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

A private yacht for a birthday, a wedding or a corporate event is the whole boat for your own guests. Horizon Cruises Phuket prices a yacht charter in Phuket from ฿25,900 for the Fountaine Pajot 42 Tahaa sailing catamaran with fifteen guests in the rate and twenty by day, ฿48,900 for the Leopard 51 Aurora power catamaran with twenty-five, and from ฿100,000 for our three yachts: Technema 89 Say Yes for thirty guests, Ferretti 80 Sofia for twenty-five and Beluga 88 for twenty-two, from ฿171,200. The largest party boat in the catalogue, Lobster 78, takes a hundred and twenty. Every rate is in Thai baht, per boat and not per guest, for the 2026/27 season, out of Chalong Pier, Ao Po Grand Marina, Boat Lagoon or Royal Phuket Marina. There is no celebration surcharge: a cake, decoration, a DJ and a photographer are quoted with the boat. Send the date, the headcount and the occasion on WhatsApp and you get the boats that are free with one final price.

Quick answer: what an event on a private yacht in Phuket, Thailand costs

For a group of up to twenty in Phuket, Thailand, a sailing catamaran from ฿25,900 or a private speedboat from ฿28,900; for twenty to thirty, Nautitech 47 Senna from ฿28,900 or Say Yes from ฿100,000; for forty to sixty, Satisfaction 55 from ฿39,000, Fortuna 55 from ฿42,900, Indigo 53 Super Mario from ฿63,800 and Shangani 70 Ft from ฿98,000; for eighty and more, Lobster 78 from ฿125,000 and Pisces 85 from ฿250,000. The starting rate on each yacht's card covers a set number of guests, and each guest above that is charged per head. A luxury yacht charter in Phuket at this level is a boat with a crew of five, cabins and a saloon; a plain boat tour in Phuket is a boat with a captain. The written quote confirms the vessel, the date, the itinerary, the boarding pier, the inclusions and one final amount in baht before anything is paid.

• Use certified day capacity, not cabin count. Thirty guests by day on Say Yes is eight guests overnight.
• Leave space for catering, a sound system and safe movement on deck; a full boat is not a comfortable boat.
• Confirm every optional service in writing before payment: cake, DJ, photographer, decoration, transfers.
• The captain's route and weather decision is final on the day, in any season.
• Never assume one marina for the whole fleet: Say Yes and Sofia embark at Chalong, Beluga 88 at Ao Po.

Which Phuket boat suits your group: catamaran, luxury yacht or speedboat

Start with the headcount, because it rules out more boats than any other question. For up to ten or twelve guests, a motor yacht such as the AQVA 37 speedboat from ฿33,900 or a compact catamaran gives a private day without paying for deck you will not use. A group of fifteen to thirty needs a wider deck, shade, easy boarding and room for food service: the sailing catamarans Tahaa, Coco, Senna and Pepper, or a motor yacht with a saloon. A wedding ceremony, a company presentation and a dance floor each set different layout needs, and a birthday party in Phuket for forty to sixty is where the choice is widest: Fortuna 55 with a slide and a floating pool, Siam Princess 70 with a sound system and a jet ski, Scallobs 65 and Shangani 70 Ft with a bar, a BBQ and a DJ booth.

Capacity is a safety limit, not a promise that everyone sits around one table. Ask for the deck plan and recent photographs of the exact vessel; a photograph from another charter is not proof of what is included. The right Phuket boat is the one whose licensed capacity, deck layout, route and final price fit the plan, not the one with the loudest description. The catalogue is split by type: motor yachts, power catamarans, sailing catamarans and the luxury yacht charter in Phuket page for the crewed yachts from 60 to 90 feet.

Current prices for event boats, per boat, 2026/27

Horizon Cruises Phuket event boats, starting rates for the whole boat as published on each yacht card, 2026/27; capacity is guests on a day trip

Boat	Type	Guests by day (in the rate)	From	Departure
Fountaine Pajot 42 Tahaa	Sailing catamaran	20 (15)	฿25,900	Chalong
Nautitech 47 Senna	Sailing catamaran	30 (15)	฿28,900	Chalong
Satisfaction 55	Sailing catamaran	40 (20)	฿39,000	Ao Po
Fortuna 55	Power catamaran	50 (20)	฿42,900	Chalong
Leopard 51 Aurora	Power catamaran	25 (12)	฿48,900	Chalong
Indigo 53 Super Mario	Power catamaran	55 (15)	฿63,800	Chalong
Shangani 70 Ft	Power catamaran	60 (20)	฿98,000	Boat Lagoon
Technema 89 Say Yes	Motor yacht	30 (12)	฿100,000	Chalong
Ferretti 80 Sofia	Motor yacht	25 (12)	฿100,000	Chalong
Lobster 78	Sailing catamaran	120 (40)	฿125,000	Chalong
Beluga 88	Motor yacht	22 (12)	฿171,200	Ao Po

A starting rate applies to the cheapest format on the card, a half day or a sunset run on some boats, so compare quotations on the same fields: vessel, charter hours, route, guest count, fuel, food, transfers, taxes and the final total in baht. Do not compare one company's base rate with another company's complete package. On Say Yes, Sofia and Beluga 88 twelve guests are in every rate, and each guest above twelve is ฿2,000 on Say Yes and Sofia and ฿3,000 on Beluga 88; the full season tables are on each yacht's page and on the prices page.

