10 Luxury Yacht Cruises in Thailand Worth Flying For

1.James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay by Premium Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,656 reviews · 330 minutes - 7 hours · from $120 a seat Our pick

You’ll cruise from Ao Por Pier to James Bond Island, then canoe through Hong Island’s caves and lagoons with local guides. Coco and the crew keep the day moving, while dinner, fruit, water, and soft drinks are included. Expect a relaxed yacht trip with scenic views, optional hotel pickup, and a sunset return.

“Great day out! We’ve done a couple of trips and this one was exceptional both in comparison but also in the day - we loved it! (& the other cost twice as much!) Calm, well organised, great communication, super trip. Highly recommend. Thanks asthma and team”

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2.Phi Phi, Maya, and Maiton by Luxury Yacht with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 132 reviews · from $111 a seat

Spend about eight hours aboard a comfortable catamaran visiting Phi Phi Don, Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, and Maiton. You’ll snorkel twice, eat a Thai buffet, ride a longtail boat, use kayaks and water slides, and receive five edited photos. Guides such as Lily, Mike, Jenny, and Bambam are known for warm, helpful service.

“Everything was great. Crew, locations, guiders, service, quality. Thank jinmi”

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3.4 Island Premium Yacht with Snorkeling & Clear Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 91 reviews · 5 hours · from $41 a seat Best value

Cruise Krabi’s coast on a power catamaran with stops near Chicken Island, Ko Poda, Railay, and Khao Khanab Nam. You get snorkeling gear, a clear kayak, fruit, mousse, and an air-conditioned cabin. The sunset option adds Pad Thai and salt-baked shrimp. Hotel pickup covers Ao Nang, Klong Muang, Tup Kaek, and Krabi town.

“Everything was perfect in the yacht but the driver drove very dangerously and we didn’t feel safe in the car. The yacht was wonderful and everything there worked excellent.”

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4.James Bond Island & Phang Nga Bay Sunset Luxury Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $162 a seat Top rated

Spend 10 hours cruising from Phuket to Phang Nga Bay on a double-decker catamaran limited to 48 people. Visit James Bond Island, canoe around Hong Island, release a floating krathong, make papaya salad, and enjoy a sunset return with lunch, drinks, and hotel transfers included.

“Very well worth it. Would definitely recommend this day trip. Staff was excellent. Catamaran was very well kept”

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5.James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay by Premium Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $122 a seat

From Ao Por Pier, you’ll cruise by premium yacht to James Bond Island and Hong Island. Expect dramatic limestone cliffs, a kayak trip through Hong Lagoon, Thai food, fruit, bottled water, and a sunset at sea. The crew includes Coco and other English-speaking staff. Pickup, national park fees, and a life jacket are included.

“It was excellent. Nice welcome at their meeting place. We enjoyed it. Good food, good service. The yacht was comfortable and clean. They offered delicious food all day long.”

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6.4 Island Luxury Yacht with Snorkelling & Clear Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $84 a seat

Spend about five hours cruising Krabi by luxury yacht, with stops near Chicken Island, Poda Island, and Thale Waek. You get hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, clear kayaking, fruit, snacks, water, and soft music on deck. Choose the sunset option for Pad Thai and salt-baked shrimp. National park fees cost extra.

“Yachting around the andaman sea was amazing. Staff extremely attentive and couldn't do enough for the kids or my wife and I. The yacht was clean and despite a patch of monsoon weather (it is october afterall) which the staff kept us all safe and informed. Clear kayaking and paddle boarding was a nice touch. Snorkeling also went down a treat.”

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7.Phi Phi Island & Maya Bay Luxury Yacht Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 25 reviews · 8 hours · from $273 a seat

Spend eight hours aboard a luxury yacht from Royal Phuket Marina, with a DJ, welcome sparkling wine, fruit, soft drinks, a gourmet lunch, and stops at Maya Bay, Pi Leh Lagoon, and Monkey Beach. Hotel pickup is optional. The English and Thai crew welcomes guests aged six and older.

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8.Luxury Private Motor Yacht Charter by Simba Sea Trips

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · whole boat $1,885, up to 4

Take a private Sealine SC35 yacht from Phuket into Phang Nga Bay for 8 to 9 hours. Expect cave visits at Koh Panak, sea canoeing near Hong Island, James Bond Island, a swim-through cave at Koh Ku Du Yai, breakfast snacks, lunch, drinks, and an English-speaking guide.

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9.Phi Phi Island & Maiton Island Full Day Tour with Luxury Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · from $133 a seat

Spend 8 to 9 hours aboard the Ocean King, or a similar yacht, visiting Monkey Beach, Maya Bay, Phi Phi Leh, and Maiton Island. Nana may guide your group, while an onboard photographer sends photos by WhatsApp. Lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear, a longtail boat, kayak, paddle board, and water slide are included.

“Fun boat day! The translator was super nice and kept us informed all day. Nice boat and the food was good! Recommend bringing your own drinks if you want anything else than water and soda, but there was plenty of food and water onboard.”

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10.Indigo Luxury Yacht to Phi Phi, Maya & Maithon

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 15 reviews · 8 hours · from $160 a seat

Spend eight hours aboard Indigo, a 40-person catamaran from Phuket to Phi Phi, Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, and Maithon Island. You get hotel transfers, a Thai buffet, two snorkeling stops, a longtail boat ride, kayaks, a slide, and five edited photos. Guide Mini is praised for clear explanations and careful guest support.

“I had an amazing experience visiting Phi Phi Island from Phuket with Indigo Cruise organized by seven plus travel. The trip was well arranged, and despite the weather being windy and the sea a bit wavy at the beginning, everything was handled professionally and with great care. Our guide Minie was absolutely wonderful, kind, friendly, and very cooperative. She explained everything clearly from start to finish and kept reassuring everyone when the sea was rough, calmly telling us that this can happen and that everything would be fine. She checked on the guests frequently, asked if anyone needed anything, and made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable throughout the trip.…”

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