Up to 5 Hours
Elephant Feeding & Samui Highlights
Elephant feeding · Temple stop · Lad Koh
3,000 THBper person
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Koh Samui Cruise Ship Schedule & Shore Excursions
Plan your day ashore with the latest published Koh Samui cruise calls, arrival and departure times, and private shore excursion options with a local licensed operator.
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Schedule notice
Last checked: 2 Oct 2026Cruise schedules can change without notice. Arrival/departure times shown here are planning information; always confirm with your cruise line before travel.
October 2026
Cruise ship calls scheduled for Koh Samui.
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*Guest capacity figures are approximate and may vary by ship configuration. They are not a forecast of how many guests will visit Koh Samui.
Private Van for Cruise Passengers
Your private vehicle in Koh Samui
Travel privately in an air-conditioned Toyota Commuter with a local professional driver. Cruise shore excursions can be arranged with a licensed English-speaking guide and planned around your available time on the island.
✓ Private air-conditioned van✓ Flexible island itinerary✓ Licensed guide available✓ Return-time planning
Plan my shore excursion →Cruise Shore Excursions
Choose Your Koh Samui Shore Excursion
Four flexible tours designed for cruise passengers, with extra planning time for tender operations, traffic, parking, attraction queues and a safe return to your ship.
Up to 5 Hours
Chaweng Beach & Scenic Samui
Chaweng · Lad Koh · Silver Beach · Hin Ta & Hin Yai
2,000 THBper person
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Up to 5 Hours
Koh Samui Highlights City Tour
Flexible temple stop · Viewpoint · Famous rocks · Nature
2,000 THBper person
View Tour
Up to 5 Hours
Private Custom Shore Excursion
Your places · Your itinerary · +1,500 THB/additional guest
12,000 THBper group · up to 6 guests
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Planning your Koh Samui cruise day
Koh Samui cruise visits often involve tender transfers between the ship and shore. Your actual time ashore can therefore be shorter than the published arrival and departure window. Always follow your cruise line’s tender instructions and all-aboard time.
For a private Koh Samui shore excursion, we plan the route around your ship schedule, expected disembarkation time and a sensible return margin. Popular routes can include Big Buddha, Wat Plai Laem, island viewpoints, beaches, waterfalls and other highlights depending on the time available.
Private shore excursions
Tell us your cruise ship, arrival date and the places you would like to visit. We can arrange a private air-conditioned vehicle and, where required for the tour arrangement, a licensed English-speaking guide.
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Koh Samui cruise passenger questions
Where do cruise passengers arrive in Koh Samui?
Cruise arrangements vary by ship and sailing. Many visits use tender transfers to shore. Check the instructions issued by your cruise line for your exact arrival point and tender procedure.
How much time do I have for a shore excursion?
Use the ship schedule only as a planning guide. Your usable time ashore depends on tender operations, disembarkation and the all-aboard deadline, so a safe return margin should always be included.
Can I book an afternoon tour if my ship arrives at noon?
Yes. When a ship arrives around midday, a private afternoon itinerary can be planned around the available shore time and the ship’s required return time.
Can the itinerary be customized?
Yes. A private itinerary can be adjusted to your interests and available time, including temples, viewpoints, beaches, waterfalls and other Koh Samui highlights.
Do you provide a private van and guide?
Private air-conditioned transport is available for cruise passengers. Cruise shore excursions can also be arranged with a licensed English-speaking guide according to the tour requirements.
Can cruise schedules change?
Yes. Port calls and arrival or departure times can change. Always confirm the latest information with your cruise line before the day of arrival.
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Koh Samui cruise calls
Most cruise visits use tender operations. Your cruise line remains the authoritative source for your exact tender arrangements and all-aboard time.
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Allow a safe return margin
A shore excursion should be planned around actual disembarkation and return requirements, not simply the published port departure time.
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Private & flexible
Tell us your ship and interests. We can help plan a practical private route for your available time ashore.