What is the Chumphon Marine Festival?
The Chumphon Marine Festival is a coastal celebration in Chumphon, southern Thailand, built around the sea, the local environment and the province's food and folk traditions. It brings conservation activities and tourism together in one programme along the Gulf coast.
The activities in this event include conserve the environment by doing some mangrove forest planting, exhibition for picture of related interesting place, marine tourism program, scuba diving and snorkeling package, water sports, fresh seafood booth, folk culture, sand sculpture and discount for accommodation, etc.
Dates and location
Date: TBA
Location: Chumphon
Confirmed dates for the next edition have not been announced. Please check with local tourism authorities before you book travel around the festival, as the programme and venues can change from year to year.
What to expect at the Chumphon Marine Festival
- Conservation: mangrove forest planting sessions that visitors can join.
- Underwater activities: scuba diving and snorkelling packages, plus water sports along the coast.
- Food and culture: fresh seafood booths, folk culture performances and sand sculpture displays.
- Exhibitions: photographs of interesting places in the province and marine tourism programme information.
- Deals: discounts on accommodation during the event period.
How to get to Chumphon
Chumphon is a well-connected transit point on Thailand's Gulf coast and a common gateway to the nearby islands. Depending on where you start, you can reach the province by bus, minivan, private transfer or ferry, with services run by a range of operators.
Travel times, fares and departure points vary by operator and season, so use the search tool to see live schedules and prices for your travel date.
Booking your trip
Compare available departures, then book online to secure your seat, especially around festival periods when demand rises. Read our Chumphon destination information for routes, piers and travel tips before you go.
