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5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Port guide
Phuket — at a glance
29 boats are available to book in Phuket from 4 bases; the largest are Ao Po Grand Marina (18), Yacht Haven Marina (6), Royal Phuket Marina (3). The fleet is 21 catamarans, 5 motor yachts and 3 motor boats. The most common models are Leopard 45 (5), Lagoon 40 (2), Leopard 42 (2), Elba 45 (1), Galeon 500 Fly (1) — 20 models in all. Built 1994–2026, 7.2–42.7 m long, 1–6 cabins, up to 12 guests. Day rates start from €604; the typical boat here is around €4,003 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
Phuket is the charter capital of South-East Asia: the marinas on its east coast — Ao Po, Yacht Haven, Boat Lagoon, Royal Phuket — hold the region’s fleet, with Phang Nga Bay’s limestone towers an hour away and the Phi Phi islands, Koh Lanta and the Similans for a week. The north-east monsoon from November to April is the season: dry, sunny and a steady breeze; the south-west monsoon from May to October brings rain and swell on the west coast.
Charter bases in Phuket
- Ao Po Grand Marina 18 boats
- Yacht Haven Marina 6 boats
- Royal Phuket Marina 3 boats
- Chalong Pier 2 boats
Getting there
By air. Phuket Airport (HKT) is about 20 km from the north-east coast marinas (Ao Po, Yacht Haven) — 25–30 minutes by taxi, and 45 minutes to Boat Lagoon and Chalong; direct flights from Europe, the Gulf and Asia.
Phuket before you cast off
Phuket Town’s Sino-Portuguese old quarter and its night market; Patong and the west-coast beaches; the Big Buddha above Chalong. Phang Nga Bay, James Bond island and the sea caves are the first day of the week by boat.
Supermarkets near the marinas; the marinas have provisioning services, chandlers, restaurants and fuel docks.
A week from Phuket
Day 1 — Phuket → Phang Nga Bay, Koh Hong (15 nm). Into the bay of limestone towers; the lagoons of Koh Hong by dinghy.
Day 2 — Koh Hong → Koh Phanak → Koh Yao Noi (12 nm). The sea caves, then the anchorage off Koh Yao Noi.
Day 3 — Koh Yao → Phi Phi Don (25 nm). South to Phi Phi’s Tonsai bay and Maya Bay on Phi Phi Leh.
Day 4 — Phi Phi → Koh Lanta (20 nm). On to the long beaches of Lanta’s west coast.
Day 5 — Lanta → Koh Rok or Koh Muk (20 nm). The reef islands of the Trang coast and the Emerald Cave.
Day 6 — Koh Muk → Phi Phi (30 nm). Back north.
Day 7 — Phi Phi → Phuket (25 nm). Home across the bay to the marina.
Types of boats in Phuket
- Catamarans 21 boats · from €1,198 per day
- Motor yachts 5 boats · from €2,650 per day
- Motor boats 3 boats · from €604 per day
Ports near Phuket
Koh Chang (8 boats · 623 km) · Koh Samui (1 boat · 249 km) · All boats in Thailand
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter in Phuket cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €604 and the typical boat is around €4,003 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €4,234. Prices are the boats’ own listed rates; fuel, marina fees on the route and local taxes are paid separately.
What kinds of boats can I charter in Phuket?
29 boats are available to book in Phuket: 21 catamarans, 5 motor yachts and 3 motor boats. The most common models are Leopard 45, Lagoon 40, Leopard 42, Elba 45.
Which marinas do charters leave from in Phuket?
Charters in Phuket leave from 4 bases: Ao Po Grand Marina (18 boats), Yacht Haven Marina (6 boats), Royal Phuket Marina (3 boats), Chalong Pier (2 boats).
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 11 boats here accept a single-day booking, and 12 take two days. A day rate is quoted for the specific boat and date, so pick your day on the boat’s own page and the price comes back live.
What is not in the price?
The figure is for the boat. Transit log, tourist tax and the APA are mandatory, set per boat, and paid at the base. Skipper, hostess, extra equipment and other services are optional and also settled at the base.
Why do some boats show no price?
20 of the 29 boats in Phuket are on request — usually larger or crewed yachts, where the rate depends on the week and the crew. They are left out of every figure above.
How far is the airport from Phuket?
The nearest airport is Phuket Airport (HKT), about 15 km away as the crow flies; Krabi Airport (KBV) is about 60 km. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request.
Do I need a licence to charter bareboat in Thailand?
A recognised skipper’s certificate and a sailing résumé are required for a bareboat; most charters in Phuket are skippered or crewed, with nothing required of the guests. A skipper is booked as an extra on the boat page.
When is the season in Phuket?
November to April — the north-east monsoon — is dry with a steady breeze and calm seas on the east coast and the islands; May to October is the wet season with swell on the west coast, when Phang Nga Bay is still sheltered.