Glide across Thailand's largest lake on an eco-friendly, solar-powered boat by Koh Yo Island — just 30 minutes from Hat Yai. Private trips for up to four, run by a local family. Sightseeing, fishing or sunset, your way.
Staying in Hat Yai and wondering what to do tomorrow? Swap the malls and traffic for an afternoon on quiet water — close enough for a half-day, special enough to be the highlight of your trip.
Our solar-powered boat was built by Peter, a German engineer, and runs on a near-silent electric motor. No engine roar, no fumes — just the water, the birdlife and the people you're travelling with.
Drift past stilt-house fishing villages and the shores of Koh Yo Island at your own pace. Choose a relaxed sightseeing cruise, a gentle fishing session, or a golden-hour sunset trip. Every tour is private, for up to four guests.
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Solar power and an electric motor mean no noise, no fumes and no oil on the lake — gentle on the wildlife.
Up to four guests, never shared with strangers. Just you, your group and the lake.
Drift past the stilt houses, nets and long-tail boats of a living, working lake around Koh Yo.
Mirror-flat water and soft light make sunrise and sunset trips unforgettable.
Three easy steps — and a real person on the other end, not an algorithm.
Use the booking form on the Solar Boat page or message Peter on WhatsApp with your date and group size.
Peter replies to lock in your time and route. Please allow at least 24 hours' notice so we can prepare the boat.
Make the short trip from Hat Yai, step aboard near Koh Yo Island, and glide out onto the lake.
New to the area? Our local guide covers the best things to do around Songkhla, Hat Yai and Koh Yo Island — from the Old Town and lakeside seafood to scenic viewpoints, an easy day-trip itinerary and where the solar boat fits in.
It's the honest advice we'd give a friend with a free day near the lake.
Read the Songkhla travel guideWe're Peter and Wasita. Peter is a German engineer who designed and built our solar boat; Wasita is local to Songkhla and has known this lake all her life. We've lived and worked on its shore for over fifteen years — welcoming guests, running trips, and quietly looking after the water we call home.
When you book with us you deal with us directly. No call centre, no numbered seat on a big tour boat — just an unhurried afternoon on the lake with people who genuinely love showing it off.
Want to wake up by the lake or sort your transport and onward trip? We can help with that too.
Six clean, comfortable rooms near Koh Yo Island with air conditioning, WiFi and private bathrooms. Book direct for the best price.
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Flights, tours, hotels and transfers, arranged in person by Wasita. Old-fashioned service that takes the stress out of planning.
Plan your tripSongkhla Lake and our jetty near Koh Yo Island are only about 25–30 kilometres from central Hat Yai — roughly a 30-minute drive, or under an hour from Hat Yai International Airport (HDY). It's one of the easiest and most rewarding day trips from Hat Yai.
The boat is solar-powered and runs on a near-silent electric motor, so there's no engine noise or fumes. Trips are private for up to four guests and can be a relaxed sightseeing cruise, a quiet fishing session, or a sunset drift across the lake past fishing villages and birdlife.
A 2-hour private trip is 1,000 THB and a 4-hour trip is 2,000 THB, both for up to four people. Custom per-person and per-hour pricing is available on request.
Send an enquiry through the booking form on our Solar Boat page or message Peter on WhatsApp with your preferred date and group size. Please book with at least 24 hours' notice so we can prepare the boat and plan your route.
Yes. Trips are calm, unhurried and private, with seating, shade, a table and safety equipment on board. They're relaxing for couples, comfortable for older travellers, and genuinely enjoyable for children.
Near Koh Yo Island, on the shore of Songkhla Lake, Songkhla Province — about 30 minutes from Hat Yai.
