Thailand Yacht Charter
Sailing in Thailand Is an Epic Vacation Experience
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Thailand Climate
Sailing Grounds and Conditions
Sailing in Thailand is really easy and relaxing: the waters are well charted, tidal ranges are small, there are no strong currents, and there is an abundance of sheltered anchorages with excellent holding ground.
Sailing License
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Sailing in Thailand - Itineraries
Sail away to beautiful Thailand in one of our amazing iteneraries.
Thailand Base - Navigare
Navigare Yachting, Thailand
Base Phuket
Elite Yachting Company, Ltd.
Yacht Haven Marina, 141/2 Moo 2, Mai Khao Phuket 83110, Thailand
Telephone/fax: + 66 (0)76273476
Mobile: + 66 81 9684188
E-mail: elite@navigare-yachting.com
Ulrich Lueckert – Thailand Base Manager
Telephone/fax: +66 (0)89 866 3323
elite@navigare-yachting.com
Mellissa Lambe – Client Coordinator
Telephone: +66 (0)81 270 2449
elite@navigare-yachting.com
SERVICE & EMERGENCY NUMBER
Mobile: +66 89 866 3323
5 DAYS - Itinerary 1
Thailand Itinerary 1
5 DAYS Phuket - Phuket
Chalong to south west Koh Lanta (50 nm)
Directly on the beach you will be able to enjoy paradise like bungalow resort with deep crystal-clear water where you can drop your anchor and cool down. Good to remember is that from the north end of beach, there is a small road that leads to a little village (perhaps 300m north of the beach) that actually has a Seven Eleven and an ATM.
Koh Lanta - Koh Ma (east Koh Ngai, 10 nm) - Koh Kradan (east coast, 7 nm)
Koh Ma was such a beautiful place! You can drop your anchor in 10 meters deep water on Koh Ma’s east coast. Besides some scattered long-tail boats it is quiet and peaceful with a white sand bottom close to the shore. There you can find a nice unspoilt bounty beach without a resort, but there are several small bungalow resorts further along the coast.
Koh Kradan - Koh Muk, two stops (6 nm) - Koh Rok (18 nm)
Koh Muk is well known for its amazing ‘secret’ emerald cave, which you can swim into after an 80-meter long tunnel. Beyond the cave lies a beautiful, small, completely enclosed beach formed by a sinkhole. Truly spectacular, but not unexpectedly, very crowded. On the shores you can find a charming little Muslim village a bit south of the resort. Make sure you visit Koh Rok, which is the most spectacular place. This is without a doubt exactly what sailing in Thailand is all about! Snorkeling in this area is amazing and a must see is the sunken lagoon cat about 100 meters east at only a few meters depth, that apparently sunk after a big fire on-board.
Koh Rok - Koh Ha Yai (18 nm)
Ha Yai is for sure well worth a stop, however night mooring can only be done in calm weather, because there is no real protection. On the central island there is a small pretty beach perfect for some very good snorkeling. If crowd is not your preference, this place is a sanctuary of freedeom
Koh Ha Yai - Koh Racha Yai (36 nm)
This is a nice bay (on the north-western shore) with a modern resort on the beach with a pool and other facilities.
Koh Racha Yai – Chalong bay (Phuket), (15 nm).
A bit of a tricky part when sailing in Thailand is water. Some of the yachts have a water maker, which is very helpful, because there actually aren’t too many places where you can fill up your water tanks. The only places you can get water (outside Yacht Haven) are Chalong in the south of Phuket, Krabi and Phi Phi Don (but the water is allegedly brackish).
7 DAYS - Itinerary 2
Thailand Itinerary 2
7 DAYS Phuket - Phuket
Phuket Yacht Haven Marina - Phang Nga Bay
Sailing to Phang-Nga Bay, a magnificent limestone cliffs and islands offering spectacular views. Visit James Bond Island - location for the film “The man with the Golden Gun” the Talu cave and the surrounding mangroves rivers. Or visit Sea Gypsea Village at Koh Panyi, set on stilts over the water.
Phang Nga Bay - Krabi
Swimming and explore the fascinating Hong Island, named by its large internal lagoon, and visit Panak Island. Continue sailing to Krabi - another great sightseeing destination with locations ideal for swimming and relaxing on beautiful beaches. Spend the night and go shopping on Ao Nang Beach and anchor for a night.
Krabi - Phi Phi Island
Sailing to Phi Phi Island - one of the most beautiful islands. Have a night out at one of the many bars and restaurants. Arrange a dive for the next day.
Phi Phi Island – Maya bay
Discover the magical landscape of Maya Bay where you can enjoy snorkeling in emerald crystal sea (where the movie “The Beach” was partially filmed.) Enjoy snorkel with colorful coral reefs and Under water sea life. Phi Phi is a paradise in the Andaman Sea.
Maya Bay- Racha Island
Racha Islands are best known as excellent diving and snorkeling destinations. Racha Yai, reveals itself in splendid fashion, with most arrivals landing onto a strip of fine white sand tucked deep into the long, U-shaped main bay, called Ao Tawan Tok or Ao Bungalow. The other large bay, Ao Siam is a pretty place where lonely strolls in solitude are possible. Racha Noi is uninhabited and has no services or accommodation, but there’s some great diving in the area.
