Thailand offers natural beauty, cultural richness, and effortless warmth. Cruising through its southern islands reveals a country deeply connected to the sea — where golden temples are hidden within limestone caves, stilted fishing villages drift with the tide, and untouched beaches meet jade-green waters. A Thailand yacht charter links the established ports of Phuket and Krabi with the more remote Butang and Tarutao archipelagos. Along the way, guests encounter pristine marine parks, coral reefs alive with colour, and can enjoy moments of rare tranquillity beneath the vast Andaman sky. The prime season for chartering in Thailand runs from November to April, when calm seas, clear skies, and gentle trade winds create ideal cruising conditions. Phoenix Charter Brokers curated a bespoke Thailand yacht charter itinerary for the winter season 2025/2026 highlighting the region most remarkable stops, designed to inspire your next adventure.
Day 1 | PHUKET TO PHANG NGA BAY
Your journey begins in Phuket, Thailand’s yachting capital and the gateway to the Andaman Sea. Private flights arrive directly into Phuket International Airport, with seamless transfers to Ao Po Grand Marina for embarkation. Take time to explore Old Phuket Town, where restored Sino-Portuguese mansions now house art galleries, private collections, and refined cafés. Visit Wat Chalong, the island’s most revered temple, or arrange a guided tasting with a private chef at the Blue Elephant Governor’s Mansion, a beautifully preserved landmark.
Venture ashore for an exceptional dining experience at Su Va Na, one of Phuket’s most exclusive restaurants. Set within a spectacular underwater environment, guests dine surrounded by a vast marine aquarium while an immersive light and sound performance unfolds around them. The multi-course tasting menu celebrates the ocean in every sense — refined, imaginative, and deeply sensory — making it one of the island’s most memorable culinary experiences.
Cruise into Phang Nga Bay, one of Asia’s most extraordinary marine landscapes. Vertical limestone karsts rise from still jade-green water, forming lagoons and hidden chambers only accessible by tender. Spend the morning navigating through the Koh Hong archipelago, where quiet lagoons reveal mirror-still reflections and tropical birds circle overhead. Visit Koh Panyee, a stilted fishing village built entirely over the sea, and explore ancient rock paintings that speak to the region’s maritime past.
Anchor at sunset between the limestone towers and enjoy a Thai-inspired tasting menu prepared by your private chef.
DAY 3 | PHANG NGA BAY TO KRABI
Shake off the crowds and head for Krabi where palm-fringed beaches breathe easy beneath glowering limestone cliffs. Krabi is exactly the Thai delight you have been seeking. Making its home in the Hat Noppharat Thara-Ko Phi Phi National Park, you will find yourself smitten as you explore the pristine clean beaches and tiny tantalizing towns along these sweet sailing grounds. Krabi is also home to the world-famed Phi Phi Islands with their full moon parties and feature-length beaches made famous by Leonardo DiCaprio. Even beyond the fame of Phi Phi, charter guests will find a smorgasbord of salt and sun delights. Be sure to visit Koh Lanta with its rugged emerald jungle and its peaceful sands – a striking contrast to the parties of Phi Phi. Sailing these islands gifts you bustling resort towns, heaps of culture, incredible food, local encounters, and some truly special beaches.
DAY 4 | KRABI TO KOH PHI PHI
Made famous by the Leonardo DiCaprio movie aptly named The Beach, Koh Phi Phi is a bonafide bucket list destination. With cream coloured sands and waters swirling in shades of unimaginable blue, from the deck of your yacht it is easy to believe you have died and gone to heaven. While corners of this beautiful island have been handed over to development, you can still find those golden corners away from the full moon parties and tourist hordes. Phi Phi Leh is all lyrical carved cliffs and crystal clear waters – a dream for snorkelling and seeing with crystal clear visibility all the pleasures of the underwater world. For charter guests looking to lean into scenic Thai beauty but do not mind sharing the space with other revellers, Koh Phi Phi is the poster child attracting travellers from far and wide for good reason.
