Jolly Travel vs Baan Pun Travel

Only Jolly Travel currently has published ratings in the data. It holds a 4.2 average across 417 reviews, with roughly 78% of travellers giving 4–5 stars and just over 9% giving 1–2 stars. Ratings stay consistent across its main classes: High Speed Ferry around 4.17, standard Ferry 4.23, Speedboat 4.26, and Regional Van (14-pax) 4.29.

Travellers frequently praise punctuality and the fact that the multi-leg journey “gets you there as planned.” The main caveats are the expected friction of combined van-plus-boat transfers — chaotic handovers, language barriers, crowded boats, and journey times that can run longer than advertised.

Baan Pun Travel shows no rating or review count yet, so there is no comparable sentiment data. For the clearest side-by-side view of both operators and live traveller feedback, check schedules on ThailandBoatTickets.com and message our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, LINE, Facebook Messenger, Telegram, WeChat Weixin or ChatGPT if you want a quick recommendation.

The two operators give you quite different menus of transport options.

• Jolly Travel lists a wide range: Economy, Economy 3pax, Ferry, High Speed Ferry, Regional 14pax, Speedboat, Speedboat 10pax, Van, Van 10pax, Van 12 pax, Van 12pax and Van 9pax. This mix suits both budget van legs and faster sea crossings.
• Baan Pun Travel offers a more compact set: Comfort 3pax, Ferry, Speedboat, Standard, Van and Van 12pax.

If you need a high-speed ferry, a larger regional van, or specific small-group economy seats, Jolly Travel currently provides more variety. If you simply want a standard ferry, speedboat or van transfer, both can work. Compare the exact class available on your date at ThailandBoatTickets.com — our VTA can also walk you through the options on any messaging app.

Both companies serve a solid core of mainland-to-island and island-to-mainland links in southern Thailand and into Langkawi. Shared routes include:

• Ao Nang ↔ Koh Lipe and Ao Nang → Pak Bara
• Hat Yai ↔ Koh Lipe, Hat Yai → Pak Bara and Hat Yai → Satun
• Koh Lanta → Koh Phi Phi and Koh Lanta → Phuket
• Koh Lipe links to Ao Nang, Hat Yai, Krabi, Langkawi, Pak Bara and Trang
• Koh Phi Phi → Railay
• Krabi → Koh Lipe and Krabi → Pak Bara
• Langkawi → Koh Lipe
• Pak Bara ↔ Hat Yai, Pak Bara ↔ Koh Lipe and Pak Bara → Trang
• Trang ↔ Koh Lipe and Trang → Pak Bara

On these overlapping corridors you can freely compare departure times, vessel type and price. The easiest place to do that side-by-side is ThailandBoatTickets.com, where the 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant can also filter options for you instantly.

Jolly Travel is the stronger pick when you need coverage that Baan Pun Travel does not list, or when you prefer the operator that already has hundreds of verified reviews.

Exclusive Jolly Travel routes include:

• Ao Nang → Satun
• Koh Lipe → Don Mueang Airport
• Koh Phi Phi → Krabi and Koh Phi Phi → Phuket
• Krabi → Satun
• Phuket → Koh Phi Phi, Phuket → Satun and Phuket → Surat Thani Town
• Surat Thani → Satun and Trang → Satun

Its broad vehicle list (High Speed Ferry, multiple van sizes, Economy seats) also helps if you are travelling with a group or want a faster sea leg. Many travellers use it for the classic combined van + boat journey into the Tarutao National Park area via Pak Bara. Book the exact departure on ThailandBoatTickets.com and ping our VTA if you need help matching luggage or group size to the right class.

Choose Baan Pun Travel when your itinerary involves the smaller Andaman islands or reverse directions that Jolly Travel does not currently serve.

Exclusive Baan Pun routes cover extensive island-hopping among Koh Jum, Koh Kradan, Koh Muk, Koh Ngai, Koh Bulone, Koh Yao Noi, Koh Yao Yai, plus many extra links such as:

• Ao Nang to Koh Jum, Koh Kradan, Koh Lanta, Koh Muk, Koh Ngai, Koh Yao Noi/Yai and Phuket
• Koh Lipe to Koh Bulone, Koh Jum, Koh Kradan, Koh Lanta, Koh Muk, Koh Ngai, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Yao Noi/Yai, Phuket, Railay and Surat Thani Town
• Full webs between Railay, Phuket, Pak Bara, Satun and the outer islands
• Satun to Ao Nang, Hat Yai, Khao Lak, Koh Lanta, Krabi, Langkawi, Phuket, Surat Thani and Trang

If your plan is multi-island rather than a simple mainland–Koh Lipe transfer, Baan Pun Travel usually offers the denser network. Check real-time availability on ThailandBoatTickets.com and ask the Virtual Ticket Assistant for the smoothest combination.

Koh Lipe is a core destination for both, but the approach differs slightly.

