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Best private speedboat charter companies in Phuket: the 2026 rating
11 of the 22 ranked yacht charter companies in Phuket offer private speedboat charters on their websites. This page ranks them on the same eight criteria and with the same scores as the full rating: reviews, licence, prices, boats, years, languages and terms. Horizon Cruises Phuket ranks first by total score, 92.6 of 100, followed by Tiger Marine Charter (91.8) and Simba Sea Trips (81.0).
Score distribution
Which company should I book a private speedboat charter in Phuket with?
In this rating, the company with the highest total score: Horizon Cruises Phuket, 92.6 of 100, first of 11 in the speedboat rating and first of 22 in the full yacht charter rating. The company was registered in Phuket in 2013, publishes TAT licence 34/02188 and runs 3 boats under its management. The score counts only what can be checked: Google Maps data and the facts a company publishes on its website, such as a licence number, a baht price on every boat page and its deposit and cancellation terms. Places are not sold.
| # | Overall rank | Company | Score | TAT licence | THB prices | Managed boats | Since | Languages | Boat types | Departs from | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Horizon Cruises PhuketOperated by Marine Cruise Andaman Co., Ltd. (registered in Phuket in 2013, TAT licence… | 92.6 | 5.0 (33) | yes | all | 3 | 2013 | EN, RU, TH | speedboat, sailing catamaran, power catamaran, motor yacht, superyacht | Chalong Pier; Ao Po Grand Marina |
| 2 | 3 | Tiger Marine CharterThai-registered company operating in Phuket since 2008 with six vessels (five power… | 91.8 | 4.9 (145) | yes | all | 6 | 2008 | EN, TH | power catamaran, speedboat | Boat Lagoon Marina |
| 3 | 4 | Simba Sea TripsFounded 2005 with TAT licence 34/02111; runs small-group (max 18 adults) speedboat… | 81.0 | 4.9 (1,206) | yes | some | — | 2005 | EN, TH, FR, DE, ES, AR, RU, ZH | speedboat | Boat Lagoon Marina |
| 4 | 6 | Hartt VoyagesHart Voyages Co., Ltd. (brand: Hartt Voyages), established in 2016, lists 21… | 68.2 | 5.0 (270) | no | all | — | 2016 | EN | speedboat, motor yacht, power catamaran, sailing catamaran, superyacht | — |
| 5 | 7 | Phuket Sail ToursFamily-run since 2004; two boats (Thai big boat up to 20 guests, executive speedboat up… | 66.7 | 4.9 (552) | no | some | 2 | 2004 | EN | speedboat | Ao Por Pier, Paklok, Thalang |
| 6 | 9 | 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 | speedboat, power catamaran, sailing catamaran, motor yacht, superyacht | Chalong Pier; Ao Po Grand Marina |
| 7 | 10 | 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 | motor yacht, superyacht, power catamaran, sailing catamaran, sailing yacht, speedboat | Ao Po Grand Marina |
| 8 | 12 | 5 Star MarineStates a fleet of 16 private VIP speedboats and luxury cruisers (19 named vessels on… | 61.3 | 4.9 (740) | no | some | 16 | — | EN | speedboat, power catamaran | Boat Lagoon Marina |
| 9 | 13 | Boat and BeyondPrivate longtail-boat and speedboat charters departing from Yamu Pier, Phuket… | 51.1 | 4.9 (266) | no | all | — | — | EN | longtail boat, speedboat | Yamu Pier, Phuket |
| 10 | 18 | 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 | motor yacht, superyacht, sailing yacht, speedboat | Boat Lagoon Marina; Royal Phuket Marina |
| 11 | 21 | Nikorn MarineOffers speedboat, fishing-boat, catamaran, power-yacht and wooden-boat trips departing… | 34.9 | 4.3 (154) | no | some | — | — | EN, TH, ZH, RU | speedboat, motor yacht | Chalong Pier |
How much does a private speedboat charter in Phuket cost?
Listed 2026/27 prices for nine private speedboats of 28 to 39 ft start at ฿28,900 for a four-hour half day on Limpopo Axopar 28 for up to four guests. A full day starts at ฿33,900 for seven hours on AQVA 37 and reaches ฿160,000 in the peak. A day to Phi Phi costs from ฿37,900, about 50 minutes to an hour each way from Chalong Pier. Prices are for the whole boat with crew; on most routes the national park fee is paid per person. Every boat with its prices is in the guide to private speedboat charter prices in Phuket.
Speedboat or catamaran for a day trip from Phuket?
A speedboat is the fastest way to Phi Phi, Phang Nga Bay or Koh Hong, which leaves time for several islands in one day; it takes 4 to 12 guests and has little shade or deck space. For 12 guests, a day around the near islands costs ฿39,900 on AQVA 37. A catamaran is slower and roomier: sailing catamarans cruise at 7 to 8 knots and power catamarans at 8 to 24 where the boat page states it, and a full catamaran day starts at ฿34,900 under sail and ฿48,900 under power. Companies with catamarans are in the catamaran charter rating.
How do you check a charter company in Phuket before booking?
- A tourism licence (TAT) number on the company website, which can be checked in the Department of Tourism register.
- The company's 13-digit registration number, which opens its record in the DBD DataWarehouse of the Ministry of Commerce: registered name, registration date and status. Example: Horizon Cruises Phuket is operated by Marine Cruise Andaman Co., Ltd., registration no. 0835556012370, under TAT licence 34/02188.
- A written quote in baht with the name of the boat, the number of guests in the rate and what is not included: national park fees, fuel on long routes, hotel transfers.
- Deposit and cancellation terms published before you pay. The eight checks step by step are in the guide to choosing a yacht charter company in Phuket.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best private speedboat charter company in Phuket?
In this rating the best company is the one with the highest total score on the published methodology. Horizon Cruises Phuket ranks first by total score, 92.6 of 100, followed by Tiger Marine Charter (91.8) and Simba Sea Trips (81.0). The scores are the same as in the full yacht charter rating: Google Maps rating and review count, a published TAT licence, baht prices per boat, boats under the company's management, years on the market, support languages and booking terms.
How are the companies in the speedboat rating selected?
A company from the full rating is included when its website lists at least one speedboat for private charter: 11 of 22. The scores and the methodology do not change; the place here is the order within this group, and the place in the full rating is shown next to it.
How much does a private speedboat charter in Phuket cost?
Listed 2026/27 prices start at ฿28,900 for a four-hour half day on a 28 ft speedboat for up to four guests and at ฿33,900 for a seven-hour full day; a day to Phi Phi starts at ฿37,900. Prices are for the whole boat with crew.
How long does a speedboat take from Phuket to Phi Phi?
About 50 minutes to an hour each way from Chalong Pier on a private speedboat, depending on the boat and the sea.
Is this rating paid or sponsored?
No. No company can pay for a place or a score, the site does not book boats 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.