Did you know that Kanika is a huge paranormal enthusiast? Well, she is. In fact, she wishes it was her day and night job. So when we were in Koh Chang, she researched if there were any haunted or weird things to see on the island. A quick search led us to a couple of posts about a ghost ship in Koh Chang.

Intriguing! We decided to check it out.

Getting to the ghost ship

As we had driven our way to Koh Chang, we quickly got in our car and made our way. It is located at the south-western tip of the island. All we had to do was follow the road all the way to the end, past Bang Bao towards Bang Bai Beach. On Google Maps, it is named The Galaxy Bang Bai Beach. The is or was the name of the ghost ship.

As we neared our destination, we came across a guard post and a barrier. Outside, it was written:

“visitors pay 100 per person”

So wait, what? Are there non-visitors here too? Can you stay here? We were a bit perplexed but our curiosity grew. We paid the entrance fee and continued driving. Inside, we were met with several elephant statues around the area.

A bit weird but OK. It looked deserted, which we expected but at the same time, it was all well kept. THAT we didn’t expect. We thought we would probably have to hike through some forest area or pass a “Do Not Enter” sign.

As we drove in the property, we kept your eyes peeled for the ghost ship. It wasn’t long before we caught a glimpse of it in the distance. Our hearts were racing with excitement and maybe a bit of anxiety.

Is it really a ghost ship? Is it even abandoned?

Now, are there actual ghosts in this hotel? We don’t know. We did some research and no one has ever seen one or mentioned anything of the sort. It’s also not possible to find out since the hotel is off-limits as a sign says “Do not Enter. Renovating.”

It’s also quite evident that it is indeed not a ghost ship of any sort. It is unclear if it is even abandoned because of the sign. If there are any renovations being done, we didn’t see any activity.

Still, it was worth seeing what all the fuss was about. I was actually glad that this was it and that there wasn’t any real paranormal threat around it. I might feel differently at night but people do stay around the property.

Yes, there are accommodations nearby

Just in front of the “ghost ship”, you will find a rickety wooden house. That is the reception for the resort property – Koh Chang Grand Lagoona. Starting about $80/night you can stay in cottages and bungalows around the area. You will find a lake in the middle and a beautiful beach in front.

There is even a swimming pool shaped like a pseudo boat. Quite an interesting concept. The whole place is actually quite pretty! Very calming, making it quite a treat to explore and take photos. Again, not sure how I would feel about it at night. I reckon it would be equally eerie.

Is it worth going?

Paranormal or not, this is an interesting site to see if you’re in Koh Chang. We think it is definitely worth visiting. The area is beautiful, the beach is nice, and you will see some interesting boat chalets/bungalows. Some you can stay in or dine at, while others you can’t because they are renovating. Supposedly.

Of course, the ghost ship itself is an amazing attraction, even if you can’t go inside. We really enjoyed exploring this place. In fact, wish we stayed longer and took more photos and went inside one of those run-down boat chalets.

Would you go? Have you been? Let us about your experience in the comments below.