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Lobster 78 Charter in Phuket
Key specifications
Length:78 ft (23.8 m)
Yacht TypeSailing Catamaran
Model:Ocean Voyager (France), double-deck sailing catamaran, 2 × Yanmar 195 hp
Yacht Built:2019
Crew:5
Restrooms and Shower:1 men's toilet with urinal, 2 women's toilets
Guest for a day trip:120
Cruising Speed:8 knots
Departure:Chalong Pier
What water toys are on board?
Water slide · Included
Underwater scooter · Included
SUP boards · Included
Snorkelling gear · Included
Floating mat · Included
How much does it cost to charter this yacht?
| Format | Standard season (1 Nov – 14 Dec 2026 and 1 Feb – 31 Oct 2027) | Peak (15 Dec 2026 – 31 Jan 2027) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 hours, 1–40 guests: Racha Yai + Banana Beach / Maiton + Banana Beach / Banana Beach + Promthep Cape / Khai Nok + Khai Nai | ฿125,000 | ฿155,000 |
| 8 hours, 41–60 guests: Racha Yai + Banana Beach / Maiton + Banana Beach / Banana Beach + Promthep Cape / Khai Nok + Khai Nai | ฿150,000 | ฿180,000 |
| 8 hours, 61–80 guests: Racha Yai + Banana Beach / Maiton + Banana Beach / Banana Beach + Promthep Cape / Khai Nok + Khai Nai | ฿175,000 | ฿205,000 |
| 8 hours, 81–100 guests: Racha Yai + Banana Beach / Maiton + Banana Beach / Banana Beach + Promthep Cape / Khai Nok + Khai Nai | ฿200,000 | ฿230,000 |
| 8 hours, 101–120 guests: Racha Yai + Banana Beach / Maiton + Banana Beach / Banana Beach + Promthep Cape / Khai Nok + Khai Nai | ฿225,000 | ฿255,000 |
Price for the whole boat for the group size shown; 8 hours: 09–17, 10–18 or 11–19.
Standard season: 1 Nov – 14 Dec 2026 and 1 Feb – 31 Oct 2027. Peak: 15 Dec 2026 – 31 Jan 2027.
VAT 7% included.
Rates for every format and season are on the yacht charter prices page.
About this boat
Lobster is a 78-foot (23.8 m) double-deck sailing catamaran built by Ocean Voyager in France and based at Chalong Pier. She takes up to 120 guests, which makes her one of the few boats in Phuket for a company party, a wedding or a large birthday at sea.
The boat has a resident DJ on a Pioneer XDJ-AZ with a VOID sound system, an LED lighting ceiling, a bar with a bartender, a trampoline area with bean bags, a slide and a staircase into the sea from the bow. Eight-hour trips go to Racha Yai, Maiton, Banana Beach on Coral Island or the Khai islands.
The price depends on the group: from ฿125,000 for up to 40 guests to ฿225,000 for 101–120 in the standard season. Two iAqua scooters, paddle boards, sea floats, soft drinks and fruit are included; free-flow bar packages are available for groups of 20 or more.
What is included in the charter?
- Captain, crew, hostess and service team
- Bar with a bartender (drinks by menu)
- Resident DJ
- Welcome mocktail
- Soft drinks and drinking water
- Seasonal fruit
- Life jackets, masks and snorkels
- Beach towels
- First aid kit
- Travel accident insurance
Free of charge
- 2 iAqua underwater scooters
- Water slide
- Sea floats and paddle boards
- One-time mouthpiece
- Wi-Fi on board (in some areas)
- Beach chairs and service fees at Banana Beach, Coral Island
- Shuttle bus inside Chalong marina
What is not included?
