Catamaran days from Banyan Tree's south-coast pier.
Banyan Tree's south-coast positioning puts you closer to the southern islets and Ko Tan than to Ang Thong, which changes the standard charter route. For groups that already have at least one Ang Thong day in the program, a southern-anchorage day from Banyan Tree adds variety without the same long sail.
Capacity
What Banyan Tree Samui handles for catamaran charter.
- Rooms
- 12 to 30 pax per boat. Multi-boat for 30 to 80 pax
- Banquet
- Onboard catering for the full charter group, coordinated with operator's catering partner
- Sweet spot
- Full-day charters for 20 to 80 pax
What works
Why we shortlist Banyan Tree Samui for this format.
Closer to southern anchorages
Ko Tan, Ko Mat Sum, and Ko Mae Ko are 30-45 minutes from the Banyan Tree side. Saves 60+ minutes of sailing each way vs. departing from northern hotels.
Cliff-side photography stays the visual anchor
Sunrise and sunset both photograph well from the boat against the Banyan Tree cliffside. Strong for the recap reel.
Halia handles operator selection per group profile
We've worked with most of the south-coast operators. Different fleets suit different group profiles — we pick based on demographic, music preferences, and water-sports priorities.
Trade-offs
What to know before locking the property.
Pier access requires a short transfer
Banyan Tree's beach is a working swim beach, not a deep-water pier. Tender from a nearby pier is standard (10-15 min ground transfer).
South-coast departures less common in monsoon
The southwest monsoon (May-October) makes south-coast departures choppier than north-coast equivalents. Schedule charter days in the morning during monsoon season.
Sample program
Sample full-day charter for a 50-pax sales kickoff at Banyan Tree
Two catamarans depart pier at 9am with breakfast onboard. 30-minute sail south to Ko Mat Sum. Snorkeling, swimming, and beach time at the island for 90 minutes. Long lunch onboard with the rafted-up boats. Optional second snorkel stop or paddleboard session. Return to pier by 5pm with sunset views.
Sample format. Every program is built from scratch around the brief.
Common questions
What buyers ask about this combination.
- Why depart from Banyan Tree's side vs. the airport-side hotels?
- If the program needs variety beyond Ang Thong, the southern islands (Ko Tan, Ko Mat Sum) are fresher. Banyan Tree's location makes that route more efficient. For Ang Thong specifically, departing from northern hotels saves about an hour.
- Can we book the same boats Banyan Tree uses for in-house guest excursions?
- Sometimes. The hotel's preferred operators have priority during peak season. Halia maintains relationships with the same set, so we can usually source through Banyan Tree's operators OR around them depending on availability.
- What's the cost for a 50-pax full-day charter from Banyan Tree?
- Two-boat charters with full catering and snorkel gear typically land in the USD 7,500 to 12,000 range, working out to USD 150-240 per pax.
Plan a program
Bring a brief. We respond inside 48 hours.
Tell us the group profile, dates, and goals. We’ll come back with an honest read on whether Banyan Tree Samui is the right anchor and a tailored proposal if it is.