How to choose a yacht charter company in Phuket
How to choose a yacht charter company in Phuket: verify the TAT licence online, insist on a named boat and baht prices, read reviews, check cancellation terms.
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Phuket yacht charter companies: the 2026 rating
25 companies scored 0 to 100 on eight published criteria. By total score, the top three are Horizon Cruises Phuket (92.4/100), Faraway Yachting (92.0/100) and Tiger Marine Charter (91.8/100).
Charter operators and agencies based in Phuket with their own website and a Google Maps listing for the charter business.
Score distribution
| # | Company | Score | TAT licence | THB prices | Managed boats | Since | Languages | Departs from | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Horizon Cruises PhuketOperated by Marine Cruise Andaman Co., Ltd. (registered in Phuket in 2013, TAT licence… | 92.4 | 5.0 (30) | yes | all | 3 | 2013 | EN, RU, TH | Chalong Pier; Ao Po Grand Marina |
| 2 | Faraway YachtingFounded 1996 (homepage: 'based in Phuket since 1997'), TAT licence 34/02546; 5 own… | 92.0 | 5.0 (630) | yes | some | 5 | 1996 | EN, DE, FR, RU, TH, ZH, AR | Chalong Pier |
| 3 | Tiger Marine CharterThai-registered company operating in Phuket since 2008 with six vessels (five power… | 91.8 | 4.9 (144) | yes | all | 6 | 2008 | EN, TH | Boat Lagoon Marina |
| 4 | Simba Sea TripsFounded 2005 with TAT licence 34/02111; runs small-group (max 18 adults) speedboat… | 81.0 | 4.9 (1,193) | yes | some | — | 2005 | EN, TH, FR, DE, ES, AR, RU, ZH | Boat Lagoon Marina |
| 5 | Aquamarine Asia (Catamaran Thailand)Aquamarine Asia Co. Ltd. (part of Faraway Yachting Co. Ltd.), started in 1996, offers… | 77.1 | 5.0 (408) | yes | some | — | 1996 | EN | Chalong Pier |
| 6 | Star Sailing ClubStar Sailing Club, on the water in Phuket since 2014, lists 21 sailing catamarans,… | 76.8 | 5.0 (225) | no | all | 21 | 2014 | EN, RU, TH, ZH, HI, AR | Chalong Pier; Ao Po Grand Marina |
| 7 | Hartt VoyagesHart Voyages Co., Ltd. (brand: Hartt Voyages), established in 2016, lists 21… | 68.2 | 5.0 (270) | no | all | — | 2016 | EN | — |
| 8 | Phuket Sail ToursFamily-run since 2004; two boats (Thai big boat up to 20 guests, executive speedboat up… | 66.7 | 4.9 (551) | no | some | 2 | 2004 | EN | Ao Por Pier, Paklok, Thalang |
| 9 | Ombre YachtOperates one catamaran departing Chalong Pier at 08:30, selling private sun-lounge… | 65.0 | 4.9 (2,109) | no | all | 1 | — | EN | Chalong Pier |
| 10 | Once Yachting PhuketEstablished 2019; fleet of 11 yachts, 3 based in Phuket (incl. the 48 ft power… | 64.6 | 4.4 (84) | yes | some | 11 | 2019 | EN, TH | Ocean Marina Yacht Club, Na Chom Thian, Sattahip — Pattaya address in footer; Phuket departure pier not stated |
| 11 | AIM ChartersManages a portfolio of 55 yachts and lists 65 charter yachts departing from Chalong… | 63.7 | 4.8 (88) | yes | not THB | 55 | — | EN, TH | Chalong Pier; Ao Po Grand Marina |
| 12 | Yacht Charters Co. (Yacht Rental Phuket)Yacht Charters Co., Ltd. is based at Ao Po Grand Marina, states a fleet of over 40… | 63.1 | 4.9 (107) | no | all | 40 | — | EN, DE, TH | Ao Po Grand Marina |
| 13 | 5 Star MarineStates a fleet of 16 private VIP speedboats and luxury cruisers (19 named vessels on… | 61.3 | 4.9 (737) | no | some | 16 | — | EN | Boat Lagoon Marina |
| 14 | Boat and BeyondPrivate longtail-boat and speedboat charters departing from Yamu Pier, Phuket… | 51.1 | 4.9 (266) | no | all | — | — | EN | Yamu Pier, Phuket |
| 15 | Blue Voyage ThailandFounded 2015; fleet described as owned and operated by the company with 12 yachts… | 49.9 | 4.7 (38) | no | not THB | 20 | 2015 | EN, TH | Visit Panwa Pier, 88/88 Moo 7 Wichit, Muang Phuket District, Phuket 83000 |
| 16 | Elite Charters (Island Spirit Yacht Charter)Bareboat/skippered/crewed charter operator with 'over 40 yachts' and a Phuket base at… | 49.8 | 4.5 (57) | no | not THB | 40 | 1993 | EN | Yacht Haven Marina |
| 17 | Asiamarine ThailandAsia Marine Ltd., established 1989, offers yacht brokerage, charter (bareboat, crewed,… | 47.1 | 4.6 (14) | no | some | — | 1989 | EN, FR, RU | — |
| 18 | Dream Yacht Charter ThailandGlobal charter company founded in 2000 (Thailand added in 2005), part of Dream Yacht… | 45.0 | 4.7 (158) | no | not THB | — | 2000 | EN, FR, DE, IT, SV, ES, NL | Yacht Haven Marina |
| 19 | Boat Lagoon Yachting (Charter)Boat Lagoon Yachting Co., Ltd., founded in 1994, lists 50 charter yachts with Phuket as… | 42.0 | 4.9 (10) | no | some | — | 1994 | EN, ZH, TH | Boat Lagoon Marina; Royal Phuket Marina |
