Short answer
Yes, you can get back to Koh Samui on the night of the Full Moon Party. Regular ferries between Koh Samui and Koh Phangan stop running in the early evening, but transfer speedboats go from Haad Rin pier back to Koh Samui all night. Boats leave every hour from 0:00 to 6:00.
Return boat times from Haad Rin
| Boat back to Koh Samui | Arrives at Bangrak pier, Koh Samui |
|---|---|
| 0:00 | in 20-30 minutes |
| 1:00 | in 20-30 minutes |
| 2:00 | in 20-30 minutes |
| 3:00 | in 20-30 minutes |
| 4:00 | in 20-30 minutes |
| 5:00 | in 20-30 minutes |
| 6:00 | in 20-30 minutes |
You do not have to choose the time in advance. Leave the party whenever you are ready.
How the way back works
- Walk from the beach back to Haad Rin pier, the same pier where you arrived. It is a few minutes from the party.
- Show the ticket badge you got at the pier. Guests wait together and board the next boat.
- The speedboat takes 20-30 minutes to Bangrak pier on Koh Samui. Life jackets are given to every passenger.
- At the pier on Koh Samui you are put on the transfer list and a minivan drives you to your hotel or villa.
Tips for the night
- Keep your ticket badge safe all night: it is your ticket for the boat back.
- Agree with your friends on a time to meet at the pier, phones often die or get lost at the party.
- Put your phone and cash in a small waterproof bag for the boat ride.
- The last boat leaves at 6:00. After that you have to wait for the regular daytime ferries from Thong Sala pier on the other side of Koh Phangan.
Other ways back
If you did not book a return, the alternative is to stay overnight on Koh Phangan and take a regular ferry the next day from Thong Sala. Rooms in Haad Rin are hard to find and expensive on the full moon night, so most people staying on Koh Samui choose a round trip transfer (฿1290, pay cash at the pier).
Questions
What time is the last boat back to Koh Samui after the Full Moon Party?
The last boat leaves Haad Rin pier at 6:00. Boats go every hour from 0:00.
Do I need to book the return time in advance?
No. With a round trip transfer you come to Haad Rin pier at any time between midnight and 6:00 and take the next boat.
Do ferries run from Koh Phangan to Koh Samui at night?
No, regular ferries stop in the early evening and start again in the morning. At night only transfer speedboats run.
How much does a round trip transfer cost?
฿1290 per person including hotel pickup and drop-off on Koh Samui; on the New Year party ฿1490. You pay in cash at the pier.
