Princess 4242ft Motor Yacht Charter in Phuket
Charter Pricing & Routes
| Duration | May–Oct | Nov–Apr | 20 Dec–10 Jan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Day (4hr) | ฿109,000 | ฿126,000 | ฿142,000 |
| Full Day (8hr) | ฿133,000 | ฿155,000 | ฿177,000 |
| Overnight (2D/1N) | ฿266,000 | ฿252,000 | ฿284,000 |
Rates are for the whole yacht, not per person, and include 7% VAT. The rate covers up to 6 guests; each extra guest is ฿2,000, up to a maximum of 9 on a day charter. Overnight charters sleep 4. Published rates are valid to 30 April 2027.
Routes and fuel surcharges
| Route | Fuel surcharge | Full day from |
|---|---|---|
| Phang Nga Bay + Naka Island | Included | ฿133,000 |
| Maiton Island + Naka Island | Included | ฿133,000 |
| Khai Island + Naka Island | Included | ฿133,000 |
| Coral Island + Promthep Cape | Included | ฿133,000 |
| Koh Hong, Krabi | + ฿20,000 | ฿153,000 |
| Phi Phi Island | + ฿20,000 | ฿153,000 |
| Racha Yai + Maiton | + ฿20,000 | ฿153,000 |
| Racha Yai + Racha Noi | + ฿40,000 | ฿173,000 |
| Koh Poda, Krabi | + ฿40,000 | ฿173,000 |
“Full day from” is the low-season full-day rate plus the fuel surcharge for that route. The charter rate includes fuel for 2 hours of engine time on a half day and 4 hours on a full day; extra engine time is ฿20,000 per hour.
What’s Included
Exclusions
National park and island fees are included in the rate on this yacht, which is not the case on most of the fleet.
Princess 42 Specifications
Departs Boat Lagoon Marina. Up to 9 guests by day, sleeps 4 overnight.
The Princess 42
The Princess 42 is a 42ft flybridge motor yacht built by Princess Yachts (2020). She carries up to 9 guests by day and sleeps 4 overnight, with 3 cabins and a crew of 3, and departs from Boat Lagoon Marina. motor yachts for charter in Phuket →
She cruises at 20 knots with a top speed of 28. The flybridge carries the upper helm and wraparound seating under a bimini, the foredeck is clear for sunbathing, and below the saloon has sofa seating, a dinette and a lower helm, with 3 cabins including a double forward and a twin.
Who she suits
At 42ft she is the smallest of the Princess yachts in the fleet. Six guests are covered by the rate and she takes 9 at most, which suits a family or a small group of friends, and 20 knots at cruise puts Phi Phi and the Racha islands inside a day.
She is also set up for a night away: the 2 days / 1 night charter sleeps 4.
What’s included
Every charter aboard the Princess 42 includes the captain and crew, fuel for the published engine time, seasonal fruit, snacks, drinking water, soft drinks, tea and coffee, 24 cans of beer, snorkelling equipment, a paddle board, the tender, towels, national park and island fees, hotel, villa or airport transfers, insurance and 7% VAT. Lunch is included on full-day charters, and fishing equipment is available on request.
Quoted separately: meals on half-day and overnight charters (overnight meals are ฿5,000 per person, per day), extra engine time at ฿20,000 per hour, and the fuel surcharge on the longer routes.
Note: National park and island fees are included in the rate on this yacht, which is not the case on most of the fleet.
Rates and seasons
The Princess 42 is priced by duration rather than by route. In low season (May–Oct) a half day of 4 hours is ฿109,000, a full day of 8 hours ฿133,000 and 2 days / 1 night ฿266,000. In high season (Nov–Apr) the same three are ฿126,000, ฿155,000 and ฿252,000, and in peak season (20 Dec – 10 Jan) ฿142,000, ฿177,000 and ฿284,000.
The pricing table above has the rate for every season, with the fuel surcharge for each route.
Where she sails
Four routes are covered by the charter rate with no fuel surcharge: Phang Nga Bay with Naka Island, Maiton with Naka Island, Khai with Naka Island (Khai & Maiton Islands), and Coral Island with Promthep Cape. Koh Hong & Krabi, Phi Phi Islands and Racha Yai with Maiton (Racha Islands) add ฿20,000; Racha Yai with Racha Noi and Koh Poda in Krabi add ฿40,000. Each destination page sets out what the route involves, when to go and which other vessels run it.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charter the Princess 42 in Phuket?
Charters aboard the Princess 42 start at ฿109,000 for a half day (4 hours) in low season. A full day (8 hours) is ฿133,000 to ฿177,000 depending on the season. The price is for the whole yacht, not per person, covers up to 6 guests and includes 7% VAT.
How many people can the Princess 42 take?
The Princess 42 takes up to 9 guests on a day charter and sleeps 4 overnight, with 3 cabins and a crew of 3. The published rate covers 6 guests; each extra guest is ฿2,000.
Where can the Princess 42 go from Phuket?
Phang Nga Bay, Maiton, Khai and Naka Island, and Coral Island with Promthep Cape are covered by the charter rate. Koh Hong in Krabi, Phi Phi and Racha Yai with Maiton carry a ฿20,000 fuel surcharge, and Racha Yai with Racha Noi or Koh Poda ฿40,000. She cruises at 20 knots and departs Boat Lagoon Marina.
Dates in mind? Send us an enquiry and we will confirm availability for the Princess 42 and suggest a route to match your group.
What is included in a Princess 42 charter?
Captain and crew, fuel for the published engine time, fruit, snacks, water, soft drinks, tea and coffee, 24 cans of beer, snorkelling equipment, a paddle board, the tender, towels, national park and island fees, transfers from your hotel, villa or the airport, insurance and 7% VAT. Lunch is included on full-day charters and fishing equipment is available on request.
What is not included in the charter price?
Meals on half-day and overnight charters — overnight meals are ฿5,000 per person, per day. Engine time beyond the 2 hours included on a half day or 4 hours on a full day is ฿20,000 per hour, and the longer routes carry a fuel surcharge of ฿20,000 to ฿40,000.
Are national park fees included on the Princess 42?
Yes. National park and island fees are included in the Princess 42’s charter rate, as are transfers from your hotel, villa or the airport.
Can you charter the Princess 42 overnight?
Yes. A 2 days / 1 night charter is published at ฿266,000 in low season, ฿252,000 in high season and ฿284,000 in peak season, sleeping up to 4 guests. Meals on overnight charters are ฿5,000 per person, per day.
Where does the Princess 42 depart from?
The Princess 42 departs from Boat Lagoon Marina on Phuket’s east coast. Transfers from your hotel, villa or the airport are included in the rate.
When is the best time to charter the Princess 42?
Rates are quoted across three seasons: May–Oct, Nov–Apr and 20 Dec – 10 Jan. November to April is high season, with the calmest seas and the clearest water. May to October is green season — lower rates, and Phang Nga Bay stays sheltered even when the west coast is not. Peak pricing runs 20 December to 10 January.
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