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Speedboat guide

Make your speedboat trip to Koh Lipe a better experience.

The speedboat
The speedboatThis will be your transport to Koh Lipe unless you arrive from Langkawi.
The seating
The seatingThe boat seating will look very similar to this, carrying 60–80 people.
Koh Lipe floating pier
Koh Lipe floating pierAt the arrival points there is a floating pier, and you exit the boat at the back.

Get a good seat

The comfort of your trip depends a lot on where you sit. In general, we recommend sitting towards the back of the boat for a smoother ride.

Speedboat seating layout with the seat zones coloured
  • These elevated seats offer a great view, but you'll feel the impact of the waves the most here.
  • The middle seats at the back give a better ocean view through the sides of the boat.
  • If your boat has a side bench, choose that over the middle seats for a better ocean view.
  • The back bench offers a good view and a smoother ride, but it has no backrest.
  • This area has little to no ocean view, and you'll feel the waves the strongest here.

Prepare for the trip

Water
At both the start and end of your trip there may be some waiting time on the boat, and it can get quite hot, so stay hydrated.
Snacks
After a while you'll taste the salty sea air, so bring some snacks to refresh your mouth.
Earplugs
The engines can be very loud, so earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones make the trip much more comfortable.
A bag
Even if you don't usually get seasick, bring a bag, just in case the person next to you isn't as well prepared.
Quick-dry clothes
Instead of rain gear or trying to stay dry, wear comfortable, quick-drying clothes that handle getting wet better.
Waterproof your bags
Make sure your bags can handle a few raindrops or splashes from the waves, so you won't have to worry about them.
Toilet visits
There is a toilet on the boat, but it's best not to rely on it, so plan your restroom visits for before and after the trip.

We hope this guide makes your speedboat trip better, and we look forward to welcoming you to The Reef!