Koh Kood from Laem Sok and Koh Chang
Boonsiri Ferry have been running their boat service to Koh Kood for over 8 years. After a bit of searching online you’ll soon learn that this passenger ferry has three names.  This arises from the fact that the Boonsiri Ferry company run a catamaran and the vessel’s name is the ‘Koh Kood Fantasea’. Hence Boonsiri Ferry, Boonsiri catamaran and Koh Kood Fantasea.
Boonsiri Ferry began services in 2015 and in October 2018 added a second, lager vessel to their fleet.  The new 288 seat, catamaran ferry has three decks, the top deck being a VIP room, and is equipped with a modern state of the art computerized stabilizer and is fully compliant with International Safety Standards.
There are two services a day during High Season between the mainland pier in Laem Sok and Ao Salat pier in the northeast of Koh Kood.  In the Low Season there is one ferry running in each direction.
During the High Season, the boats also stop at Koh Mak and Koh Chang.  This allows anyone who wants to island hop between Koh Kood, Koh Mak and Koh Chang to do so in air conditioned comfort, rather than by speedboat. The island hopping service was cancelled in 2020 due to the covid pandemic and didn’t resume during the 2022-23 High Season.  However, the good news that it will re-start from 1 October 2023 onwards.
High season timetable 2023-2024.
600 Baht | 10:45 | 11:45 |
600 Baht | 14:40 | 15:40 |
600 Baht | 09:00 | 09:50 |
600 Baht | 12:00 | 12:50 |
If you are heading to Koh Mak you can take the 10:45 boat from Laem Sok. This will first go to Koh Kood and then stops on Koh Mak on the return journey.
600 Baht | 13:30 | 14:30 |
600 Baht | 09:00 | 10:15 |
This service was cancelled in 2020 due to the coronoavirus pandemic but will resume operations on 1 October 2023.
As of 1 October 2018, a second catamaran was introduced. This new boat took over the Laem Sok to Koh Kood route. And the older boat will run from Bangbao pier, Koh Chang to Koh Mak and Koh Kood. This is a great alternative for people who prefer a more comfortable ride than the current speedboat services provide.
Koh Mak – 500 Baht | 09:00 | 10:00 |
Koh Kood – 750 Baht | 09:00 | 10:30 |
Hat Lek * | 09:00 | 11:30 |
Pattaya * | 09:00 | 19:00 |
Bangkok * | 09:00 | 19:30 |
Koh Kong (Cambodia) ** | 09:00 | 13:00 |
Darasakorn (Cambodia) ** | 09:00 | 16:00 |
Koh Rong (Cambodia) *** | 09:00 | 17:00 |
* Boat & bus. There are no direct boat services to Hat Lek, Pattaya or Bangkok.
** Change buses at the Hat Lek border.
*** Includes the boat to Koh Rong. The Sakorsiri high speed catamaran operated by Boonsiri Ferry.
 Koh Mak – 500 Baht | 14:00 | 14:30 |
Koh Chang – 500 Baht | 14:00 | 15:00 |
Please note that during Low Season the inter island boats between Koh Chang – Koh Mak – Koh Kood don’t run.
However visitors wanting to go from Koh Chang to Koh Kood can book a ticket that will get them from their hotel on Koh Chang to their hotel on Koh Kood. This involves being taken to the mainland by minibus and Centrepoint ferry, then by road to Laem Sok and then Boonsiri Ferry to Koh Kood. It takes several hours but will get you from one island to the other.
Starting on 1 November 2018, passengers flying into Trat Airport on flight PG301 or PG305 will be able to book a combined bus and boat ticket for Boonsiri Ferry. The ticket price will be 700 Baht to Koh Mak and 800 Baht to Koh Kood.
Likewise for the return trip, passengers departing Trat on PG306, PG308 or PG310 will be able to buy a ticket for the catamaran plus taxi service from Koh Kood to the airport. The ticket price is the same – 800 Baht per person.
Search and book tickets online using the form below or at https://boonsiriferry.com
Adult ticket price:
The one way ticket price is 600 Baht per person. This includes transport between the ferry pier on Koh Kood and your hotel.
Children’s tickets :
â Children under 5 years old travel free of charge. Â Children 5 years and over pay the Adult fare.
Pets are allowed :
â Small dogs and cats are allowed â For pets under 15Kg there is fee of 300 Baht .  Over 15kg are not permitted on-board
â Up to 30Kg of luggage per person is free of charge. â Luggage in excess of 30Kg, is charged at 20 Baht per Kilo, up to  a maximum of 50Kg total.
The service runs year round, although towards the end of Low Season, usually in late September, the boat will be out of the water for a couple of weeks for its annual maintenance.
Originally called the Boonsiri ‘Fantasea’, the first vessel entered service in November 2013 and quickly proved to be the fastest and most comfortable way to get to Koh Kood .  This is due to to it’s is state of the art computerized stabilizer aluminium, catamaran hull, it’s relatively light yet very stable in choppy seas.  In good weather, the catamaran can cruise at 25 Knots and the  journey takes around an hour and 15 minutes.  Which is pretty quick for a vessel that can accommodate 200 passengers plus luggage.
The ship has two decks, the lower deck can seat 150 passengers, whilst the upper deck, which also has some outdoor seating, provide seating for 50 more.   The interior spaces are nice and cool with tinted windows and reclining seats.  Passengers will also find a small shop selling snacks and drinks plus big screen TVs and free wi-fi onboard.