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Planning a birthday on a yacht or a party boat in Phuket

A birthday on a yacht in Phuket works best with two or three priorities: a swim and a snorkel, a long lunch at anchor, music, the sunset, or an island day with a beach stop. Too many timed activities make the special day fragile when traffic, check-in or the weather changes. A 30th or a 60th birthday for twenty people on Say Yes is ฿140,000 for a full-day charter plus ฿2,000 for each guest above twelve, about ฿7,800 a head with lunch, fresh fruit, refreshing drinks and a case of beer in the rate; the same twenty on Tahaa or Coco is ฿25,900 for a half day, and a gas BBQ grill on deck is ฿1,200 more.

Confirm where the cake is stored and served, whether the boat carries the sound system you need, and how decoration may be attached; balloons, confetti and anything loose go into the sea and are not allowed. A DJ is arranged through the company's sound partner, Double D Project, on the boats with a sound system or a DJ booth, and on Sofia the DJ package is listed on the yacht's page at ฿30,000; the set plays at anchor, not under way, and music inside the marinas is limited by the marina's rules. For children, give ages so the right life jackets are prepared; for older guests, check steps, handrails and shaded seating. The party yacht charter page lists which boats carry a bar, a slide, a jacuzzi and a DJ booth, boat by boat.

Planning a wedding, a proposal or an anniversary at sea

A ceremony on a yacht needs a simple ceremony area, safe decoration and enough time for photography in calm seas before the light goes. Consider the sun's direction, the wind and how guests move between decks; the photographer should receive the boarding time and the vessel layout in advance, and the captain's knowledge of the area decides where the boat sits for the ceremony. Prepare an alternative for the ceremony and for any moment tied to the sunset, because the itinerary can change on the day. A proposal needs less equipment and more timing: agree one cue with the manager and the crew, and a private sunset cruise on Sofia or a sailing catamaran with the two of you aboard is the usual format. Open flames may be prohibited aboard. Weddings and anniversaries have their own page, wedding and celebration charters, with the three yachts and the final prices.

How to organise a corporate event on a yacht in Phuket, Thailand

Define the purpose before choosing the vessel. Team relaxation, client hospitality, an award presentation and a formal meeting need different seating and equipment: power outlets, a microphone, shade and a quiet indoor saloon for the formal part, deck space and water toys for the rest. Do not fill the boat to its licensed maximum if the programme needs free movement; forty guests on a sixty-guest boat is a comfortable corporate day. Collect dietary needs, emergency contacts and transfer details through one organiser, send one final guest list, and the entire crew is briefed on it before departure. Team building, client days, awards and product launches all work on a boat when the plan is concise, and the corporate yacht charter page sets out the format, the invoicing and the boats for twenty to a hundred and twenty.

Itinerary: where a private boat tour from Chalong Pier goes in Thailand

A nearby island leaves more time for swimming, dining and conversation, which is why most event charters are a charter to Racha or Coral Island rather than a long day trip. Racha Island, Koh Racha Yai, also spelled Raya, has the clearest water near Phuket for a snorkel and marine life off the swim platform, about an hour from Chalong Pier on a motor yacht, and the boat trip there is the standard private tour for a birthday. Coral Island, Koh Hey, is the short run of twenty to thirty minutes, with a beach for a landing and the return trip timed to the sunset. Phi Phi Island is the long, exposed crossing to Krabi province, priced higher for the hours and the fuel, and Maya Bay has its own access rules and a national park fee. Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island to the north-east are the sheltered option from Ao Po for Beluga 88 and the catamarans berthed there; the limestone scenery suits a company day or a wedding when the Andaman Sea is up on the west coast.

The route must suit the vessel's cruising speed and the charter hours: Beluga 88 at 9 knots is a Phang Nga Bay boat, Sofia at 14 knots a Phi Phi boat. National park fees are charged per person at the rate confirmed with the quote. Guests set the pace of the day on the water within the captain's safe plan, and the captain may change the itinerary for weather. The full list with distances is on the destinations page.

What is included on a Phuket yacht charter for an event, and what is optional

A crewed private boat charter normally includes the captain, the crew, mandatory safety equipment, passenger insurance and fuel for the published itinerary. Water, soft drinks, Thai dishes for lunch, fruit, towels, snorkelling gear, SUP boards and other water toys vary by boat: on Say Yes, Sofia and Beluga 88 the crew of five, a Thai lunch on a full day, drinks, fruit, the slide, the floating pool and the towables are in the rate; on the partner catamarans the card for each boat lists what is included and what is charged. Optional event requests, quoted with the boat and paid before the charter:

• a cake, custom catering or a private chef with a gourmet lunch, the menu ingredients paid per person;
• vessel-safe decoration and table styling;
• a photographer or videographer;
• a DJ, live music or extra sound equipment;
• transfers to the confirmed marina, with one car for up to ten guests included on Say Yes, Sofia and Beluga 88 full days;
• premium drinks or extra water activities, a seabob, a jet ski, an underwater scooter.

