PATTAYA TO KOH LARN BY FERRY: IS THIS SUITABLE FOR YOU?
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- The island of Koh Larn is just 45 minutes away from Pattaya by ferry. The ferry is cheap but may not be ideal for everyone.
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Many thanks Steady Eddie.
Braver man than me, humping 20kg suitcase in rough water, up dodgy steps.
With my dodgy legs, and back no way !!
Koh Larn looks a great break from Pattaya.
Like you, I have done too many bar crawls, enjoying myself downtown, to visit.
On my to do list now.
Thanks, Paul
The ferries used leave from an old rickety wooded pier on beach road , a little bit before Walking street . Who remembers that ? I think the ferries alternate between arriving at the beach and the "town" . Not sure though.
the ferry over to Koh Larn is a real bargain at 30 Baht done the trip a number of times. Hire an electric golf cart to travel round the island.
Another great video by the one and only Steady Eddy
Yes, I saw those. Looks like fun
Good tip - the golf cart 👍👍. +1
@@andrewrobinson2565 they are good, the charge gives about 3 to 4 hours run time and a top speed of 15 mph ideal for an island the size of Koh Larn more than enough power to visit all the beaches and sights, they do two sizes a 2 and a 4 seat very easy to drive and you cannot fall off
I went to Koh Larn several times to get some shooting in. Glad to see you are fully recovered eddy.
Thanks, Peter
I'm X US Navy and I love the rough water but the way they are discharging clueless and out of shape tourists, it's just a matter of time before one slips and gets crushed. That docking was real 3rd world stuff. Now that I know it's so cheap, I'll definitely go for a quick visit. Thanks for the tour Eddie.
Top man steady Eddie , hope you have had a safe trip back to the uk 🇬🇧, thanks for all your videos 👍😉
Thanks 👍All the best, mate
So glad I found this! Have been considering spending a couple of nights on the island as part of my upcoming trip in October, but now I've seen the boat situation, I'm not sure I'll bother! I'm only 56, but suffer from arthritis and am not always so steady on my feet, especially when my ankles and knees are playing up. Getting off that boat onto those steps in that swell (and also carrying a heavy suitcase) is a recipe for disaster and not one I'm sure I want to deal with. Thanks for the honest video mate, all the others I've seen have been by "bright young things", who probably never even gave the logistics a second thought as they leapt effortlessly to shore! 😆
There are other, faster boats that go to the island and they may have easier landings. That's just the one that I took.
we have lived through your journeys Eddy,,, thanks for all the videos,,,,,,,,, keep them coming
Thanks, will do!
Thanks for your upload
Eddy , I believe your back home now. Congratulations on the Great contents from your most recent travels , you put a great series together for us all on UA-cam to watch , Cheers .
Many thanks!
You see Ed, if you had a condo in Pattaya like me, you wouldnt have to lug that 20kg luggage everywhere
Big Head.
@@shaun7638 Big head, but small lund
@@patrickjbellend Another know it all with 10k in the bank and broken relationships galore..
@@shaun7638 lol. I have one account with that in. Lol. But others with much more. As to relationship. Haha. Married for 30 years. Hohoho
Saw u at the airport Eddie. You were on the same plane back to blighty sat in front of me. Good to meet you mate. Take care.
The Mamasan of the New Orn Bar in Soi Diana, and her daughter took me to Koh Larn on the ferry, many years ago.
On the way home she slipped as soon as she boarded the ferry, the floor was soaking. It was a very heavy fall, amazingly she wasn't too badly hurt, just a bruise.
Over the years I suspect there have been thousands of minor accidents. Unfortunately safety is second to profit.
Yes, probably a lot of accidents over the years
No way would I attempt that. The guy Eddie filmed nearly went in. As you get older your balance gets worse.
Glad to see you finally made it to Koh Larn. Took a lady friend there for a couple days in January, had a great time 😉
I did a day trip to Koh Larn in 2004 on the ferry but our arrival coincided with low tide so the ferry couldn't get to the pier. We were met out in rough seas by a number of long boats and then we had to climb over the railing and down onto the long boat whilst both boats were bobbing up and down slamming into each other. Then the long boats dropped us off in water that was almost groin high on me and I'm 6ft 1. Luckily I'd wore shorts and flip flops but others were not so lucky. Apparently this was normal practice. It would have been nice to know beforehand so you could dress appropriately or opt out if you were aged, unsteady on your feet or disabled.
Thanks for your info
You’ve done your fair share of ferry trips this holiday Eddie . You are living the good life .
When you get back 10,000 steps a day will help the fitness . 👍
Koh Larn is a Beautiful island and I can imagine at the moment its very peaceful. Last time I went it was totally packed with chinese tourist but looks nice and quiet now
Last time I went in November it wasn't and no russians. Good times 😁
It's very nice .. take the tuk tuk to the other side , nice beach but everyone is Russian .
