Sailing yacht and catamaran charter in Thailand:
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Book your boat in Thailand and sail in one of the most idyllic yacht charter destinations today.

A colourful landscape where we propose a very complete itinerary where you will do and see a lot of things. Snorkelling, kayaking, trekking, climbing and many more activities.

On the Phuket - Phi Phi Islands crossing there are many points of interest within a few miles of each other. Among them:

• The emerging islets of Ao Phang-Nga National Park.
• The mystical bay of "Maya beach" in the Phi Phi islands.
• Koh Lanta National Park with its stunning beaches.

The best bases to set sail from are those located in Phuket.

Highlights:

• A multitude of points of interest and activities to do. Caves, trekking, snorkelling, scuba diving, kayaking.
• Visit some of the best beaches in the world, such as "Maya beach".
• The snorkelling in its waters is very good, and you can see a large number of tropical species. Diving is also good, with a spot on the itinerary where you can see king manta rays.
• Short distances between islands.
• A multitude of islands. This allows boats to spread out for more privacy.
• Flights from Spain are not particularly expensive, considering the distance involved.
• During the dry season, from December to April, the weather is very good for sailing on the islands, where there is rarely a big wave. Good weather.
• Thai people are very hospitable.

Weaknesses:

• There is not much fleet. You have to book the boat well in advance. Especially if you opt for a catamaran.
• Sailboats have more problems because of their draught to pass through some shallow areas.
• It's hot in some weeks. Luckily you will have the water very close by 🙂
• The food is Asian (if that's a problem).

Day 1: Phuket Yacht Haven Marina - Ko Daeng (18 M)

Day 2: Ko Daeng - Ko Hong - Ko Phak Bia (20M)

Day 3: Ko Phak Bia - Railay Beach-Ko Dam Hok (12 M)

Day 4: Ko Dam Hok - Ko Lanta - Ko Muk (46 M)

Day 5: Ko Muk - Koh Kradan - Koh Rok (16 M)

Day 6: Ko Rok - Ko Ha - Ko Phi Phi (36 M)

Day 7: Ko Phi Phi Islands (22 M)

Day 8: Ko Yao Yai - Phuket Yacht Haven Marina (20 M)

Total miles: 190

Notes:

We remind you that the proposed itinerary is subject to the weather conditions of the area and the time, and the skipper of the boat may change the route for the safety of the passengers and the boat.

Moorings on the vessel's itinerary may also be modified due to problems with port bookings.

Book an all-inclusive Thailand yacht charter and forget about dealing with suppliers at destination local.

In "Crewed, all-inclusive" mode we are direct organisers and do not delegate to third parties. We use our own crew on the voyages and are directly responsible for the smooth running of the voyages.

At Mêlée Travels we offer "Crewed" product from any base located in Thailand with fleet availability.

In the "Crewed" mode, you pay a closed price which includes the boat rental with skipper as compulsory service.

There are also other optional services, such as the cook, half-board or aquatic equipment.

The remaining expenses, such as fuel, moorings and food, among the most significant, are paid at destination. This way you get pay only the exact amount consumed.

A catamaran charter in Thailand works particularly well when a crew of skipper and cook are to be accommodated on board. Their large dimensions make it possible to accommodate crew and passengers on board without any problem. They are also boats that are particularly suitable for tropical areas due to their shallow draft.

A sailing yacht charter in Thailand However, it can be a good option for smaller groups, where only the skipper is the crew. In case you like sailing. Or if you are interested in reducing the cost per person compared to the catamaran.

Prices vary widely and depend largely on the category of ship and dates of travel. The most common is to pay from 1000 €/pax onwards, although this may vary depending on the extras you want to include.

In all cases you can choose what you do or do not want to include in your trip. Normally:

We also offer products All-inclusive "Crewed" in Thailand with external suppliers. In that we are not the direct organiser of the trip.

We make things easier for you by offering our support on the following points:

• Recommend the most convenient boat for your group.
• As far as possible, we are looking for you a trustful skipper.
• Inform you at details of all expenditure you are going to have at your destination to avoid surprises.
• Carry out our own secure payments to the supplier.
• Design the most suitable tailor-made route for your group.
• Make sure that we agree with the supplier on the sailboat equipment required.
• Help you with the groceries order and delivery on board.
• Give you all the detailed documentation in writing so as not to have any problems at destination when boarding.
• Stand up for you against the supplier in the event of any problems at destination.
• Give you 24h support at destination.

