About this trip
Four days sailing Thailand's west coast, from Phuket to Ko Phi Phi, with the Andaman Sea as your route rather than a road. You're on a yacht for most of the trip, so days revolve around swimming stops, sunsets and time on deck rather than a packed itinerary.
Expect turquoise water, white sand beaches and caves rather than towns and museums. Snorkelling, kayaking and slow evenings watching the sun go down from the boat or the beach make up the rhythm of the trip.
What you'll do
- Sail from Phuket towards Ko Phi Phi
- Snorkel the clear waters off Ko Daeng
- Explore the stalactite and stalagmite caves of Koh Phanak
- Kayak around Koh Hong
- Watch the sunset each evening from the yacht or the beach
- You live aboard a real yacht, so cabins, bathrooms and showers are shared and sleeping quarters are compact
- You'll need to move around the boat comfortably, including using stairs, and be prepared for possible sea sickness
- Most of your time is spent outdoors in the sun, so sun protection and staying hydrated matter
Worth it if you value relaxed crew-led experiences and don't mind motoring rather than sailing. Think twice if you need air conditioning, dislike mid-trip group changeovers, or expect actual sailing.
- Crew consistently praised—Noon/Nunzio especially went above and beyond for happiness and post-trip logistics.
- No air conditioning in cabins with diesel fumes; not disclosed pre-booking despite being crucial for sleep comfort.
- Described as motoring cruise, not sailing adventure—sails never raised; itinerary or guide priorities blamed.
- Mid-trip group changeovers at Ko Phi Phi exhaust existing passengers and fragment group cohesion unnecessarily.
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Departing in Dec is cheapest — from £735, about 13% below the priciest month (Jan).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Phuket · 5 Dec – 6 Dec
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