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Operator Comparison

Chureang Travel vs Andaman Shuttle

Compare Chureang Travel and Andaman Shuttle — routes, service areas, and coverage across Thailand. See where they overlap and where each operator goes its own way.

Operator A Chureang Travel vs Operator B Andaman Shuttle
Chureang Travel 4.5 / 5 80+ reviews
Andaman Shuttle 4.6 / 5 490+ reviews

What travellers say: Chureang Travel vs Andaman Shuttle

Both operators earn strong traveller approval in the supplied reviews, with Andaman Shuttle holding a slight edge in average rating and review volume while Chureang Travel is noted for reliable ferry experiences.

Chureang Travel

Reviewers consistently praise Chureang Travel for easy booking, punctual departures, smooth crossings, comfortable transfers, and helpful staff, though a recurring theme involves complaints about cleanliness including cockroaches and variable air conditioning, resulting in its 4.53 average from 89 reviews.

Andaman Shuttle

Travellers highlight Andaman Shuttle's friendly drivers, comfortable and often new vehicles, door-to-door convenience, and frequent early arrivals across van, ferry, and boat services, alongside occasional notes on pickup timing issues or driving style, supporting its 4.64 average from 495 reviews.

Sentiment is positive for both with minor caveats on comfort and logistics; ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book these operators and access the 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) via WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram or Facebook.

Pros & cons

Chureang Travel

Pros

  • Easy and reliable booking with smooth, hassle-free check-in and crossings
  • Punctual departures, with ferries leaving exactly on time
  • Comfortable van and hotel transfers delivering passengers directly to accommodation
  • Helpful and friendly staff, including assistance with lost items
  • Clear instructions provided for connections and ferry access

Cons

  • Recurring cleanliness issues including multiple cockroach sightings on ferries
  • Inconsistent air conditioning, sometimes only fans leading to heat or overly cold AC
  • Older vessels with variable seating availability
  • Occasional service mismatch, such as receiving a ferry instead of a speedboat
Andaman Shuttle

Pros

  • Friendly, patient, safe and courteous drivers praised across many reviews
  • Comfortable, spacious and often brand-new vehicles with smooth rides
  • Frequent on-time or early arrivals, with some drivers ahead of schedule
  • Door-to-door hotel pickups and seamless multi-leg transfers including speedboats
  • Responsive communication via WhatsApp and support hotline for updates

Cons

  • Pickup timing issues including late arrivals, overly early pickups or no-shows
  • Occasional aggressive or erratic driving styles causing discomfort
  • Perceived overpricing on some boat legs compared to pier walk-up rates
  • Long waits, inefficient multi-passenger collections or extended journey times
  • Confusion over exact pickup points, Google Maps pins or pier locations

Service areas at a glance

Based on currently active routes for each operator.

Routes & coverage compared

Both Chureang Travel and Andaman Shuttle operate the Phuket to Krabi route, giving travelers a shared option on this connection. Book these services at ThailandBoatTickets.com where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Chureang Travel uniquely covers Koh Phi Phi to Phuket and Phuket to Koh Phi Phi. Andaman Shuttle covers an extensive set of routes including Ao Nang to Bangkok, Ao Nang to Hat Yai, Ao Nang to Khao Sok, Ao Nang to Krabi, Ao Nang to Phuket, Ao Nang to Railay, Bangkok to Ao Nang, Bangkok to Khao Sok and many more such as Hat Yai to Phuket, Krabi to Koh Phi Phi, and connections involving Koh Chang, Pattaya, Koh Samet, Koh Samui, Koh Tao, Railay and other locations. ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book all these options 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).

Chureang Travel tickets usually fall between 720 THB–1,160 THB (median 720 THB), while Andaman Shuttle between 970 THB–4,150 THB (median 1,390 THB). On the whole, Chureang Travel offers the cheaper tickets.

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Chureang Travel — min 560 · median 720 · max 1370 Andaman Shuttle — min 220 · median 1390 · max 11580

Which should you pick?

Best on a budget Chureang Travel — basic ferry service positioned for simpler, potentially lower-cost crossings.
Fastest Andaman Shuttle — offers speedboat services plus punctuality feedback for faster journeys.
Most comfortable Andaman Shuttle — higher 4.64 rating with consistent praise for reliable, comfortable rides.
Most travel options Andaman Shuttle — runs van, ferry, speedboat and long-tail boat across Andaman and Gulf routes.

Frequently asked questions

Chureang Travel vs Andaman Shuttle