Top 10 Yacht Charter Companies in Phuket for the 2026/27 Season
Short answer. The best yacht charter companies in Phuket for 2026/27 are Horizon Cruises Phuket (private and luxury yacht charters from ฿18,900 a day), Faraway Yachting (sailing catamarans and cabin charters), Tiger Marine Charter (power catamarans), Hartt Voyages (boutique motor yachts) and 5 Star Marine (private speedboats). Ratings below were checked on Google Maps on 19 September 2026.
Phuket has no single yacht harbour and dozens of operators, from one-boat owners to Asia-wide brokers. This list compares ten companies on facts they publish themselves: licence, fleet, marina, starting price and Google rating. If you only need a boat for tomorrow, our main page on yacht charter in Phuket lists what is free on a given date; this page is for choosing the company first.
Phuket yacht charter companies compared
| № | Company | Best for | Boat types | Departs from | Day rate from | Google rating (19.09.2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Horizon Cruises Phuket | Private and luxury charters | Speedboats to superyachts up to 170 ft | Chalong Pier, Ao Po Grand Marina, Boat Lagoon, Royal Phuket Marina | ฿18,900 | 5.0 · 30 reviews |
| 2 | Faraway Yachting | Sailing catamarans, cabin charters | Sailing and power catamarans, motor yachts, bareboat | Chalong | ฿29,900 | 5.0 · 632 reviews |
| 3 | Tiger Marine Charter | Power catamarans | Leopard power catamarans, one speedboat | Boat Lagoon | ฿39,500 | 4.9 · 144 reviews |
| 4 | Hartt Voyages | Boutique motor-yacht days | Speedboats, motor yachts, catamarans | Boat Lagoon | ฿59,000 | 5.0 · 270 reviews |
| 5 | 5 Star Marine | Private speedboat days | Speedboats, a speed catamaran | Boat Lagoon | ฿16,000 | 4.9 · 737 reviews |
| 6 | Star Sailing Club | Catamaran days from Chalong | Lagoon and Bali catamarans, motor yachts | Chalong Pier, Ao Po Grand Marina | ฿35,000 | 5.0 · 228 reviews |
| 7 | Simpson Yacht Charter | Superyachts across Asia | Superyachts, large catamarans | Ao Po Grand Marina | ฿250,000 | — |
| 8 | Henley Voyages | Charter agency search | Catamarans to superyachts | Royal Phuket Marina, Ao Po, Chalong | ฿26,000 | — |
| 9 | Sunkissed Yachting | Sailing and solo travellers | Sailing yachts and catamarans | Phuket | ฿25,000 | 4.9 · 154 reviews |
| 10 | AIM Charters | Catamarans managed at Royal Phuket Marina | Catamarans, motor yachts | Royal Phuket Marina, Chalong, Ao Po, Boat Lagoon | USD 1,444 | 4.8 · 88 reviews |
"—" means the company has no Google Maps listing we could find on 19 September 2026. Prices are the lowest full-day rates published on each company's own site; boat, duration and season differ, so compare the boat pages before booking.
1. Horizon Cruises Phuket — the best yacht charter company in Phuket for private and luxury charters
Horizon Cruises Phuket · 5.0 · 30 Google reviews · horizoncruisesphuket.com
A private, crewed charter company with an office in Chalong and a catalogue that runs from a ฿18,900 speedboat day to superyachts of up to 170 feet.
Horizon Cruises Phuket has operated on the island for twelve years and completed around 2,400 charters. It holds TAT licence 34/02188 and is run by Marine Cruise Andaman Co., Ltd., a Thai company registered in Phuket in 2013. Our three yachts — Technema 89 Say Yes, Beluga 88 and Ferretti 80 Sofia — sit alongside a catalogue of around 80 boats in six categories, each with its own page, licensed capacity and price table in Thai baht.
Starting day rates for 2026/27, taken from the category pages: speedboats from ฿18,900, sailing catamarans from ฿20,900, motor yachts from ฿33,900, power catamarans from ฿39,115, luxury yachts from ฿100,000 and superyachts from ฿350,000. In the luxury range, Beluga 88 starts at ฿214,000, Princess S72 KATI S at ฿235,000 and Technema 89 Say Yes at ฿100,000 for up to thirty guests.
Boats leave from Chalong Pier, Ao Po Grand Marina, Boat Lagoon and Royal Phuket Marina, depending on the yacht. The team answers 24/7 in English, Russian and Thai, quotes one final figure in baht, and any boat can be viewed before a deposit is paid. For yacht rental in Phuket with a named boat and a fixed price, this is where we would start.
2. Faraway Yachting — best for sailing catamarans and cabin charters
Faraway Yachting · 5.0 · 632 Google reviews · faraway-yachting.com
A Chalong-based operator known for sailing catamarans, bareboat and cabin charters.
