How much does a day charter cost?
Day charters in Phuket range from 20,000 THB for a half day on a 40ft sailing catamaran to 520,000 THB for a 102ft superyacht. The most popular mid-range options — 50 to 65ft motor yachts — typically fall between 100,000 and 165,000 THB for a full 8-hour charter. Catamarans in the 36 to 55ft range offer excellent value for larger groups, starting from 20,000 THB and going up to around 90,000 THB depending on vessel and season. Phuket superyacht charter →
What Affects the Price?
Vessel size and type are the biggest factors. Catamarans and sport cruisers are the most affordable options. Motor yachts and superyachts command premium rates due to higher operating costs, more crew, and luxury fittings.
Season plays a significant role. May to October (green season) offers the lowest rates across the board. November to April is high season with 10–20% higher pricing. Late December to mid-January is peak with 25–40% surcharges on most vessels — book 2–3 months in advance for these dates.
Destination distance also matters. Nearby islands like Khai, Maiton, and Coral Island cost less than longer runs to Phi Phi, Krabi, or Racha Noi due to increased fuel consumption and extended crew hours. Racha Island yacht charter →
What Is Included?
All Henley Voyages charters include professional crew, soft drinks, fresh fruits and snacks, snorkelling equipment, towels, life jackets, sound system, passenger insurance, fuel, and 7% VAT. Some vessels also include beer packages, lunch, and water toys as standard — always check the inclusions tab for each boat.
How can you get better value?
Book early in the week rather than weekends, combine routes to reduce repositioning costs, and consider green season for savings of up to 20%. Asking about what is already included before adding optional extras will help you avoid inflating the budget unnecessarily.
What is not included?
On most vessels national park fees are not included in the charter rate, and are quoted separately; the vessels departing Boat Lagoon Marina include them. Optional extras — jet ski hire, additional catering, photography — are also quoted on top rather than bundled in. Everything else on most charters is covered: professional crew, fuel, soft drinks, snacks, snorkelling equipment, towels, life jackets, insurance and 7% VAT.
How does APA work on the superyachts?
Two vessels are chartered on an APA basis rather than an all-in day rate: the Astondoa 150 and the Spacecat 118. On these, 25% APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance) and 7% VAT are quoted separately from the charter fee. APA is a running fund for fuel, provisioning, berthing and similar costs, drawn down through the charter and reconciled at the end. Every other vessel in the fleet quotes an inclusive rate — check the vessel page for exactly what its rate covers.
Which vessels are not priced in Thai Baht?
Most of the fleet is quoted in Thai Baht. Three are not: the Astondoa 150 is quoted in euros, and the Song of Songs 139 and Spacecat 118 in US dollars. Day charter pricing across the whole fleet spans THB 20,000 for a half day at the entry end up to THB 1,530,000 at the top.
Common questions
How much does a yacht charter cost in Phuket?
Day charters range from 20,000 THB for a half day on a 40ft sailing catamaran to 520,000 THB for a 102ft superyacht. The most popular mid-range 50 to 65ft motor yachts typically fall between 100,000 and 165,000 THB for a full eight-hour charter. private motor yacht charter →
What is included in a Henley Voyages charter?
All charters include professional crew, soft drinks, fresh fruits and snacks, snorkelling equipment, towels, life jackets, sound system, passenger insurance, fuel and 7% VAT. Some vessels also include beer packages, lunch and water toys.
What makes a Phuket yacht charter more expensive?
Vessel size and type are the biggest factors. Season matters too: green season is cheapest, November to April runs 10-20% higher, and late December to mid-January carries 25-40% surcharges. Longer routes cost more in fuel and crew hours.
How can you charter a yacht in Phuket more cheaply?
Book early in the week rather than at weekends, combine routes to reduce repositioning costs, and consider green season for savings of up to 20%. Check what is already included before adding optional extras.
Are national park fees included in a Phuket charter?
On most vessels, no. National park fees are quoted separately from the charter rate, as are optional extras such as jet ski hire and additional catering; the vessels departing Boat Lagoon Marina include park fees in the rate. Crew, fuel, soft drinks, snacks, snorkelling equipment, towels, life jackets, insurance and 7% VAT are included on most charters.
What does APA mean on a superyacht charter?
APA is an Advance Provisioning Allowance, a running fund for fuel, provisioning and berthing that is drawn down through the charter and reconciled at the end. The Astondoa 150 and Spacecat 118 quote 25% APA and 7% VAT separately; the rest of the fleet quotes an inclusive rate.