DAY 5 | KOH PHI PHI TO KOH NGAI
Littered with laidback beach bars and crowned with a deep, dense jungle, Koh Ngai is a must-stop for any Thai island tour. Small in size and offering plenty of privacy, this authentic oasis is a natural haven for snorkellers and divers, with an offshore reef and mesmerising marine ecosystem. Palm-fringed beaches with white sand make for postcard-worthy panoramas, complete with lines of longtail boats and startling cerulean seas. Cast anchor along the eastern side of the island for a beautiful backdrop of limestone islets and make use of any onboard entertainment such as jet skis and paddleboards atop the calm, crystalline waters. Promising unforgettable sunsets and tranquil serenity, Koh Ngai is a sublime slice of paradise.
Dinner on board, prepared by your private chef — think line-caught lobster with Thai basil and citrus, paired with vintage Champagne.
DAY 6 | KOH NGAI TO THE BUTANG ISLANDS
Fanning out south in Thailand’s Andaman Sea, the Butang Islands is home to pristine beaches, crystal clear waterfalls, and the exotic breath of flora and fauna. The four main isles sit in a circle around a number of uninhabited islets and this archipelago is considered to be one of the most striking spots for sailing. A wealth of underwater life, a protected marine park, and impressive scuba diving and snorkelling are just a handful of reasons to visit this heavenly spot. There are two larger islands of Ko Adang and Ko Rowi and the smaller islands of Ko Tanga and Ko Khai. Each island has its own soul but what connects them all is tropical forest brimming with orchids and other wildflowers along with scuttling geckos, monkeys, and flying foxes. Few roads and villages can be found on the islands preserving the rugged interior and karst limestone hems in the coast. Waters brim with soft coral and in the deeper hues, you can find minke whales and bottlenose dolphins. For charter guests daydreaming of whimsical white sands and castaway scenes, sailing the Butang Islands is sugar for the soul.
DAY 7 | BUTANG ISLANDS TO TARUTAO ISLANDS
No less than 51 islands make up the incredible Tarutao National Park. Scattered across the Strait of Malacca, island hopping on your yacht charter is a great way to uncover this host of hidden gems. Koh Tarutao is the largest of the islands and was once a camp for prisoners. These days it is a wild and untouched part of the national park with a few bungalows, a couple of eateries, and bicycle and kayak rental. Wildlife is abundant on the island and in the surrounding waters. You can expect to see sperm whales and Irrawaddy dolphins cruising through the blue waters. On land, you can find crab-eating macaques, flying foxes, dusky leaf monkeys, and all different kinds of squirrels. Otters and hermit crabs can also be seen on the bleached white sand beaches. As this island is so far-flung and remote, it is no rare event to have whole swathes of sand to yourself.
DAY 8 | TARUTAO ISLANDS TO KOH ROK NOK
The sister to the twin-island of nearby Koh Rok, Koh Rok Nok is part of the Mu Ko Lanta National Park. A land of larger than life monitor lizards, spellbinding reef systems, and stretches of sand that are sure to delight. As the islands are so close together, it is easy to spend the day hopping back and forth. The snorkelling sites that surround these islands stretch for a square mile and boast pristine visibility. The coral reefs teem with life – everything from pufferfish to float angelfish and wise old turtles. Lucky snorkellers may even see the black-tipped shark or a darting moray eel. There is not a lot to do other than pad from sand to sea, feel the sun on your face, and the warm waters swirl around you. Pack a picnic and set up camp on the peaceful sands as you enjoy every second of this absolutely untapped and untouched piece of paradise.
DAY 9 | KOH ROK NOK TO PHUKET
Return to Phuket for your last day. Pretty Phuket may be the largest island in Thailand but that does not take away from its spectacular beauty. Still boasting whimsical white sands and towering coconut palms, the island has every kind of beach you could wish for with more than 40km of sandy stretches to choose from. Some notable shimmering beaches to pick from include Kamala Beach with its traditional Thai feel and Patong Beach which was designed for pure-play. The Old Town is the perfect place to go to ogle at brightly painted colonial mansions and the nearby Similan Islands offer charter guests the chance to soften at the local elephant sanctuary. Those looking to party all night long can follow the bright lights of Bangla. Of course, it goes without saying that the local food scene is ever a homely yet extravagant taste affair.
BOOK YOUR WINTER ESCAPE
A yacht charter in Thailand is a journey shaped by contrast and calm, where you can see golden temples and emerald seas, lively harbours and silent bays, ancient culture and modern comfort. Each stop reveals another side to the country’s rhythm. To begin planning your Thailand charter, contact Phoenix and let our team curate an itinerary suited to the way you wish to experience the Andaman Sea.
