42 km · about 55 minutes
Transfer to Phuket Deep Sea Port
Phuket Deep Sea Port sits at Ao Makham in Wichit, about 55 minutes from the airport, and is where cruise ships calling at Phuket dock. IslandTransfer is licensed to pick up passengers inside the port. For a cruise ship, your driver waits at the passenger terminal exit with a name sign — for an airport or hotel transfer, or a private car for your day ashore.
Price for this route
From Phuket Airport, per vehicle, all-inclusive — fuel, tolls and parking. Pay the driver after the ride.
Sedan
Up to 3 passengers, 2 bags
from ฿1,000
Van (9 seats)
Up to 7 passengers, 7 bags
from ฿1,200
SUV
Up to 4 passengers, 3 bags
from ฿1,100
Luxury Van
Toyota Alphard · up to 3 passengers, 3 suitcases
from ฿3,750
Coming from your hotel instead? The fare follows the real driving distance from your hotel to Phuket Deep Sea Port — from ฿500 for a nearby hotel. Pick your hotel when you book and the exact price shows before you confirm.
Boats from Phuket Deep Sea Port serve: Cruise ships.
Licensed to pick up inside the port
IslandTransfer holds a licence to pick up passengers at Phuket Deep Sea Port. Our drivers live in Wichit and Ao Makham, a few minutes from the port, so a cruise-day pickup is local work for them, not a long drive across the island.
Where your driver meets you
Where you come ashore depends on your ship, so the meeting point depends on it too:
- Cruise ship docked at the Deep Sea Port (Ao Makham): your driver waits at the passenger terminal exit holding a sign with your name.
- Cruise ship anchored in Patong Bay (passengers come ashore by tender boat): there is no parking at the Patong landing and the beach road is often jammed, so your driver contacts you on WhatsApp and agrees a pickup spot nearby where a car can actually stop.
- Any other vessel, or crew on shore leave: where you land varies, so your driver contacts you directly on WhatsApp to agree the exact pickup point.
Your day ashore with a private driver
Most cruise passengers have one day in Phuket and must be back on board on time. The port is a long way from the sights, so a private car and driver is the simplest way to see the island: plan your own day, or talk it through with your driver, and the car stays with you between stops. Book by the hour from 4 hours and tell us your all-aboard time — we plan the day so you are back at the ship with time to spare.
What our cruise guests usually ask for:
- Phuket Old Town — Sino-Portuguese shophouses, cafés and street art, about 20 minutes from the port.
- Souvenir shopping — Phuket cashew nuts, local snacks and gifts.
- Thai massage and spa.
- Lunch at a local seafood or Southern Thai restaurant.
- The famous beaches — Patong, Kata and Karon.
- Big Buddha, Wat Chalong and Promthep Cape viewpoint.
- An elephant sanctuary — feeding and walking with the elephants.
How your pick-up works
- 1.Tell us your boat's departure time — we plan your pickup with buffer for check-in.
- 2.Before your trip, we send your driver’s name, WhatsApp number, vehicle and licence plate.
- 3.Your driver meets you at the pickup point we agreed on and helps with luggage.
- 4.Direct to Phuket Deep Sea Port — pay in cash or Thai bank transfer at the end.
Questions
Where do cruise ships dock in Phuket?＋
Cruise ships either dock at Phuket Deep Sea Port at Ao Makham on the south-east coast, or anchor in Patong Bay on the west coast and bring passengers ashore by tender boat. Large ships usually anchor off Patong in the November–April high season and dock at Ao Makham from May to October — check your cruise line's port information for your date. IslandTransfer picks up at both.
How far is Phuket cruise port from Patong and Phuket Old Town?＋
From Phuket Deep Sea Port, Phuket Old Town is about 20 minutes by car and Patong Beach about 40–60 minutes depending on traffic. Book a private car and driver with IslandTransfer and the car waits for you at each stop.
Will I get back to my cruise ship on time?＋
Tell IslandTransfer your all-aboard time when you book. Your driver plans the day backwards from it and watches the time and traffic, so you are back at the ship with a buffer rather than at the last minute.
Is there a port entry fee at Phuket Deep Sea Port?＋
Yes — the port charges cars ฿200 to come in and collect passengers. With IslandTransfer it is already in the fixed price you see before you book: it is added to a transfer from the port and to an hourly booking under 6 hours, and we cover it ourselves when you book 6 hours or more. There is nothing extra to pay at the gate, and no fee when we drop you back at the ship.
Can ship crew on shore leave book a car?＋
Yes. Crew on shore leave can book an IslandTransfer car by the hour or a one-way transfer. Landing points vary, so your driver contacts you on WhatsApp to agree where to meet.
Can I plan my own day ashore?＋
Yes — an IslandTransfer hourly booking is a private car, not a fixed-stop tour. Plan your own stops, or talk to your driver and adjust as you go.
Other piers and terminals
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pick-up. We usually confirm within a couple of hours.