Yacht charter services and plain boat rentals use different packages, so the quote must show availability, restrictions and cost for every item. The general list is on what is included.

Boarding, seasons and safety in Thailand

Charter boats in Thailand use different marinas and piers in different parts of Phuket, and the correct boarding point depends on the boat: Chalong Pier on the south coast for Say Yes, Sofia and most of the party catamarans, Ao Po Grand Marina on the east coast for Beluga 88 and Siam Princess 70, Royal Phuket Marina and Boat Lagoon for several partner yachts. Speedboats leave from Chalong and from the east-coast piers. Confirm the pier, the time, the map pin and the coordinator's number before arranging transport.

High season runs November to April, with calm seas on the west coast and the full choice of routes. May to October is the south-west monsoon: charters operate, but wind, swell and showers can change the comfort or the route, and the captain picks sheltered anchorages on the east coast. The peak from 20 December to 20 January is quoted separately, and New Year, Chinese New Year and Songkran go first. Read the weather postponement and cancellation terms before paying. Tell the operator about children, pregnancy, limited mobility or medical needs, follow the crew's instructions, and never exceed the licensed capacity.

How to book a yacht for a birthday, wedding or corporate event in Phuket

Send the date, the number of adults and children, the occasion, the duration and the budget on WhatsApp or through the contacts page, and add the real priorities: deck space, air conditioning, catering, music, water toys or a destination. We reply within 10 minutes with the boats free on that date, what each one carries and the full amount in Thai baht. Before the deposit, confirm the exact vessel and recent photographs, the certified day capacity, the charter hours and the route, the written boarding point, every inclusion and optional extra, one final price in baht, and the deposit, cancellation and weather terms. On most boats the date is confirmed with a 50 % deposit and the balance before departure; some boats are paid in full at booking, as each yacht's page shows. Visa, Mastercard and UnionPay, in USD, RUB, THB or USDT, by payment link.

Horizon Cruises Phuket has worked in Thailand for 13 years and arranged more than 2,400 charters. It charters Technema 89 Say Yes, Ferretti 80 Sofia, Beluga 88 and the rest of the catalogue of around 80 boats the same way; managers speak English, Russian and Thai, and the company holds 5.0 from 33 reviews on Google.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a birthday yacht for 20 people cost in Phuket?

From ฿25,900 for a half day on the Fountaine Pajot 42 Tahaa or 40 Coco sailing catamarans with fifteen guests in the rate and twenty by day, ฿28,900 on Nautitech 47 Senna, ฿48,900 on the Leopard 51 Aurora power catamaran, and ฿140,000 for a full day on Technema 89 Say Yes plus ฿2,000 for each guest above twelve, ฿156,000 for twenty. Final cost depends on the boat, the route, the date, the hours and the event services.

Which vessel is suitable for 20 to 30 guests?

Say Yes carries up to thirty by day, Sofia twenty-five, Beluga 88 twenty-two, Senna and Pepper thirty, Aurora twenty-five. For forty to sixty: Satisfaction 55, Fortuna 55, Siam Princess 70, Indigo 53 Super Mario, Scallobs 65 and Shangani 70 Ft. Confirm that the deck layout suits dining, a ceremony or a presentation.

Can catering, decoration and music be arranged?

Yes. A cake, catering, decoration, a photographer and a DJ are quoted with the boat and paid before the charter; they are not included on every vessel, and the operator confirms availability, restrictions and price in writing.

Where do private yacht charters depart from in Phuket?

There is no single departure point. Say Yes and Sofia leave from Chalong Pier, Beluga 88 from Ao Po Grand Marina, and the partner boats from Chalong, Ao Po, Royal Phuket Marina or Boat Lagoon, as each yacht's page shows; the pier is confirmed in the quote.

Can an event run in the low season in Thailand?

Yes, from May to October, subject to safe sea conditions. The captain may alter the route to the sheltered east coast, and the booking terms explain weather postponement or cancellation.

How far ahead should I reserve?

Several weeks ahead for an ordinary date and two to three months for a wedding, a large group, a weekend in high season or a specific yacht in the peak.

Which boats in Phuket can take fifty guests or more for a party?

Fortuna 55 and Siam Princess 70 take fifty, Indigo 53 Super Mario fifty-five, Scallobs 65 and Shangani 70 Ft sixty, Pisces 85 eighty-five and Lobster 78 a hundred and twenty, all with a sound system and most with a slide and a bar.

Is a private yacht in Thailand better than a beach club or a shared boat party for a birthday?

For a group that wants its own deck, its own music and its own route, yes: boat parties on a shared boat and a beach club sell a seat, a private charter sells the whole boat, and from forty guests the price per head on a catamaran is close to a day at a club. For four or six people a shared day trip to Racha or Phi Phi is the cheaper option, and a private speedboat sits in between.