Thailand Itineraries: Multi-Day Yacht Charter Across Thailand

Thailand’s cruising grounds reward both the long weekend and the extended voyage. The country-level itineraries below showcase the best of both coasts – a 10-day and 7-day Andaman exploration from Phuket, and a 5-day Gulf of Thailand circuit from Koh Samui. Each is designed by Boatcrowd’s charter specialists and fully customisable to your group’s interests, pace and the conditions on the day.

10-Day Thailand Yacht Charter Itinerary: Grand Andaman Voyage from Phuket

Guests with more time can extend this itinerary south from Koh Rok to Koh Lipe and the Tarutao National Marine Park, adding three to four days for a truly comprehensive Andaman voyage.

Day 1: Phuket to Phang Nga Bay

Board your yacht at Ao Po Grand Marina and cruise north into Phang Nga Bay, weaving through towering limestone karsts to anchor near James Bond Island (Khao Phing Kan) for a sundowner beneath the iconic 20-metre needle of Khao Ta Pu.

Day 2: Phang Nga Bay – Koh Hong and Sea Caves

Spend the morning kayaking through the tidal sea caves of Koh Hong, emerging into secret mangrove lagoons encircled by vertical cliff walls, then cruise to Koh Panyee – a stilted Muslim fishing village built over the water – for a seafood lunch.

Day 3: Phang Nga Bay to Krabi and Railay Beach

Cross Phang Nga Bay to Ao Nang (roughly 30 nautical miles from Phuket), anchor off Railay Beach – accessible only by water, its sheer karst backdrop one of Thailand’s most photographed shores – and take the tender in for a swim and clifftop sundowners.

Day 4: Krabi’s Four Islands and South to Koh Phi Phi Don

Explore Krabi’s four-island group (Koh Poda, Chicken Island, Tup Island and Phra Nang Cave Beach) in the morning, then cruise south roughly 20 nautical miles to Tonsai Bay on Koh Phi Phi Don for an overnight anchorage.

Day 5: Koh Phi Phi Leh – Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon and Viking Cave

Arrive at Maya Bay at first light before the crowds, snorkel the Pileh Lagoon’s 500-metre reef surrounded by towering limestone, and cruise past Viking Cave where thousands of swiftlets nest in the cavernous interior.

Day 6: Bamboo Island and South to Koh Lanta

Morning snorkel at Bamboo Island’s pristine coral garden (the finest reef in the Phi Phi group, 25-metre visibility), then set course south to Koh Lanta for an afternoon exploring its white-sand western beaches and jungle-backed bays.

Day 7: Koh Lanta to Koh Haa – Cathedral Cavern Dive

Cruise to the Koh Haa archipelago for a morning dive through the cathedral cavern (opening at 14 metres, exceptional visibility), then enjoy a quiet afternoon anchorage among the five uninhabited limestone islands.

Day 8: Koh Rok – Pristine Coral and Honeymoon Beaches

Continue south to Koh Rok’s twin islands, where pristine coral reefs meet white-sand beaches in a marine park setting with very few other visitors – the kind of place your crew sets up a private beach lunch with no other footprints in sight.

Day 9: Koh Rok to Racha Islands via Phi Phi

Begin the return north, pausing at a Phi Phi anchorage you may have missed, then cruise to Koh Racha Yai (roughly 6.5 nautical miles south of Phuket) for a final afternoon of diving and snorkelling over clear-water reefs.

Day 10: Racha Islands to Phuket

A morning snorkel at Koh Racha Noi (13.5 nautical miles south of Phuket, manta ray territory in season), then a relaxed cruise back to Ao Po Grand Marina in time for a farewell lunch on the aft deck.

7-Day Thailand Yacht Charter Itinerary: Andaman Highlights from Phuket

This 7-day itinerary covers the Andaman’s greatest spots without the longer southern extension. Guests looking for a full 10-day voyage can combine this with the extended Koh Rok and Koh Lanta itinerary above.

Day 1: Phuket to Phang Nga Bay

Board at Ao Po Grand Marina and cruise into the karst wonderland of Phang Nga Bay, with kayaking through sea caves and a sundowner anchorage near James Bond Island.

Day 2: Phang Nga Bay to Krabi and Railay Beach

Morning exploration of Koh Hong’s hidden lagoons, then a scenic crossing to Railay Beach for an afternoon swim beneath the towering karst cliffs.

Day 3: Krabi to Koh Phi Phi Don

Explore Krabi’s four-island group in the morning and cruise south to Phi Phi Don’s Tonsai Bay for an overnight anchorage and shoreside dinner.

Day 4: Koh Phi Phi Leh and Bamboo Island

Early-morning visit to Maya Bay, snorkelling at Pileh Lagoon, then north to Bamboo Island for the afternoon’s coral-garden exploration.

Day 5: Koh Phi Phi to Koh Lanta

Cruise south to Koh Lanta for a day exploring its quieter western beaches, jungle trails and the Old Town’s stilted sea-gypsy houses.

Day 6: Koh Haa Diving and North to Racha Islands

Morning dive at Koh Haa’s cathedral cavern, then set course north to Koh Racha Yai for a final afternoon of diving and snorkelling.

Day 7: Racha Islands to Phuket

A leisurely morning snorkel, then cruise back to Phuket in time for a farewell lunch on the aft deck and an optional afternoon in Phuket Old Town.

5-Day Thailand Yacht Charter Itinerary: Gulf of Thailand from Koh Samui

Day 1: Koh Samui to Koh Phangan

Depart Koh Samui and cruise roughly 15 nautical miles north to Koh Phangan, anchoring off Thong Nai Pan for a swim and a hike to Phaeng Waterfall in the island’s jungle interior.

Day 2: Koh Phangan to Koh Tao

Continue north roughly 25 nautical miles to Koh Tao, Thailand’s premier dive island, for an afternoon dive at Japanese Gardens or Green Rock’s interlocking pinnacles and archways.

Day 3: Koh Tao – Chumphon Pinnacle and Sail Rock

A full day of world-class diving: Chumphon Pinnacle’s granite formations carpeted in anemones, then Sail Rock’s unique vertical chimney swim-through, with a sundowner anchorage in one of Koh Tao’s sheltered western bays.

Day 4: Koh Tao to Ang Thong Marine National Park

Cruise south roughly 30 nautical miles to Ang Thong’s 42 jungle-clad islands, kayak through emerald lagoons, hike to panoramic viewpoints and snorkel around Koh Wao’s colourful reef systems.

Day 5: Ang Thong to Koh Tan and Return to Koh Samui

A morning snorkel at Koh Tan’s coral reef just south of Samui, then a gentle cruise back to base in time for a farewell lunch on the aft deck and a sunset toast to the Gulf.