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What a night at Haad Rin costs from Samui, which beach it is on, the dates by the moon, where to stay and the official safety advice on drinks, money and the sea.
Editorial team, kohphangandaytrip.click · Updated November 12, 2026 · Reading: 6 min
Essentials
- Round trip and ticketTickets with a round-trip transfer start from $81.
- Night excursionA night excursion from Samui starts from $59.
- Speedboat onlyA speedboat transfer from Samui starts from $42.
- The beachThe party is held on Haad Rin Beach.
- SafetyOfficial advice ties most attacks to full moon nights.1
What the night costs from Samui
How much is the Full Moon party on Koh Phangan depends on what you buy, and from Samui you buy a package. Tickets with a round-trip transfer start from $81 and last 8 hours. A night excursion from Samui starts from $59 and lasts 7 hours, with departure in the late afternoon and drop-off in the early morning. A speedboat transfer by itself starts from $42 and is also a 7-hour outing.
No official source we trust states the entry fee to the party itself, so this guide does not quote one. What the sources give is the price of each package, and what is in it differs. The round-trip ticket includes the transfer, and its listing says tickets are collected at the pier from 7:00 to 8:00 PM only, with no ticket provided after 8:00 PM. Read the pick-up rule before you book, because a late arrival can cost you the night.
Hotel pickup can add to the bill. For the round-trip ticket, hotels outside Chaweng, Bo Phut and Choeng Mon carry a surcharge of THB 200 to 300 per person, and joining from a central pick-up point avoids it. Add drinks, food and the buckets you choose to buy on the beach, and the night costs more than the package alone. Set a limit before you leave, and stick to it.
Side by side
Night options from Samui by price, length and rules
| Option | From | Length | Key rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round-trip ticket | $81 | 8 hours | Tickets at the pier 7:00 to 8:00 PM |
| Night excursion | $59 | 7 hours | Minimum age 18 |
| Speedboat transfer | $42 | 7 hours | Arrive 30 minutes early |
| Halfmoon Festival | $45 | 9 hours to 2 days | Bring a valid ID |
| Jungle party | $24 | Valid 1 day | Cash only, gates at 9 PM |
The lowest price each listing prints; the entry fee to the party itself is not quoted here.
The beach: Haad Rin
What beach is the Full Moon party on Koh Phangan? Haad Rin Beach, on the south of the island, and one night excursion lists it by name. Songserm calls Hat Rin the heart of the island's full moon scene, and the Tourism Authority of Thailand names it the best-known beach, the one where people like to party.3,4 The spelling varies between Haad Rin and Hat Rin, but the place is the same, and the map above shows where it sits.
The listing for the excursion adds some practical details. The party takes place once a month at full moon, the minimum age is 18, fluorescent paints are included, and the evening is outdoors on the beach, so shoes that are easy to take off are the sensible choice. Drinks and meals are bought on site. Expect a long night: the same listing has the drop-off in the early morning.
The sea is part of the picture. Smartraveller notes that swimming conditions at some Thai beaches are unsafe, with strong rips, and that lifesaving services are rare.5 Strong riptides have drowned swimmers off Thai coasts, particularly in the monsoon season, according to the UK government.6 A night beach is not the place for a swim, least of all after drinking.
What guests say
Listing ratings for the night options, out of 5
- Night excursion3.23
- Round trip ticket3.5
- Halfmoon Festival3.6
- Speedboat transfer3.7
- Jungle party3.9
- Junk cruise by day4.8
Ratings as each listing shows them; the party listings have far fewer reviews than the daytime cruise.
Dates by the moon
The party follows the moon, and the US Naval Observatory lists the full moons: 24 November and 24 December in 2026.7 In 2027 the dates are 22 January, 20 February, 22 March, 20 April, 20 May and 19 June in the first half, then 18 July, 17 August, 15 September, 15 October, 14 November and 13 December.8,9 Those are astronomical dates in Universal Time, so use them to find the right week, not the exact night.
The party night is set by its organisers rather than by this page, so confirm it before you book anything. A booking for the right night matters more than a date from a guide. If your trip spans a full moon, check the official event announcement a few weeks ahead. Do not rely on a screenshot from a friend, a forum or an old poster, because organisers do move the date when they need to.
Dates also affect your bookings. Songserm tells travellers to reserve ferry seats early, with December through March the busiest stretch.10 If your visit falls in the green season from October to December, the Samui archipelago has far fewer tourists overall, which can make planning easier, though the rain is heavier.11,12
Pick by plan
Which night out suits you
Describe the night you want and the matching option appears.
