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Lomprayah High Speed Ferries Co., Ltd.

Longtail Boat

Longtail Boat

Traditional Thai longtail boats with colourful ribbons moored on a beach below a towering limestone karst

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Lomprayah High Speed Ferries Co Ltd Ota Longtail Boat


The Lomprayah High Speed Ferries Co Ltd Ota longtail boat is a local transfer service used to bridge the final stretch of a journey where larger ferries cannot dock directly. Lomprayah is a well-known operator running high-speed catamaran ferries across the Gulf of Thailand, and its longtail boat connections are typically used to reach piers or shorelines that require a smaller, shallow-draft vessel.


How the Longtail Boat Connection Works


A longtail boat is a traditional, narrow wooden or fibreglass vessel commonly used in Thailand for short coastal hops. When booked as part of a Lomprayah itinerary, it usually operates as a connecting leg to or from a point that the main high-speed ferry cannot access, transferring passengers and luggage between the main vessel and the final pier.


What to Expect Onboard



  • A shorter, more exposed ride compared to the main high-speed ferry

  • Limited space for large luggage, so keep bags manageable

  • Boarding assistance from crew at both ends of the transfer


Booking Your Ticket


Exact schedules, transfer points, and pricing for the Ota longtail boat leg depend on the specific route and travel date selected at checkout. We recommend checking the live timetable and fare details for your chosen journey before confirming your booking, as connection times can vary by season and sea conditions.


If your trip includes an island destination such as ferry tickets to Koh Phangan, the longtail boat may form part of a combined ticket alongside the main Lomprayah ferry service.


Good to Know Before You Travel


Longtail boat transfers can be affected by weather and tide conditions, which may occasionally alter boarding times or the transfer point. Arrive at the pier with time to spare and follow crew instructions when boarding or disembarking.


Search availability to view current schedules, connection details, and fares for the Lomprayah High Speed Ferries Co Ltd Ota longtail boat route.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I unlock my account now?

Wait, and try again. Every lock lifts on its own — a minute the first time, and never more than an hour however many attempts have failed. There is nothing to click and nobody to contact.

If you have forgotten your password, do not keep guessing: each wrong attempt makes the next wait longer. Use Forgot password instead. Resetting your password gets you straight back in.

My account locked but I never tried to sign in

Then someone else was trying to sign in as you, and the lock did its job — it stopped them.

Your account is safe: a lock means the attempts failed. Nobody got in. You do not have to do anything, and the lock will lift on its own.

We would still recommend two things:

  • Change your password, especially if you use the same one on another website.
  • Add an authenticator app in your account security settings, so a password alone is never enough to sign in as you.

If you get these repeatedly, contact us and we will look into it.

What is the difference between a locked and a blocked account?

Locked is automatic and temporary. It happens after repeated failed sign-in attempts and it lifts by itself — within a minute in most cases.

Blocked is a decision made by our team, and it does not lift on its own. If your account is blocked you will need to contact us; waiting will not change it, and neither will resetting your password.

If you are not sure which applies to you, get in touch and we will tell you.

Why is my account locked?

We lock an account for a short time after several failed sign-in attempts in a row. It is an automatic safety measure: it stops someone else guessing your password, and it happens whether or not the person typing was you.

You do not need to contact us. The lock lifts on its own — see How long am I locked out for?

How long am I locked out for?

The first lock is one minute. If sign-in keeps failing after that, each further lock lasts longer:

  • 1st lock — 1 minute
  • 2nd lock — 5 minutes
  • 3rd lock — 15 minutes
  • 4th lock and after — 1 hour

An hour is the longest you will ever be locked out. You get five attempts before the first lock, and as soon as you sign in successfully everything resets — the next time you mistype, you start again at one minute.

How can I get transportation to the Pier (Phuket) from the airport?

You can pick up a taxi from the airport just outside Phuket airport terminal, though please be informed it is a busy place! 

 

Alternatively, you can organize your transfer through us on step 2 of your ferry booking process. The prices are very reasonable. For up to 3 people we have private taxis and for groups of 4-8 people, we can arrange a minivan pick-up service.

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