The Hua Hin Ship to Sea Ceremony will return on Saturday, 26 September, offering residents and visitors the chance to witness one of the town’s longstanding fishing community traditions.
The annual event, officially known as the Sea Misfortune-Casting Ceremony, is also sometimes referred to as the Blessing of the Fleet. It will be held at the Chao Mae Thapthim Shrine, next to the Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa.
Passed down through generations of Hua Hin’s fishing community, the ceremony involves placing dolls representing people aboard an ornate ceremonial boat. The vessel is then released into the sea, symbolically carrying away suffering, sorrow and illness.
The event is also intended to preserve an important local tradition and pass it on to future generations.
Hua Hin Ship to Sea Ceremony programme
Merit-making activities will begin at the shrine at 10am. At 12 noon, the ceremonial boat containing the dolls will be taken out and released into the sea.
Residents and visitors are welcome to attend the ceremony and participate in the merit-making activities.
Those wishing to contribute towards sponsoring or replacing a ceremonial doll can do so at the designated point in front of the Luang Por Nak Shrine at Wat Hua Hin until 25 September. Contributions can also be made at the event.
Date: Saturday, 26 September 2026
Time: Merit-making from 10am; boat release at 12 noon
Location: Chao Mae Thapthim Shrine, next to Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa
