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Phi Phi Cruiser vs Raja Ferry

Compare Phi Phi Cruiser and Raja Ferry — routes, service areas, and coverage across Thailand. See where they overlap and where each operator goes its own way.

Operator A Phi Phi Cruiser vs Operator B Raja Ferry
Phi Phi Cruiser 4.5 / 5 700+ reviews
Raja Ferry 4.2 / 5 2200+ reviews

What travellers say: Phi Phi Cruiser vs Raja Ferry

Based on thousands of reviews, Phi Phi Cruiser earns a higher average rating (4.51/5) than Raja Ferry (4.21/5), with travellers highlighting distinct strengths in comfort and value alongside shared frustrations with delays.

Phi Phi Cruiser

Reviewers consistently praise Phi Phi Cruiser for its spacious, stable boats with AC, shaded decks, clean toilets, free water and watermelon on morning sailings, friendly staff, and smooth check-in, especially on Phuket-Ko Phi Phi legs; complaints focus on frequent 20-60 minute delays, late or missing hotel pickups, unexpected boat changes at Ko Phi Phi onto smaller, hotter connecting vessels without AC, and occasional crowding or seasickness in rough weather.

Raja Ferry

Travellers praise Raja Ferry for comfortable buses with reclining seats, USB ports, blankets, free meals or buffets on overnight routes, helpful staff, good value, and stable large ferries that handle rough seas well on Donsak-Koh Samui/Koh Phangan crossings; the main drawbacks noted are ageing, rusty ferries with dirty toilets and fumes, no baggage assistance on steep stairs, occasional long delays, and disorganised minivan transfers.

Phi Phi Cruiser receives stronger sentiment for boat comfort on Andaman routes, while Raja Ferry stands out for budget bus-ferry packages to the Gulf islands; book either operator reliably 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 operators run the route from Koh Phi Phi to Don Mueang Airport head-to-head, giving travelers a direct choice on this connection. Book these at ThailandBoatTickets.com where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Phi Phi Cruiser uniquely serves Koh Phi Phi to Phuket, Phuket to Ao Nang, Phuket to Koh Lanta, and Phuket to Koh Phi Phi. Raja Ferry operates an extensive set of routes including Bangkok to Ao Nang, Donsak, Koh Phangan, Koh Samui, Koh Lanta, Phuket and many others plus reverse directions and links from Donsak, Hat Yai, Koh Phangan and Koh Samui. Plan your trip with ThailandBoatTickets.com and get help from our 24/7 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).

Phi Phi Cruiser tickets usually fall between 610 THB–960 THB (median 810 THB), while Raja Ferry between 590 THB–1,240 THB (median 865 THB). Overall the two operators sit in a similar price range.

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Phi Phi Cruiser — min 410 · median 810 · max 3700 Raja Ferry — min 60 · median 865 · max 3000

Which should you pick?

Best on a budget Raja Ferry — well-priced with Bus Express packages
Fastest Raja Ferry — Bus Express packages imply faster journeys
Most comfortable Phi Phi Cruiser — higher average rating of 4.51
Most travel options Raja Ferry — widest routes with bus + ferry + van packages

Frequently asked questions

Phi Phi Cruiser vs Raja Ferry