Yacht Rental

A yacht holiday is a true sea adventure. Cruises through the most picturesque locations of the Andaman Sea will leave no one indifferent.

The price of a yacht rental depends on the type of vessel, its capacity, the duration of the cruise, and what is included in the package: fuel costs, crew services, food, drinks, and more.

For example, a small catamaran with a capacity of up to 15 people costs about 24,000–134,000 THB per day, a sailing yacht for up to 10 people ranges from 31,000 to 39,900 THB, while the most luxurious yachts start from 95,000 THB per day. Speedboats are more budget-friendly: rental prices start at 22,000 THB per day, while the most exclusive models can cost around 58,000 THB per day.

You can see the prices more clearly in the gallery:

The ideal season for yacht rental in Phuket is from November to April. During this period, all conditions are favorable for sailing with the wind:

• Low rainfall, comfortable humidity;
• Temperature around +28…+32°C;
• Calm sea and steady winds, northeast monsoon;
• Excellent underwater visibility – ideal for combining yachting with diving and snorkeling;
• Almost all destinations are accessible – the Similan Islands, Phi Phi, Racha, and other nearby and remote islands.

You can rent a vessel for different occasions: a journey along your own route (a private tour option), a romantic or family outing, an intimate trip with friends, or a grand party on a large yacht with a capacity of more than 50 people.

If you are planning an event, you can rent a yacht for the whole day. The maximum capacity of the vessel is indicated without accounting for overnight accommodations. For complete comfort, you can choose a luxury yacht with elegant cabins, a spacious deck (sometimes even with a cinema room), and capacity for 10–12 guests.

The set of documents required for renting a yacht in Phuket depends on the format: with a captain (crewed charter) or without a captain (bareboat).

1. Yacht Rental with a Captain (most common)

This is the most popular option for tourists – it doesn’t require any licenses, as everything is handled by a professional crew. Required documents:

• Passport (original or copy);
• Rental agreement (issued on-site or online);
• Prepayment and deposit (usually 30–50% upon booking + a security deposit on the day of departure, if required);
• Sometimes – a guest list with passport details (as required by the marine police).

2. Yacht Rental without a Captain (bareboat charter)

If you are capable of sailing the yacht yourself, you will need documents confirming your qualifications.

• Passport;
• International yacht license (one of the following):
• ○ ICC (International Certificate of Competence);
• ○ RYA Day Skipper or higher;
• ○ IYT Bareboat Skipper;
• ○ Or another recognized yachting qualification.
• Captain’s logbook/resume (showing experience, routes, vessel types);
• Crew list (names of everyone on board);
• Marine insurance (often included in the rental, but optional add-ons are available);
• Security deposit – from $1,000 to $3,000 USD, refundable upon return of the yacht without damage;
• Some charter companies require at least 3–5 verified sailing trips on similar vessels.

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