How long should I allow for island day trips and boat tours?

Island trips range from public ferries to speedboats and private charters. Confirm the operator, insurance, lifejackets, sea conditions, inclusions and final return arrangements. Allow time for Pattaya traffic, ticketing, walking in the heat and breaks rather than using only the advertised activity duration. Families and visitors combining several sites should build in a buffer and avoid crossing the city repeatedly. Sea-trip note: Ferry schedules, sea conditions, prices and last departures change. Confirm the return plan, operator, lifejackets, weather and inclusions on the day.