Sail
Lady Lorraine
Hong Kong
30 mFrom HKD 48,000/4 hrs
Thailand
Phuket & the Andaman Sea
Limestone cathedrals, flat water and the most complete yachting infrastructure in Southeast Asia.
The cruising ground
Phuket is the natural base for cruising the Andaman Sea. Deep-water marinas, a mature refit and service industry and short passages to Phang Nga Bay, the Phi Phi group and the Similan Islands make it the region's easiest place to begin — and one of its most rewarding places to stay.
Highlights
Phang Nga Bay
Hongs, sea caves and tidal lagoons best explored by tender at slack water.
Koh Phi Phi
Dramatic cliffs and clear water; anchor early and move on before the day boats arrive.
Similan Islands
Granite boulders and the region's best diving, a comfortable overnight passage north-west.
Koh Rok & Koh Ha
Quiet southern reefs for guests who want snorkelling without the crowds.
Practical notes
- Clearance in and out of Thailand is handled at Phuket; allow a day either side for formalities.
- Anchorages are largely protected during the north-east monsoon; the south-west season brings swell to the west coast.
- National park fees apply in the Similan and Surin island groups, and several parks close seasonally.
Charter available
Yachts available in Asia
These yachts can reposition to this cruising ground for your dates — ask us for availability.
Sail
Lamima
Indonesia
65 mFrom USD$ 189,000/week
Motor
Wayfong
Hong Kong
21 mOn request
Motor
Aqua Blue
Indonesia
60 mFrom USD$ 10,220/week per cabin/person
Sail
Sequoia
Indonesia
26 mFrom EUR 80,000/ week
Motor
Adastra
Philippines, Indonesia
42.5 mFrom USD$ 80,000/week
Sample itinerary
7 days in Thailand
Phuket — Ao Po
Board in the afternoon, settle in and cruise to a sheltered island anchorage for the first night at sea.
Phang Nga Bay
Tender through the hongs of Koh Hong and Koh Panak, with kayaking at low water and a quiet night at anchor.
Koh Yao Noi
A slower day: village visit, beach lunch, watersports from the swim platform.
Koh Phi Phi
An early arrival at Maya Bay and the surrounding cliffs, then a move east for the evening.
Koh Rok
Passage south to clear reefs and white sand for a full day of diving and snorkelling.
Koh Racha
Turn north with a lunch stop and an afternoon of watersports in flat, protected water.
Return to Phuket
A relaxed morning sail back to the marina and disembarkation after breakfast.
Every itinerary is shaped around your yacht, your guests and the conditions of the week you travel. This one is a starting point, not a fixed programme.
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