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Horizon Cruises Phuket publishes these guides for people planning a private yacht charter from Phuket: which boat type fits a group, what each route costs, how the four departure points differ and what a quotation in Thai baht should include. Boat counts and prices come from the current catalogue of 91 boats, from a long-tail at ฿23,900 to yachts of 170 feet, with answers in English and Russian. Write to us on WhatsApp with your date and group size.

Best Yacht Charter Companies in Phuket for the 2026/27 Season: Which One to Book

Best Yacht Charter Companies in Phuket for the 2026/27 Season: Which One to Book

Six Phuket charter companies side by side: Google ratings, marinas, boat types and published prices from ฿23,900.

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How much is a luxury yacht charter in Phuket, Thailand? Private yacht rental day rates 2026/27 from ฿100,000

How much is a luxury yacht charter in Phuket, Thailand? Private yacht rental day rates 2026/27 from ฿100,000

Luxury yacht charter prices in Phuket: Say Yes and Sofia from ฿100,000, Beluga 88 from ฿171,200, what the rate includes and what it comes to per guest.

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Sailing catamaran or power catamaran in Phuket: which should you charter?

Sailing catamaran or power catamaran in Phuket: which should you charter?

Seven to eight knots against twelve to eighteen, which type runs Phi Phi, how many guests each takes, and starting rates from ฿25,900 per boat.

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Private boat or yacht to Phi Phi for 20 people: which boats fit and what it costs

Private boat or yacht to Phi Phi for 20 people: which boats fit and what it costs

Twenty-three boats that take twenty guests to Phi Phi: the whole-boat price with twenty on board, hours, departure marina and what the rate includes.

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Phang Nga Bay Yacht Charter from Phuket 2026/27 | 64 Boats from ฿33,900

Phang Nga Bay Yacht Charter from Phuket 2026/27 | 64 Boats from ฿33,900

Private Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island boat tour with Horizon Cruises Phuket: 64 boats, five hours from ฿33,900 or a full day from ฿37,900 per boat.

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Private Yacht Charter Phuket to Coral Island & Maiton 2026/27 | Half Day from ฿23,900, Full Day from ฿34,900

Private Yacht Charter Phuket to Coral Island & Maiton 2026/27 | Half Day from ฿23,900, Full Day from ฿34,900

Horizon Cruises Phuket: private charter from Chalong Pier to Coral Island and Maiton. Half day from ฿23,900, 8-hour day to both islands from ฿34,900, crew included.

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Private Yacht Charter Phuket to Racha Yai & Racha Noi 2026/27 | 63 Boats from ฿33,900

Private Yacht Charter Phuket to Racha Yai & Racha Noi 2026/27 | 63 Boats from ฿33,900

Private boat trip from Phuket to Racha Yai and Racha Noi with Horizon Cruises Phuket: 63 boats, a full day from ฿33,900 per boat, no park fee at Racha.

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Private Yacht Charter Phuket to Phi Phi Islands 2026/27 | 58 Boats from ฿37,900

Private Yacht Charter Phuket to Phi Phi Islands 2026/27 | 58 Boats from ฿37,900

Private boat charter from Phuket to the Phi Phi Islands with Horizon Cruises Phuket: 58 boats, full day from ฿37,900 per boat, crew included.

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Similan Islands Yacht Charter: Where and How to Book

Similan Islands Yacht Charter: Where and How to Book

Departure points and trip formats compared, national park season, cabins and overnight rules, and what a complete THB quotation should cover.

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Overnight Yacht Charters Phuket 2026/27: Cabins & Routes

Overnight Yacht Charters Phuket 2026: Cabins & Routes

How overnight charters differ from a day out: sleeping capacity, cabin layouts, routes that make sense over two or three days, and what the crew handles.

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How to Choose a Yacht Charter Company in Phuket

How to Choose a Yacht Charter Company in Phuket

Aggregators, brokers and owner-operators compared: what actually matters when choosing a charter company, and the questions worth asking before you pay.

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Chalong Pier Yacht Charter: Departures and Access

Chalong Pier Yacht Charter: Departures and Access

Chalong Pier is the main public pier in southeast Phuket. Driving times, passenger registration, what is on site, and the 26 boats departing here.