When i went in Nov it was full of Russians.
poor you
Won’t be long before it’s full of Russians and Chinese. Yuk
I went to Koh Larn for the day back in March 1986 on a long boat just from the beach at Pattaya and jumping into the water at Koh Larn. Just 1 hut on the beach then. I didn't have a suitcase and I was only 23. It was almost uninhabited back then. Anyhow, the beach still looks amazing. I was warned about the dodgy embarking and disembarking, and I was told it was onto floating piers. I think seeing it was quite enlightening. There would be some who could just not do that transfer safely! Makes crossing 2nd road look easy.... I look forward to seeing the rest of the visit.... The hotel looks good.
Done that journey many times but never overnight so it will be interesting to see how that goes .One of those boats did sink about 10 years ago .It turned out they did not have enough life jackets but that should have been fixed by now .
Good to hear from you
Steady as she goes Eddie.. Thinking about my time their.Was very enjoyable, done some fishing from the shore at night..Thanks for upload..
Thanks, mate
Hi Eddie. Welcome back to cold, misserable UK. Hope your long journey went ok. I.ll watch this vid tnight after work.
More expensive option is a speedboat. No better than the ferry.
Few tines I've been we came in on the other side of the island. Wasn't too bad.
I LOVE IT
Great video Ed cheers
Thanks, Rich
Another great video from a great man called the legend.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you kindly
Planning any more trips like this one and I would invest in waterproof luggage...or learn to travel lighter.🐟
And i was ? Already bitching about his colorless attire ..
Great video thanks alot Eddie enjoy your time
Thankyou
A gate from the second deck right onto the concrete platform 9:22 would make more sense.
Great idea to stay a few nights on your first visit. Thanks for sharing 👍❤️👍 +1.
20 kilos what the heck do you have in there? Mine is 10 kilos and has enough in it but I do have a shoulder bag for my iPad, electric razor and other essentials.
Yep agree is eddy a novice traveler
The speed boat would be the way to go 😂 !
It looks really nice . The room looks good . I'm going to go there for a few days when I am there . I'd take company. Lol .
Have fun!
@@STEADY599 next winter I hope eddy.. the only thing that held me back this year was the long flight . Its a killer from Toronto there and back .
Yes Eddy, my dodgy hips would of never allowed me to attempt getting off that boat even without a 20kg suitcase!
Good footage Eddie the boat looked a bit rough
You do insist on carrying that kitchen sink around with you.............
I always travel with one carry on bag and a small backpack. Wtf does he carry in the big rock ? That's madness .
Pretty dumb thing to do carrying that great lump about will he ever learn
Thai health and safety at its finest! So precarious. Not even any handrails on the staircase 😲
went there last week im 65 now and yea scary shit getting on and off no hand rails etc lol
Like your music
I’ve been to Koh Larn a couple times before and have never had such a dangerous de-boarding experience as this
name win
Enjoy steady Eddie 🍻
After watching those speedboats bouncing over the waves my got sore just watching and my stomach was not much better. i will get the ferry maybe it wil be milder then thanks for your warnings yhats why your so good to watch bonza mate.
Aye, I wouldn't fancy getting off that boat with a suitcase either. Looks hard enough without anything. You'd expect Thailand would at least throw some money at crumbling old infrastructure like that. They sure get enough tourist bucks.
Been to koh larn many a time and its always dodgy gettin on the ferry especially if the sea is anyway rough but jaysus what u doing luggin a 20kg suitcase with u.. next time u going over there to stay overnight leave the big bag behind in the hotel u stayed at last and bring a small bag for 3 days.
Well one area Pattaya's not deceitfully upped the price's is the Koh Larn ferry. It's been 30 baht for at least 15+ year's, which is very admirable.
Hope your trip back to the UK was swift & uneventful. Welcome home.
It was!
@@STEADY599 Are we getting a video of the return journey?
Splendid. Are you alright Whack?
I'm on walking sticks, and I found the speed boat the way to go. Was there in October. Quicker too.
i got the last ferry from koh larn to pattaya 5.30 and i can tell you it got a tad ruff lol
Kopite Baht Bus Driver. Only to be expected. Kopites are like Rats, no matter we’re you are in the world your never more than 50 metres away from one.
Up the issan blues ...🙌
Took that ferry on Feb 12th - already seems an age ago. Good call to stay there overnight. A daytrip is too short when there's so much to see. And as you said in your other island vlog, if you take a woman she just wants to vegetate under a beach brolly all afternoon.
Look forqatd to more what to do on Koh lan mate aaesome work
Thanks, Ewan
Good one Ed , enjoyed that. What was the name of hotel you stayed in .? Looked ok. Just what I need. Was it expensive?.
Blue Sky. Video coming soon.
Saw the big white square float at the bottom of the steps in case anybody went in the drink...😱
A great island 🇹🇭
The clock is ticking 😂😂😂
Nice video Eddy looked really good der 👍
That bloody suitcase Ed 😱😱
Time for a downsize, you want be able to lift it soon 😂😂
I got the ferry the other month, I had a headache after lol. Seasick I guess?. Got a speedboat back a few days later and I felt fine.
Looks good Ed. Let's see if you enjoyed it?
I hope you realize there are ferries directly to the main town. It looks like you took the longer one to the backside, then took a baht bus over to the main town.