Racha Island - Rang Yai Island
Sailing to Koh Rang Yai to visit a Pearl farm - one of the most well known and extensive pearling operations in Southern Thailand. A fascinating place includes a demonstration of pearl cultivation. There is also an opportunity to buy pearls of all sizes at the island pearl shop. Sailing back to Phuket Island.
Rang Yai Island - Phuket Yacht Haven Marina
Up to 7 hours sailing back to Yacht Haven Marina. Disembark around noon.
14 DAYS - Itinerary 3
Thailand Itinerary 3
14 DAYS Phuket - Phuket
Phuket/Phang Nga/Krabi/Phi Phi/Lanta/Rok Island/Racha Island/Phuket West Coast
Phuket Yacht Haven Marina - Phang Nga Bay
Sail to Phang-Nga Bay, with magnificent limestone cliffs and islands, offering spectacular views. Visit James Bond Island - location for the film “The man with the Golden Gun.” Visit the Talu cave and the surrounding mangroves rivers. Or head North to Sea Gypsy Village at Koh Panyi, set on stilts over the water.
Phang Nga Bay
Swimming and explore the fascinating Hong Island, named by its large internal lagoon to see the stalactite and stalagmite which is happened by the natural phenomenon, situated around 2 lagoons calls Living room and Honeymoon room. Continue to explore the caves at Koh Phanak. Enjoy the wonderful scenery at several caves and lagoons such as bat cave, ice cream cave, pirate cave and also mangrove forest cave. Anchor and eat on board for the evening.
Phang Nga Bay - Krabi
Sail to Krabi - another great sightseeing destination with location ideal for swimming and relaxing on beautiful beaches. Spend the night and go shopping on Ao Nang Beach and anchor for a night.
Krabi - Phi Phi Island
Sail to Phi Phi Island - one of the most beautiful islands. Discover the magical landscape of Maya Bay where you can enjoy snorkeling in emerald crystal sea (where the movie “The Beach” was partially filmed.) Enjoy snorkel with colorful coral reefs and Underwater sea life. Phi Phi is a paradise in the Andaman Sea.
Phi Phi Island - Lanta Island
Sailing toward Lanta Island - lies on the west coast of Andaman Sea in between Krabi and Phi Phi Island. 9 beaches lie from north to south along the sunset coast. Stunning scenery, fantastic white sandy beaches, coastlines have more than 70 small islands and plenty with forest, coral reefs and under water sea life.
Lanta Island – Koh Kradan
Koh Kradan and the surrounding island group have the famous “Emerald Cave” This is a must for adventure fanatics; there is a 70 metre swim through a pitch black tunnel which leads to a beautiful emerald room within the island. Stop at Kradan Island for dinner and hopefully spot some turtles in this Breeding ground.
Koh Kradan - Rok Island
Rok Island is actually comprised of two islands: Koh Rok Nai (inside) and Koh Rok Nok (outside). Koh Rok Nai is composed mainly of steep cliffs with superb beaches and unspoiled coral reefs among rocks. On the other hand, Koh Rok Nok has soft white sandy beaches and shallow water coral reefs towards the southeast and south with Hat Thalu and Had Man Sai - the most popular beach, has white sand beaches where you can waste the day away. Enjoy snorkel and share the water with many different species of fish in day time. And impress the wonderful sun disappear over the horizon.
Rok Island - Racha Island
Racha Islands are best known as excellent diving and snorkeling destinations. Racha Yai, reveals itself in splendid fashion, with most arrivals landing onto a strip of fine white sand tucked deep into the long, U-shaped main bay, called Ao Tawan Tok or Ao Bungalow. The other large bay, Ao Siam is a pretty place where lonely strolls in solitude are possible. Racha Noi is uninhabited and has no services or accommodation, but there’s some great diving in the area.
Racha Island – Chalong Bay
Chalong Bay hosts the beautiful snorkelling “Coral Island” In addition this is a great place to stock up on supplies and refill your water tanks. Plenty of restaurants and dive operators here.
Phuket West Coast
Phuket Islands has 17 sandy beaches such as Karon Beach, kata Beach, and Patong Beach. Patong Beach is the most popular and well-developed beach on Phuket’s west coast. It is the main tourist resort in Phuket and contains the center of Phuket’s nightlife and cheap shopping on the island. Enjoy the nightlife at Patong Beach and anchor for a night or two.
Phuket West Coast
Phuket Islands has 17 sandy beaches such as Karon Beach, kata Beach, and Patong Beach. Patong Beach is the most popular and well-developed beach on Phuket’s west coast. It is the main tourist resort in Phuket and contains the center of Phuket’s nightlife and cheap shopping on the island. Enjoy the nightlife at Patong Beach and anchor for a night or two.
Phuket West Coast - Rang Island
Sailing to Koh Rang Yai to visit a Pearl farm - one of the best known and extensive Pearling operations in Southern Thailand. A fascinating place includes a demonstration of pearl cultivation. There is also an opportunity to buy pearls of all sizes at the island pearl shop.
Rang Island – Koh Nakka via Koh Kai
Enjoy the short sail to the last real snorkelling spot before heading home. In the evening spend a night at the Koh Nakka and enjoy a meal on shore.
Phuket Yacht Haven Marina
2 hours sailing back to Phuket - Yacht Haven Marina. Disembark around noon.
