Best of · LUXURY YACHT CRUISES IN PHUKET
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 12 luxury yacht cruises in Phuket worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Set out from Ao Por Pier on a spacious yacht for James Bond Island, Khao Phing Kan, and Hong Island. Guides paddle you through caves and lagoons, while Coco and the crew handle the details. Expect Thai food, fruit, soft drinks, sunset views, and a relaxed seven-hour outing.
“We loved this boat, it is beautiull and very comfotable, staff was great, food fantastic...”
Spend about 7.5 hours aboard a large catamaran from Ao Por Pier, with hotel pickup, buffet lunch, kayaking through Hong Island caves, a swim stop, James Bond Island, and sunset dinner. Water, soft drinks, Wi-Fi, a DJ, paddleboards, and a water slide are included. Alcohol costs extra.
“It was an amazing experience. There views were breathtaking. The boat was a lot of fun. Food was delicious.”
Spend a full day aboard Hype Boat Club’s luxury catamaran from Chalong Pier. Swim at Coral Island, snorkel near Racha Island, enjoy a buffet of Thai food, tapas, and sushi, then dance to a live DJ as the sun sets. Shared daybeds are included, while drinks from the bar cost extra.
“It was fabulous, relaxing and paced to increase the happiness step by step! Couldn’t fault anything. Great day”
Spend a full day on a double-deck catamaran with guides such as Art, Kim, Lily, and Bee. You’ll visit James Bond Island, canoe through Hong Island caves, make papaya salad, and enjoy slides, clear kayaks, paddleboards, and a floating pool. Expect comfort, food, and a relaxed pace rather than snorkeling.
“This was a great semi private excursion. They only take 45 people, but on the day I went, it was about 20 of us. The yacht ride to the island is about an hour, but they give a nice buffet lunch, with somethings for everyone. There are plenty of water and sodas, too. James Bond island is about 30 minutes, plenty of time for some great photos. Then head to Hong Kong island for a kayak ride. Then we were given sweet treats (and also fruit for the journey back) we did stop for about 45 minutes for some ocean play, with the clear kayak, water slide and net spool.…”
Spend eight hours aboard Rhapsody, a luxury catamaran with a sea pool, net lounge, water slide, snorkeling, paddleboards, sea scooters, buffet lunch, and a live DJ foam party. You’ll visit Coral and Racha islands before watching sunset near Promthep Cape. English, Chinese, and Thai support is available.
“It was amazing. This was one of the best experience of my life. Thank you!!!!”
Travel from Royal Phuket Marina by premium speed-catamaran to Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, and Bamboo Island. You get Thai lunch, snorkeling, beach time, and an organized day with guides such as Noman and Sky leading the group.
“Great experience with the Tour Guide and the Staff and everything was well executed and on time. We saw and experienced a lot more things that we could by our own.”
You’ll visit Maya Bay, Pi Leh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Bay, Phi Phi Don, and Bamboo Island on a fast catamaran from Phuket. Guides such as Sky, Bela, Honey, and Iliya lead the day, with breakfast, lunch, snorkeling gear, drinks, WiFi, and hotel transfers included.
“El viaje a las islas Phi Phi, Maya & Bamboo estuvo espectacular, un reconocimiento en particular a Bela quién fue nuestra guía adicionalmente me encantó que está entrenando a su compañera Honey. El catamarán está en excelentes condiciones… En el regreso cayó una tormenta y el piloto hizo un trabajo espectacular para llegar sanos y salvos. La comida estuvo delicioso, en realidad disfruté todo el buffet. Una excelente opción!”
Travel from Phuket to the Similan Islands by premium speed catamaran with Sawanu Travel. You’ll snorkel near Ko Bangu and Miang Island, visit Sail Rock viewpoint, eat lunch on Similan Island, and have guides such as Tequila and Captain Jack Sparrow helping throughout the day.
“we had a great day. well organized when all the guests arrive in the morning. nice crew and enthusiastic guide (tequila). we felt safe during the whole trip. you could borrow beach towels and snorkel equipment for free, they had life jackets for children and adults. the only thing was a small minus, was a long stay at the pier in the morning before departure was (we had 1 hour and 15 minutes). nevertheless we arrived relatively early at the first island (main island Similan), then it was fortunately not overcrowded yet. otherwise we were very happy with the excursion”
Spend nine hours exploring Phang Nga Bay by premium catamaran, with a local lunch at Ko Panyi, canoeing around Hong Island, James Bond Island, beach time, and hotel pickup across Phuket. An English-speaking guide, snacks, WiFi, and equipment are included.
“Very well organised. Amazing sights especially with the canoes. Breath taking nature. Boat was very comfortable and much easier to get in and out compared to speed boats.”
Cruise from Chalong Pier to Coral Island and Racha Yai on a full-day catamaran trip. You get hotel pickup in selected Phuket areas, lunch, fruit, soft drinks, snorkeling gear, and an English or Chinese-speaking guide. The day ends with fishing and sunset views near Promthep Cape.
“On Apr 26, 2024 I was doing Racha and Coral Island by a "luxury" catamaran where I'd also see the sunset later in the day (I put luxury in quotations because it wasn’t compared to the other catamarans I saw that day. Some of them were tRead more”
Spend eight hours aboard a luxury yacht from Royal Phuket Marina, with a DJ, sparkling wine, fresh fruit, soft drinks, and gourmet lunch. Swim near Phi Phi Island, visit Maya Bay and Pi Leh Lagoon, see Monkey Beach, and cruise back at sunset. Hotel pickup is optional.
“The weather was extremely bad and the crew knew that beforehand. We were not allowed to cancel the tour despite the weather warning. As soon as we boarded the boat, we were quickly cast off and told that it was very windy and that we would not be able to sail to certain destinations on the tour. There we were, trapped on the boat for 8 hours in wind gusts of 57km/h and total swell. The tour was a disaster, a real rip-off! At least the DJ was good, playing the Titanic song to match the situation.”
Spend 11 hours traveling from Phuket or Khaolak to the Similan Islands by catamaran. You’ll snorkel at Koh 5 and Island 9, visit Koh Miang, climb to Sailboat Rock, relax at Donald Duck Bay, and enjoy meals, drinks, equipment, and hotel transfers.
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