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There are 14 of calm and white beaches around this Island and surrounded
by colorful coral reefs, providing such aquatic sports as swimming,
snorkeling and scuba diving.
You can engage in these activities all
year around because not only the weather is always warm, but the island
is not much affected by the monsoon, being located off the east coast.
You can also enjoy sunbathing and delicious seafood lunches. If you plan
to stay overnight, Samet Island offers air-conditioned bungalows.
 The
ferry to Samet Island
The ferry leaves from Banpe Pier everyday, from
07.00 until 17.00 ,arrive at 3 piers on Samet Island, which are Thadan
Pier (25min), Praw Pier (30min), Vong Duen Pier (45min).
You can hire also a speed boat from Banpe Pier to Samet , which costs
around 1,000 Baht/Trip.
Getting around Samet Island
Samet Island has only one road going from the North to the South of the
Island. The taxi fees from beach to beach are
• from Thadan Pier to Vong Duen Beach, 30 Baht/trip/person
• from Sai Kaew Beach to Vong Duen Beach, 30 Baht/trip/person
• from Sai Kaew Beach to Praw Bay, 40 Baht/trip/person you can hire also a taxi for a group of maximum 12 persons.
• from Thadan Pier to Vong Duen Beach, 200 Baht
• from Thadan Pier around the island, 1,000 Baht
• from Vong Duen Beach to Kew Bay, 400 Baht
The beaches of Samet Island.
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