Samae San Island

★ 4.6 (455 reviews) 🚌 Day Trips 📍 Sattahip

Rob's take

"Navy-run, which means clear water, no litter and rules — and the snorkelling is the reason to come rather than the beach, which is ordinary next to it. The boat transfer costs more than you'd expect and more again if you're not Thai. Worth it for a day in properly clear water, though if you only do one island off Sattahip, Ko Kham is the prettier."

Samae San Island is a day-trip destination in Sattahip, within the greater Pattaya area of Chon Buri, Thailand. It's rated 4.6★ on Google.

A Thai Navy-managed island off the coast south of Pattaya, reached by a navy-run boat transfer. The water is notably clear and calm, with snorkelling over shoals of fish, and there is food, toilets and water sports on the beach. Because access is controlled, it stays quieter and cleaner than the mainland beaches.

Curated in Pattaya · Last updated September 2026

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Samae San Island — Day Trips in Sattahip, Pattaya — Photo: Patcharaporn Kusom via Google

What people say

Clear, calm water with plenty of fish visible while snorkelling
Quiet and uncrowded, with the Thai Navy keeping the sea clean and safe
Beach itself rated less impressive than the water
Boat transfer fee seen as steep, and higher for foreign visitors
Diving visibility judged average at best compared with other Thai sites

Common questions

Is Samae San Island worth visiting?

Samae San Island holds a 4.6★ average across 455 Google reviews, so it's well regarded by the people who go.

Where is Samae San Island, and how do I get there?

Samae San Island is in Sattahip, within the greater Pattaya area of Chon Buri, Thailand. Use the map on this page and tap "Get directions" to open turn-by-turn navigation in Google Maps.

What do visitors say about Samae San Island?

Recurring themes from reviews include: clear, calm water with plenty of fish visible while snorkelling; quiet and uncrowded, with the Thai Navy keeping the sea clean and safe; beach itself rated less impressive than the water; boat transfer fee seen as steep, and higher for foreign visitors.