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A passenger-only ferry service from Pattaya to Hua Hin began operation on 12 January 2017 and is operated by Royal Passenger Liner.<ref>[https://www.royalferrygroup.com/ Royal Passenger Liner]</ref> By road, the journey takes five to six hours. The ferry shortens travel time to about two hours, subject to sea conditions. The ferry cruises at 27 knots on the 113&nbsp;km journey across the Gulf of Thailand with a maximum passenger capacity of 150 persons. Larger ferries carrying up to 260 people may be added to the service later. Ferries capable of carrying vehicles are projected for 2020.<ref>{{cite news|title=Pattaya-Hua Hin ferry to begin on New Year's Day|url=http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/1134396/|accessdate=13 November 2016|work=Bangkok Post|date=13 November 2016}}</ref>

{{wide image|Pattaya by Vikramjit Kakati.jpg|800px|align-cap=center|The Pattaya Bay Area}}

 

== Main sights ==