If I want the lowest price for the crossing
The speedboat transfer
Priced from $42, with a weather clause.
If I want tickets and transfer in one
The round-trip ticket
Priced from $81, with a pier pick-up rule.
If I want to sleep in my own hotel
The night excursion
Back in the early morning, from $59.
If I prefer a smaller jungle night
The jungle party
Entry from $24, paid in cash at a venue with no ATM.
If I would rather not party
The junk cruise by day
Sail, snorkel and sunset, back by 7:00 PM.
Night options
Transfer, ticket or excursion
Paint included
The night excursion
Late return
- Length7 hours
- Age18 and over
- BackEarly morning
Bundled
The round-trip ticket
Ticket and transfer
- Length8 hours
- TicketsPier, 7:00 to 8:00 PM
- SurchargeOutside central hotels
Where to stay: Phangan or back to Samui
The choice is between sleeping near Haad Rin and returning to Samui the same night. The excursions from Samui are built for the return: departure in the late afternoon and drop-off in the early morning, so you sleep in your own bed after a long night. For the speedboat transfer, arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes or more before departure. This is the simplest plan if you are staying on Samui for the week.
Staying on Phangan gives you freedom at the cost of a booking. Rooms near Haad Rin around the full moon are worth booking early, and the island has beaches far from the party that suit people who want the party by night and quiet by day. This guide does not sell rooms, so the practical advice is to book early and to look at the map for how far each beach is from Haad Rin.
Whichever you choose, plan the way home. If the sea is unsafe the speedboat may be cancelled or rescheduled, with a full refund or another date. The UK government advises booking your ride home in advance so that you are never tempted by an unlicensed lift.19 A calm sea and a booked boat are worth more than a spare hour at the party.
Map
Koh Phangan on the map
Three views of the same island: the piers and beaches, the waterfalls and bays of the jungle days, and the coast where the nights happen. Tap a pin for the note and the directions.
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Koh Phangan on the map
Pick a route and tap a pin or a stop: you get its note and a Google Maps link.
The main pier of the island, where the HMS Phangan Memorial Museum stands near the pier.
Google MapsAt Mae Hat a sandbar stretches to the island of Ko Ma.
Google MapsKo Ma has great snorkelling and a viewpoint for those who climb.
Google MapsOne of the west coast beaches named for sunsets.
Google MapsAnother west coast beach named for sunsets.
Google MapsA fishing village on the north coast, drawn here to place the north of the island.
Google MapsA north-east bay that the 4x4 road trips and the cruise's beach stop reach.
Google MapsHat Rin is named as the most famous beach of the island, where people like to party.
Google MapsA royal pavilion of King Rama V stands near this waterfall, one of three he named.
Google Maps
A royal pavilion of King Rama V stands near this waterfall, one of three he named.
Google MapsA waterfall in the south-west interior, drawn here to place the inland day.
Google MapsThe waterfall seen from the zipline on the north-west side of the island.
Google MapsA north-east bay that the 4x4 road trips and the cruise's beach stop reach.
Google MapsAt Mae Hat a sandbar stretches to the island of Ko Ma.
Google MapsKo Ma has great snorkelling and a viewpoint for those who climb.
Google Maps
Hat Rin is named as the most famous beach of the island, where people like to party.
Google MapsThe main pier of the island, where the HMS Phangan Memorial Museum stands near the pier.
Google MapsOne of the west coast beaches named for sunsets.
Google MapsAnother west coast beach named for sunsets.
Google MapsAt Mae Hat a sandbar stretches to the island of Ko Ma.
Google Maps
Map source: © OpenStreetMap contributors
A Full Moon evening from Samui
From the pier to the early morning
Late afternoon
Departure
The excursion leaves Samui in the late afternoon.
At the pier
Collect tickets
Tickets are handed out from 7:00 to 8:00 PM only.
Crossing
Speedboat to Haad Rin
Arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes early.
On the beach
The party
Fluorescent paints are included on one excursion.
Late night
Stay with friends
Protect your drink and your phone.2
Early morning
Drop-off
The excursion returns you to Samui early in the morning.
Safety: drinks, money, the sea and the last boat
The official advice is plain. The UK government says violent sexual assaults and unprovoked attacks happen in Thai tourist areas, mostly at full moon nights and comparable events, and around bars late at night.1 It warns that drinks get spiked, and that you should neither leave a drink unattended nor take one from a stranger.19 Australia adds one more habit: watch your drink being mixed.2
Methanol is a second risk. Alcohol laced with methanol has killed and seriously sickened people in Thailand, and neither taste nor smell will reveal it.20 Alcohol sales are restricted from midnight to 11am, with exceptions for licensed hotels and authorised entertainment venues.22 Buy drinks from a place you trust and stay with people you know.
