Haad Rin Beach · Koh Phangan · Thailand
Full Moon Party Koh Phangan
The world's most famous beach party, once a month on Haad Rin. Bars from the afternoon, the party from dark (about 7 pm) until sunrise. Staying on Koh Samui? Get there and back the same night by speedboat.
- TAT licence 44/00444
- 10+ years of party transfers
- Free booking, pay cash at the pier
Full Moon Party at a glance
The short answer to what people ask most, checked by a licensed Koh Samui agency that has sent guests to the party for more than 10 years.
- Where
- Haad Rin Nok (Sunrise Beach), Haad Rin, south-east tip of Koh Phangan, Thailand
- How often
- Once a month, on or near the full moon night, plus a New Year party on 31 December
- What time
- Bars and music from the afternoon, the main party from dark (about 7 pm) until sunrise
- Entrance
- 200 THB per person, cash at the beach. There are no official online entry tickets
- Crowd
- Around 20,000 people on a regular night, up to 40,000 on New Year
- Music
- Every bar has its own sound: EDM, trance, techno, house, drum and bass, reggae, hip hop
- From Koh Samui
- Hotel pickup, speedboat from Bangrak pier to Haad Rin in 20-30 minutes
- Back to Koh Samui
- Speedboats every hour from 0:00 to 6:00, then a minivan to your hotel
Full Moon Party dates
The next parties on Haad Rin. Dates follow the full moon and sometimes move by a day around Buddhist holidays.
- October 27
- November 24
- December 24
- December 31 New Year
- January 22
- February 22
- March 22
From Koh Samui to the party and back
Regular ferries stop in the early evening, before the party starts. The night speedboat transfer is built around the party night.
- 1
Book online, free
Choose the party date, a pickup time between 11:30 and 22:30 and your hotel. The ticket comes to your email. Nothing to pay now.
- 2
Hotel pickup
A minivan collects you from your hotel or villa in any area of Koh Samui and drives you to Bangrak pier (Big Buddha area).
- 3
Speedboat to Haad Rin
Pay cash at the pier, get your ticket badge and life jacket. 20-30 minutes across the sea, the party is a few minutes walk from Haad Rin pier.
- 4
Back when you are ready
Boats leave Haad Rin pier every hour from 0:00 to 6:00. Show your badge, take the next boat, and a minivan drops you at your hotel.
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off by minivan, any area of Koh Samui
- Speedboat Bangrak pier - Haad Rin (and back with a round trip)
- Life jackets for every passenger
Not included
- Party entrance fee: 200 THB, cash at the beach
- Food and drinks
Transfer prices
Per person, minivan and speedboat included. Free online booking, pay cash at the pier on the day.
One way
Koh Samui to the party
- Hotel pickup anywhere on Koh Samui
- Speedboat to Haad Rin, Koh Phangan
- Speedboat back to Koh Samui
- Drop-off at your hotel
Round trip
There and back the same night
- Hotel pickup anywhere on Koh Samui
- Speedboat to Haad Rin, Koh Phangan
- Boats back every hour from 0:00 to 6:00
- Drop-off at your hotel
New Year party on 31 December: one way ฿1190, round trip ฿1490, last pickup 8:00 - 8:30 PM.
How the night goes
It is not a 9 pm party: the beach is already going in the afternoon, and the main party starts at dark.
- Afternoon
Warm-up
Bars along the beach open and play music. Food, buckets, neon paint stalls, people arriving.
- About 7 pm
The party starts
It gets dark, the sound systems go up and the fire shows begin.
- Evening
The beach fills up
Neon, fire limbo and rope skipping, every bar with its own music.
- Midnight - 3 am
Peak
The busiest hours. Return speedboats to Koh Samui start at 0:00.
- About 6-7 am
Sunrise
The party winds down with the sun rising over the sea. Last boat back at 6:00.
Ways to get to the Full Moon Party from Koh Samui
| Option | Getting there | Back the same night | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night speedboat transfer | Hotel pickup + 20-30 min by boat | Yes, every hour 0:00-6:00 | Anyone sleeping on Koh Samui |
| Regular ferry + taxi | Daytime only | No: regular ferries stop in the early evening | Those staying on Koh Phangan anyway |
| Stay on Koh Phangan | Daytime ferry | Not needed, but rooms near Haad Rin sell out and minimum stays are common | Island hoppers |
| Private boat charter | Whatever you arrange | Whatever you arrange | Big groups that want full control |
Why guests book with us
- LicensedTravel agency licensed by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, TAT 44/00444.
- 10+ yearsOf Full Moon Party transfers, with over 1,000 bookings in the last two years.
- No prepaymentFree online booking, cash at the pier on the day: nothing to cancel or refund.
- All nightBoats back every hour from 0:00 to 6:00: leave when you want, not when a timetable says.
Plan your Full Moon Party
Full Moon Party questions
When is the next Full Moon Party?
The next Full Moon Party is on 27 October 2026 (Tuesday). All 2026 and 2027 dates are on the schedule page; dates sometimes move by a day around Buddhist holidays.
What time does the Full Moon Party start?
Bars and music on Haad Rin beach start in the afternoon. The main party starts when it gets dark, about 7 pm, and goes on until sunrise, about 6 to 7 am.
How much is the Full Moon Party entrance fee?
The entrance fee is 200 THB per person, paid in cash at the entrance to the beach. There are no official online entry tickets. More about tickets.
How do I get to the Full Moon Party from Koh Samui?
Regular ferries stop in the early evening, so most people take a night speedboat transfer: hotel pickup on Koh Samui, a 20-30 minute speedboat from Bangrak pier to Haad Rin, and boats back every hour from 0:00 to 6:00. One way ฿890, round trip ฿1290.
Can I get back to Koh Samui after the party?
Yes. Speedboats leave Haad Rin pier for Koh Samui every hour from 0:00 to 6:00. You come to the pier whenever you are ready, show your ticket badge and take the next boat; a minivan then takes you to your hotel.
Do I have to pay for the transfer in advance?
No. Booking online is free and you pay cash in Thai baht at the pier on the day. There is no prepayment, so there is nothing to cancel or refund.
Is the Full Moon Party safe?
It is a huge, well-known party, and most people have a great night. Watch your drinks, keep your phone and cash in a front pocket, do not swim in the sea at night, wear shoes and agree a meeting point with your friends.
Where is the Full Moon Party held?
On Haad Rin Nok (Sunrise Beach) in Haad Rin, at the south-east tip of Koh Phangan in the Gulf of Thailand. Haad Rin pier, where the speedboats from Koh Samui arrive, is a few minutes walk from the beach.
Your night starts at your hotel on Koh Samui
Hotel pickup, speedboat to Haad Rin and boats back all night. One way ฿890, round trip ฿1290, pay cash at the pier.
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