The minimum rental period for a boat in Thailand is 3 days. After that, you can add more days. Unlike in the Mediterranean, where rentals are always for full weeks.

It embarks and disembarks usually at midday.

However, if you are a private group you can embark and disembark whenever you want as long as you are within your charter period.

Some providers allow a 40% on booking and a 60% one month prior to boarding, but this is not common.

In COVID times, some suppliers are allowing a 20% at booking and an 80% one month prior to shipment.

The rest of the requested extras you pay for on arrival, although some suppliers allow you to pay for them in advance as well:

• Skipper.

• Cook.

• Aquatic equipment such as snorkelling equipment, paddle surf boards.

• Any other extra you have ordered.

• The costs of fuel, moorings and food you pay for them during the week.

• Suppliers require a security deposit to proceed with the rental of the boat. The client, i.e. you, must pay a deposit to cover any possible damages. The most common: breakage of furniture, loss of equipment at sea and blockage of toilets.

All other hypothetical damage to the boat, such as damage to the hull, sails, rigging or navigation equipment, shall be borne by the skipper.

If you want to have more information about what type of boat you need you can enter in our section of ships.

Our main base is Phuket Haven Marina, in the north of Phuket Island. Close to Phuket Airport, 13km.

• Barcelona (BCN) - Phuket (HKT), with 1 stopover in Moscow, Qatar, Dubai or Istanbul among others.
• Madrid (MAD) - Phuket (HKT), with 1 stopover in Moscow, Abu Dhabi, Dubai or Istanbul among others.

Return flights with the same airline and stopovers.

Alternatives to reduce the cost of flights

• You have to fly both outbound and return with the same airline. This reduces costs.
• Leaving from Barcelona or Madrid also reduces costs, obviously.

The cost of the aircraft looked at in advance can range from e500 to 700 euros to and from with 1 short stopover.

• Transport, bus or taxi on the first day.

• Restaurants during the voyage. Usually about 2 or 3 times.

• Souvenirs.

• Entrance to parks (50 euros maximum).

• Extra activities. Kayaking, motorised long tail tour, scooter, climbing, diving. Optional.

• The best option is to bring euros from Spain and exchange them at your destination. Where you will get the worst exchange is at the airport and hotels. Where you will get the best exchange is at the banks and exchange offices on the street. The differences are sometimes minimal, so there is no need to go to the boondocks unless you are exchanging thousands of euros.

• If you arrive at your destination without much time, the best thing to do is to change in the vicinity of the marina. We will inform you where to do this later.

• If you do not bring euros from Spain, which is the most convenient option, you will have to withdraw Thai baht directly from the ATMs, although the exchange rate will be a little more expensive. We recommend that you ask your bank in Spain about the commission and also check with your bank to make sure that your card will work in Thai ATMs.

• Regarding the last option, which is to exchange and bring bahts from Spain, we do not recommend it at all for the moment. The exchange rate that Spanish banks give us is ridiculous for this currency.

• We recommend that you always go abroad with your internet data connected. This gives you a lot of security so that you don't get lost at any time.
  Before leaving Spain you should talk to your carrier and try to arrange a data pass in Thailand and assess the price.

• Data coverage while travelling is not always guaranteed and you will not always enjoy 3G or 4G on your phone, only normal speed.

• The trip does not include travel insurance to cover hypothetical medical expenses at the destination. Please contact us to request one.

When we enter Thai territory we are given a 30-day stay permit on presentation of our passport with a minimum validity of 6 months without having to pay anything.
Once on the plane, you will be given the papers to fill in. One of them is the "Departure Card". Normally they will staple it to your passport, but if they don't, don't lose it, as you will need it to leave the country.

Only in case you want to extend your stay beyond 30 days you will have to pay a fee.

Although the public health authorities will recommend a series of vaccinations for your peace of mind during your trip, we suggest that you visit the vaccination centres in each area where you live. There they will tell you or advise you on what vaccinations you should get depending on the area of the country you are visiting.