Green Planet vs Smile On Transport

Both operators score well, but the depth of feedback differs a lot.

• Green Planet holds a 4.55 average from 534 reviews, with about 89% positive (4–5 stars) and very few low scores. Consistency across its main Ferry Speedboat services is a recurring theme.
• Smile On Transport scores a solid 4.46 from 24 reviews, with 87.5% positive. The sample is much smaller, so individual experiences carry more weight when you read them.

If you want the option with the largest volume of recent feedback, Green Planet currently leads. Compare live options and recent scores side by side on ThailandBoatTickets.com, and use our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, LINE, Facebook Messenger, Telegram, WeChat Weixin, or ChatGPT if you need help choosing.

Their fleets overlap on some boat and van products but differ in how many private and economy variants they list.

• Green Planet: Ferry, Longtail boat, Private Speedboat 10pax, Speedboat, Van. Core product is often described as a Ferry Speedboat service, sometimes combined with van and/or longtail segments and hotel transfers.
• Smile On Transport: Economy, Economy 2pax, Economy 3pax, Ferry, Ferry 3pax, Ferry 4pax, Ferry 9pax, Private Speedboat 10pax, Speedboat, Speedboat 2pax, Speedboat 4pax, Speedboat 9pax, SUV, SUV 4pax, Van, Van 10pax, Van 9pax. This gives more granular private-group sizing for both land and sea legs.

If you need a specific group size or a private vehicle, filter by class on ThailandBoatTickets.com so you only see what actually fits your party.

They share a focused set of southern Thailand links between the Andaman coast hubs.

Shared routes include:

• Ao Nang → Koh Phi Phi
• Ao Nang → Phuket
• Krabi → Phuket
• Phuket → Ao Nang
• Phuket → Krabi
• Phuket → Surat Thani Town

Shared service areas are Ao Nang, Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, Krabi, and Phuket. On these corridors you can often compare departure times, vehicle class, and price for the same day. Book either operator through ThailandBoatTickets.com and message our VTA anytime if you are unsure which timetable suits your connection.

Coverage of the Koh Yao islands and Railay is a clear differentiator.

• Green Planet alone lists many routes linking Koh Yao Noi, Koh Yao Yai, and Railay with Ao Nang, Krabi, Phuket, Koh Lanta, and each other (for example Ao Nang → Koh Yao Noi/Yai, Phuket → Koh Yao Noi/Yai/Railay, and the reverse directions).
• Smile On Transport does not appear on those exclusive Koh Yao / Railay pairs in the data provided.

If your itinerary includes Koh Yao or Railay, Green Planet is the operator with the listed services. Check seat availability and combined van + boat options on ThailandBoatTickets.com before you lock in hotels on those islands.

Their geographic reach is very different outside the shared Andaman routes.

• Green Planet focuses on inter-island and pier-to-hotel style transfers around Phuket, Krabi/Ao Nang, and the Koh Yao islands, with vehicle classes built around ferry, speedboat, longtail, and van segments.
• Smile On Transport lists a much wider set of land and combined routes, including many Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Pattaya, Koh Chang, Hua Hin, Khao Lak, Phang Nga, Koh Lanta, and airport-style transfers, plus extra Andaman pairs such as Ao Nang → Koh Lanta and Phuket → Koh Lanta.

For pure island-hopping in the south, either can work on the shared routes; for multi-city Thailand travel that mixes islands with long van or taxi legs, Smile On Transport has far more listed destinations. Plan the full trip on ThailandBoatTickets.com so boat and land segments stay in one booking flow.

Green Planet’s review base is large and broadly positive (4.55 from 534 reviews, roughly 89% 4–5 stars).

Recurring praise centres on:

• Punctuality — many travellers note departures and arrivals that run close to schedule (“on time” language appears frequently).
• Organisation of the main Ferry Speedboat product, often combined with van and longtail boat legs and hotel transfers.
• Consistent ratings across ferry-speedboat and mixed van + boat classes.

A few low scores in the wider set appear aimed at booking-platform issues rather than on-the-ground boat service, so read recent comments carefully. For the latest schedules and vessel types, book Green Planet on ThailandBoatTickets.com and reach our 24/7 VTA if you need help matching a hotel pickup.

Smile On Transport scores 4.46 across 24 reviews, with 87.5% positive (4–5 stars). Written feedback is limited but highlights several strengths.

Travellers often mention:

• Professional, polite drivers
• Punctuality on pickup
• Helpful coordination and occasional extra care (for example stopping for a passenger who needed a doctor)

Because the review count is much smaller than Green Planet’s, one or two experiences can shift the average more easily. The data notes that the small number of negative reviews raised concerns around vehicle safety, licensing, and driver communication for some passengers — worth reading the latest comments when you compare. Filter Smile On Transport options by vehicle class on ThailandBoatTickets.com and use our VTA if you want a second opinion on private van versus speedboat legs.

Both list private-style products, but the range of seat-count variants differs.

• Green Planet offers Private Speedboat 10pax, Speedboat, Van, plus ferry and longtail options. Useful when you want a dedicated boat for a larger party or a simple van connection.
• Smile On Transport lists more granular private and economy sizes: Private Speedboat 10pax, multiple Speedboat and Ferry pax bands (2/3/4/9), SUV / SUV 4pax, and Van / Van 9pax / Van 10pax, plus Economy classes. That can make it easier to match exact group sizes for door-to-door style transfers.

If you are a couple or small family wanting a private cabin or SUV, Smile On Transport’s wider class list may give more fits; for established island speedboat runs with hotel segments, Green Planet is strongly represented. Compare both on ThailandBoatTickets.com before you pay.

On the shared Andaman corridors you can often pick either operator, so decide by vehicle preference, review volume, and exact timetable.

Quick guide:

• Prefer a widely reviewed Ferry Speedboat style service with strong punctuality feedback → lean toward Green Planet (4.55, 534 reviews).
• Prefer more private pax bands, economy vans/SUVs, or you also need extra land routes (Koh Lanta, Khao Lak, Phang Nga, or further afield) → look at Smile On Transport (4.46, broader route list).
• Need Koh Yao Noi, Koh Yao Yai, or Railay → Green Planet is the one with those exclusive links listed.

Check real-time departures, vehicle class, and inclusions on ThailandBoatTickets.com — the best place to book both operators. Our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, LINE, Facebook Messenger, Telegram, WeChat Weixin, and ChatGPT if you want help shortlisting times that connect with your flights or hotels.

Book both operators on ThailandBoatTickets.com. You can compare their shared routes (such as Ao Nang–Koh Phi Phi, Ao Nang–Phuket, and Krabi–Phuket pairs), exclusive Green Planet Koh Yao and Railay links, and Smile On Transport’s wider land and island network in one place.

Filter by vehicle class — ferry, speedboat, private speedboat, van, SUV, and more — then pick the departure that matches your luggage and group size. If you get stuck choosing between Green Planet’s larger review base and Smile On Transport’s private variants, message our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, LINE, Facebook Messenger, Telegram, WeChat Weixin, or ChatGPT for free guidance before you confirm.

Use the Virtual Ticket Assistant from ThailandBoatTickets.com and book tickets for Green Planet and Smile On Transport directly in the chat via WhatsApp, Instagram, LINE, Messenger, Telegram, WeChat Weixin, and ChatGPT — including places like Ao Nang, Koh Lanta, and Koh Phi Phi.