Ferry from Hua Hin to Pattaya

Post by **Jinxy** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 9:01 am

Last year there were heavy rumors that there would be a fast ferry between Hua Hin and Pattaya. Has anyone heard any more on this ?

Post by **PeteC** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 12:39 pm

Here's the previous thread we had going on this issue. I believe the latest is that the owner or owners have simply disappeared. I think the plan is dead in the water so to speak. Pete

http://www.huahinafterdark.com/forum/pa ... ya%20ferry

Post by **Burger** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 4:35 pm

Pete,

I told everyone about your revelation about this ferry service.

Now I've got to let everyone down, I feel you owe it to us to buy a 35M Baht Catamaran yourself and fullfil our dreams.

If not we'll be round your house in 6 hours (by taxi) to have a word with you

Burger

Post by **PeteC** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 6:04 pm

Burgers back indeed, hot off the BBQ.

Pete

Post by **DawnHRD** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 7:41 pm

Burger wrote:If not we'll be round your house in 6 hours (by taxi) to have a word with you

Burger

Burger,

It's Sunday afternoon/evening. Have you figured in heavy traffic heading back to BKK after the weekend in those 6 hrs? I think not.

The spoilsport stamps on members fun again! Sanuk shall not be allowed!!!

Post by **Norseman** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 7:49 pm

Hi Burger and welcome back to the forum.
1st of May last year I sat 6 hours in a taxi to Don Muang because of homesick Bangkokians.

Post by **RedBull** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 12:50 am

Ferry would have been handy. I guess i'll have to stick to a taxi for now then. Although if it takes 6 hours to Bangkok swimming might be the best option!

elem · Post by **elem** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 5:09 am

can someone pleeease let me know when this service is up and running!!!???

Post by **Roel** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 9:20 am

Rumours about such service being established 'soon' go back at least 15 years that I know off. Little chance I reckon: a direct line between the King's Resort and the City of Evil. Imagine typical Pattaya holidaymakers coming over in bulk to check out Soi Bintabat for a few days (nights)!

Post by **johnnyk** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 2:01 pm

People make a webpage with no real information, claim to be on the verge of start-up then discover it takes a few more baht than buying a skiff with an outboard motor not to mention there doesn't seem to be any overwhelming demand.

Post by **Pagey** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 5:01 pm

Elem : Can't believe you want to go to Pattaya

Not if you have been before anyway.......................

Post by **HHTel** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 8:18 pm

I believe several years ago (I've been here seven) there was a ferry from Cha-am. BUT it went bust!

Often thought of some of the advantages. Between here and Pattaya you venture into international waters so would require a customs check on arrival in Pattaya. The other benefit to the entrepeneur would be to open a floating casino once past the international limit. I'm sure neither end would allow you to dock in this scenario so would require a boat change at either end. The ship would turn into a sort of 'Radio Caroline'.

elem · Post by **elem** » Fri Nov 09, 2007 12:34 am

Of course I wouldn't want to go there ...
But I have some friends who would like to visit this side of the bay without spending a day in traffic... (nice friends)

Post by **BaaBaa.** » Fri Nov 09, 2007 1:30 am

It would be handy for Trat (Koh Kud, Koh Chang etc) and Koh Samet.

Post by **Guess** » Fri Nov 09, 2007 12:56 pm

One reassuring fact is that each of the 20 or so plans I have heard of in the last eight years have gradually become more and more realistic.

The last one which I think most of you are referring to just collapsed at the last minute. Rumor has it that the backers pulled out because of the ever rising cost of fuel and the quadrupling of the docking fees in Pattaya.

Whoever does it is taking a bit of a gamble. If you run a service it must run even if you only have one passenger. Once the novelty wears off and people go back to minibus, skytrain and government bus at 340 BHT per person, the operator still has to run the service.

Personally I would rather pay 1000 BHT for the sea crossing even if it may take an hour or so longer.

Another problem you have is the weather. BarryS will know more than I do, but I understand that at certain times of year these Island hopper ferries can not cross the gulf. You then have an expensive boat laying idle for months on end.

I am sure though that if a service does get off the ground you will all get to hear about it. It would be a bit pointless keeping it a secret.

Don't hold your breath waiting though.