Never been on the ferry, always got a speedboat from the beach. Looked a bit choppy out there Ed
Can't wait to hear the squeaky door jesus I've missed that sound... Welcome home sir eddy looking forward to your weekly livestreams on both channels.
Thanks, mate
Ed has had a few squeaky mattresses recently. Nudge nudge
👍
Ed,your a strong and viral man
Hi Eddie please can I ask what pier the ferry took you to I believe there are 2 in Koa Larn. Cheers again
Not sure
Hi Eddy, I'm going to Koh Larn when I come over later in the year, so this was very helpful. thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Jesus Eddy. Getting off that boat was madness . People could get killed . I'd give your suitcass a miss on your next trip . It's to much trouble.
Hi Eddie 30 bath bloody good value but I've a sneaky feeling you'll enjoy ko larn ye everyone thinks it's small but really it actually bigger than people think it is enjoy ed
Yes, videos coming soon
I went across on a small speed boat, fine on the way but choppy on the way back. The boat only had a couple of life vests. The island was beautiful and great to relax. The beach had a few stray dogs which was sad to see as a dog owner. Got some food and water for them.
Boom 🤯
Love ur videos i did a day trip a few weeks ago but promised mulyself i woild stary next time, where didnu stay, was there things to do in fhe evening like pubs etc?
Video coming soon
Are there any massage places ?
Wow, that seafood and rice and omelette looked deeelish. Room looked ok. how much per night??? breky included? Very cheap ferry but needs a better jetty on Larn.
Thanks, Ian. Island and hotel review coming soon.
How much was the hotel good video lovely lsland
Video coming soon
WARNING!….DO NOT get a speedboat unless it’s dead calm…….we did it once, bloody nightmare!….we were all puking halfway there!…..not fun
Does anyone have any input on bringing a mobility scooter to Koh Larn through a private service or maybe a small supply barge? Thank you.
The speedboats are a lot quicker and not that expensive
Done it once never again , not worth 1 baht ,its life over money don't do it guys ,
thanks for honesty Eddie . do visit but by other means .
One rickety old boat. This is what travel is all about a bit of adventure. It could be worst. Try to imagine someone pushing you around in a wheelchair rather than you pushing around a 40 kg piece of luggage.
3 degrees Ireland
Take a speed boat, that rickety boat looked overloaded followed by a dangerous disembarkment ....
Hi Eddie hope you got back to the UK safely. Please can I ask did you book the ferry in advance or can you just turn up and pay. Cheers.
Pay before you enter
Cheers for the response take it easy
Looks very precarious.
I was thinking that
Eddie you "big Girl's blouse.
Whatever happened
To "Rock Steady"
did Michael row the boat ashore cheers
Eddie I have a artificial leg, do you think getting the boat is a no no for me?
Depends if you bring your sea legs 😂 it might be a struggle on your own but European and Thais are friendly enough if you ask for help.
@@jp_89 hilarious NOT!!!
Only you can know how mobile you are. Hope the video was helpful
@@STEADY599 yes video was very helpful
Keep it steady
Notice the the Jetty piar workers Double up as Life guards too..
Those stairs without railings were indeed dodgy steady.
That was very dodgy coming off the ferry
Hello from Chicago!
Hello there!
Went there in 2007 bars in Pattaya were shut due to an election we loaded a speed boat up with booze and spent the day on the beach great memories
A bargain only 30 baht for the ferry,having been in Thailand for 4 months they must have treated you as local as most things are double for farangs.Ps:I bet they charged you a 130 baht for the 20kg suitcase.Cheers
No charge for suitcase
Enjoy your stay. What’s the cost of that nice room?
Video coming soon
Very, very sketchy looking. Be careful mate 👍
Jesus God Almighty...quote of the day..
Eddy the buccaneer!!
A hit ....
Eddy...The local vloggers down there have been complaining about that ugly building for years. I think it is vacant. Perhaps they can explain the history. Also I am in my 70s and in very good shape. But that plankless step is scary. Anyway, not lecturing, but weight training is good for older folks. Gets the bones stronger. Very necessary. I put on 35 pounds after I was sick. ( Not fat). Get a good trainer. But my secret? Intensity.No phones, no friends. We had a 84 year old body builder in my gym. He trained with Arnold S. He was stuck in the Phillipines during Covid. No problem....He "went there to fuck anyway".
It’s a long saga. The owners didn’t have permission to build it so high with so many floors & a lot of law suits were brought about it blocking the view. Also a dispute about a distance being measured from the sea or pier & if it encroaches on public land or not. An order was made to stop construction then a few years later the owners were ordered to demolish it & a load more law suits were brought from those bought Condos off plot. The owners ignored the demolition order for years & the authorities said they would demolish it and bill the owners then the owners put in an application for rebuild certificate & would take down some of the floors to reduce the height & legal arguments & law suits go on as does the saga.
Yes. Many comments about this by vloggers. Thanks b
@@isaanman5399 Thanks for the info. It's a nightmare to look at. I see it from my balcony in Pratumnack. They love parties and events here... bet half the town would show up for a scheduled demolition !!
Are you back Ed?
Yes
So ferry across the Mersey…
What’s the hotel name Eddy?
Blue hotel. Coming soon