Company registration, TAT licence and insurance
Horizon Cruises Phuket is the trading name of Marine Cruise Andaman Co., Ltd., a Thai limited company registered in Phuket on 7 October 2013 under number 0835556012370. The company holds tour business licence TAT 34/02188 from the Department of Tourism, is a member of the Thai Yachting Business Association for 2026/27, and every charter includes passenger insurance and a licensed captain. The registry entries below can be checked without logging in.
Documents and where to check them
| Document | Details and where to check |
|---|---|
| Company registration | Marine Cruise Andaman Co., Ltd., no. 0835556012370, registered 7 October 2013, registered address 1/34 Moo 9, Chalong, Phuket; status in the register: active. DBD DataWarehouse record |
| Tour business licence | TAT 34/02188, held by Marine Cruise Andaman Co., Ltd.; status in the register: valid. Department of Tourism licence search (enter 34/02188) |
| Annual financial statements | Filed with the Department of Business Development; the record shows filings for 2021 to 2025. DBD DataWarehouse record |
| TYBA membership | Member of the Thai Yachting Business Association, 2026–2027 list. TYBA member list |
| Passenger insurance | Included in every charter, policy shown on request: ask us on WhatsApp for the policy of your yacht. |
| Wikidata | Entry Q141540156 for Horizon Cruises Phuket. Wikidata entry |
How to verify a yacht charter company in Thailand
- Company register. Search the company name or its 13-digit registration number in DBD DataWarehouse, the register of the Department of Business Development: the record shows the registration date, the status and the registered address. Ours is under 0835556012370.
- Tourism licence. Enter the licence number in the licence search of the Department of Tourism: it returns the company holding the licence and its status. The holder must be the company on your receipt; for 34/02188 the search returns Marine Cruise Andaman Co., Ltd.
- Insurance for your yacht. Ask for the passenger insurance policy of the specific boat, not for general words about the company. We show the policy on request.
Frequently asked questions
Is Horizon Cruises Phuket a licensed and registered yacht charter company in Thailand?
Yes. Horizon Cruises Phuket is the trading name of Marine Cruise Andaman Co., Ltd., registered in Phuket on 7 October 2013 under number 0835556012370, and the company holds tour business licence TAT 34/02188 from the Department of Tourism. Both entries are public: the company in the DBD DataWarehouse register and the licence in the Department of Tourism licence search, linked in the table above.
What is TAT licence 34/02188?
It is the tour business licence of Marine Cruise Andaman Co., Ltd., issued by the Department of Tourism of Thailand and still called the TAT licence in Phuket. Charter companies in Thailand sell trips under this licence, and the number 34/02188 can be checked in the Department's licence search.
Who is the legal entity behind Horizon Cruises Phuket?
Marine Cruise Andaman Co., Ltd., a Thai limited company registered in Phuket in 2013. Its registered address and office are at 1/34 Moo 9, Chalong, Mueang Phuket, Phuket 83130; Horizon Cruises Phuket is the name it trades under.
Is passenger insurance included?
Yes. Passenger insurance is included in the price of every charter, together with the licensed captain and crew; the policy of your yacht is shown on request.
Does the company file accounts in Thailand?
Yes. Marine Cruise Andaman Co., Ltd. files annual financial statements with the Department of Business Development; the DBD record shows filings for 2021 to 2025.
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