• Jolly Travel specialises in combined van + boat packages that link Hat Yai, Krabi, Ao Nang and Trang with Koh Lipe via Pak Bara pier. It offers Ferry, High Speed Ferry and Speedboat options and has the bulk of the review data (4.2 overall). Travellers note reliable arrival but mention crowded boats and multi-leg handovers.
• Baan Pun Travel also runs Koh Lipe routes to and from Ao Nang, Hat Yai, Krabi, Langkawi, Pak Bara, Trang and many additional islands (Koh Jum, Koh Kradan, Koh Lanta, Koh Muk, etc.). Its classes are Ferry, Speedboat, Standard and Van.

On the shared legs (e.g. Hat Yai–Koh Lipe, Krabi–Koh Lipe, Pak Bara–Koh Lipe) you can pick whichever timetable or vessel type suits you. For airport or long-haul connections such as Koh Lipe → Don Mueang, only Jolly Travel appears. Compare both live on ThailandBoatTickets.com so you can lock in the right combination with help from our 24/7 VTA.

Both cover the classic Koh Lanta–Koh Phi Phi and Koh Phi Phi–Railay legs, yet Baan Pun Travel dominates the finer-grained island network.

• Shared: Koh Lanta → Koh Phi Phi, Koh Lanta → Phuket, Koh Phi Phi → Railay.
• Jolly Travel exclusive extras: Koh Phi Phi → Krabi and Koh Phi Phi → Phuket.
• Baan Pun Travel exclusive extras: extensive services linking Koh Jum, Koh Kradan, Koh Muk, Koh Ngai, Koh Bulone, Koh Yao Noi, Koh Yao Yai with each other and with Ao Nang, Railay, Phuket, Koh Lanta, Koh Lipe and Langkawi. It also runs many reverse directions (e.g. Koh Lanta → Ao Nang, Railay → Koh Lanta, Phuket → Koh Lanta).

If your trip is a multi-stop island circuit rather than a single point-to-point transfer, Baan Pun Travel currently lists far more combinations. Use ThailandBoatTickets.com to map the whole itinerary in one place; the Virtual Ticket Assistant can suggest the fewest changes and best boat types.

Yes, both operators work from the major southern hubs, but the exact destinations each can reach from those hubs differ.

Shared service areas include Ao Nang, Hat Yai, Koh Lanta, Koh Lipe, Koh Phi Phi, Krabi, Langkawi, Pak Bara, Phuket, Railay, Satun, Surat Thani, Surat Thani Town and Trang. On many of the classic pairings (Ao Nang–Koh Lipe, Krabi–Koh Lipe, Hat Yai–Koh Lipe, Trang–Koh Lipe, Pak Bara links) you will see both names.

Jolly Travel adds Satun and Don Mueang Airport connections plus certain Phuket–Surat Thani Town and Phuket–Koh Phi Phi services. Baan Pun Travel adds a much denser web of island destinations from Ao Nang, Phuket, Railay, Pak Bara and Satun (Koh Jum, Koh Kradan, Koh Muk, Koh Ngai, Koh Yao Noi/Yai, etc.).

The practical way to decide is to enter your exact pier pair on ThailandBoatTickets.com — you will instantly see which operator runs the route and can chat with the 24/7 VTA for any last-minute questions.

Vehicle class lists give the best clue.

• Jolly Travel offers multiple van sizes (Van 9pax, 10pax, 12pax, Regional 14pax) plus Economy 3pax, Speedboat 10pax and larger Ferry / High Speed Ferry options. That spread makes it easier to match a family or small group and gives more deck or boot space on the ferry legs.
• Baan Pun Travel lists Comfort 3pax, Van, Van 12pax, Standard, Ferry and Speedboat — still useful for small parties, but fewer intermediate sizes.

Neither operator’s data specifies formal luggage limits, so the practical advice is to choose a larger van or ferry class when you have bulky bags and to book early. ThailandBoatTickets.com lets you filter by vehicle type side-by-side; our Virtual Ticket Assistant (available on WhatsApp, Instagram, LINE, Messenger, Telegram, WeChat and ChatGPT) can also flag the roomiest option for your group.

The simplest place to compare live schedules, vehicle classes and prices for both Jolly Travel and Baan Pun Travel is ThailandBoatTickets.com. You see every shared and exclusive route in one search, so you never miss a better departure or a more convenient boat type.

If you are still unsure which operator fits your dates, group size or island-hopping plan, message our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA). It is free and available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, LINE, Facebook Messenger, Telegram, WeChat Weixin and ChatGPT. The VTA can pull the latest options, explain the multi-leg transfer details for Koh Lipe, and help you lock in the booking in minutes.

Whether you need a well-reviewed high-speed ferry with Jolly Travel or a multi-island circuit with Baan Pun Travel, booking through ThailandBoatTickets.com keeps everything in one reliable place.

Use the Virtual Ticket Assistant from ThailandBoatTickets.com and book tickets for Jolly Travel and Baan Pun Travel directly in the chat via WhatsApp, Instagram, LINE, Messenger, Telegram, WeChat Weixin, and ChatGPT — including places like Ao Nang, Hat Yai, and Koh Lanta.