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Why this country

Sailing in Thailand

Thailand has two charter coasts and they do not share a season. Twenty-eight of our thirty-eight boats are around Phuket on the Andaman side, where the dry window runs from November to April. The rest are in the Gulf — nine at Koh Chang, one at Koh Samui — and the Gulf keeps its own calendar. Koh Chang is also a November-to-April destination, but Koh Samui sits far enough west to miss the south-west monsoon entirely and does its best sailing from May to September, exactly when Phuket is wet.

Between them that makes Thailand close to a year-round destination, provided you pick the right coast for the month. It is the single most useful thing to know before booking here, and it is the thing most often glossed over.

The Andaman side is the classic: limestone karsts rising out of flat green water in Phang Nga Bay, hongs — collapsed cave systems you paddle into at the right state of tide — and anchorages behind islands that take the swell out. Most of the fleet is catamarans, which suits shallow water and short hops. Phang Nga Bay has the additional advantage of staying usable through the monsoon when the open Andaman does not.

First look

What you can actually charter in Thailand

Moorings 4200/3 Exclusive Plus

Moorings 4200/3 Exclusive Plus

Phuket · 12.67 m

Moorings 4200/3 Exclusive Plus

Moorings 4200/3 Exclusive Plus

Phuket

Finnmaster

Finnmaster

Phuket

Sunsail 454L Premium

Sunsail 454L Premium

Phuket

Premium +

Premium +

Phuket

On the water

Sailing conditions in Thailand

Andaman side (Phuket)
November – April

28 of 38 boats. The dry season, when the Andaman is calmest and every route is open.

Gulf side — Koh Chang
November – April

The north-east monsoon passes dry over the eastern seaboard, so Koh Chang shares the Andaman calendar.

Gulf side — Koh Samui
May – September

Far enough west to miss the south-west monsoon. Its best months are exactly when Phuket is at its wettest.

Monsoon fallback
Phang Nga Bay

Stays protected when the open Andaman gets choppy, and its national park is open year-round unlike most others.

Worth the detour

Where to drop anchor in Thailand

  • 1

    Phang Nga Bay

    Limestone towers standing in shallow green water north-east of Phuket. The sheltered heart of Andaman sailing and the one marine park that does not close for the monsoon.

  • 2

    The hongs — Koh Hong and Koh Panak

    Collapsed cave systems opening into hidden lagoons, reached by tender or kayak through tunnels that are only passable at certain states of tide. Timing is everything.

  • 3

    Koh Phi Phi

    The cliffs and Maya Bay south-east of Phuket. Visitor numbers are managed and anchoring is restricted — mooring buoys and a park fee apply.

  • 4

    Similan Islands

    Granite boulders and the clearest water on the coast, north-west of Phuket. Closed from mid-May to mid-October, so a November-to-April trip only.

  • 5

    Surin Islands

    Further north than the Similans and quieter, with Moken sea-gypsy settlements. Same seasonal closure.

  • 6

    Krabi and Railay

    Across the bay from Phuket, with climbing walls rising straight from the beach. An easy second or third night.

  • 7

    Koh Chang archipelago

    Near the Cambodian border on the eastern seaboard — Koh Chang itself plus Koh Wai, Koh Mak and Koh Kood. Quieter than the Andaman and a completely separate charter area.

  • 8

    Ang Thong marine park

    Forty-two islands north-west of Koh Samui, best reached in the Gulf's own season from May to September.

Suggested routes

Where a week in Thailand could take you

Phuket and Phang Nga Bay

7 days

The standard Andaman week, mostly in sheltered water. Works in the dry season and — staying inside the bay — through much of the monsoon too.

  1. 1

    Ao Po Grand Marina, Phuket

    Handover and provisioning; a short hop to the first island.

  2. 2

    Koh Yao Noi

    Into the bay proper; quiet anchorages on the east side.

  3. 3

    Koh Hong

    The hong lagoon — go in at the right tide, not the right hour.

  4. 4

    Krabi / Railay

    Across to the eastern shore under the climbing cliffs.

  5. 5

    Koh Phi Phi

    South; mooring buoys and park fees apply.

  6. 6

    Koh Racha or Koh Yao Yai

    Work back north-west towards Phuket.

  7. 7

    Ao Po Grand Marina

    Final leg to base.

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The Koh Chang archipelago

7 days

The eastern seaboard, a different coast and a far quieter one. Short distances between small islands near the Cambodian border.

  1. 1

    Koh Chang

    Handover; move south inside the island group.

  2. 2

    Koh Wai

    Small, clear water, very little ashore.

  3. 3

    Koh Mak

    Flat and coconut-planted; the most settled of the group.

  4. 4

    Koh Kood

    The furthest and least developed island, with waterfalls inland.

  5. 5

    Koh Rang

    Marine park water; the best snorkelling in the archipelago.

  6. 6

    Back north — Koh Mak or Koh Wai

    Return at an easy pace.

  7. 7

    Koh Chang

    Last leg to base.

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Before you book

Local rules and paperwork in Thailand

Skipper certificate
Required for bareboat, with experience to match. A recognised certificate plus a VHF licence, and operators typically want around ten days or 200 miles as skipper on a comparable boat. Thailand is treated as a step up rather than a first charter.
Marine park fees
Per person per day, plus a vessel fee. Roughly USD 8.50 per adult and USD 4.25 per child per day, with a vessel charge of about USD 2.85–11.50 depending on size. An overnight counts as two days. Collection moved to a digital e-ticket system in October 2026.
Seasonal park closures
Similan and Surin close mid-May to mid-October. They reopen around 15 November to 15 May. Tarutao closes 1 June to 30 September. Phi Phi and Mu Ko Lanta follow similar schedules. Ao Phang Nga is the exception and stays open year-round.
Anchoring
Mooring buoys where provided; sand only otherwise. Anchoring on coral carries criminal penalties, and some areas have outright anchoring bans. Jet-skis, fishing and collecting anything from the shore are prohibited inside the parks.
Pick the coast, not just the month
Andaman and Gulf run on different calendars. Phuket and Koh Chang are best November to April; Koh Samui is best May to September. Booking the wrong coast for the month is the most common planning mistake here.

