Getting ashore
Ko Samui is usually a tender stop.
Build in extra time at both ends of the day, especially if you are planning an independent tour or want to be first ashore.
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Ko Samui Cruise Port
Ko Samui is a solid port day with frequent tendering and lighter cruise traffic across the cruise calendar.
Usually tenders
Usually quiet
~9h typical visit
Smaller ships
What to expect in Ko Samui
How much time will you have?
About 9h is typical
Most cruises spend 8h to 10h in Ko Samui, which makes it a solid port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Ko Samui get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 13% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~2,400 passengers
- Busy day: 3,950+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 13% of days
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Where Ko Samui fits into a cruise
Ko Samui is most commonly visited on Southeast Asia itineraries, often alongside Singapore and Laem Chabang .
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When to cruise to Ko Samui
Cruise ships visit during 8 months of the year.
Cruise visits are concentrated in a few busier months, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Ko Samui typically carry around 1,258 guests, with Oceania Nautica, Celebrity Solstice, and Star Seeker calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Oceania Nautica 9 calls
- 2 Celebrity Solstice 8 calls
- 3 Star Seeker 8 calls
- 4 Norwegian Jade 6 calls
- 5 Westerdam 6 calls
- 6 Viking Venus 5 calls
Next port calls
Nov 8 Royal Princess
Nov 11 Azamara Pursuit
Nov 14 Oceania Nautica
Nov 23 Celebrity Millennium
Nov 27 Star Seeker
Cruises that visit Ko Samui
Star Seeker
Ha Long Bay → Da Nang → Krabi → Phuket
Dec 27, 2026 · 21 nights
Visits Ko Samui on day 13
$10,945 suite · $521/night
21% below typical · 3-month low
Star Seeker
Phuket → Krabi → Nha Trang → Ha Long Bay
Feb 8, 2027 · 21 nights
Visits Ko Samui on day 9
$14,196 suite · $676/night
23% below typical · 3-month low
Norwegian Jade
Hong Kong → Coron → Ko Samui → Singapore
Dec 9, 2026 · 14 nights
Visits Ko Samui on day 13
$3,349 suite · $239/night
44% below typical
Star Seeker
Bangkok → Ko Kood → Krabi → Phuket
Nov 25, 2026 · 11 nights
Visits Ko Samui on day 3
$5,952 suite · $541/night
15% below typical · 3-month low
Star Seeker
Bangkok → Ko Kood → Krabi → Phuket
Jan 6, 2027 · 11 nights
Visits Ko Samui on day 3
$6,007 suite · $546/night
17% below typical · 3-month low
Star Seeker
Phuket → Krabi → Ko Kood → Bangkok
Feb 8, 2027 · 11 nights
Visits Ko Samui on day 9
$7,492 suite · $681/night
15% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Ko Samui
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Ko Samui, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Southeast Asia
Ha Long Bay → Hue → Ho Chi Minh City + 2 more
From Hong Kong · Next Oct 31
From $2,269 interior · $162/night
Best departure: 23% below typical
2 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Southeast Asia
Da Nang → Nha Trang → Ho Chi Minh City + 8 more
From Ha Long Bay · 21 nights · Next Nov 15
From $10,945 suite · $521/night
Best departure: 21% below typical
2 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Southeast Asia
Krabi → Penang → Port Klang + 5 more
From Phuket · Next Feb 8
From $14,196 suite · $676/night
Best departure: 23% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Southeast Asia
Coron → Boracay → Puerto Princesa, Palawan + 4 more
From Hong Kong · Next Dec 9
From $3,349 suite · $239/night
Best departure: 44% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Southeast Asia
Ko Kood → Ko Samui → Singapore + 3 more
From Bangkok · 11 nights · Next Nov 25
From $5,952 suite · $541/night
Best departure: 15% below typical
3 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Southeast Asia
Laem Chabang → Ko Samui
From Singapore · Next Mar 14
From $2,979 balcony · $298/night
Best departure: 13% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Ko Samui
Which cruise itineraries usually include Ko Samui?
Cruises that call at Ko Samui often follow itineraries such as Southeast Asia One-Way: Ha Long Bay, Hue & Laem Chabang, Southeast Asia One-Way: Da Nang, Nha Trang & Ko Kood, and Southeast Asia One-Way: Krabi, Penang & Singapore.
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