Tigerline Travel vs Ploysiam Speedboat
Compare Tigerline Travel and Ploysiam Speedboat — routes, service areas, and coverage across Thailand. See where they overlap and where each operator goes its own way.
Operator A Tigerline Travel vs 
Operator B Ploysiam Speedboat What travellers say: Tigerline Travel vs Ploysiam Speedboat
Based solely on the supplied review briefs, Ploysiam Speedboat earns stronger average traveller sentiment than Tigerline Travel for Andaman coast transfers, with both operators bookable via ThailandBoatTickets.com and supported by our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.
Tigerline Travel
Tigerline Travel receives a mixed-to-moderately-positive 3.77/5 from 1,403 reviews, with praise for speed, convenience, easy booking, helpful crew and safe handling of rough seas, but widespread complaints about frequent lateness, undisclosed stops and boat changes especially at Koh Lanta, overcrowding, poor communication, fumes, uncomfortable rides and luggage issues.
Ploysiam Speedboat
Ploysiam Speedboat earns a solidly positive 4.46/5 from 71 reviews, with travellers highlighting punctual departures, friendly and safe drivers, comfortable air-conditioned vans and good organisation, while noting the speedboat leg can be bumpy and hot, alongside occasional language barriers or minor delays.
Reviewers consistently view Ploysiam Speedboat more favourably for reliability and comfort than Tigerline Travel, though both deliver the core service of getting travellers between islands; book either through ThailandBoatTickets.com to access our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook for seamless support.
Pros & cons
Tigerline Travel Pros
- Speed and convenience for inter-island transfers across Andaman coast routes
- Easy online booking with helpful support for changes
- Helpful, friendly staff and crew frequently praised
- Skilled captains handling rough sea conditions safely
- Door-to-hotel transfers and van connections appreciated
Cons
- Frequent lateness and delays, often 30min–2hrs or more
- Undisclosed stops and boat changes (especially at Koh Lanta) making journeys much longer
- Overcrowding with insufficient seating and safety concerns
- Poor communication about delays, stops, and changes
- Boat discomfort from fumes, noise, hard seats, and bumpy rides
Ploysiam Speedboat Pros
- Strong punctuality with most departures and arrivals on time
- Friendly, helpful drivers praised for safety and service
- Comfortable vans with good air conditioning
- Overall feeling of safety even in rough weather
- Well-organized piers and logistics
Cons
- Speedboat discomfort from hard seats, bumpiness, and heat on longer legs
- Language barriers with crew and drivers
- Occasional lateness or last-minute boarding point changes
- Reports of erratic or dangerous van driving in isolated cases
- Mechanical breakdowns causing delays and seasickness
Service areas at a glance
Based on currently active routes for each operator.
Both operators 7
Only Tigerline Travel 15
Only Ploysiam Speedboat 1
Routes & coverage compared
Both operators run head-to-head on routes including Ao Nang to Koh Lipe, Ao Nang to Pak Bara, Hat Yai to Koh Lipe, Koh Lipe to Ao Nang, Koh Lipe to Hat Yai, Koh Lipe to Krabi, Koh Lipe to Pak Bara, Koh Lipe to Trang, Krabi to Koh Lipe, Krabi to Pak Bara, Pak Bara to Hat Yai, Pak Bara to Koh Lipe, and Trang to Koh Lipe. ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book these shared services, supported by our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.
Tigerline Travel uniquely covers extensive connections from Ao Nang, Krabi, Phuket, Langkawi and Railay to islands such as Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Jum, Koh Ngai, Koh Muk, Koh Kradan, Koh Libong, Koh Yao Noi and Koh Yao Yai, plus Koh Lipe to Don Mueang Airport and Koh Bulone. Ploysiam Speedboat instead offers distinct routes such as Hat Yai to Pak Bara, Pak Bara to Ao Nang, Pak Bara to Krabi, Pak Bara to Phuket, Pak Bara to Satun, Pak Bara to Trang, Satun to Koh Lipe and Trang to Pak Bara. ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book options unique to either operator, with our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) available 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).
Tigerline Travel tickets usually fall between 950 THB–1,960 THB (median 1,550 THB), while Ploysiam Speedboat between 530 THB–950 THB (median 800 THB). On the whole, Ploysiam Speedboat offers the cheaper tickets.
Which should you pick?
Frequently asked questions
Tigerline Travel vs Ploysiam Speedboat