About this trip
A week aboard a sailing catamaran around the southern Thai islands, with an experienced captain doing the navigating while you focus on swimming, snorkelling and being on the water.
Days follow the wind and the coastline rather than a fixed itinerary, dropping anchor at well-known spots and quieter corners for a swim or snorkel before Thai meals on board and nights moored under the stars.
Good as a standalone week or paired with another Thailand trip if you want to extend your time in the region.
What you'll do
- Sail between the southern islands aboard a catamaran
- Snorkel at reefs and hidden coves along the way
- Swim at anchor spots picked by the captain
- Eat Thai meals cooked and served on board
- Sleep aboard the boat, moored overnight
- Private rooms on board, but it's a shared boat with a small group
- Days are shaped by weather and sea conditions rather than a strict schedule
- Suits people happy to spend a week largely on the water rather than exploring towns
Worth it if you want relaxed island sailing with genuinely knowledgeable guides and plenty of water activities. Think twice if you're tall or need spacious solo cabins.
- Crew and guides consistently excellent; named guides went out of way to maximise activities around weather.
- Balanced itinerary: active snorkelling, kayaking, swimming mixed with genuine downtime to absorb scenery.
- Cabin bunks are narrow and genuinely uncomfortable for older or larger western travellers sharing.
- Dinghy boarding from sea lacks ladder; worth checking if mobility is a concern for you.
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Departing in Apr is cheapest — from £1,500, about 12% below the priciest month (Jan).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Phuket · 2 Apr – 3 Apr
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