Nathon Pier
Nathon Pier
3.5
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Gavi
Bangkok, Thailand349 contributions
Jan 2021
Nice spot to hang around dusk to catch the picturesque sunset by the bay /pier area - very nice sight in good weather. The area is home to Seatran Ferry pier for crossing over to Surat Thani. Most shops are closed at night so best to hang around the area during the day. Mostly nice quaint areas to visit for some lunch and nice coffee. Pop community market stalls do happen weekly (I'm not so sure how often), selling a variety of street food and drinks. Nathon is the place for both the locals and visitors.
Written 1 February 2021
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Vinanda S
Enschede, The Netherlands383 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
Nathon is a nice town to visit during the day. In the evening a lot of shops are closed. The shops and restaurants are close to the pier and there is a nice foodmarket. Prices are a lot lower than in the rest of Samui.
Written 14 April 2019
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Remlig
Western Australia201 contributions
Feb 2016 • Couples
Ko Samui Thailand is also known as Samui Island. It is the latest resort area promoted within Thailand. First there was Pattaya in the era of the Vietnam War, then Phuket Island and now Samui is being developed as a tourist resort. It still has a long way to go to match Phuket and Pattaya, but the potential is there. Chaweng Beach is the main hub of activity at the moment.
Your Cruise ship anchors out from the shore some considerable distance as the sea closer to shore is very shallow. You are ferried ashore by ships tenders and local ferryboats – a trip of about 30 minutes. You land at the fisherman wharf area (Na Thon Pier) among a fleet of fishing boats of all sorts, shapes and sizes. They also serve as home for the families of the fishermen as well as being used for fishing.
The anchorage was crowded when we arrived as the there had been a storm and the sea was too rough for the low decked fishing boats. the scene was complete along with one boat wallowing submerged in the shallows
Along the pier is a row of air conditioned coaches to take you touring. Your tour takes you to a variety of attractions depending on your selections and in our case ended up on the other side of the Island for an hour or so shopping at Chaweng Beach before returning us to the wharf and waiting tenders or local ferry boats, for the trip back to the ship.
Your Cruise ship anchors out from the shore some considerable distance as the sea closer to shore is very shallow. You are ferried ashore by ships tenders and local ferryboats – a trip of about 30 minutes. You land at the fisherman wharf area (Na Thon Pier) among a fleet of fishing boats of all sorts, shapes and sizes. They also serve as home for the families of the fishermen as well as being used for fishing.
The anchorage was crowded when we arrived as the there had been a storm and the sea was too rough for the low decked fishing boats. the scene was complete along with one boat wallowing submerged in the shallows
Along the pier is a row of air conditioned coaches to take you touring. Your tour takes you to a variety of attractions depending on your selections and in our case ended up on the other side of the Island for an hour or so shopping at Chaweng Beach before returning us to the wharf and waiting tenders or local ferry boats, for the trip back to the ship.
Written 28 February 2016
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Sojourn24229
Hong Kong, China19 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
Quite frankly, everything is always so disorganized and dirty....with this being the major lifeblood to outlying islands & the virus issue, I don't know why someone doesn't step in & manage the situation. In particular, I am shocked that even the elderly are asked to walk a narrow gangplank when boarding vessels...after lining up in the heat (nowhere to sit) and waiting for 30+min.
Written 25 March 2020
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mista mau
Paris, France8 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
most reasonable prices on the island for massages and food. always eat where the locals eat!! no tourist tax??
Written 9 April 2019
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Epic-Traveller
Rushden, UK4,511 contributions
Feb 2019 • Solo
Lots of boats stop here and the concrete is good to walk on.
There’s also a night market at the end which is really good. Recommended for families and eating.
There’s also a night market at the end which is really good. Recommended for families and eating.
Written 14 February 2019
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pakabay
Adelaide, Australia2,522 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
We visited Koh Samui on a Princess cruise and, as it’s a large ship we were brought ashore via tenders.
There are few facilities but there is a large undercover area which some of the ferries use which provides shade & basic toilet facilities.
The process off the ship worked well enough but on the return, when our bus arrived the queue was several hundred people long. Rather than stand in the mid-afternoon sun we took to the shade and waited an hour or so for all the buses to disgorge the Princess passengers then joined the line, right at the end.
There are few facilities but there is a large undercover area which some of the ferries use which provides shade & basic toilet facilities.
The process off the ship worked well enough but on the return, when our bus arrived the queue was several hundred people long. Rather than stand in the mid-afternoon sun we took to the shade and waited an hour or so for all the buses to disgorge the Princess passengers then joined the line, right at the end.
Written 29 January 2019
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annakhđź‘€
Singapore, Singapore502 contributions
June 2018 • Family
Not by air. But by Genting Dream Cruise. Day trip to Nathon Pier and old town. Had lunch, groceries shopping and back to the cruise. A different kind of Fun i must say.
Written 21 June 2018
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Patrick L
Melbourne, Australia2,862 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
Not the best Pier but it does serves its purpose and gets our transportation needs covered.
Once out, it’s splendidly located right in Ban Nathon or Nathon Town with all the accommodation and restaurants in offer.
Once out, it’s splendidly located right in Ban Nathon or Nathon Town with all the accommodation and restaurants in offer.
Written 29 October 2017
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MargaretPowell
Melbourne, Australia1,640 contributions
Sept 2016
The pier itself is exactly as described a pier where ferries come in and out. You can walk along the pier to get a view back to the fishing town of Nathon. There are a tumble of shops along the waterfront including restaurants. This spot is popular to view the sunset. They really need to clean up the waterfront here as there is lots of garbage in the water. Further back along the main street is a smaller Tesco Lotus and a number of pharmacies and local services including doctor and many shops selling tourist gear and souvenirs. Further along still is the wet market, worth a walk around. If you need mending there's a little lady using an original treddle sewing machine just down the lane metres from the main road. The smaller streets leading between the main road and water front road have many massage and spa businesses.
Written 16 September 2016
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gostaria de saber se junto do porto de cruzeiros existe perto alguma praia ?
Written 4 November 2019
Gostaria saber se precisa visto para descer do navio nesse porto.
Written 21 October 2019
How can I go to maphraaw villa from this pier ?
Taxi or anthers ?
Written 16 March 2018
We have one day in Koh Samui, arriving Nathon pier - what to do? Any ideas please - we have about 6/7 hours.
Written 9 January 2018
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Singapore, Singapore
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Short of making a quick trip to Bang Po for its idyllic and scenic view, Nathon pier and its vicinity are great places to hang around for that short duration. If you are a photography enthusiast or a historic buff, the whole place has a nostalgic feeling and a unique charm; plenty of eateries too. Great to soak in the local atmosphere. Enjoy!
Written 9 January 2018
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