Charter services
Bareboat and skippered yacht charter in Phuket
Bareboat, skippered and crewed yacht charters from Yacht Haven Marina, Phuket. Minimum charter: 3 days.
Charter types
The same equipment is included on every yacht. Crew and other services are listed or agreed before booking.
Skippered
Private yacht with a skipper
- • No sailing licence needed
- • A professional skipper operates the yacht
Fully crewed
Skipper and crew services on board
- • Skipper, chef and other crew
- • Meals & service agreed before booking
Custom
Arrangements for your group
- • Events, company trips and groups on several yachts
- • Charters of 3 days or more; route agreed with you
Bareboat yacht charter
Sail the yacht yourself
On a bareboat charter, your group operates the yacht without a skipper or crew. Guests check in at the Cruise Asia office at Yacht Haven Marina and are then taken to the yacht.
To sail the yacht yourself, read our Phuket bareboat charter guide for yacht options, qualification requirements, costs and routes from Yacht Haven Marina.
Requirements
- • A sailing licence; licences issued in any country are accepted, for example ICC, RYA, ASA or a national certificate
- • A copy of the licence with a brief summary of your sailing experience
- • Without a licence, a skipper is required (EUR 175 per day)
Included on every yacht
- • Watermaker and Wi-Fi
- • Snorkelling gear, two stand-up paddleboards, a kayak and fishing rods
- • Safety net and children's life jackets
- • Bed linen, towels (3 bath towels and 2 beach towels per overnight guest) and basic galley kit
- • BBQ set on request, on yachts where its use is permitted (gas EUR 5 per canister)
- • 2 × 18.9 L drinking water
- • No marina fee for departure from and return to Yacht Haven Marina
- • The base manager can be reached by phone during your charter
Paid separately
- • Fuel: the yacht is delivered with full tanks; refuel before return
- • National park fees
- • Food and drinks: we can buy provisions before boarding, at cost plus a service fee of 10% of the purchase amount (minimum EUR 100), paid at check-in; send your shopping list at least 72 hours before departure
- • Generator use: EUR 5 per hour
- • Private transfers, booked at least 48 hours in advance; Phuket Airport to Yacht Haven Marina, one way: THB 1,000 by car (up to 3 passengers), THB 1,600 by 7-seat vehicle (up to 6) or THB 2,100 by van (up to 9)
Skippered yacht charter
Your own yacht with a professional skipper
On a skippered charter, the skipper handles navigation, mooring and yacht operation. You can discuss the route and activities with the skipper before and during your trip.
Requirements
- • No sailing licence required
- • No security deposit required
The skipper's role
- • Operates the yacht and explains onboard procedures to guests
- • Suggests routes based on the weather and your interests
- • Advises on stops and places to eat ashore
Yacht & skipper
- • Professional skipper: EUR 175 per day
- • The skipper has a separate skipper's cabin and does not use a guest cabin
- • The same equipment is included as on a bareboat charter
Optional extras
- • Chef, deckhand or hostess: EUR 175 per person per day
- • Provisioning before boarding: cost of provisions plus a service fee of 10% of the purchase amount (minimum EUR 100)
- • Private transfers, booked at least 48 hours in advance
Fully crewed charters
Charters with a skipper and crew
The skipper operates the yacht. A chef, deckhand or hostess can be added for meals and onboard service. Review the cost of each service before booking.
Airport transfers can be arranged on request and must be booked at least 48 hours in advance. Boarding is from 14:00 on the departure day, and the yacht must be returned to Yacht Haven Marina by 10:00 on the return day.
Skipper, chef, deckhand and hostess services each cost EUR 175 per person per day. Selected services appear in the charter total and booking confirmation. Food and drinks are paid separately.
Crew services
- • Skipper: EUR 175 per day
- • Chef, deckhand or hostess: EUR 175 per person per day
- • Sleeping arrangements for a chef, deckhand or hostess are confirmed in the quote
Services to agree before booking
- • Which crew members you need
- • Meals and snacks on board
- • Provisioning before boarding: cost of provisions plus a service fee of 10% of the purchase amount (minimum EUR 100), paid at check-in; shopping list at least 72 hours before departure
Service options to discuss
- • Private transfers, including airport transfers, booked at least 48 hours in advance
- • Private yacht with overnight accommodation
- • Custom route and daily activities
Before departure
- • Check boarding details and what to bring
- • Discuss meals and dietary requirements
- • Confirm transfers and other requested services
Custom charters
Plan a charter for your group
Custom charters can include private events, company trips and groups on two or more yachts. Cruise Asia does not operate dive trips or liveaboard diving; diving with a local dive operator can be discussed on request.
Charter options
- • Diving with a local dive operator, on request
- • Wellness, dining or photography trips
- • Company trips and team events
- • Groups on two or more yachts
What we can arrange
- • One or more yachts
- • Transfers, hotels and excursions
- • Catering and event decoration
- • Photography and music
Send your dates, group size, preferred route and the services you need. We will reply with options and costs.
Compare charter options
Compare the sailing experience, crew and service arrangements for each charter type.
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| Bareboat | Skippered | Fully crewed | Custom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Experience | Sailing licence required. | No sailing licence required. | No sailing experience required. | Requirements depend on the yacht and charter arrangement. |
| Crew | Your group only. No crew included. | Professional skipper: EUR 175 per day. | Skipper and chef: EUR 175 each per day, added to the charter total. | Select the crew services you need. |
| Food & drinks | Self-provision or add provisioning. | Self-provision; chef optional. | Meals and drinks agreed before booking. | Agreed per charter. |
| Suitable for | Experienced sailors and sailing clubs. | Families and friends who want a skipper. | First-time sailors, families and couples. | Celebrations, company trips and special requests. |
Send your dates, group size and sailing experience, and we will recommend a charter type.
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