| 20 | The Moorings PhuketFounded 1969 and part of Travelopia's Marine division; Phuket base at Ao Po Grand… | 41.0 | 4.8 (13) | no | not THB | — | 1969 | EN, DE, FR, ES | Ao Po Grand Marina |
| 21 | Nikorn MarineOffers speedboat, fishing-boat, catamaran, power-yacht and wooden-boat trips departing… | 34.9 | 4.3 (153) | no | some | — | — | EN, TH, ZH, RU | Chalong Pier |
| 22 | Sunsail PhuketSunsail-branded bareboat sailing charters in Phuket on monohulls and catamarans… | 33.7 | 4.6 (22) | no | not THB | — | — | EN, DE, FR, NL | Ao Po Grand Marina |
| 23 | Isabella YachtsPhuket yacht concierge describing 'over 15 years' of operation; single-page English… | 26.2 | 4.8 (69) | no | no | — | — | EN | — |
How to read the table
Score is the sum of eight criteria (max 100). Google shows the Maps rating and review count. TAT licence is "yes" only when the number is published on the company's site. THB prices: all, some or no boats priced in baht on the site. Managed boats are boats the company runs itself, not an agency catalogue.
Listed without a rank
These companies are in the directory, but either no Google Maps listing could be confirmed in the current snapshot or the company falls outside the scoring scope, so the two Google criteria cannot be scored.
- Simpson Yacht Charter — Charter arm of the Simpson Marine Group ('Since 1984') with a Phuket team at Ao Po Grand Marina; 7 yachts listed for Thailand with 'From' prices viewable in THB; site in EN/FR/ZH/TH/RU; bookings via enquiry form.
- Sea 2 Charters — Archived site (Wayback capture 17 April 2025) describes a Phuket yacht charter operating one sailing yacht, S/Y Mahayana, with TAT licence 34/01667 and an address in Chalong; the live domain currently shows a domain-parking page.
Frequently asked questions
Which yacht charter company in Phuket scores highest in this rating?
By total score, the top three are Horizon Cruises Phuket (92.4/100), Faraway Yachting (92.0/100) and Tiger Marine Charter (91.8/100). The score is the sum of eight published criteria: Google Maps rating and review count, a published TAT licence, baht prices per boat, boats under the company's own management, years on the market, support languages and booking transparency. Every company's score breakdown is open on its profile.
How is the score calculated?
Out of 100 points: Google rating (20), number of Google reviews (15), TAT licence published on the site (15), baht price on every boat page (15), boats under own management (10), years on the market (10), support languages (5), and published inclusions, deposit and cancellation terms (10). Anything a company does not publish scores zero. Methodology version 1.0 is published in full.
Does this site collect reviews?
No. Each of the 25 companies has a reviews page with its Google Maps counts (snapshot of 17 September 2026) and links to the original Google and Tripadvisor listings. The two Google metrics provide 35 of the 100 points.
How much does a yacht charter in Phuket cost?
On prices published on 17 September 2026, a whole-boat day charter starts at roughly ฿16,000–21,000 for a speedboat, ฿26,000–35,000 for a sailing catamaran, ฿39,000–60,000 for a power catamaran and ฿34,000–100,000 for a motor yacht in low season; the 20-guest catamaran Shangani is ฿135,000 and the motor yacht Princess S65 from ฿240,000 per day. National park fees are extra. Details by boat type are in the 2026 prices guide.
Is the rating paid or sponsored?
No. No company can pay for a place or a score, the site does not book yachts and takes no fees from companies. Every fact on a profile comes from the company website or Google Maps with a source link and a check date.
How often is the data updated?
Google Maps numbers are refreshed about once a month and the snapshot date is shown on this page (currently 17 September 2026). Company facts are re-checked at least quarterly and on request. Criteria and weights change only with a new methodology version and date.
How can a company be added or corrected?
Email phuketyachtguide@gmail.com with a link to the page on the company website that confirms the fact. Listing and corrections are free and the score follows the same methodology. To be listed a company must be based in Phuket, run or arrange yacht or boat charters, and have its own website and a Google Maps listing.
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