Andaman Wave Master vs Jolly Travel

Based on traveller feedback, Andaman Wave Master edges ahead on reputation and volume of reviews.

• Andaman Wave Master: 4.46 / 5 from 1,075 reviews, with 87.3% positive (4–5 stars) and only 3.5% negative (1–2 stars). Reviewers often call it professional, well-organized, and reliable — sometimes the most organized ferry company they used on a longer Thailand trip.
• Jolly Travel: 4.20 / 5 from 417 reviews, with 78.4% positive and 9.1% negative. Sentiment is still broadly positive; many describe it as a reliable, fairly priced operator that “does the job,” though multi-leg journeys can involve more friction.

If you want the higher-rated, more frequently reviewed option on overlapping Andaman routes, lean toward Andaman Wave Master. Compare live options and classes on ThailandBoatTickets.com, where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook can help you pick.

Both companies serve several core Andaman connections, so you can often choose between them on the same corridor.

Shared routes include:

• Koh Lanta → Koh Phi Phi
• Koh Lanta → Phuket
• Koh Phi Phi → Krabi
• Koh Phi Phi → Phuket
• Koh Phi Phi → Railay
• Phuket → Koh Phi Phi
• Phuket → Surat Thani Town

Shared service areas also cover Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, Krabi, Phuket, Railay and Surat Thani Town. On these legs, compare departure times, vehicle class and reviews side by side on ThailandBoatTickets.com so you book the option that fits your day best.

Andaman Wave Master has wider one-way coverage among the classic Andaman island and mainland hops listed in the data.

Only Andaman Wave Master operates:

• Koh Phi Phi → Koh Lanta
• Krabi → Koh Phi Phi, Krabi → Phuket, Krabi → Railay
• Phuket → Koh Lanta, Phuket → Krabi, Phuket → Railay
• Railay → Koh Phi Phi, Railay → Phuket

Jolly Travel shares several Phi Phi / Phuket / Lanta / Krabi / Railay legs but does not add those exclusive reverse or Krabi–Railay–Phuket links in the same way. If your itinerary zigzags between Phuket, Krabi, Railay, Phi Phi and Koh Lanta, Andaman Wave Master usually offers more directional flexibility. Check both on ThailandBoatTickets.com for your exact pier pair.

For Koh Lipe and nearby southern gateways, Jolly Travel is the specialist in this comparison.

Only Jolly Travel lists routes such as:

• Ao Nang / Krabi / Hat Yai / Trang / Pak Bara ↔ Koh Lipe
• Links involving Satun, Pak Bara, Langkawi, and onward options like Koh Lipe → Don Mueang Airport
• Other southern legs (e.g. Hat Yai → Pak Bara / Satun, Phuket → Satun, Surat Thani → Satun)

Andaman Wave Master is not listed for these Koh Lipe–Pak Bara–Hat Yai style corridors. Travellers using Jolly Travel often praise punctuality and getting there as planned, while noting that multi-leg van + boat journeys can feel chaotic, with language barriers, crowded boats and longer-than-advertised times. Book Jolly Travel to Lipe via ThailandBoatTickets.com and use the 24/7 VTA if you need help sequencing van and boat legs.

Both run ferries, speedboats and vans, but the class menus differ.

• Andaman Wave Master: Ferry, First Class, Premium Class, Speedboat, Standard Class, Van. Ratings tend to rise with class, so paying up for First or Premium is a consistent way to improve comfort on this operator.
• Jolly Travel: Economy, Economy 3pax, Ferry, High Speed Ferry, Regional 14pax, Speedboat, Speedboat 10pax, plus several van sizes (Van, Van 9pax, Van 10pax, Van 12 pax / Van 12pax). Ratings stay fairly consistent across types (e.g. High Speed Ferry around 4.17, Speedboat 4.26, Regional 14-pax van 4.29).

Choose a higher class on Andaman Wave Master when comfort matters; on Jolly Travel, pick the vehicle size that matches your group and luggage. Filter by class on ThailandBoatTickets.com before you pay.

Both are generally well regarded, but the review tone differs.