Checked October 2026. Rules change — confirm the detail that matters for your trip when you book.

What is here

The Thailand fleet at a glance

The fleet in Thailand is made up of 24 catamarans, 9 motor yachts and 5 sailing yachts.

Most boats here are catamarans, averaging 13.3 metres.

Weekly prices start in the €1,500 – €3,000 range, where 5 boats are listed.

Boats sleep between 2 and 12 guests, with cabins up to 6.

The most common size band is 10 – 13 m, with 18 boats.

20 boats can be chartered with a skipper; 26 are available bareboat.

The fullest month on the calendar right now is Nov 2026: 58% of the fleet already has at least one booking, while 16 boats are still completely open.

24
Catamarans
from €2.855
9
Motor yachts
from €11.781
5
Sailing yachts
from €1.647

Budget

Charter prices in Thailand

Weekly rate, set by the operator. No booking fee.

Space on board

Boat sizes

Sleeping 2–12 guests

  • under 10 m 3
  • 10 – 13 m 18
  • 13 – 16 m 9
  • 16 – 20 m 5
  • over 20 m 3

Availability

How full is the calendar in Thailand?

Share of the Thailand fleet that already holds at least one reservation, for each of the next twelve months. Taken from the operators' own calendars and refreshed daily — a boat with one week booked can still be chartered in the others.

Months further out look emptier simply because they are further away — most charters are booked a few months ahead, not a year.

Most booked month

Nov 2026

58% of the fleet already booked

Most still open

Jul 2027

37 boats with no booking yet

Pick a month to see what is still open that week.

  • Quiet
  • Picking up
  • Busy
  • Peak
45%
Oct
’26
21 open
58%
Nov
’26
16 open
55%
Dec
’26
17 open
55%
Jan
’27
17 open
45%
Feb
’27
21 open
45%
Mar
’27
21 open
18%
Apr
’27
31 open
24%
May
’27
29 open
5%
Jun
’27
36 open
3%
Jul
’27
37 open
3%
Aug
’27
37 open
3%
Sep
’27
37 open

Most common models in Thailand

Counted from our live catalogue.

Leopard Catamarans Leopard 45
5 available · from €4.932
Motoryacht
3 available · from €18.551
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 409
2 available · from €1.946
Lagoon 40
2 available
Lagoon 42
2 available
Leopard Catamarans Leopard 42
2 available · from €4.319

The fleet

Yachts in Thailand

38 yachts available · from €235 / day

−10% Special offer
6
catamaran

Sunsail 424/4/4 Premium

Phuket

4 cabins 10 guests 12.8 m 2023
From €514 / day €3.599 / week campaign week €10.799
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6
motoryacht

Song of Songs

Phuket

6 cabins 12 guests 42.7 m 2022
From €33.800 / day €236.600 / week
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6
motoryacht

Mija

Phuket

2 cabins 4 guests 12.4 m 2022
From €4.575 / day €32.025 / week
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New
6
motoryacht

Miss GIGI

Koh Samui

1 cabins 12 guests 12.17 m 2025
Price on request
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6
motoryacht

Supra

Phuket

1 cabins 2 guests 7.2 m 2022
Price on request
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6
catamaran

Siva

Phuket

4 cabins 10 guests 12.33 m 2021
Price on request
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−10% Early booking
catamaran

Andaman Discovery 5

Phuket

5 cabins 12 guests 16.76 m 2023
From €660 / day €4.620 / week campaign week €7.110
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−10% Early booking
catamaran

Andaman Discovery 2

Phuket

4 cabins 8 guests 10.99 m 2018
From €499 / day €3.490 / week campaign week €5.562
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6
catamaran

ArMarg

Koh Chang

6 cabins 10 guests 13.96 m 2015
From €799 / day €5.596 / week
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6
catamaran

Chirouble

Koh Chang

4 cabins 8 guests 12.61 m 2014
From €728 / day €5.094 / week
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6
catamaran

K-35

Phuket

4 cabins 10 guests 11.74 m 2018
Price on request
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Where to sail

The one sailing region in Thailand

Every region we have boats in, largest fleet first — with the number of departure bases so you can see where a week actually starts.

SE Asia

Mostly Catamarans — 63% of the local fleet.

Yachts
38
Bases
6
From
From €235 / day €1.647 / week

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Weekly prices in our catalogue break down as: €1,500 – €3,000 (5), €3,000 – €6,000 (15), €6,000 – €12,000 (3), over €12,000 (6). The lowest published weekly rate is €1,647. These are the operators' own prices — we add no booking fee.
Our Thailand catalogue currently lists 24 catamarans, 9 motor yachts, 5 sailing yachts.
Booking pressure is highest in Nov, when 58% of the fleet already holds at least one reservation. Sep is the quietest month in our calendar. Availability shown on this site is synchronised daily from the operators' own reservation systems.
26 of the 38 boats we list in Thailand are available bareboat, meaning you sail them yourself. A recognised licence is required; the listing states which. 20 boats can be chartered with a skipper.
Boats in Thailand sleep from 2 up to 12 guests, with the largest offering 6 cabins. Most groups book a boat in the 10 – 13 m size band.
Charters in Thailand depart from 6 bases in our network, including Ao Po Grand Marina, Koh Chang, Yacht Haven Marina, Royal Phuket Marina, Chalong Pier.

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