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Ao Po Grand Marina Yacht Charter: Access and Boats

Ao Po Grand Marina Yacht Charter: Access and Boats

Ao Po Grand Marina sits on Phuket's northeast coast at the mouth of Phang Nga Bay. Driving times, what is on site, and the 26 boats based here.

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Royal Phuket Marina Yacht Charter: Access and Boats

Royal Phuket Marina Yacht Charter: Access and Boats

Royal Phuket Marina at Koh Kaew: how to get there, what is on site, which boats in our partner catalogue leave from here, and where they go.

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Boat Lagoon Marina Yacht Charter: Tides and Access

Boat Lagoon Marina Yacht Charter: Tides and Access

Boat Lagoon at Koh Kaew: the drive, what is on site, how the tide shapes departure time, and the partner-catalogue boats that leave from here.

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Best
Phuket Yachts for Groups of 10 20 30 Guests 2026/27 Guide

Best Phuket Yachts for Groups of 10 20 30 Guests 2026 Guide

Phuket yachts for groups of 10, 20, 30 and 40+ guests from Horizon Cruises Phuket: day capacity, marina and price from ฿25,900 per boat, not per guest.

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What Does a Superyacht Charter in Phuket Cost?

What Does a Superyacht Charter in Phuket Cost?

A crewed superyacht charter in Phuket costs from ฿350,000 for yachts of 92 feet and longer, and combines private cruising, professional crew and access to the Andaman Sea.

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Private yacht charter in Phuket, Thailand for a birthday, wedding or corporate event: which boat, how many guests and what it costs in 2026/27

Private yacht charter in Phuket, Thailand for a birthday, wedding or corporate event: which boat, how many guests and what it costs in 2026/27

Birthday, wedding or company day on a private yacht in Phuket: which boat for 10 to 120 guests, from ฿25,900 per boat, DJ, cake and routes.

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Average
Yacht Speed: Cruising Speed by Yacht Type

Average Yacht Speed: Cruising Speed by Yacht Type

Average yacht speed is not one fixed number. A cruising sailing yacht may travel at roughly 5–8 knots in ordinary conditions, a displacement motor yacht may cruise around 8–12 knots, and many planing motor yachts are designed to cruise near 20–30 knots. Individual vessels can sit well outside those broad planning ranges. The useful answer…

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Best
Yacht Charter Destinations in Phuket: Where to Sail

Best Yacht Charter Destinations in Phuket: Where to Sail

The best yacht charter destinations in Phuket are Phang Nga Bay, Phi Phi, Racha, Koh Yao and the Similan Islands. These beautiful islands cover sheltered limestone lagoons, turquoise waters, coral reefs and marine life, so the right choice depends on season, passage length and group. This guide compares each Thailand yacht charter destination, explains which…

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8
Benefits of a Private Yacht Tour in Phuket

8 Benefits of a Private Yacht Tour in Phuket

A private yacht tour in Phuket gives your group control over the day: where to cruise, when to stop and how long to stay. Instead of following a fixed timetable with strangers, you travel with your own party and a professional crew. That makes a private charter especially useful for families, couples, celebrations and friends…

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Types
of Yachts: Choosing the Right Yacht

Types of Yachts: Choosing the Right Yacht

There are many types of yachts because designers solve different problems: speed, range, deck space, sailing performance, shallow-water access or long-term living. The most useful way to compare them is by propulsion, hull form, size, layout and intended use. A motor yacht, sailing yacht and catamaran of similar length can feel completely different on a…

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Motor
Yacht vs Sailing Yacht for a Phuket Charter

Motor Yacht vs Sailing Yacht for a Phuket Charter

Choose a motor yacht for speed and a sailing yacht for the journey. That is the short answer to the motor yacht vs sailing yacht question for a Phuket charter. The better choice depends on the route, sea conditions, trip length, group size and the experience you want on the water. A powered vessel suits…

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How
to Choose a Yacht in Phuket: Size, Price and Route Guide

How to Choose a Yacht in Phuket: Size, Price and Route Guide

Choosing a boat in Phuket should begin with your group, route and expectations—not with the largest photo in a catalogue. This practical Horizon Cruises Phuket guide explains how to compare a motor vessel, sailing boat or catamaran, understand the real charter cost and plan a safe private day at sea. If you are researching yacht…

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Yacht types for charter in Phuket

Six fleet categories at Horizon Cruises Phuket, each with prices in Thai baht and its own selection of boats.