Hands On Thai Cooking Class in Samui with Market Visit and Lunch

Excursion Highlights:
  • Explore the vibrant Big Buddha Market while discovering the herbs, spices, and produce central to Thai cuisine.
  • Join an interactive cooking session in a welcoming studio guided by a knowledgeable local instructor.
  • Create curry pastes and traditional recipes using authentic grinding, chopping, and stir-frying techniques.
  • Savor a full meal made from your own dishes, complemented with fresh fruit or light snacks.
  • Relax with round-trip transfers back to the port, leaving time to continue exploring Ko Samui.
Price: $229.00
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Small
Shore Excursion Type Culinary / Food
Shore Excursion Duration 6 Hours
Activity Level ? Easy
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? Cruise Ship Pier
Food/Beverage Provided A lunch prepared by you during class and fruit as a snack will be provided.
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and sensible, flat-soled walking shoes.
Restrictions This tour is not wheelchair accessible and cannot accommodate motorized scooters, collapsible wheelchairs, walkers, strollers, or luggage.

The amount of walking is determined by guests. Guests have free time at each stop to explore the area at their own leisure. If guests prefer, they can also remain seated in the coach or use seating areas at each stop. However, participants must be able to navigate steps, paved and unpaved surfaces, and enter and exit the vehicle or vessel independently without assistance. Must be 7 years and older to participate in this tour. Children aged 0-6 are not allowed.

Participants must provide passport details, including passport number, date of birth, date of issue/expiry, and the full name of all passengers, as well as their ship's cruise timing schedule at the time of booking. It is recommended to have WhatsApp available, in case the representative needs to communicate with you on tour day.

Hands On Thai Cooking Class in Samui with Market Visit and Lunch

Learn the secrets of Thai cuisine on a hands-on cooking class in Ko Samui that begins with a colorful local market visit and ends with a feast you've prepared yourself. With convenient round-trip transfers from the cruise port, this six-hour experience is a perfect mix of culture, flavor, and fun.

Start your morning at the Big Buddha Market, where your guide introduces you to the fragrant herbs, fresh vegetables, and spices that form the backbone of Thai cooking. Continue to a welcoming cooking studio for a practical, learning-by-doing class led by a friendly instructor; individual attention and clear steps make it easy for both beginners and confident cooks. Pound aromatic curry paste, balance sweet-salty-spicy flavors, plate your dishes like a pro, and finish with a traditional dessert before sitting down to a delicious lunch featuring your own creations, plus seasonal fruit. This fully hands-on class lets you grind, chop, stir-fry, and season your way through recipes that balance the sweet, sour, salty, and spicy notes Thailand is famous for.

After cooking, sit down to enjoy the full meal you've created, complemented with fruit or a light snack. Whether you're a confident cook or just curious about Thai flavors, the class is designed to be fun, approachable, and interactive. Once everyone is satisfied, your driver will return you to the cruise port in time to continue exploring Ko Samui or head back to your ship.

With comfortable transfers, an English-speaking guide, and a relaxed pace, this foodie favorite fits perfectly into a day ashore. Dress casually, and come ready to cook, eat, and learn. The island's cruise terminal offers easy access to some of Thailand's most authentic experiences, and this small-group class is one of the most flavorful ways to spend your day ashore. Booking early is recommended, as class sizes are limited and popular with visiting food lovers.