Phuket, Thailand

Suggested Cruising Program
14 day program

A Phuket sailing itinerary presents myriad opportunities to savor the varied delights of Thailand's shimmering emerald-colored waters, towering limestone pinnacles, scenic anchorages, pristine beaches, traditional fishing villages, chic resorts, and some of the best snorkeling and scuba diving in the world. The passages can be confined to the sheltered waters off the east coast of Phuket or you can venture farther into the Andaman Sea to the picturesque Phi Phi Islands. The west coast of Phuket with its stunningly beautiful beaches and waterfront resorts, as well as the offshore islands in the Similan and Surin groups are an option during the northeast monsoon, which offers dry, sunny, and relatively cool tropical weather ideal for bareboat Phuket sailing.

Day 1 – Arrival

Arrive at our Thailand base – Yacht Haven in Northeast Phuket. Board for the night.

Day 2 – Naï Harn,

Departing from our base in Phuket, sail south towards the Naï Harn, where you’ll spend your first superb night at anchor.

Day 3 – Thap Lamu

Sail north along the West coast of Phuket, where you’ll find plenty of idyllic anchorages for the night. We also recommend a stopover at the well-protected bay of Thap Lamu.

Day 4 – Phra Thong Island

Keep following the West coast of Thailand to enter into the mangroves, situated right by Phra Thong Island, where you’ll spend the night. Experience the satisfying solitude of this hideout.

Day 5 – Islands of Surin

Crossing straight westwards, you’ll come to the islands of Surin. Scuba divers should check out Richelieu Rock, one of the best spots in the world for diving with whale sharks.

Day 6 – 7 – Islands of Surin

The islands of Surin offer visitors a remarkable sense of calmness. There is also a village in the channel, inhabited by the nomadic seafaring Moken people.

Day 8 – Koh Ta Chaï

Head further south towards the Similan Islands. Stop over at Koh Ta Chaï and Koh Bon to chance a manta ray sighting.

Day 9 – 11 – Silmilan Islands

Arrive at the magnificent Similans, a genuine snorkeling paradise.These nine islands will captivate you immediately – huge boulders line the shores on several of the islands, and the pristine white sand beaches are often deserted. The most interesting sights, however, are to be found beneath the waves – some of the most spectacular coral in the world can be seen here.

Day 12 – 13 – Naï Harn

Head back southwards to reach Phuket with a short stopover at the beach of Naï Harn.

Day 14 – Phuket

Phuket – Check out at our Thailand base, Yacht Haven in Northeast Phuket.