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

The best Phuket yachts for groups of 10, 20 or 30 guests are the ones licensed for that headcount. Horizon Cruises Phuket offers 89 boats for 4 to 120 guests, from ฿20,900 per boat for a sailing catamaran to a 170 ft motor yacht for eighty, out of Chalong, Ao Po, Boat Lagoon and Royal Phuket Marina, with season 2026/27 rates on each yacht's page. Send the date and headcount on WhatsApp or through the contacts page.

How to choose a Phuket yacht for a large group

Start with the licensed day capacity. The number in the specification on each yacht's page is the legal limit for a day trip, and the captain will not take more, however roomy the boat looks. Then match the layout to the plan: how many guests can sit in shade, how easily people get into the water for a swim, whether older guests and children can move around the deck. A wide catamaran often suits a mixed family group better than a longer motor yacht with narrow side decks, and a quieter boat with a saloon to dine in suits a dinner cruise better than an open speedboat.

Every charter is priced per boat, not per guest: the rate covers the group up to the headcount shown on each yacht's page. Some yachts include a set number of guests in the base rate and charge per extra guest above it, so send the exact headcount with your enquiry. Day capacity and overnight capacity are different numbers too: a boat that carries fifty by day may sleep eight, which is why a stay on board is covered separately in our guide to overnight yacht charters from Phuket.

Phuket yachts for about 10 guests

A group of ten has the widest choice, and the cheapest fit is not a boat built for ten: a sailing catamaran licensed for twenty costs less than any motor yacht, because the rate is per boat. The yachts below are the ones sized for ten to fifteen, for guests who want speed, privacy or a sportier day. Azimut Atlantis 50ft cruises at twenty knots and is a day boat only, which makes it the pick for an itinerary with several stops at Racha or Maithon Island. Bertram 50ft takes thirteen by day and six overnight in a king cabin and two twins. Shashani Leopard 43 and Shibuli Leopard 40 are power catamarans out of Boat Lagoon with the open deck of a twin hull, and six berths each if the group wants a night at anchor.

Boats Horizon Cruises Phuket offers for a group of about ten, with the starting price from each yacht's page:

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Phuket yachts for 20 guests

At twenty guests the deck plan matters more than the length. Leopard 51 Aurora is the social catamaran choice: broad decks on two hulls let the group spread out without splitting up, with a licence for twenty-five on a full day and thirty-five on a half day, and eight berths. 53ft Grand Banks Sambuca is the value option for an unhurried eight-hour cruise to the Khai islands, Naka or Phang Nga Bay; her headline rate is for a three-hour sunset trip, so compare full-day figures and keep the route within her cruising speed. Ferretti 80 Sofia takes twenty-five on a full-size motor yacht with four cabins and is the entry point to a luxury yacht charter in Phuket. Astondoa 102ft, also licensed for twenty-five, is the superyacht option out of Royal Phuket Marina, with eight berths in two king and two twin cabins.

Boats Horizon Cruises Phuket offers for a group of twenty, with the starting price from each yacht's page:

Luxury yachts and catamarans for 30 guests

A group of thirty must have a boat licensed for thirty or more, and this is where the per-boat price works hardest. Technema 89 Say Yes carries thirty across three decks with a professional crew, has four cabins for a night on board, and is one of our three yachts together with Sofia and Beluga 88. The Origin 90 also takes thirty by day and ten overnight in five cabins, from Chalong. For a cheaper day under sail, the Nautitech 47 catamarans Pepper and Senna, Calypso and Leopard 47 Myra carry thirty to thirty-five; Sea Explorer, Zambezia Leopard 53 and Leopard 51 Se La Vie do the same with engines, and the two Leopards sleep eight. Westport 130 Sea Bear is the superyacht in this band, licensed for forty by day.

Boats Horizon Cruises Phuket offers for a group of thirty, with the starting price from each yacht's page:

Larger groups: 40 guests and more on one boat

Larger groups do not need two boats. Fortuna 55 takes fifty from Chalong and Whisky 48 takes forty, both power catamarans priced like a mid-size motor yacht. Siam Princess 70 carries fifty by day and sleeps twelve. Indigo 53 Super Mario is licensed for fifty-five, Speed Catamaran 4 Engines for sixty-five, Scallobs 65 and the 70 ft Shangani for sixty, Pisces 85 for eighty-five, and Lobster 78 is the largest sailing catamaran in the catalogue, equipped and licensed for one hundred and twenty. For a company outing of this size see our corporate yacht charter page.

Boats Horizon Cruises Phuket offers for forty guests and more, with the starting price from each yacht's page:

Motor yacht, power catamaran or sailing catamaran for a large group?

• Motor yacht: speed, privacy and the classic luxury motor yacht feel; best when the plan has several stops.
• Power catamaran: stability and wide social decks; best for mixed ages and swimming days.
• Sailing catamaran: the lowest cost per head for a big group and the most relaxed pace.
• Superyacht: premium events with a chef, large interiors and water toys; the boats from 92 ft are on our superyacht charter page.

A day charter is the simplest format for Coral Island, Maithon, Racha or Phang Nga Bay; the full list is on the destinations page. A sunset cruise suits a party that wants the evening rather than the islands, with time to relax at anchor. Overnight and multi-day trips, including the Similan Islands in their open season from mid-October to mid-May, need the sleeping capacity, cabin plan, galley, meals and route limits checked for the specific yacht before anything else.

