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Day trip fine — early ferry, Tawaen for convenience, rent scooter to east-side coves. Overnight only if you hate rushing last ferry (~6pm). Speedboat 300 baht if ferry schedule too tight. Bring reef shoes, some beaches rocky.
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Tawaen too crowded with kids — scooter essential to find calmer spots.
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Samae Beach on island less packed than Tawaen — scooter or songthaew from pier.