Thailand · SAILING
Good sailing trips fill up weeks ahead in high season; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Luxury yacht tour from Phuket to James Bond Island and Hong Island. Includes canoeing, dinner on board, and hotel pickup.
“Amazing experience, very good value for your money - Great yacht, great crew and great tour Would highly recommend it”
Phuket to Phi Phi Islands by catamaran, with Bamboo Island beach time, Pileh Lagoon longtail, Viking Cave snorkeling, buffet lunch, and sunset.
“I'm not a swimmer and afraid of big bodies of water, but The Seanery ensured that I felt comfortable and safe. The Catamaran speedboat was a fun way to see the islands, we did not feel nauseous or anything. The overall experience was exceptional, they kept us hydrated and the lunch that they provided was really tasty. If you are looking for a fun activity with the family while in Phuket, THIS IS IT.”
Phuket catamaran day trip to Phi Phi, Bamboo and Maithon with snorkeling at Viking Cave, Maya Bay photos, lunch buffet, and sunset views.
“Good value for money. Guide and team were super helpful and clear about everything. One member of the team even went down while snorkelling and took a video of the coral and fish for me. Maya bay was beautiful to see. Food and drink were plentiful and lots of time to see the main attractions and take photos.”
Semi-private Ang Thong Marine Park yacht trip from Koh Samui with PADI snorkeling, kayaking options, and Emerald Lake viewpoint time.
“Fun day filled with activities, or choose to relax on the boat if you don’t want to do everything. The staff was friendly and accommodating. Overall a great experience.”
Luxury catamaran 3-island day tour from Pattaya: snorkel Koh Phai and Koh Rin, feed monkeys, Thai buffet lunch, hotel pickup.
“ONE STEP TO PARADISE! What an awesome trip, highly recommended!!!”
Full-day Pattaya catamaran to Koh Phai, Koh Rin and Monkey Island with snorkeling, paddleboards, fishing, Thai buffet lunch for $104.
“it was wasted on me because I don't snorkeling, abd never left the boat. But I had a very relaxing day with wonderful staff and I loved watching everyone else having fun.”
Catamaran cruise from Phuket to Coral Island for snorkeling and Thai buffet dinner, ending with a sunset sailing near Promthep Cape.
“the activities were well planned and the sunset on the yatch was just amazing”
Private teak yacht day from Koh Samui to Ang Thong with sea kayaking, top snorkeling, Blue Lagoon, and crowd-light island time.
“The trip was amazing, there was enough space in the boat, which is very important issue as you don’t have to wait a lot for activities and also you have your private space, very comfortable. It was a great experience and a lot of fun with activities! Snorkeling and canoeing was lovely. Highly recommend this day tour, totally worth it!”
Small-group Aeolos catamaran from Phuket to Coral and Racha Islands with snorkeling, slide, onboard lunch, and a Promthep Cape sunset.
“Excellent tour. Picked up on time in ac bus. Everything ran to schedule. Lunch was delicious and plenty of cold drinks available. Sunscreen, seasick tablets all readly available for free. Guys on the boat were very helpful with all requests. The guys trawled behind the boat as we sailed and fish were caught. One of these fish was served up at the end of our tour as sashimi along with beautiful fresh fruit. Beautiful day out on the water, highly recommend this tour. Just becareful if you are unsteady on your feet as the floating jetty to get onto the island is a bit of a problem if you are…”
Luxury catamaran day trip from Phuket to the Similan Islands with two snorkeling stops, pro photography, and full meals.
“The boat and food supplies were perfect. Stopped at beautiful places and really enjoyed the whole experience. The team offer breakfast and evening meal on land before and after the boat journey while supplying lunch while on the boat. Well worth the money”
Full-day Pattaya yacht to Koh Phai and Koh Rin with snorkeling, paddleboards, fishing, Thai lunch, and a sunset sail back to town.
“We had a very good Time. The crew is very Nice. I recommend this activity”
Private sail on Koh Samui with a skipper, hostess, and chef, plus open bar and seafood meals, with options for sunset, full day, or Angthong.
“We had a very nice experience with Independence. The crew were very friendly and luckily the weather was very good. The amenities on the yacht were nice and clean and it was very nice just sunbathing on the deck. The canapes were very delicious as well. A bit shame that we didn't get to snorkel that day because of the strong current (if I'm not mistaken).”
Private Blue Dragon yacht to Ang Thong: Emerald Lake snorkeling, sea kayaking, hot tub, Thai meals, hotel pickup from Koh Samui.
“We were looking for a traditional Thai boat experience and we got it. The boat, the crew and the food were perfect. We enjoyed our time on the cruise very much and would do it again.”
Hua Hin Siamtara sunset sailing dinner cruise with pickup. Pirate-style sailboat, plank walk, kayaking, swimming, and Thai buffet dinner.
“this was such a wonderful experience shared with wonderful people. the crew are fantastic and relaxed which really puts you at ease and everyone has a good time walking the plank and diving into the sea. the food the crew prepare fresh is of a very high quality. all soft drinks and water are included aswell you merely have to pay for any alcohol from a very well stocked bar. the boat is brilliant which lots of different areas to enjoy either in the shade or in the sun and the toilets are very clean. this was definitely the highlight of our stay in Hua Hin. we will definitely return…”
Phuket Coral and Racha catamaran day trip with day beds, snorkeling stops, DJ sunset party, and a big buffet lunch for $144.
“We enjoyed the trip very much, the staff were excellent and the food provided was of a high standard. When i booked i didnt realize that the age group was an average of 25, being 75 and fit, it was a challenge especially trying to disembark at the island and walk on a water jetty. Its not a complaint just an observation that maybe something should be put in the advert about age and mobility.”
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