The 15 Best Yacht Cruises in Thailand

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.Private Full-Day Red Dragon Yacht to Angthong National Marine Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 303 reviews · whole boat $2,479, up to 10 Top rated

Spend about 8.5 hours aboard the 78-foot Red Dragon, a traditional teak yacht sailing from Koh Samui to Ang Thong National Marine Park. You’ll kayak at Ko Nai Phut, snorkel near Ko Wao Yai, eat breakfast and lunch onboard, and visit the Blue Lagoon. The private charter carries up to 10 people.

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3.Pattaya: Full-Day 2 Islands Yacht Trip with Lunch and Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 234 reviews · 7 hours · from $109 a seat

This full-day Ocean Yachting cruise takes you from Pattaya to Koh Phai and Koh Rin aboard a spacious catamaran. You get snorkeling gear, fishing equipment, paddleboards, a slide, floating pool, Thai buffet lunch, drinks, towels, and hotel transfers. English and Thai guides are available, with crew members such as Ruby and Riley praised for attentive service.

“A perfect transfer from our villa to the marina. Onto the catamaran with around 50 other guests. There was ample space for all throughout the boat once you got settled in and began sailing to the first island. Beautiful beach and crystal clear water. Onto the next island where you can snorkle and see the coral and fish underneath you. We tried all the activities included and the food was great too. Reasonably priced alcoholic drinks available for the return leg to watch the sunset. A great day and a little sunburnt !”

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4.Private Sailing Yacht Charter by Independence from Koh Samui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · whole boat $1,112, up to 6

Sail privately from Koh Samui aboard the 52-foot Independence yacht with up to six people, a skipper, hostess, chef, open bar, seafood meals, snorkeling gear, and beach stops. Choose a sunset, half-day, full-day, or Angthong National Marine Park route. Crew members including Luca, Nok, A, and Rong are known for warm, attentive service.

“First class food and excellent attentive staff. We were amazed how our chef could provide such wonderful gourmet food from a tiny kitchen! Safety was paramount and we felt safe throughout. Having the yacht to ourselves made my friend's Read more”

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5.Private Full-Day Blue Dragon Yacht to Angthong National Marine Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 213 reviews · whole boat $1,435, up to 6

Spend about 8.5 hours aboard the 68-foot Blue Dragon yacht from Koh Samui. You’ll visit Ang Thong islands, kayak at Ko Nai Phut, snorkel near Ko Wao Yai, see Emerald Lake, and enjoy breakfast, lunch, fruit, and hotel transfers. The charter is private, with space for up to 15, though the advertised group price covers up to 6.

“Ang Tong Matine Nationalpark. It was amazing. Really nice hosts. Fantastic food (breakfast, lunch and some desert for afternoon). And awesome spots for snorkeling, swimming (only to reach by kajak), and jumping. We had the famous lagoon almost for us. And we had chilled crossing to Ang Tong and back to Samui. Very recommendable.”

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6.James Bond & Phang Nga Bay by Luxury Sunset Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 154 reviews · 1 day · from $138 a seat

Spend a full day on a double-deck catamaran from Phuket, with James Bond Island, guided cave canoeing at Hong Island, Thai cooking, sunset views, and a floating water playground. Guides such as Art, Lily, Kim, and PK help with transfers and activities. The pace is relaxed, but the day is long.

“This is a great trip for families. The boat, even though full, was spacious. The tour proceeds at a relaxed pace. The scenery is great and canoeing and water-activities were fun. Please note there is no snorkelling on this trip”

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7.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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8.Pattaya: 3-Island Hopping Sunset Yacht & Buffet with Live DJ

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 125 reviews · 8 hours · from $79 a seat

Spend eight hours aboard an 82-foot yacht from Pattaya, stopping at Koh Phai, Koh Rin, and Monkey Island. You get hotel pickup, a welcome mocktail, Thai BBQ buffet, snacks, drinks, snorkeling gear, paddleboards, clear kayaks, floats, a water slide, and a live DJ. Pickup is around 9:30 am, with return to the pier around 7 pm.

“The program was varied and offered good value for money. Unfortunately, the female members of the accompanying staff were not helpful at all, except for the lady shown in the picture. Our phone was about to run out of battery and we wanted to ask for a little charge, but they refused and were not kind. The lady in the picture helped immediately, smiled, and was kind. She gave us her own power bank. Perhaps the others should not be dealing with customers if it is such a burden for them…”

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9.4 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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10.Pattaya Full-Day SUNSET Yacht exclusive Island(Buffet,Snorkeling)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $104 a seat

Spend about seven hours aboard a modern yacht from Ocean Marina Yacht Club, visiting Koh Phai and Koh Rin for swimming, snorkeling, fishing, paddleboarding, and a water slide. A buffet lunch, soft drinks, coffee, tea, water, and equipment are included. The return cruise is timed for sunset, though clouds can spoil the view.

“It was a really great experience! All of the staff were so caring and welcoming that my friend and I felt very safe. Although the second island we visited had bad weather and we couldn’t fully enjoy it, I was lucky to go snorkeling at the Read more”

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

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

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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12.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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13.4 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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14.Hype Yacht : VIP tour Krabi Islands & Phang Nga Bay from Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $277 a seat

Spend about eight hours aboard a Hype Yacht from Royal Phuket Marina, with pickup in the Phuket area, sparkling wine, a gourmet lunch, snorkeling, Koh Hong Lagoon, Ko Lao La Ding, and sunset sailing in Phang Nga Bay. The yacht holds up to 18 people, with a DJ and drinks available at the onboard bar.

“I could only highly recommend this tour - boat, dj, crew, route, pickup …. unforgettably moments and fun”

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15.Hype Yacht : VIP Tour Phi Phi Island & Maya Bay from Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $277 a seat

Spend about 8.5 hours aboard Hype Yacht from Royal Phuket Marina, visiting Pi Lay Lagoon, Maya Bay, and Monkey Beach. Hotel transfers, towels, lunch, soft drinks, fruit, snorkeling gear, a DJ, and national park fees are included. The yacht holds no more than 18 people, but this is a lively shared trip, not a private charter.

“Although Maya beach is crowded with tourists, if you want to visit (as well as a couple of other beautiful parts of Phi Phi island), then we think this is the way to do it. The boat is beautiful with good music, food, friendly staff, and plenty of seats (including up front if you want to be in the sun).”

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