In 2018 the original boat was replaced with a new, larger boat of a similar style. This can carry more passengers and is faster and more efficient. The old boat is now used on the Koh Chang to Koh Mak to Koh Kood route which runs during the high season.
For passengers staying in Trat, a shuttle service by ‘songtaew’ (local pick up truck taxi) is provided. This costs 38 Baht per person and is not included in the price of the boat ticket. You pay the driver. If you buy boat tickets from your hotel, they’ll advise you of the time.  Or if you’re booking online, make sure you let the agent or boat company know the name of your hotel and they’ll confirm the details.
If you are flying into Trat Airport on flight PG301, then you’ll be able to take the morning service to Koh Kood at 10:45.  And if you are on PG305, arriving at 12:40, then you’ll be able to get to the pier in time for the 14:20 boat – which is the last boat of the day to Koh Kood.  However, there aren’t any shared minibuses from Trat Airport to the pier.  You’ll need to arrange a private transfer in advance.  See: TratAirportGuide.com for more details.  Prices are from 1,500 Baht for the 45 minute drive
Many people opt to take a public bus from Bangkok to Trat, stay the night and see a little of Trat town, and then head to Koh kood the next morning.  But if you want to do the trip the same day then it’s a bit of a hassle by public transport.
There are a couple of solutions.
Firstly, it is easy to arrange a private transfer by car or minivan from Suvarnabhumi Airport or a hotel in Bangkok to the mainland pier.  This can be done on through well known sites such as iamkohchang.com .  Note that if you are staying in a hotel in Bangkok, you’ll need to leave before 08:00 to be sure of catching the last boat of the day at 14:20.
Alternatively, if you want to keep costs down, Boonsiri run their own bus service between Khao San Rd, Bangkok and Laem Sok pier.  As this is run specifically for their passengers, you’re guaranteed not to miss the boat.  The Boonsiri bus is either a double decker bus or a minibus, depending on the season and the demand.
The price for a combined bus and boat ticket is a very reasonable 1,100 Baht per person. Â (Or 900 Baht if travelling to Koh Chang) This can be booked through the Boonsiri Ferry website. Â In Bangkok, the bus picks passengers up from outside the The Street Hostel, Tani Rd ( which is 5 minutes walk from Khao San Rd )
The service also runs in reverse, from Laem Sok to Bangkok, Â and for passengers heading to Suvarnabhumi Airport, the bus will drop off at Latkrabang airport link train station. Â Passengers can then take the city line train for the 10 minute journey to the airport.
Finally, for anyone bringing their own car, there’s secure, covered parking available at the Boonsiri office in Laem Sok. Â This is 50 Baht per night. .
sawasdee Bangkok airways arrives at 1340 at Trat airport. is there enough time to get the boat from Laem Sok to Koh Kood? departure time boat at 1440. thank you for your answer.
The best option is to book a combined minibus and boat ticket with Boonsiri. So you’re guaranteed not to miss the boat.
Book direct at https://boonsiriferry.com/en
Hi, can you please let me know if there is wifi available on the Boonsiri bus/van between BKK and Koh Kood? Thanks
No. If you need Internet during the journey you can buy a Thai SIM card cheaply when you land in Bangkok or any 7-eleven minimart.
Dear Sirs, we are group of 12 people and we need to travel from Koh Chang (Kai Bae beach resort) to Koh Mak (Mira Montra). Date is 04 January 2024.
Do you offer such service? If yes, what price, what time and how to reserve?
You can buy tickets for the Boonsiri Ferry from Koh Chang to Koh Mak online at 12go.com . They are 600 Baht / person . Or you can buy speedboat tickets, 800 Baht / person when you are on the island.
Or if you want a private speedboat to Koh Mak, contact Kai Bae Hut Resort as they have a speedboat company. The owner is: https://www.facebook.com/sroytip.knonkun
I am planning my holiday for January/February next year. I am struggling to find the correct departure and arrival times of the ferry from Koh Kood to the mainland. At all costs, I need to catch the first flight from Trat to Bangkok at 13:10. Can you help me with the planning.
The ferry timetables won’t have been officially announced yet. But they have been the same for the past few years.
So you’ll be able to take the Boonsiri Ferry or Koh Kood Express or Koh Kood Princess and will be able to get to the airport in time for PG306.
Don’t worry about it.
thanks for the response and reassurance. But can you tell me what the first departure time of the ferry is of these companies you mentioned.
The timetables are on this site.
Hello. Can you please give me details of how long the ferry ride is and how long the bus ride is when travelling from Koh kood to Bangkok.
It is an hour by boat from Koh Kood to Laem Sok pier. And from Laem Sok pier to the centre of Bangkok is around six and a half hours, depending on traffic.
Car allowed to ko kood
There aren’t any vehicle ferries to Koh kood – so it isn’t easy to take a car to the island. If you are planning to live on Koh Kood then you could hire a barge or transport boat to take it.
Hello, Yesterday I sent you a form about tickets to Koh Kood on Boonsiri Ferries (and the day before sent a more general enquiry) but I got no reply. I’m therefore not sure that you ever received the forms? We are two adults and a child of 6, arriving 19/2 on PG 305 and leaving 24/2 by PG 306. We would like to buy return taxi + catamaran tickets. Is this possible? Thank you!
I didn’t receive that. So I have just emailed you.
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