You can get a longtail boat direct from Krabi to Koh Jum – it departs from Krabi’s Laem Kruat Pier and arrives at Mutu Pier on Koh Jum’s east coast.
Most travellers to Koh Jum get the ferry and longtail pickup combination during high season (November to April). However, during the rest of the year, the tourist ferries don’t run. So from May to October, the only way to get from Krabi to Koh Jum is by longtail boat from Laem Kruat pier on the Krabi mainland. This service runs all year round, incidentally, so it’s also worth considering if you are travelling around in Krabi already.
The longtail journey takes about 45 minutes and requires getting a taxi or a bus from Krabi Town to Laem Kruat pier on the Krabi mainland. From there the large longtail boat heads out to Koh Jum, arriving at Koh Jum’s Mutu Pier. You will need a transfer from Mutu Pier to your resort as Mutu Pier is on the east side of the island while the resorts are all on the west side.
Departure times for the longtail are variable – the longtail runs between 11 am to 6pm depending on demand. The best bet is to simply turn up early and be prepared to hang around until the longtail departs. The price is around 70 Baht per passenger.
There is not a huge amount to do around Laem Kruat pier (read: nothing at all) so be sure to bring enough water, snacks and a good book, just in case.
Koh Jum To Laem Kruat
Longtail boats usually depart early from Koh Jum’s Mutu Pier to Laem Kruat pier and again times are variable. The best thing to do is simply ask at your resort for the latest info and also to arrange a transfer to get you from your accommodation to Mutu Pier
Koh Jum Resorts
The main resorts on Koh Jum are:- Koh Jum Lodge
Well kept fan only bungalows located on Andaman Beach.
(View on Booking.com) - Coral Bay Resort
Traditional style beach bungalows on North Beach
(View on Booking.com) - Peace Paradise Resort
Simple wooden beach bungalows with beach view.
(View on Booking.com) - Andaman Beach Resort
Concrete bungalows with sea views. (View on Booking.com) - Season Bungalow
Choice of bungalows in gardens close to the beach. (View on Booking.com) - Koh Jum Beach Villas
Luxury Resort on Golden Pearl Beach. (View on Booking.com) - Koh Jum Jungle Hill Beach Resort
Traditional Thai wooden bungalows nestle in the calm of the forest hillside.
(View on Booking.com) - Koh Jum Resort
Teak villas with ocean views located on Ting Ray Beach.
(View on Booking.com) - Bonhomie Beach Cottage
Classic wooden bungalows which are clean and comfortable.
(View on Agoda.com) - Banyan Bay Villas
Remote, peaceful with a private beach and just four villas.
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