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5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Marina guide
Yacht Haven Marina — at a glance
2 boats are available to book from Yacht Haven Marina — 7% of the boats in Phuket (27 in all). The fleet is 1 catamaran and 1 motor yacht. The boat is a . Built 1994–2024, 13.7–27.4 m long, 3 cabins, up to 6 guests. Day rates start from €704, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
The marina
Where
141/2 Moo 2, Mai Khao, Thalang, Phuket, Thailand.
8.1709° N, 98.3395° E
Fleet
2 boats: 1 catamaran, 1 motor yacht. Charters are handed over at the base; check-in and check-out times are on each boat’s page.
Nearest airport
Phuket Airport (HKT), under 10 km as the crow flies; Krabi Airport (KBV), about 70 km.
In the city
4 charter bases in Phuket with 27 boats in all; the city page lists them.
Other bases in Phuket
- Ao Po Grand Marina 20 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 Yacht Haven Marina
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 at this marina
- Catamarans 1 boat · from €704 per day
- Motor yachts 1 boat · from €5,213 per day
Ports near Phuket
Koh Chang (9 boats · 623 km) · Koh Samui (1 boat · 249 km) · All boats in Thailand
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter from Yacht Haven Marina cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €704; a week (7 nights) starts from €4,934. 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 Yacht Haven Marina?
2 boats are available to book from Yacht Haven Marina: 1 catamaran and 1 motor yacht.
How many boats are based at Yacht Haven Marina?
2 of the 27 charter boats in Phuket are based at Yacht Haven Marina. The other bases in Phuket are Ao Po Grand Marina (20), Royal Phuket Marina (3), Chalong Pier (2).
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 1 boat here accept a single-day booking. 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.
How far is the airport from Yacht Haven Marina?
The nearest airport is Phuket Airport (HKT), under 10 km away as the crow flies; Krabi Airport (KBV) is about 70 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.