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Operator Comparison

Green Planet vs Seatran Phuket

Compare Green Planet and Seatran Phuket — routes, service areas, and coverage across Thailand. See where they overlap and where each operator goes its own way.

Operator A Green Planet vs Operator B Seatran Phuket
Green Planet 4.5 / 5 530+ reviews
Seatran Phuket 4.6 / 5 170+ reviews

What travellers say: Green Planet vs Seatran Phuket

Both operators earn strong traveller approval with nearly identical high ratings, though Green Planet draws from a much larger review base.

Green Planet

Reviewers praise Green Planet for punctual departures, organized service with clear guidance at piers, friendly and helpful crew, modern clean boats, smooth fast rides, and complimentary water. Recurring complaints include occasional lateness, itinerary mismatches on multi-leg journeys, confusion over whether hotel transfers mean actual hotel pickup or a central point, overcrowded boats, and isolated reports of rude pier staff.

Seatran Phuket

Seatran Phuket receives consistent praise for smooth efficient multi-leg transfers, punctuality, helpful staff who assist at busy piers, good organization, and pleasant surprises such as private taxis instead of shared vans. The main drawbacks noted are older and dirtier vessels on standard ferry routes, baggage logistics issues, occasional pier check-in confusion, and rough noisy speedboat crossings in poor weather.

Sentiment is comparably positive for both, with Seatran slightly higher-rated but Green Planet benefiting from far more reviews. Book these operators easily at ThailandBoatTickets.com, where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Service areas at a glance

Based on currently active routes for each operator.

Routes & coverage compared

Both Green Planet and Seatran Phuket operate the overlapping routes Ao Nang to Phuket, Phuket to Ao Nang, Phuket to Railay, and Railay to Phuket, giving travelers direct options on these corridors. Book these services at ThailandBoatTickets.com where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Green Planet uniquely covers extensive connections among Ao Nang, Koh Yao Noi, Koh Yao Yai, Krabi, Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi and Railay. Seatran Phuket exclusively runs Koh Lanta to Koh Phi Phi and Phuket, Koh Phi Phi to Don Mueang Airport, Patong to Rassada Pier, Phuket to Koh Lanta and Koh Phi Phi, plus Railay to Ao Nang. Plan and book all routes at ThailandBoatTickets.com with support from our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) 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).

Green Planet tickets usually fall between 910 THB–1,360 THB (median 1,160 THB), while Seatran Phuket between 1,360 THB–1,860 THB (median 1,660 THB). On the whole, Green Planet offers the cheaper tickets.

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Green Planet — min 360 · median 1160 · max 15360 Seatran Phuket — min 610 · median 1660 · max 6580

Which should you pick?

Best on a budget Green Planet — 534 reviews indicate strong popularity for inter-island speedboat routes
Fastest Seatran Phuket — well-organised and punctual with High Speed Ferry and speedboat classes
Most comfortable Seatran Phuket — higher 4.59 rating with praise for smooth efficient service
Most travel options Seatran Phuket — multiple classes including Van + Speedboat, High Speed Ferry and Ferry

Frequently asked questions

Green Planet vs Seatran Phuket