Why Go Overnight?
Sunset cocktails at anchor in a private bay. Starlit dinner on deck prepared by your crew. Falling asleep to the sound of water against the hull. Then waking up before the day-trip boats arrive — swimming in glassy water, coffee on the bow, and an entire island to yourselves until 9am. You also reach destinations that are simply not viable as a day charter from Phuket: northern Phang Nga, the Similan Islands, and the upper Andaman chain become accessible.
Which vessels are best for overnight?
Nautitech 40ft (max 6 guests, 3 cabins): A proper sailing catamaran — slow, quiet, and deeply satisfying for those who want the authentic experience. From 100,000 THB for 2 days/1 night. private catamaran charter in Phuket →
Leopard 51ft (max 8 guests, 4 cabins): Power catamaran with a full cook, water slider, floating mats, and AC throughout. The most versatile overnight option in the mid-range. From 170,000 THB for 2D/1N.
Cranchi Scenery 58ft (max 6 overnight guests, 3 cabins): Motor yacht with flybridge, full AC, premium interior. Includes jet ski on select routes. From 280,000 THB for 2D/1N.
Song of Songs 139ft (12 guests, 6 cabins): Superyacht level — stabilizers, two tenders, two jet skis, professional chef. From $46,000 for 2D/1N all-inclusive.
Which overnight routes are most popular?
2D/1N Phang Nga Bay: Depart afternoon, anchor at Naka Noi for sunset, kayak the sea caves at Koh Panak next morning, visit James Bond Island before the tours arrive, then stop at Khai Islands on the return.
2D/1N Phi Phi: Reach Maya Bay at dawn on day two before any other boats arrive — a completely different experience from the afternoon crowds. Evening anchor at Ton Sai Bay for dinner ashore if desired.
What should you know before you go?
Overnight charters include full board catering from the crew. Pack light — cabin storage is limited on most vessels. Seasickness patches are worth having for open-water legs even if you don't usually need them. Most boats have generators running AC through the night at anchor.
Travelling as a couple or on your own? A cabin on the six-day Best of Andaman join-in voyage gives you five nights at sea from €999 per person, without chartering the whole yacht.
Common questions
Is an overnight yacht charter in Phuket worth it?
The draw is waking before the day-trip boats arrive: swimming in glassy water, coffee on the bow and an entire island to yourselves until 9am, after sunset cocktails at anchor and a starlit dinner on deck prepared by your crew.
Which vessels are best for an overnight charter in Phuket?
The Nautitech 40ft sleeps six in three cabins from 100,000 THB for two days and one night. The Leopard 51ft sleeps eight from 170,000 THB, the Cranchi Scenery 58ft from 280,000 THB, and the Song of Songs 139ft from $46,000 all-inclusive.
What are the most popular overnight routes from Phuket?
Two days and one night in Phang Nga Bay: anchor at Naka Noi for sunset, kayak the Koh Panak sea caves next morning, then reach James Bond Island before the tours arrive. The Phi Phi route reaches Maya Bay at dawn on day two.
What is included on an overnight yacht charter?
Overnight charters include full board catering from the crew, and most boats run generators for air conditioning through the night at anchor. Pack light, as cabin storage is limited on most vessels.
