Very comfy vehicle, But the 2 hour wait before the boat could have been a bit shorter. Also leave the lights off during the stop for sleeping people would be better
We traveled from Khao San road to Koh Tao. First you take a VIP bus to Chumphon. The bus is super comfy, wide seats, fully reclining chairs. We even got some water and blankets. But, the toilet smelled sooo bad that even through masks you wished you didn't have to breathe.
However, the bus arrived to the ferry before 5 AM, and then we had to wait more than 2 hours for the ferry to leave. This is prime time for mosquitoes so we left full of bites. I honestly don't understand why there has to be a 2 hour wait and why the bus just isn't leaving a bit later? The ferry ride was fine, very quick on the catamaran.
Overall, an easy trip, even with the big crowds. The staff made it go smoothly. I had the VIP bus, which turned out to be very comfortable, that I could sleep when needed, and it was spacious. There even were outlets so that you could plug in and charge a mobile or such.
At Chumpon, the staff who managed the lines were very clear, made updates regularly, and kept everything under control. Even when there was a minor situation, i saw, with another traveler, whose name was not on their copy (from when travelers checked in at Lomprayah Khaosan), the staff handled it quickly, and there was no issue.
The boat was pretty comfortable, and I took the topmost level to enjoy the breeze and sun. I would travel again via Lomprayah to go to Koh Tao
It was a Nice trip and everything went smoothly. Except from that it was very cold on the bus and i couldnt control the Air condition. Even with a blanket and a sweater i was still very cold and had trouble sleeping because of it.