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Best private sunset cruise companies in Phuket: the 2026 rating
5 of the 22 ranked yacht charter companies in Phuket offer private sunset cruises 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 sunset cruise in Phuket with?
In this rating, the company with the highest total score: Horizon Cruises Phuket, 92.6 of 100, first of 5 in the sunset cruise 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 | 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 |
| 5 | 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 |
Where does each company offer a private sunset cruise?
A company is included only when its website has a page that offers a private sunset cruise or sunset charter. Used for selection only, not for the score. Checked on 29 October 2026.
How much is a private sunset cruise in Phuket?
Seven boats publish a private sunset cruise price for up to four hours: from ฿39,000 to ฿79,000 outside the peak for the whole boat with crew, with a median of ฿45,900 for the lowest price. Three of them print a peak price for Christmas and New Year, ฿50,000 to ฿69,000. Ten more boats sell an afternoon half day that ends at 19:00, from ฿25,900. For 20 guests, the 53 ft Grand Banks Sambuca costs ฿60,000 from November to April. Every boat with its sunset price is in the guide to private sunset cruise prices in Phuket.
What time does a private sunset cruise in Phuket start?
Boarding is about an hour and a half before sunset, and the boat is back alongside about 45 minutes after it. In 2026 the sun sets between 18:03 in mid-November and 18:48 in July, so boarding runs from about 16:35 to 17:20. The standard format is two hours of charter time; three boats sell three hours and four boats four hours, from 15:00 to 19:00. Route, timing and what to bring are in the guide to a private sunset cruise in Phuket.
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 sunset cruise 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 sunset cruise rating selected?
A company from the full rating is included when its website has a page offering a private sunset cruise or sunset charter: 5 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 is a private sunset cruise in Phuket?
Seven boats publish a sunset price of up to four hours, from ฿39,000 to ฿79,000 outside the peak for the whole boat with crew; an afternoon half day that ends at 19:00 starts at ฿25,900.
What time is sunset in Phuket?
In 2026 the sun sets between 18:03 in mid-November and 18:48 in July. Boarding for a sunset cruise is about an hour and a half earlier, from about 16:35 to 17:20.
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.