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5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Marina guide
Ao Po Grand Marina — at a glance
18 boats are available to book from Ao Po Grand Marina — 62% of the boats in Phuket (29 in all). The fleet is 16 catamarans and 2 motor yachts. The most common models are Leopard 45 (5), Lagoon 40 (2), Leopard 42 (2), Sunseeker 90 (1), Lagoon 620 (1) — 11 models in all. Built 2007–2026, 11.7–42.7 m long, 3–6 cabins, up to 12 guests. Day rates start from €10,946, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
The marina
Where Moo 6 Tambon Paklok, Phuket, Thailand. 8.0689° N, 98.4430° E
Fleet 18 boats: 16 catamarans, 2 motor yachts. Charters are handed over at the base; check-in and check-out times are on each boat’s page.
Nearest airport Phuket Airport (HKT), about 15 km as the crow flies; Krabi Airport (KBV), about 60 km.
In the city 4 charter bases in Phuket with 29 boats in all; the city page lists them.
Other bases in Phuket
- Yacht Haven Marina 6 boats
- Royal Phuket Marina 3 boats
- Chalong Pier 2 boats
Getting there
By air. The nearest airport is Phuket Airport (HKT), about 15 km from the base 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, and a taxi from the airport is the usual alternative.
Getting to the area, what to see ashore and a week's itinerary from here are on the Phuket page.
Types of boats at this marina
- Catamarans 16 boats
- Motor yachts 2 boats · from €10,946 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 from Ao Po Grand Marina cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €10,946; a week (7 nights) starts from €76,622. 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 from Ao Po Grand Marina?
18 boats are available to book from Ao Po Grand Marina: 16 catamarans and 2 motor yachts. The most common models are Leopard 45, Lagoon 40, Leopard 42, Sunseeker 90.
How many boats are based at Ao Po Grand Marina?
18 of the 29 charter boats in Phuket are based at Ao Po Grand Marina. The other bases in Phuket are Yacht Haven Marina (6), Royal Phuket Marina (3), Chalong Pier (2).
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 4 boats here accept a single-day booking, and 5 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?
16 of the 18 boats from Ao Po Grand Marina 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 Ao Po Grand Marina?
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.