SOUTH PATTAYA BAY

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This anchorage is secure only in the northeast season. Although good holding can be found in 4-5 metres anywhere in the bay, we recommend the southern end, away from the many fishing and tour vessels.

Anchor well clear of the busy parasailing pontoons and floating restaurants scattered throughout the bay.

The sand beach is accessible by dinghy, and there is plenty of action ashore, particularly at night, with countless bars, restaurants and more along the colourful and noisy strip.

Pandemic impact

The current edition was published just a few months before the Covid-19 pandemic started to bite. We have not attempted to update this online version (or the new ebook version) as some situations change rapidly, while others are subject to unverifiable rumour.

So, if you are cruising now, please verify information before setting out for your destination and please understand that amenities ashore may be less than posted here or in the book. As 'compensation', you'll find many islands and beaches in the kind of pristine condition not seen for many years in the more developed tourist destinations.