What the price in Thai baht (THB) includes for a group

Every boat we offer comes with a licensed captain and crew, passenger insurance, water and soft drinks, snorkel gear and towels, plus fuel for the agreed route except where a yacht's page lists a fuel fee. Lunch, alcohol, the hotel transfer and water toys such as paddle boards or a kayak depend on the yacht and are listed on its page; a sound system, a welcome drink and the other amenities for a party must be confirmed for the selected boat. National park fees at Phi Phi and in Ao Phang Nga, and the landing fee at Banana Beach on Coral Island, are paid per person on arrival except on boats whose page lists them in the rate; the parks revise their rates from time to time, so we confirm the current figures with your quote. VAT sits inside the figure on some yachts and is listed on top on others, so ask for one final total in THB for your date, route, hours and guest count, and never compare a sunset price with an eight-hour one. Our what's included page has the full list; payment and cancellation terms are on each yacht's page and the terms page.

Day trip routes from Phuket, Thailand: islands to explore with a large group

Coral Island and Maithon Island are the closest to Chalong, so the group spends more time in the water and less travelling. Racha Yai is known for clear water and suits a swimming and snorkelling day, and Racha Noi is the emptier, rockier neighbour; for qualified divers a private diving programme can be arranged in advance, subject to the route, sea conditions and confirmation of the instructor. Koh Khai and Naka are on the route list of Ao Po boats such as Sambuca and suit a slower cruise. Phi Phi needs more cruising time and a higher fuel allowance, and Maya Bay access depends on the national park's current rules. Phang Nga Bay is the scenic itinerary: limestone islands, sheltered water, the lagoon at Koh Hong and James Bond Island, with Ao Po the natural start; the Krabi side, with Hong Island, Chicken Island and Railay, is a long day from Ao Po, and the Similan Islands belong to multi-day trips. At reefs the captain picks up a mooring buoy and never anchors on coral; longer trips across the Andaman Sea require an additional weather and fuel check, and the captain has the final say on the day, afloat or ashore. Our guides to Phi Phi, Phang Nga Bay and Racha Yai and Racha Noi by private yacht cover each route in detail.

How to book a group charter with Horizon Cruises Phuket

• Send the exact guest count, the date and the occasion.
• Say whether you want a day trip, a sunset cruise or a night on board.
• Name the route you have in mind and any catering, music or transfer needs.
• Tell us which marina suits the group: Chalong, Ao Po, Boat Lagoon or Royal Phuket Marina.
• You get the boats that are free on that date with one final figure in Thai baht for each and a list of what is not in it.
• Read the payment, cancellation and weather terms before you confirm.

Since 2013 Horizon Cruises Phuket has completed more than 2,400 private charters as a local operator with support in English and Russian; the full price list by boat is on our yacht charter prices page.

Frequently asked questions

Can you charter a yacht for 20 people in Phuket?

Yes. Horizon Cruises Phuket offers sailing catamarans, power catamarans and motor yachts licensed for twenty to twenty-five day guests, from Chalong Pier and Ao Po Grand Marina; the table for twenty guests above lists ten of them with the starting price from each yacht's page. Send the date and we reply with the boats that are free.

How much does it cost to charter a yacht for 10 people?

The price is for the boat, so ten guests can take any yacht licensed for ten or more. The boats sized for the group start at ฿33,900 for the AQVA 37 speedboat and ฿41,000 for Mami Wata, a motor yacht out of Royal Phuket Marina; a sailing catamaran licensed for twenty costs less again. Season and route move the figure, and each yacht's page shows the full table.

Is the price per guest or per boat?

Per boat, not per guest: the rate covers the group up to the headcount shown on each yacht's page. Several yachts include a set number of guests in the base rate and charge per extra guest: on Say Yes twelve guests are included and each additional guest is ฿2,000, up to thirty. The figure per guest is simply the rate divided by your group.

Can we bring food and drinks, or book catering?

Lunch is part of the day on many yachts and the boat's page says whether it is included. Catering beyond the standard lunch, a private chef and alcohol are booked through us before the day, and the prices depend on the boat. Whether you may bring drinks of your choice also depends on the boat, so ask when you enquire.

Can we have music, a DJ or decorations on board?

A sound system has to be confirmed for the selected boat, and a DJ or live musician can be brought aboard on some yachts if arranged in advance. Decorations are agreed per boat: what may be fixed to the deck and who takes it down afterwards. Private yacht parties in Phuket, with the rules on alcohol and music, are on our party yacht charter page.

What deposit do we pay for a group booking?

It depends on the boat. Most boats take a 50% deposit with the balance before departure; some boats are paid in full at booking; late cancellation is non-refundable. The exact terms for the yacht you choose are on its page and on the terms page, and we spell them out in the offer before you pay.

Which type is best for families, celebrations or corporate groups?

Families usually do best on a power or sailing catamaran: a steady deck, space for children and easy access to the water. A birthday or a wedding celebration suits a motor yacht with a proper saloon and sound system. Corporate groups of thirty or more go for a large power catamaran or a superyacht where the crew, chef and entertainment areas carry the day.

Can a group of 40 or 50 people go out on one boat?

Yes. Fortuna 55 is licensed for fifty, Whisky 48 and Satisfaction 55 for forty, and the power catamarans Indigo 53 Super Mario and Scallobs 65 take fifty-five and sixty; see the table for larger groups above. Tell us the headcount and the occasion and we send the boats with space to spare.