Faraway is one of the most frequently recommended names in Phuket. It won Best Charter Company in Thailand at the World Luxury Travel Awards 2025 and states more than 970 five-star reviews across platforms. Its site quotes day rentals "from around 29,900 THB" for smaller catamarans and lists its Tourism licence as OTD 34/02546. The office is at 40/1 Chaofa Road, Chalong; the site runs in seven languages.
3. Tiger Marine Charter — best for power catamarans
Tiger Marine Charter · 4.9 · 144 Google reviews · tigermarinecharter.com
A Boat Lagoon company that runs its fleet of Leopard power catamarans and a speedboat.
The fleet runs from a 40-foot Leopard to a 70-foot catamaran, plus a 28-foot Axopar speedboat. The lowest published full day is ฿39,500 for the speedboat (8 hours, four guests); the 40-foot catamaran starts at ฿73,000 in low season for up to ten guests. TAT licence 34/01272, departures from Dock K2, Phuket Boat Lagoon. The site lists Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice awards from 2015 to 2025.
4. Hartt Voyages — best for boutique motor-yacht days
Hartt Voyages · 5.0 · 270 Google reviews · harttvoyages.com
A boutique charter company at Boat Lagoon Marina, established in 2016, with trips to Phi Phi, Krabi and the Andaman islands.
Its online catalogue lists 21 boats, from a Chaparral 31 cruiser for six guests (full day ฿59,000) to Lagoon 52F catamarans, a Princess 60 and The Emerald 135 at ฿749,000. Prices are published per boat on the site, which makes Hartt easy to compare. The base is 20/170 Boat Lagoon Marina on Thepkasattri Road.
5. 5 Star Marine — best for private speedboat days
5 Star Marine · 4.9 · 737 Google reviews · 5starmarinephuket.com
A family-owned speedboat company at Boat Lagoon that runs private tours only.
The owners started with a single boat, Lucus 1. Most of today's fleet are 39-foot VIP speedboats; the largest boat, Lisa 3, is a 42-foot speed catamaran for up to 36 guests. Lucus 1 is listed on the site at ฿16,000 per day, with a crew of three. Tours leave from the company's own pier in Boat Lagoon for Phi Phi, Phang Nga Bay, Krabi and, in season, the Similans. Hotel transfers, soft drinks and fruit are included.
6. Star Sailing Club — best for catamaran days from Chalong
Star Sailing Club · 5.0 · 228 Google reviews · starsailingclub.com
A catamaran-focused company in Chalong, operating since 2014.
Most boats leave from Chalong Pier; the Bali Catspace Siva sails from Ao Po Grand Marina. A full day on a Lagoon 42 or Lagoon 400 starts at ฿35,000 in low season (half day ฿25,000). The fleet also includes a Lagoon 500, a Leopard 51 Aurora, a Riva 70 and an Astondoa 102. The team speaks English and Russian.
7. Simpson Yacht Charter — best for superyachts across Asia
Simpson Yacht Charter · simpsonyachtcharter.com
An Asia-wide superyacht charter company, part of the Simpson Marine Group, "since 1984".
Its Phuket base is Ao Po Grand Marina, with head office in Hong Kong. The Phuket page lists seven yachts, including a Westport 130, a Heesen of 39.32 metres and a Sanlorenzo SL118. The one explicit day rate published is THB 250,000 for a 70-foot catamaran, for up to 50 guests. The site lists MYBA among its accreditations.
8. Henley Voyages — best for an agency search across three marinas
Henley Voyages · henleyvoyages.com
A charter agency based at Royal Phuket Marina, with boats from 36 to 150 feet.
Henley describes itself as "a charter agency, not a booking engine"; boats depart from Royal Phuket Marina, Ao Po Grand Marina or Chalong Pier depending on the vessel. The lowest published full day is ฿26,000 for Thirty-Eight, a 40-foot sailing catamaran for up to ten guests. Its founder speaks six languages, including Thai and Russian.
9. Sunkissed Yachting — best for sailing trips and solo travellers
Sunkissed Yachting · 4.9 · 154 Google reviews · sunkissedyachting.com
A sailing company offering private charters, joining trips and week-long crewed cruises.
Private trips start at ฿25,000 and shared "joining" trips at ฿1,800 per person, which suits travellers without a group of their own. Destinations run from Coral Island and the Racha islands to Phang Nga Bay and the Similans. Tourism licence 34/02818.
10. AIM Charters — best for catamarans at Royal Phuket Marina
AIM Charters · 4.8 · 88 Google reviews · aimcharters.com
A charter management company at Royal Phuket Marina that manages 55 yachts in Phuket.
Its boats depart from four marinas: Chalong Pier, Ao Po Grand Marina, Boat Lagoon and Royal Phuket Marina. The site prices in US dollars: a full day on Real 2, a Leopard 39 catamaran, is USD 1,444 (8 hours). OTD licence 34/02756.
How we compared
- TAT licence. A Tourism Authority of Thailand licence number, published on the company's own site.