- National park fees
- Island admission fees (if applicable)
- Port admission fees (if applicable)
- Kayaking: arranged with local kayak operators and paid to them in cash on the spot
Optional Extra Services
- Extra hour (until 20:00): ฿24,000
- Mixer package: ฿250 per person for 3 hours, ฿100 per extra hour
- Standard free flow (spirits + beer), from 20 guests, whole group: ฿1,500 per person for 3 hours, ฿500 per extra hour
- Full bar free flow (wine, spirits, 3 cocktails, beer), from 20 guests, whole group: ฿1,900 per person for 3 hours, ฿600 per extra hour
- Draught beer, 30 L keg: Chang ฿8,500, Singha ฿8,800, Heineken ฿9,500
- Private van transfer: on request
Important information
- Outside food and drinks are not allowed without a fee: food ฿200 per guest (BBQ grill and tableware included); wine, sparkling or spirits ฿500 per bottle, 10 bottles ฿4,000, 20 bottles ฿8,000; beer only from the bar
- Groups over 20 need an extra long-tail or tender; pier, beach and transfer fees are paid by the guests on the day
- Late arrival does not extend the trip: departure and return times stay as booked
- Route or schedule may change because of weather or an emergency
- Alcohol only for guests aged 20 and over; smoking only at the stern
- No pets on board
Equipment
- Pioneer XDJ-AZ DJ system and VOID sound system
- MADRIX LED lighting ceiling
- FLEXITEEK deck
- BBQ grill
- Trampoline area with bean bags
- Bow staircase into the sea
- Outdoor shower
- Tender with 30 hp engine
- Night-vision navigation camera
- 3 life rafts, 50 people each
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charter Lobster 78 in Phuket?
From ฿125,000 for the whole boat in the standard season and from ฿155,000 in the peak season (15 Dec 2026 – 31 Jan 2027). VAT is included; the full price table is above.
How many guests can Lobster 78 take?
Up to 120 guests by day; the price depends on the group size.
Where does Lobster 78 depart from?
From Chalong Pier.
What is included in the price?
Captain, crew, hostess and service team; bar with a bartender (drinks by menu); resident DJ; welcome mocktail; soft drinks and drinking water; seasonal fruit. Also free: 2 iAqua underwater scooters; water slide; sea floats and paddle boards.
What are the payment and cancellation terms?
Book 30 or more days ahead with a 50% deposit; the balance is due 15 days before the charter (closer bookings are paid in full). Cancellation 30 or more days before: 100% refund; 16–29 days: 50%; less than 15 days: no refund. Bookings between 15 December 2026 and 31 January 2027 are non-refundable.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If the boat can operate in general rain, the charter goes ahead and is not refunded. If the Thai Meteorological Department officially bans all boat operations, you get a full refund; if a breakdown or safety issue stops the trip, you choose another date on a comparable boat or a full refund.
Can we bring our own drinks?
Yes, with a corkage fee: ฿500 per bottle of wine, sparkling or spirits (10 bottles ฿4,000, 20 bottles ฿8,000). Beer is only from the bar; own food is ฿200 per guest. Free-flow bar packages start at ฿1,500 per person for 3 hours for groups of 20 or more.
How do you book and cancel?
- Book 30 or more days ahead with a 50% deposit; the balance is due 15 days before the charter (closer bookings are paid in full).
- Cancellation 30 or more days before: 100% refund; 16–29 days: 50%; less than 15 days: no refund.
- Bookings between 15 December 2026 and 31 January 2027 are non-refundable.
Payment
- Cash, bank transfer to the company account, or credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay) or USDT.
- Accepted currencies: Thai baht, US dollars and Russian roubles.
What happens if the weather is bad?
- If the boat can operate in general rain, the charter goes ahead and is not refunded.
- If the Thai Meteorological Department officially bans all boat operations, you get a full refund; if a breakdown or safety issue stops the trip, you choose another date on a comparable boat or a full refund.
What do you pay separately?
- National park fees, where they apply.
- Lunch on short charters — check the inclusions on the boat's own page.
- Optional extras and relocation fees.
What each boat includes differs. The exact list is on every yacht page under «Trip inclusions» and «Not included».
Where can this boat take you?
Routes guests usually take on this type of boat:
The boat is berthed at Chalong Pier, and that is where the day starts. The boarding point and time are confirmed at booking together with a map pin. All Phuket marinas.
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