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- Time6 hours
- Crossing15 minutes
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Pattaya to Koh Larn speed boat price and what it buys
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- Short run5 hours · price per person from $9
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View - Hotel pickup trip6 to 7 hours · price per person from $37
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View - Private speedboat6 hours · $164 and up each
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A speedboat is the fast way across and the price depends on whether you buy a seat or a whole boat. See what each costs, what is extra and when to choose it.
Editorial team, kohlarntour.click · Updated November 12, 2026 · A 6 min read
Summary view
- Per seatSpeedboat packages with a hotel pickup start from $9.
- Per boatChartering the whole boat starts from $164, with the vessel as the unit.
- Crossing timeA speed boat leaves South Pattaya Beach and reaches the neighboring islands in 15 minutes, says the city.1
- Extra feesUpgrading the private boat to 2 engines adds THB 5000.
- Life jacketsThai marine rules require passengers to wear one for the whole trip.2
What the Pattaya to Koh Larn speed boat price covers
The Pattaya to Koh Larn speed boat price means different things, and mixing them up is the fastest way to misjudge a bargain. A seat on a shared boat is sold inside a package that adds the pickup, a van to the pier and a few hours ashore. A private boat is sold as a vessel, with a driver and a plan, and nothing else. The first step to a fair comparison is to ask which of the two a listing is selling, and what it leaves out.
Seat packages start low, and a speed boat in Pattaya is rarely sold without a pickup. The 6 hour run combines a 30 minute van ride, a 15 minute boat crossing and parasailing ashore, from $9. A 5 hour run with 1 hour on the island starts from $9. Those figures buy a ride and a short stay, nothing more. The low fares leave little room for a long visit, so these suit a short stay in Pattaya better than a full day out.
A private boat reverses the logic. The listing prices the boat, runs 6 hours from Manta Marina Pattaya, visits Koh Sak and Koh Larn, and starts from $164 per boat. You pay for the vessel and then decide how many friends share it, which is why the comparison below counts seats. Your only fixed costs are the boat and any extras you choose.
Per seat or per boat
Speedboat options compared
| Option | Unit | Time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short run | Per seat | 5 hours | $9 |
| Speedboat with parasailing | Per seat | 6 hours | $9 |
| Hotel pickup trip | Per seat | 6 to 7 hours | $37 |
| Seafood lunch | Per seat | 5 hours | $89 |
| Private speedboat | Per boat | 6 hours | $164 |
From prices lifted from the listings, not exact; the private boat is sold by the boat and not by the seat.
Shared speedboat packages and their limits
Shared speedboats keep fares low by filling seats. The hotel pickup listing describes boats for 35 to 55 passengers driven by 2 or 3 motors. That listing starts from $37 and gives 4 hours on the island with a 30 minute safety briefing before departure. Boarding a boat that size takes time, so be on the pier when you are asked to be.
Ratings tell the other half of the story. The 5 hour package averages 3.36 from 50 reviews and the 6 hour package 3.9 from 45 reviews, while the hotel pickup trip averages 2.98 from 17 reviews. If comfort matters to you, weigh these scores against the saving before you choose. Read a few of the reviews for the boat you are considering, and look for comments on the pier, the crew and the wait.
Rules matter too. On the 6 hour package water activities are closed to children under 6, a hotel pickup is held for 5 minutes at most and a no-show is not refunded. A premium seafood-lunch speedboat day starts from $89 and warns that speedboat travel can be bumpy. Read these rules at the time of booking, not at the pier.
Leg lengths
Speedboat leg lengths on several listings, in minutes
- Koh Sak leg10
- Short run15
- Return leg20
- Bangkok day30
Minutes as the listings state them: a hop between the islands, the crossing of the 6 hour package, a return leg of the 5 hour package and the speedboat of the day from Bangkok.
Splitting a private boat across your group
A private boat is cheapest per head when it is full. Take the starting price of $164 for the boat and divide it by the people who will sit in it, then add the activities you want, because snorkeling, jet skis, banana boats, sea walking, parasailing and paddle boarding are all outside the price. The price per head falls with every seat you fill.
The base boat measures 21 ft and has 1 engine; a stronger boat with 2 engines is an upgrade of THB 5000 that you request from the provider 1 day before sailing, by WhatsApp or phone. A bigger engine does not change the route, but it can matter on a rough day. Ask which engine your boat has when you confirm.
The calculator below prices shared packages for your party size, and the private boat is priced per boat, so you can compare where seats and boat fares meet. Work through your own numbers, and weigh privacy as well as price. Remember that a private boat has no per-person fare, and that a shared boat has no privacy.
Pick your boat
Which speedboat arrangement fits you
Tell us your group and your priorities and see which to open first.
If I travel alone or with a partner
A seat on a shared boat
Fares start from $9 per seat on a shared boat.
If I travel with a group of friends
A private speedboat
Hiring a boat costs from $164, shared among your own party.
If I want more time ashore
The hotel pickup trip
It lists 4 hours on the island from $37.
If I get seasick
Think about the ferry
The city report puts the ferry at 45 minutes.3
If I want water sports
Add them to the package
Several packages include only snorkeling or lunch in the base fare.