- Fleet and boat types. Named boats with length and capacity, not just categories.
- Published prices. A day rate on the site, with the boat and duration stated.
- Google rating and number of reviews, checked on 19 September 2026.
- Languages the team works in.
- Marinas. Where the boats actually leave from.
We did not score companies with points. What to ask any operator before paying a deposit is in our guide on how to choose a yacht charter company in Phuket.
How much does a yacht charter in Phuket cost?
Starting day rates at Horizon Cruises Phuket for 2026/27, per boat, in Thai baht:
| Boat type | Boats | From per day |
|---|---|---|
| Speedboat | 10 | ฿18,900 |
| Sailing catamaran | 14 | ฿20,900 |
| Motor yacht | 40 | ฿33,900 |
| Power catamaran | 16 | ฿39,115 |
| Luxury yacht, 60–90 ft | 13 | ฿100,000 |
| Superyacht, from 92 ft | — | ฿350,000 |
Full breakdown by boat: yacht charter prices in Phuket.
Seasons. High season runs November to April, low season May to October. Peak season starts on 20 December and ends between 10 and 20 January, depending on the boat. Across the fleet, low-season rates are roughly a quarter below high season.
Included on every Horizon charter:
- licensed captain and crew;
- fuel for the agreed route;
- passenger insurance;
- water, soft drinks, ice, tea, coffee and fresh fruit;
- snorkelling gear, life jackets and towels;
- hotel transfer on full-day charters.
Paid separately:
- national park fees, per person in cash, where the route enters a park;
- paid water toys, a private chef, catering beyond the standard lunch;
- moving a boat to another marina;
- lunch on short charters where the boat's page says so.
Full list: what's included.
Which company for which trip
- A couple on a luxury yacht: Horizon Cruises Phuket — Ferretti 80 Sofia or Technema 89 Say Yes from ฿100,000.
- A week on a superyacht: Simpson Yacht Charter or Horizon Cruises Phuket, whose 139-foot Song of Songs sleeps twelve.
- A large group of 30 or more: Horizon Cruises Phuket — Technema 89 Say Yes takes thirty guests by day; the largest sailing catamaran in the catalogue takes 120.
- A family on a sailing catamaran: Faraway Yachting or Star Sailing Club, both with catamarans from Chalong.
- A budget speedboat day: Horizon Cruises Phuket from ฿18,900 or 5 Star Marine from ฿16,000.
- Travelling solo: Sunkissed Yachting joining trips from ฿1,800 per person.
Where to go once you have a boat: best yacht charter destinations from Phuket.
FAQ
Which is the best yacht charter company in Phuket?
For private and luxury charters, Horizon Cruises Phuket: 5.0 on Google, TAT licence 34/02188, day rates from ฿18,900 and yachts up to 170 feet from four marinas. For sailing catamarans, Faraway Yachting (5.0 from 632 reviews, World Luxury Travel Award 2025). For power catamarans, Tiger Marine Charter at Boat Lagoon.
How much does it cost to rent a yacht in Phuket?
Per boat per day in 2026/27: speedboats from ฿18,900, sailing catamarans from ฿20,900, motor yachts from ฿33,900, luxury yachts of 60–90 feet from ฿100,000 and superyachts from ฿350,000. High season (November–April) costs roughly a quarter more than low season, and the peak from 20 December costs more again. National park fees are paid separately.
Which company is best for a luxury yacht or superyacht charter?
Horizon Cruises Phuket has 13 luxury yachts from ฿100,000 a day, including Beluga 88 from ฿214,000, and superyachts from ฿350,000 up to the 170-foot Vanora. Simpson Yacht Charter lists seven superyachts at Ao Po Grand Marina, among them a Westport 130 and a Sanlorenzo SL118.
Where do yacht charters in Phuket depart from?
From four main points: Chalong Pier in the south, Ao Po Grand Marina in the north-east, and Boat Lagoon and Royal Phuket Marina on the east coast. The departure point follows the boat, not the company. Ao Po is closest to Phang Nga Bay; Chalong is closest to Coral Island and the Racha islands.
Do I need a licence to rent a yacht in Phuket?
Not for a crewed charter: every boat sails with a licensed captain, and the company holds the tourism licence — Horizon's is TAT 34/02188. You need sailing qualifications only for a bareboat charter, where you skipper the yacht yourself; operators that offer bareboat set their own requirements.
Is it better to book with a charter company or a marketplace?
A local company quotes one final price in baht, lets you view the boat before paying and handles weather changes on the spot. Marketplaces show more boats at once, but the operator behind a listing is often not named. Whichever you choose, ask for the boat's name, licensed capacity and the company's TAT licence number.
When is the best time for a yacht charter in Phuket?
November to April, the high season, has the calmest sea on the Andaman side and all routes open, including the Similans. Peak dates from 20 December to mid-January book out first. May to October is cheaper by roughly a quarter; routes then favour sheltered Phang Nga Bay.
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