Coral Island Pattaya: Koh Larn
Our boat day from ฿49,000, 8 hours, up to 16; DJ and bar on top
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In short
Koh Larn, or Coral Island, is a short boat ride from Pattaya's Bali Hai Pier, known for clear water.
- Getting there
- A short boat ride from Bali Hai Pier
- Public ferry
- ฿40 per person per trip since 10 April 2026 (Prachachat)
- Best beaches
- Tawaen, Samae and Nual
The walk by time of night
How does a Koh Larn boat day run?
One pickup, one boat, one beach, and back when you want.
AIThe cars take the group to the marina.
Be here: Ocean Marina, Jomtien
Insider tips
What should a group know before Koh Larn?
The street map
What is Coral Island Pattaya famous for?
Coral Island, Koh Larn in Thai, is famous for its beaches, its clear water and how close it is to Pattaya: on a clear morning you can see it from Pattaya Beach, a low green island across the bay. It has a small village at Na Ban and a string of beaches around its coast, close enough for a day trip and far enough to feel like an island. More islands: the islands near Pattaya.
Stay close with a pool villa, and let the VIP van do the driving.
How far is Coral Island from Pattaya Beach?
Coral Island is a short boat ride from Bali Hai Pier, at the end of Walking Street, across the bay from Pattaya Beach. The public ferries go to Na Ban village and Tawaen Beach and cost ฿40 per person per trip since 10 April 2026, Prachachat reports; speedboats from the same pier are quicker, and operators set their own prices. Our own boat leaves from Ocean Marina in Jomtien, on your own times.
Public ferry
- From:
- Bali Hai Pier
- What it's like:
- Slower; ฿40 per person per trip (Prachachat)
Speedboat
- From:
- Bali Hai Pier
- What it's like:
- Quicker; operators set their own prices
Our own boat
- From:
- Ocean Marina, Jomtien
- What it's like:
- Your own times; from ฿49,000 for 8 hours, up to 16 guests, DJ and bar on top
How much does it cost to get to Coral Island?
The public ferry to Coral Island costs ฿40 per person per trip since 10 April 2026, Prachachat reports. Shared speedboats charge what the operator sets, so agree the price before you board.
Our boat day is from ฿49,000 for 8 hours for up to 16 guests, from Ocean Marina. Every other boat's price depends on the boat, and Tanner quotes to your plan.
Under the Navigation in Thai Waters Act, a boat carrying more than 12 passengers is a passenger vessel and may not carry more than its licence states. Bigger groups take a second boat.
Sixteen friends on the public ferry squeeze onto two boats and watch the last one back leave just as the day gets good. On our yacht day, you leave when you want.
What are the best beaches on Koh Larn?
The best beaches on Koh Larn are Tawaen for the buzz, Samae for space and Nual for snorkelling.
- Tawaen Beach: the busiest, with the ferry pier, restaurants, sunbeds and water sports.
- Samae Beach: a long beach on the west side, much quieter than Tawaen.
- Nual Beach: also called Monkey Beach, with the best snorkelling on the island.
- Tien Beach: a smaller beach a short walk from Samae.
- Tonglang Beach: no road access, so you reach it on foot or by boat.
Covered trucks called silors run from Na Ban pier to the beaches. On a private boat, you anchor off whichever beach is quietest that day.
What is the nightlife like on Coral Island?
Coral Island is quiet at night: most visitors leave on the last public ferry, and there are no clubs, just a few restaurants and guesthouses in Na Ban village. The party is back in Pattaya, so leave the island at sunset, change at the villa and head for the Pattaya nightclubs.
What's the best way to do Koh Larn as a group?
The best way to do Koh Larn as a group is on your own boat: one pickup, one boat, one beach, and back when you want. Add a private chef for lunch on board, and hosts and performers for your party to host the day.
Koh Larn: the short version
- Getting there: a short boat ride from Bali Hai Pier; the public ferry is slower, a speedboat is quicker.
- Ferry fare: ฿40 per person per trip since 10 April 2026 (Prachachat).
- Last ferry back: check the time at the pier on the day.
- Beaches: Tawaen is the busiest, Samae the quieter big beach, Nual the best for snorkelling.
- Our boat: from ฿49,000 for 8 hours, up to 16; other boats quoted to your plan.
- Checked November 2026
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Questions
Questions people ask about Coral Island Pattaya
What is Coral Island Pattaya famous for?
Coral Island Pattaya is famous for its beaches and clear water, a short boat ride from Bali Hai Pier. Tawaen, Samae and Nual are the best-known beaches, and it makes an easy day trip.
How to get to Koh Larn from Pattaya?
Take the public ferry or a speedboat from Bali Hai Pier; the ferry is slower, the speedboat is quicker. For a group, our own boat leaves from Ocean Marina in Jomtien, on your own schedule.
How much is the Coral Island Pattaya ferry?
The public ferry costs ฿40 per person per trip since 10 April 2026, Prachachat reports. Speedboat operators set their own prices. Our own boat for the group is from ฿49,000 for 8 hours, up to 16 guests.
Where does the Koh Larn Pattaya ferry leave from?
The public ferry leaves from Bali Hai Pier, at the end of Walking Street. Boats run to Na Ban village and Tawaen Beach, so check which one you are boarding before it leaves.
Which Koh Larn beaches are best?
Tawaen for the buzz, Samae for space and Nual, also called Monkey Beach, for snorkelling. On a private boat, you anchor off whichever beach is quietest that day.
How far is Coral Island from Pattaya Beach?
Coral Island is a short boat ride from Bali Hai Pier, across the bay from Pattaya Beach. The public ferry is slower and a speedboat is quicker. On a clear morning you can see it from the beach.
What time is the last ferry back from Koh Larn?
Pattaya City sets the ferry times, so check the last public boat back at the pier when you land. Miss it, and it's a speedboat back or a night on the island.
What is the nightlife like on Coral Island?
Quiet. Most visitors leave on the last ferry, and there are no clubs. The party is back in Pattaya, on Walking Street and at the villa.
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