Ways to book
Pick your speedboat arrangement
More time
Longer on the sand
Hotel pickup trip
- Island4 hours
- Boat35 to 55 passengers
- From$37
Private
Own boat
Private speedboat
- Time6 hours
- Boat21 ft, 1 engine
- From$164
Speedboat or ferry: when each wins
By the city's figures the passenger boat needs 45 minutes for 7 kilometers, against only 15 minutes for a speed boat from South Pattaya Beach to the islands around Koh Larn.3,1 On time alone a speedboat wins by a wide margin, which matters most on a short day. Short days make the difference matter more.
A Koh Larn speedboat also fits a plan with fixed times, such as a package that moves you from the pier to parasailing to a beach and back to a lunch stop. The 6 hour package does exactly that, with a speedboat of 30 minutes back to Pattaya after the beach. If you are collecting a lot into one day, a fast crossing leaves more time for each stop.
A ferry wins when you want a slower, steadier ride and the freedom to choose your own return. It also wins when you are unsure about speed, spray or noise, though the city report gives no fare to compare, so check the price at the pier.3 If you are travelling with older relatives, the ferry deserves a look.
A speedboat morning
How a speedboat package runs
Pickup
Van to the pier
The van takes 20 to 30 minutes to Bali Hai Pier.
At the pier
Briefing and boarding
One listing allows 30 minutes for a safety briefing.
Crossing
Speedboat to the island
The crossing takes 15 minutes on the 6 hour package.
On the island
Beach and activities
Time ashore runs from 1 hour to 4 hours.
Return
Boat and van back
The 6 hour run has a speedboat of 30 minutes back.
Safety rules that apply to every speedboat
A life jacket stays on for the whole trip: the Marine Department requires it of every boat passenger.2 Put yours on before you leave the pier and keep it on until you step off at the other end. Tighten the straps before the boat leaves the pier. Keep the straps snug on children and check that the buckles fasten.
Marine rules also include checks. Drug and alcohol tests apply to operators around each journey, and port officials compare licences and passenger counts with the limits.5 Ask the crew before you step aboard whether the boat is within its limit. Report anything that worries you to the crew. Ask the crew about the limit before you step aboard.
Save the Marine Department helpline, 1111, and the Tourist Police hotline, 1155, before you board; they are staffed at every hour.4 The private listing also asks you to share a phone number reachable by Line, WhatsApp or Kakao, so the staff can find you at the meeting point. Add both numbers to your phone before you board. Tell someone on shore which boat you are on and when you expect to land.
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The fastest way back to Pattaya: a Koh Larn speedboat ride
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Before you go
A checklist for your speedboat day
Check the listing3
- Whether the price is per seat or per boat
- How many passengers the boat carries
- The cancellation window of 24 hours
Be ready on time3
- At the hotel lobby early, as the driver waits 5 minutes
- A phone number that works on WhatsApp or Line
- Cash for activities that are not included
On the water3
- Your life jacket fastened from pier to pier2
- Sunscreen and a hat
- A dry bag for phone and cash
Weather, delays and refunds
Sea conditions decide whether a speedboat leaves. A rough sea can cancel a trip: one operator may reschedule it or refund it in full in extreme conditions, while another may run a Pattaya City program instead. Read the weather policy on a listing before you pay. Check with your operator on the morning if the sky looks unsettled.
Cancellation rules are generous on most listings here. Free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead covers the private boat and both the 5 hour and the 6 hour run. That window lets you check the forecast the day before. Use that window to check the forecast and your plans. Keep the booking confirmation on your phone in case the sea turns.
Late arrival is the rule that costs money. Lateness costs money on the 6 hour package: a missed pickup is a no-show without refund, and the driver waits 5 minutes at most, so be in the lobby early. On a private boat the meeting point carries a Manta Marina sign, and the staff will call you. Set an alarm and confirm your pickup point the night before. Keep your hotel name and phone number ready for the driver.
FAQ
Common questions, answered fast.
How much is a speedboat from Pattaya to Koh Larn?
From $9 per seat.
A seat on a shared package costs from $9, and a whole private boat from $164.
How long does the speedboat crossing take?
About 15 minutes.
Pattaya City says speed boats serve the nearby islands in 15 minutes, and a package lists 15 minutes.1
Is a private speedboat priced per person?
No, per boat.
The listing prices a 21 ft speedboat with 1 engine and its group.
Are water sports included in the private boat?
No.
Snorkeling, jet ski, banana boat, sea walking, parasailing and paddle boarding are outside the price.
How many people fit on a speedboat?
35 to 55 on one listing.
The hotel pickup listing puts 35 to 55 passengers on a boat with 2 or 3 motors.
Is a life jacket required on the speedboat?
Yes, at all times on the boat.
Marine Department rules oblige every passenger to wear one on board.2
What if the sea is rough?
The trip may be rescheduled or cancelled.
One operator refunds in full, and another runs a Pattaya City program instead.
Can children join a speedboat package?
Yes, with limits.
A child under 6 is kept out of the water activities on the 6 hour package, and a child under 3 pays THB 300 on site on the hotel pickup listing.
Sources
- Pattaya City · Pattaya City yearly report 2018 (PDF, English summary, May 2019) ↩
- Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT Newsroom) · Marine safety measures and regulations in Thailand ↩
- Pattaya City · Pattaya City yearly report 2018 (PDF, English summary, May 2019) ↩
- Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT Newsroom) · Marine safety measures and regulations in Thailand ↩
- Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT Newsroom) · Marine safety measures and regulations in Thailand ↩