Operator Comparison

Solomon Speedboat vs Green Planet

Q: Which operator has the higher customer rating?

Solomon Speedboat has a higher average rating of 4.69 from 29 reviews, compared to Green Planet's 4.55 from 534 reviews. Both are strongly positive overall.

Q: Which operator offers more route options?

Green Planet operates far more routes, including many from Ao Nang, Krabi, and Railay to Koh Yao Yai, Koh Yao Noi, Phuket, Koh Phi Phi, and Koh Lanta. Solomon Speedboat is limited to routes between Koh Yao Yai and Phuket plus one intra-island Koh Yao Yai service.

Q: What routes do both operators share?

Both Solomon Speedboat and Green Planet operate the direct routes between Koh Yao Yai and Phuket in both directions.

Q: Which operator has more customer feedback available?

Green Planet has significantly more reviews (534) than Solomon Speedboat (29), providing a larger sample of traveller experiences while both maintain high positive ratings above 4.5.

Q: What do travellers praise about Solomon Speedboat?

Travellers highlight smooth crossings, helpful and friendly crew, easy online booking with clear instructions, good value, and punctual departures for Solomon Speedboat.

Q: What do travellers praise about Green Planet?

Green Planet receives frequent praise for punctuality and on-time service, with many reviews noting departures to the minute and prompt arrivals.

Q: Which operator is better suited for travel from Ao Nang or Krabi?

Green Planet is the only operator of the two providing routes from Ao Nang and Krabi to Koh Yao Yai, Koh Yao Noi, Phuket, and other islands.

Q: How reliable are the services based on reviews?

Both operators show strong reliability in reviews, with Solomon Speedboat at 93.1% positive and Green Planet at 89% positive. Ratings for Green Planet's core Ferry Speedboat service average 4.55.

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

Operator A Solomon Speedboat vs

Operator B Green Planet

Solomon Speedboat 4.7 / 5 20+ reviews

Green Planet 4.5 / 5 530+ reviews

What travellers say: Solomon Speedboat vs Green Planet

Travellers give both operators strong ratings for speedboat services in Thailand, with Solomon Speedboat showing a slightly higher average from a smaller set of reviews and Green Planet demonstrating reliable performance across a much larger sample. ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book either operator, with our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook to assist with arrangements.

Solomon Speedboat

Reviewers consistently praise Solomon Speedboat for smooth and fast crossings, helpful and friendly crew, punctual departures, easy booking, and good value, with an average rating of 4.69 from 29 reviews and minimal complaints reported.

Green Planet

Green Planet earns praise for punctual service, well-organised transfers, friendly staff, modern clean boats, and complimentary water on board, reflected in its 4.55 average from 534 reviews, though some note occasional delays, itinerary mismatches, overcrowding, or brusque pier staff.

Solomon Speedboat edges ahead on average rating with overwhelmingly positive but limited feedback, while Green Planet offers comparable reliability backed by far more reviews; ThailandBoatTickets.com remains the best place to book both with VTA support on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Service areas at a glance

Based on currently active routes for each operator.

Both operators 2

Only Solomon Speedboat 0

No areas served exclusively by Solomon Speedboat.

Only Green Planet 6

Routes & coverage compared

Both Solomon Speedboat and Green Planet operate the same direct routes between Koh Yao Yai and Phuket in both directions, giving travelers reliable options for this popular crossing. Book these services seamlessly on ThailandBoatTickets.com where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook to assist with schedules and tickets.

Solomon Speedboat additionally runs a Koh Yao Yai to Koh Yao Yai route, while Green Planet operates an extensive network including Ao Nang to Koh Phi Phi, Koh Yao Noi, Koh Yao Yai and Phuket plus numerous connections from Koh Yao Noi, Koh Yao Yai, Krabi, Phuket and Railay to Koh Lanta, Krabi, Railay and other destinations. ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book all these routes with our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) ready 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).

Solomon Speedboat tickets usually fall between 350 THB (median 350 THB), while Green Planet between 910 THB–1,360 THB (median 1,160 THB). On the whole, Solomon Speedboat offers the cheaper tickets.

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250–500

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Solomon Speedboat — min 350 · median 350 · max 380 Green Planet — min 360 · median 1160 · max 15360

Which should you pick?

Best on a budget Solomon Speedboat — good value explicitly praised in reviews.

Fastest Solomon Speedboat — operates dedicated Ferry Speedboat class for direct journeys.

Most comfortable Solomon Speedboat — higher 4.69 rating with smooth crossings and helpful crew praised.

Most travel options Green Planet — multiple transport classes including van and longtail boat combinations.

Frequently asked questions

Solomon Speedboat vs Green Planet

Which operator has the higher customer rating?

Which operator offers more route options?

What routes do both operators share?

Which operator has more customer feedback available?

What do travellers praise about Solomon Speedboat?

What do travellers praise about Green Planet?

Which operator is better suited for travel from Ao Nang or Krabi?

How reliable are the services based on reviews?

Where is the best place to book Solomon Speedboat or Green Planet?