Sailing WeeklyThailand (Phuket) bareboat & catamaran charter guide
A bareboat week out of Phuket costs about $2,000–4,000 for a monohull and $3,000–6,000 for a catamaran, before extras. Limestone islands, and flat water in the Andaman Sea in season. Expect mostly catamarans: on the day we checked, 36 of the 57 discounted boats Yochting tracks in Phuket were catamarans.
Looking for discounts? See the operator offers we checked by hand in This Week's Charter Deals #4.
What a week costs
Weekly charter fee for the whole boat, before extras. Charter prices change constantly. These are published ranges, not quotes.
| Boat | Base fee (WI Yachts) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bareboat catamaran | $3,000–6,000 / week | [WI Yachts] |
| Bareboat monohull | $2,000–4,000 / week | [WI Yachts] |
- Live board snapshot (20 Oct 2026): the median discounted catamaran week was €6,027, against a median list price of €7,012. Examples by model: Bali 4.1 €4,036–6,082, Bali 4.5 €3,444–5,840, Lagoon 52 F €6,216–17,099. [Yochting]
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When to go
- The dry season, November to April, is the best time to sail. Book 3–6 months ahead for peak season. [WI Yachts]
See every month for Thailand at a glance in our free best time to sail calendar.
What you need: licence or skipper
- For a bareboat you'll typically need an ICC, a USCG captain's licence or ASA 104 or higher. [WI Yachts]
- Without a licence, you can add a skipper from €150 a day. [Yochting]
Requirements vary by charter company. Always check with yours before you book.
Main charter bases
- Yacht Haven Marina in north-east Phuket, with a smaller fleet at Ao Po Grand Marina. [Yochting]
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Before you book, read how to read a charter deal.
Sources
- WI Yachts, Phuket Yacht Charters (re-checked 26 Oct 2026)
- Yochting, Catamaran charter in Phuket — what it actually costs (live page) (snapshot 20 Oct 2026)