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Operator Comparison

Chureang Travel vs Green Planet

Compare Chureang Travel and Green Planet — 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 Green Planet
Chureang Travel 4.5 / 5 80+ reviews
Green Planet 4.5 / 5 530+ reviews

What travellers say: Chureang Travel vs Green Planet

Both operators earn very similar high ratings from travellers, with Chureang Travel at 4.53/5 and Green Planet at 4.55/5, though the volume of feedback and specific strengths differ.

Chureang Travel

Reviewers consistently highlight Chureang Travel's punctual departures, easy transfers and helpful staff for ferry crossings, while noting recurring issues with vessel cleanliness including cockroaches and inconsistent air conditioning. Book these services through ThailandBoatTickets.com and connect with our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram or Facebook for support.

Green Planet

Green Planet receives praise for modern clean boats, organised service, complimentary water and friendly crew on speedboat routes, alongside occasional reports of delays, itinerary mismatches and variable staff behaviour at piers. Book these services through ThailandBoatTickets.com and connect with our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram or Facebook for support.

Traveller sentiment is strongly positive for both, with Green Planet drawing from a much larger review base and Chureang Travel showing fewer but more consistent cleanliness concerns.

Pros & cons

Chureang Travel

Pros

  • Easy booking, check-in, and reliable ferry crossings with smooth experiences
  • Punctual departures that leave on time, with warnings not to be late
  • Comfortable van/hotel transfers delivering passengers directly to accommodation
  • Helpful and friendly staff, including recovering and delivering lost items
  • Clear instructions provided for finding and connecting to the ferry

Cons

  • Recurring cleanliness issues including cockroaches and dirtiness on ferries
  • Inconsistent air conditioning, ranging from fans only (very hot) to overly cold
  • Older vessels with limited seat availability
  • Service type mismatches, such as receiving a ferry instead of a booked speedboat
Green Planet

Pros

  • Punctual departures often to the minute with prompt arrivals
  • Well-organized service with clear color-coded systems and pier guidance
  • Friendly and helpful staff assisting with luggage and transfers
  • Modern, clean boats with complimentary water on board
  • Smooth, fast rides especially in calm seas and easy booking process

Cons

  • Occasional lateness including delayed boats, pickups, and arrivals with poor communication
  • Itinerary mismatches causing longer journeys or different routes than booked
  • Confusion over hotel transfers often meaning a central pickup point instead of direct hotel service
  • Rude or unprofessional staff at the pier in some cases, including shouting or inappropriate jokes
  • Overcrowded boats with cramped seating and limited legroom

Service areas at a glance

Based on currently active routes for each operator.

Only Chureang Travel 0

No areas served exclusively by Chureang Travel.

Routes & coverage compared

Both Chureang Travel and Green Planet operate the Phuket to Krabi route, giving travelers a direct option between these destinations. Book tickets for either operator at ThailandBoatTickets.com where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Chureang Travel exclusively runs the Koh Phi Phi to Phuket and Phuket to Koh Phi Phi routes. Green Planet provides the remaining connections including all Ao Nang departures to Koh Phi Phi, Koh Yao Noi, Koh Yao Yai, Phuket, Railay and Krabi plus the full set of Koh Yao Noi, Koh Yao Yai, Krabi, Phuket and Railay routes listed in the data. Secure your booking at ThailandBoatTickets.com and reach our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) via WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram or Facebook for help.

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 Green Planet between 910 THB–1,360 THB (median 1,160 THB). On the whole, Chureang Travel offers the cheaper tickets.

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Chureang Travel — min 560 · median 720 · max 1370 Green Planet — min 360 · median 1160 · max 15360

Which should you pick?

Best on a budget Chureang Travel — solid 4.53 rating with reliable ferry crossings focused on ease.
Fastest Green Planet — speedboat operator providing direct inter-island transfers.
Most comfortable Green Planet — 4.55 rating with 89% positive feedback across 534 reviews.
Most travel options Green Planet — multiple classes including speedboat, van combinations and longtail boat.

Frequently asked questions

Chureang Travel vs Green Planet