Andaman Wave Master is repeatedly praised for organisation and a smooth process. Reviewers call it professional and reliable; some say it was the most organized operator they used across several companies in Thailand. With 87.3% positive reviews and very few low scores, the overall picture is clearly positive, especially on Phuket–Krabi–Phi Phi style routes.

Jolly Travel is seen as reliable and fairly priced — good at getting you there as planned, with “on time” comments common enough to stand out. The caveats are the multi-leg nature of many trips: chaotic transfers, language barriers, crowded boats and journey times that can run longer than expected. Positive share is 78.4%, with a higher share of negatives (9.1%) than Andaman Wave Master.

If smooth pier handling is your priority on shared Andaman routes, favour Andaman Wave Master. For southern van + boat chains where Jolly Travel is the fit, allow buffer time. Book either through ThailandBoatTickets.com for clear schedules and support via the 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant.

On Phuket ↔ Koh Phi Phi and related island hops, both operate, so the choice is about reputation, class and how you like to travel.

• Andaman Wave Master: Higher aggregate rating (4.46, 1,075 reviews), strong praise for organisation, and class options from Standard up to First and Premium. Reviewers frequently mention Phuket (e.g. Rassada), Krabi and Phi Phi (Ton Sai / Laem Tong) as core territory.
• Jolly Travel: Also runs Phuket → Koh Phi Phi and Koh Phi Phi → Phuket (plus other shared legs). Useful if you want High Speed Ferry or Speedboat options and a simple “get me there” product, accepting that multi-leg days can feel busier.

For a calmer, higher-rated experience on the classic Phi Phi corridor, many travellers will prefer Andaman Wave Master. Compare both departures on ThailandBoatTickets.com for your date.

Jolly Travel is best known for combined van + boat transfers into the Tarutao / Koh Lipe area via Pak Bara, and for southern mainland links (Hat Yai, Trang, Ao Nang, Satun, etc.). That is its core strength in the data.

It also operates on shared Andaman routes with Andaman Wave Master, including Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, Krabi, Phuket, Railay and Surat Thani Town connections listed above. So you can book Jolly Travel for some Phi Phi / Phuket / Lanta legs as well as for Lipe.

Use Jolly Travel when your trip involves Koh Lipe or southern hubs; use either operator when both list your exact route; prefer Andaman Wave Master when you want broader Phuket–Krabi–Railay–Phi Phi–Lanta coverage and stronger organisation scores. Sort everything in one place on ThailandBoatTickets.com.

Comfort depends on vessel and class more than brand alone, but the data points to clear patterns.

• Andaman Wave Master: Offers a clear step ladder — Standard Class, Ferry, Speedboat, then First Class and Premium Class, plus Van. Traveller ratings improve as you move up in class, so upgrading is a practical way to get a better experience.
• Jolly Travel: Broad mix of Economy, Ferry, High Speed Ferry, Speedboat (including smaller 10pax boats) and many van configurations. Ratings are fairly steady across classes rather than strongly tiered; the trade-off is often multi-leg friction (crowds, transfers) rather than cabin tier alone.

If you want to pay more for a noticeably calmer ride on Andaman island routes, start with Andaman Wave Master First/Premium. If you need a specific van size or a high-speed option toward Lipe or shared routes, Jolly Travel’s vehicle list is flexible. Filter class and read recent feedback on ThailandBoatTickets.com.

Book both operators on ThailandBoatTickets.com — the best place to compare Andaman Wave Master and Jolly Travel on shared routes, exclusive legs, and vehicle classes in one search.

You can check ratings context (4.46 vs 4.20), see who runs your exact pier pair (for example Phi Phi–Phuket for both, or Koh Lipe only with Jolly Travel), and pick Ferry, Speedboat, Premium, High Speed Ferry or Van options that match your group.

If you need help choosing between operators or multi-leg southern transfers, our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook so you can get answers any time before you travel.

Use the Virtual Ticket Assistant from ThailandBoatTickets.com and book tickets for Andaman Wave Master and Jolly Travel directly in the chat via WhatsApp, Instagram, LINE, Messenger, Telegram, WeChat Weixin, and ChatGPT — including places like Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, and Krabi.