Cruise port in Thailand

Koh Samui

Allow about 15 min each way from the terminal to the city center. Average time in port: 9 hours. 20 places to explore.

Ships calling here: 2 ships
Upcoming sailings: 18 sailings
Average time in port: About 9 hours
Lowest fare: From USD 1,014

After disembarking

Cruise ships dock at Princess Koh Samui Tender Landing Point. Allow about 15 min each way from the terminal to the city center.

Where the ship docks
Cruise ships dock at Princess Koh Samui Tender Landing Point.
Tender Boat Landing at Nathon Pier
Cruise ships anchor off Nathon on the west coast of Koh Samui, and passengers take the ship's tender boat to Nathon Pier for immigration procedures.
Transport from Nathon Pier (Songthaews and Fixed Taxi Fares)
Songthaews (red pickup trucks) in front of the pier charge either a route-based fare per person (100–150 THB) or a vehicle hire fare. Regular taxis often demand a fixed fare instead of using a meter, so agreeing on the price before boarding is essential.
Dress Code for the Big Buddha and Temples
When visiting Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai) and Wat Plai Laem, wear clothing that covers the shoulders and knees. Remove your shoes before entering temple halls or climbing temple steps.

About 9 hours in port: where can you go?

Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.

Ko Samui city centreAbout 15 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 8 hr 30 min

Return travel Time at destination

Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.

Between the terminal, city and airport

Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.

TaxiAbout 30 minTHB 400~THB 600

Nathon Pier → Fisherman's Village (Bophut)

Take a taxi or chartered songthaew from in front of Nathon Pier north along road 4169 to Bophut Fisherman's Village.

BusAbout 40 minTHB 100~THB 150

Nathon Pier → Chaweng Beach

Take a red shared songthaew toward Chaweng from the main road in front of the pier or use a fixed-fare taxi.

TaxiAbout 35 minTHB 500~THB 700

Nathon Pier → Hin Ta Hin Yai (Lamai)

From Nathon, head south along the ring road directly to the Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks at the southern end of Lamai Beach.

Ko Samui places to explore

Explore 20 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.

Sights

Secret Buddha Garden

Dozens of mythical Buddha and animal statues, carved over a lifetime by a local durian farmer, are hidden in a deep jungle valley on Mount Khao Pom in the island's interior.

Visit: about 1 hr
Admission: THB 80

Sights

Wat Phra Yai

A temple on the small island of Phan, connected by a causeway, with a large 12 m golden seated Buddha that appears to guard the coast.

Visit: about 50 min
Admission: Free

The steps leading up to the Buddha get hot at midday, so wear socks or climb at a shadier time.

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Sights

Hin Ta and Hin Yai Rocks

A natural granite rock formation on the cliffs at the southern end of Lamai Beach, resembling male and female genitalia and associated with legends of fertility and prosperity.

Visit: about 35 min
Admission: Free

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