About the Port
Ko Samui rises from the Gulf of Thailand as a lush, mountainous island ringed by coconut groves and quiet beaches. Coastal roads link fishing villages and Buddhist temples to a green interior of forested hills, while the surrounding waters open onto Ang Thong National Marine Park, a protected cluster of limestone islets, hidden lagoons, and sheer cliffs prized by nature lovers and paddlers alike.
Most visits arrive by tender, with longtail boats and shuttles ferrying travelers to shore before onward exploration. Beyond the shoreline, the island's slower pace and forested terrain reward those who venture past the main coastal strip, offering glimpses of rural Thai life alongside the marine park's dramatic scenery just offshore.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Ko Samui.
Kayak Ang Thong Marine Park
Paddle among limestone islets and hidden lagoons in this protected archipelago, reached by boat trip from the island; a top pick for nature lovers with time for a half-day excursion.
Visit Big Buddha Temple
Climb the steps to Wat Phra Yai's golden 12-meter Buddha statue overlooking the coast, a short taxi ride from the pier and an easy way to glimpse local spiritual life.
Explore a Fishing Village
Wander the wooden shophouses and seafood stalls of Bo Phut or Fisherman's Village for a slower-paced look at island life beyond the resort strip.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit Ko Samui
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2026 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Venus | 12 | $7,099 | |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Orion | 26 | $34,998 | |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Azamara | Azamara Pursuit | 14 | $4,019 | |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Azamara | Azamara Pursuit | 34 | $34,669 | |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Windstar | Star Seeker | 31 | $22,200 | |
| Nov 12, 2026 | Celebrity | Celebrity Millennium | 14 | $1,399 | |
| Nov 13, 2026 | Oceania | Oceania Nautica | 10 | $3,420 | |
| Nov 13, 2026 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Orion | 12 | $6,299 | |
| Nov 15, 2026 | Windstar | Star Seeker | 21 | $16,680 | |
| Nov 20, 2026 | Ritz Carlton | Luminara | 11 | $14,900 | |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Windstar | Star Seeker | 15 | $9,580 | |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Windstar | Star Seeker | 19 | $11,180 | |
| Nov 22, 2026 | Regent | Seven Seas Explorer | 11 | $9,749 | |
| Nov 22, 2026 | Holland America | Westerdam | 14 | $10,954 | |
| Nov 25, 2026 | Windstar | Star Seeker | 11 | $7,480 | |
| Nov 25, 2026 | Windstar | Star Seeker | 15 | $9,080 | |
| Dec 1, 2026 | Ritz Carlton | Luminara | 11 | $14,900 | |
| Dec 6, 2026 | Holland America | Westerdam | 14 | $1,999 | |
| Dec 6, 2026 | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Jade | 17 | $4,158 | |
| Dec 7, 2026 | Oceania | Oceania Nautica | 14 | $5,355 |
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