Travel Advisory: Bad Weather Alert – Choose Ferry Over Speedboat for Safer Travel 25-26 May 2025
Dear Travelers,
Due to unfavorable weather conditions expected over the coming days, we would like to inform you that speedboat services may experience last-minute cancellations or significant delays.
In light of this, we strongly recommend opting for the ferry instead of the speedboat. While speedboats offer quicker travel times, they are highly sensitive to sea and wind conditions and are more likely to be suspended with short notice for safety reasons.
Ferries, on the other hand, provide a more stable and reliable option during periods of adverse weather, ensuring your journey proceeds with minimal disruption.
Your safety remains our top priority. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
— Liva Support Team
Why Phuket Braces for More Heavy Rain and Flash Floods
Phuket braces for more heavy rain and flash floods as the current spell of unfavorable weather continues, and the same conditions that bring downpours on land also raise wind and swell at sea. That combination is what drives the short-notice changes described above for the 25-26 May 2025 window.
Heavy rain can also slow road journeys. Standing water and flash flooding on low-lying stretches may delay buses, minivans and private transfers, including transfers timed to connect with a pier departure.
Who is affected
- Speedboat passengers — the most exposed, with the highest risk of last-minute cancellation or a significant delay.
- Ferry passengers — generally more stable, though departures can still shift if conditions worsen.
- Road transfer passengers — possible delays where flooding affects the route to or from the pier.
What to do before you travel
- Choose the ferry option where both ferry and speedboat are offered on your route.
- Leave a generous connection buffer before flights or onward transport.
- Keep the phone number and email used at booking active, as operators send change notices at short notice.
- Arrive at the pier or pickup point early and allow extra time for slower road conditions.
If your service is cancelled or delayed
Cancellations and rescheduling are handled under the operating company's own conditions, which are shown with each service at the time of booking. Check the terms attached to your ticket, then contact our support team so we can help arrange an alternative departure or advise on the next steps.
Checking routes and departures
Live availability, departure times and vessel types are shown on each route page, so compare the ferry and speedboat options side by side before you confirm. Popular connections include Phuket to Phi Phi ferries and speedboats and Phuket to Krabi transport options, and you can browse everything leaving the island on our Phuket travel and departures page.
Conditions can change day to day. Recheck your route shortly before departure, and search availability for your dates to see the current ferry and speedboat services and book the option that suits your plans.
