Operator Comparison

Andaman Sea Tour and Transport vs Jolly Travel

Q: Which operator has the higher average rating?

Andaman Sea Tour and Transport holds a higher rating of 4.42 from 242 reviews compared to Jolly Travel's 4.2 from 417 reviews. Both show mostly positive feedback, with Andaman Sea Tour and Transport at 85.1% positive reviews.

Q: Which operator has more customer reviews?

Jolly Travel has a larger review base with 417 reviews versus Andaman Sea Tour and Transport's 242, providing broader traveller insights though its rating is slightly lower.

Q: How do the operators compare on punctuality?

Andaman Sea Tour and Transport frequently receives praise for punctuality and on-time performance. Jolly Travel also notes punctuality mentions in about 9% of reviews, though journeys sometimes run longer than advertised.

Q: Which operator offers more unique routes to Bangkok and international spots?

Andaman Sea Tour and Transport provides exclusive routes such as Bangkok to Koh Phayam, Koh Lipe to Bangkok, Koh Lipe to Penang, Koh Lipe to Butterworth, and Satun to Bangkok, making it stronger for those connections.

Q: What unique routes does Jolly Travel offer compared to the other?

Jolly Travel exclusively runs routes like Koh Lipe to Langkawi, Langkawi to Koh Lipe, Ao Nang to Pak Bara, Krabi to Pak Bara, and Phuket to Satun.

Q: Which operator performs best on combined ferry and van transfers?

Andaman Sea Tour and Transport's Ferry Speedboat + Van combo scores highest at 4.64, based on 108 reviews, outperforming its other classes and Jolly Travel's High Speed Ferry rating of 4.17.

Q: How reliable are the ratings for each operator?

Andaman Sea Tour and Transport shows 7% negative reviews but some star ratings appear inconsistent with text feedback. Jolly Travel has 9.1% negative reviews with consistent scores across classes like Speedboat at 4.26.

Q: Where can travellers book these operators for routes like Ao Nang to Koh Lipe?

Book Andaman Sea Tour and Transport or Jolly Travel for shared routes such as Ao Nang to Koh Lipe through ThailandBoatTickets.com, where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram, and Facebook for help.

Q: Which operator suits travellers needing connections from Koh Lipe to Malaysia?

Andaman Sea Tour and Transport operates exclusive Koh Lipe routes to Penang, Butterworth, and Sungai Nibong, offering more options for Malaysia connections than Jolly Travel.

Compare Andaman Sea Tour and Transport and Jolly Travel — routes, service areas, and coverage across Thailand. See where they overlap and where each operator goes its own way.

Operator A Andaman Sea Tour and Transport vs

Operator B Jolly Travel

Andaman Sea Tour and Transport 4.4 / 5 240+ reviews

Jolly Travel 4.2 / 5 410+ reviews

What travellers say: Andaman Sea Tour and Transport vs Jolly Travel

Both operators earn solid traveller feedback for Andaman coast transfers when booked through ThailandBoatTickets.com, though Andaman Sea Tour and Transport posts a modestly higher average rating.

Andaman Sea Tour and Transport

Reviewers booking Andaman Sea Tour and Transport via ThailandBoatTickets.com consistently praise punctual, well-organised bus/van and speedboat connections, helpful staff, and responsive rebooking support, with the Ferry Speedboat + Van combo rated 4.64. Common complaints include unexpected island stops that add an hour or more, occasional reckless driving, and vehicles that sometimes differ from the booked class. Travellers can reach the 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram or Facebook for real-time updates.

Jolly Travel

Jolly Travel, when booked through ThailandBoatTickets.com, draws praise for comfortable vans, good value, and staff willingness to fix issues such as rebooking missed connections. Reviewers note average ratings near 4.2 across ferry and speedboat classes, but frequently cite unannounced photo stops extending journeys by 1-2 hours, crowded boats, and patchy English communication at piers. The 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram or Facebook helps clarify details before travel.

Andaman Sea Tour and Transport edges ahead on organisation and reliability while Jolly Travel matches it on value and recovery; book either operator on ThailandBoatTickets.com and consult the 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant for the smoothest experience.

Service areas at a glance

Based on currently active routes for each operator.

Both operators 8

Only Andaman Sea Tour and Transport 10

Only Jolly Travel 3

Routes & coverage compared

Both Andaman Sea Tour and Transport and Jolly Travel operate the same routes on Ao Nang to Koh Lipe, Hat Yai to Koh Lipe, Hat Yai to Satun, Koh Lipe to Ao Nang, Koh Lipe to Hat Yai, Koh Lipe to Krabi, Koh Lipe to Pak Bara, Koh Lipe to Trang, Krabi to Koh Lipe, Pak Bara to Koh Lipe, Pak Bara to Trang, and Trang to Koh Lipe, giving trip planners identical options on these corridors.

Andaman Sea Tour and Transport alone runs Bangkok to Koh Phayam, Bangkok to Phuket, Koh Kradan to Bangkok, Koh Lipe to Bangkok, Koh Lipe to Butterworth, Koh Lipe to Khao Lak, Koh Lipe to Khao Sok, Koh Lipe to Koh Phi Phi, Koh Lipe to Penang, Koh Lipe to Phuket, Koh Lipe to Sungai Nibong, Koh Muk to Bangkok, Koh Phayam to Bangkok, Koh Phi Phi to Bangkok, Krabi to Bangkok, Pak Bara to Ao Nang, Pak Bara to Krabi, Satun to Bangkok, and Satun to Trang, while Jolly Travel alone covers Ao Nang to Pak Bara, Ao Nang to Satun, Hat Yai to Pak Bara, Koh Lipe to Langkawi, Krabi to Pak Bara, Krabi to Satun, Langkawi to Koh Lipe, Pak Bara to Hat Yai, Phuket to Satun, Surat Thani to Satun, Trang to Pak Bara, and Trang to Satun; ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book either operator with our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Routes both operators run

Same departure and destination — true head-to-head options.

Price distribution

How ticket prices spread across each operator's routes (THB).

Andaman Sea Tour and Transport tickets usually fall between 730 THB–1,520 THB (median 960 THB), while Jolly Travel between 610 THB–1,330 THB (median 905 THB). Overall the two operators sit in a similar price range.

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Andaman Sea Tour and Transport — min 210 · median 960 · max 26360 Jolly Travel — min 210 · median 905 · max 8010

Which should you pick?

Best on a budget Jolly Travel — described as a reliable, fairly-priced operator

Fastest Andaman Sea Tour and Transport — Ferry Speedboat + Van combo rated 4.64

Most comfortable Andaman Sea Tour and Transport — higher average rating of 4.42 with 85.1% positive reviews

Most travel options Jolly Travel — listed transport classes include High Speed Ferry, Standard Ferry, Speedboat and Regional Van

Frequently asked questions

Andaman Sea Tour and Transport vs Jolly Travel

Which operator has the higher average rating?

Which operator has more customer reviews?

How do the operators compare on punctuality?

What are the shared routes both operators cover?

Which operator offers more unique routes to Bangkok and international spots?

What unique routes does Jolly Travel offer compared to the other?

Which operator performs best on combined ferry and van transfers?

How reliable are the ratings for each operator?

Where can travellers book these operators for routes like Ao Nang to Koh Lipe?

Which operator suits travellers needing connections from Koh Lipe to Malaysia?