Boats and bikes need the same care. Australia's advice is to stay out of the water and off boats after drinking.23 Scooters on rent are frequently unregistered, and the UK government also warns against leaving your passport with a rental shop as a guarantee.24,21 Take a licensed transfer, carry only the cash you need, and agree a meeting point with friends.
Video
Reaching the Full Moon party from Samui
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Attacks are most common during full moon parties or similar events, and near bars late at night.
Do you need the Full Moon at all?
There are other nights. A Halfmoon Festival ticket starts from $45 and the listing asks for a valid ID at entry, and a jungle party entry starts from $24, with gates opening at 9 PM and a venue that is cash only with no ATM on site. Both have minimum-age or ID rules, so read the listing first.
Be realistic about the reviews. The Full Moon listings carry ratings of 3.5 from 42 reviews and 3.23 from 45 reviews, and the speedboat transfer 3.7 from 33. By comparison the daytime junk cruise has 4.8 from 929. A party is a different kind of product, but the gap is worth knowing before you spend the money.
If the party does not appeal, a quiet day trip to the island is an easy alternative: a sail, a snorkel and a sunset, home by 7:00 PM. The page on the nightlife covers the other evenings on the island. Choose the night that fits you rather than the one everyone else books, and you will enjoy it more.
FAQ
Questions answered quickly.
How much is the Full Moon party on Koh Phangan?
Packages from $42.
From Samui a speedboat transfer starts at $42 and tickets with a round trip at $81.
What beach is the Full Moon party on in Koh Phangan?
Haad Rin.
The party takes place on Haad Rin Beach, once a month at full moon.
Where to stay in Koh Phangan for the Full Moon party?
Near Haad Rin, or on Samui.
Excursions from Samui drop you back in the early morning, so you can sleep in your own hotel.
What is the minimum age?
18.
One excursion lists a minimum age of 18, and the jungle party asks for ID.
When is the next Full Moon party?
Around 24 November 2026.
The astronomical full moons are 24 November and 24 December; confirm the party night with the organisers.7
Is the Full Moon party safe?
Take care.
The UK government links most attacks in tourist areas to full moon parties and late-night bars, so protect your drink and your plans.1
Can I swim at the party?
Is there a cheaper night out?
Yes.
A jungle party entry starts from $24, with a cash-only venue.
Sources
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk) · Thailand travel advice: safety and security ↩
- Australian Government Smartraveller (smartraveller.gov.au) · Thailand travel advice ↩
- Songserm Express (songserm.com) · Koh Samui, Phangan and Tao ferries ↩
- Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT Newsroom) · Ko Phangan - a colorful getaway in the Gulf of Thailand ↩
- Australian Government Smartraveller (smartraveller.gov.au) · Thailand travel advice ↩
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk) · Thailand travel advice: safety and security ↩
- US Naval Observatory (aa.usno.navy.mil), Astronomical Applications Department · Moon phases 2026 API ↩
- US Naval Observatory (aa.usno.navy.mil), Astronomical Applications Department · Moon phases 2027 API ↩
- US Naval Observatory (aa.usno.navy.mil), Astronomical Applications Department · Moon phases 2027 API ↩
- Songserm Express (songserm.com) · Koh Samui, Phangan and Tao ferries ↩
- Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT Newsroom) · TAT launches Special Deal in Green Season at Samui Phangan Tao ↩
- Land Development Department of Thailand (ldd.go.th) · Seasons ↩
- Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT Newsroom) · Colourmoon Festival 2017 opens to showcase different sides of Ko Phangan life
- Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT Newsroom) · Ko Phangan - a colorful getaway in the Gulf of Thailand
- Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT Newsroom) · Ko Phangan - a colorful getaway in the Gulf of Thailand
- Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT Newsroom) · Ko Phangan - a colorful getaway in the Gulf of Thailand
- Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT Newsroom) · Ko Phangan - a colorful getaway in the Gulf of Thailand
- Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT Newsroom) · Phangan Colour Moon Festival returns for the second, greater and bigger year
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk) · Thailand travel advice: safety and security ↩
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk) · Thailand travel advice: safety and security ↩
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk) · Thailand travel advice: safety and security ↩
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk) · Thailand travel advice: safety and security ↩
- Australian Government Smartraveller (smartraveller.gov.au) · Thailand travel advice ↩
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk) · Thailand travel advice: safety and security ↩