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Operator Comparison

Koh Kaew Phitsadan vs Andaman Shuttle

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

Operator A Koh Kaew Phitsadan vs Operator B Andaman Shuttle
Koh Kaew Phitsadan 4.8 / 5 160+ reviews
Andaman Shuttle 4.6 / 5 490+ reviews

What travellers say: Koh Kaew Phitsadan vs Andaman Shuttle

Travellers give both operators strong ratings, with Koh Kaew Phitsadan at 4.76/5 from 165 reviews slightly ahead of Andaman Shuttle at 4.64/5 from 495 reviews across their Thailand routes. Secure tickets for either through ThailandBoatTickets.com and reach their 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) anytime on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram or Facebook.

Koh Kaew Phitsadan

Reviewers consistently praise Koh Kaew Phitsadan for easy and smooth bookings, fast short crossings, helpful English-speaking staff, convenient luggage handling, and clean comfortable boats on Ban Phe–Koh Samet routes, with rare complaints limited to occasional waits, pier confusion or add-on fees.

Andaman Shuttle

Travellers highlight Andaman Shuttle for friendly drivers, comfortable and often upgraded vehicles, punctual or early arrivals, and seamless door-to-door van-ferry combos across Andaman and Gulf routes, though some note pickup timing issues, variable driving styles and higher prices on certain boat legs.

Both earn overwhelmingly positive feedback, with Koh Kaew Phitsadan showing marginally higher consistency and Andaman Shuttle offering broader route flexibility when booked via ThailandBoatTickets.com.

Service areas at a glance

Based on currently active routes for each operator.

Routes & coverage compared

Both operators run the Koh Samet to Rayong route head-to-head, providing travelers with direct options between these points for eastern Thailand itineraries. Secure tickets for either service at ThailandBoatTickets.com where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is ready on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Koh Kaew Phitsadan alone covers the Rayong to Koh Samet direction. Andaman Shuttle alone serves dozens of additional routes such as Ao Nang to Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi, Railay, Khao Sok and Hat Yai; Bangkok to Koh Chang, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao; plus connections from Pattaya, Hua Hin, Chumphon and many southern spots including Koh Lanta, Trang and Satun. Book these exclusive paths at ThailandBoatTickets.com with help 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.

Which should you pick?

Best on a budget Koh Kaew Phitsadan — higher 4.76 rating and 96.4% positive reviews indicate strong overall value.
Fastest Koh Kaew Phitsadan — runs high-speed ferry and speedboat services repeatedly described as fast and well-organized.
Most comfortable Koh Kaew Phitsadan — top 4.76 rating with consistent scores across ferry classes and minimal negatives.
Most travel options Andaman Shuttle — operates van, ferry, speedboat and long-tail boat on routes spanning both Andaman and Gulf coasts.

Frequently asked questions

Koh Kaew Phitsadan vs Andaman Shuttle