Princess 78 W.J. Lip78ft Motor Yacht Charter in Phuket
Charter Pricing & Routes
| Duration | May–Oct | Nov–Apr | 20 Dec–10 Jan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Day (4hr) | ฿240,000 | ฿256,000 | — |
| Full Day (8hr) | ฿300,000 | ฿320,000 | ฿350,000 |
| Overnight (2D/1N) | ฿600,000 | ฿640,000 | ฿700,000 |
Rates are for the whole yacht, not per person, and include 7% VAT. The rate covers up to 8 guests; each extra guest is ฿3,000, up to a maximum of 20 on a day charter. Overnight charters sleep 8. Half-day charters are not offered in peak season (20 Dec – 10 Jan). Published rates are valid to 30 April 2027.
Routes and fuel surcharges
| Route | Fuel surcharge | Full day from |
|---|---|---|
| Phang Nga Bay + Naka Island | Included | ฿300,000 |
| Phi Phi Island | Included | ฿300,000 |
| Koh Hong, Krabi | Included | ฿300,000 |
| Coral Island + Promthep Cape | Included | ฿300,000 |
| Maiton Island + Naka Island | Included | ฿300,000 |
| Racha Yai + Maiton | Included | ฿300,000 |
| Racha Yai + Racha Noi | + ฿20,000 | ฿320,000 |
| Koh Poda, Krabi | + ฿40,000 | ฿340,000 |
“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 78 W.J. Lip Specifications
Departs Boat Lagoon Marina. Up to 20 guests by day, sleeps 8 overnight.
The Princess 78 W.J. Lip
The Princess 78 W.J. Lip is a 78ft flybridge motor yacht built by Princess Yachts in 2012 and refitted in 2024. She carries up to 20 guests by day and sleeps 8 overnight in 4 cabins, with a crew of 3 to 4, and departs from Boat Lagoon Marina. motor yachts for charter in Phuket →
She cruises at 16 knots with a top speed of 32, and carries a gyro stabiliser to steady her at anchor. There are three separate decks to spread out on: foredeck sunpads, a covered aft deck with a dining table, and a flybridge with its own helm, a lounge and sunpads under a hardtop. Inside, the saloon runs forward to a dining table and the galley.
She is the sister ship of the Princess 78 Maritimus — same model, same year and the same published rates. The charters differ in one item: W.J. Lip carries a jet ski.
Who she suits
Twenty guests by day makes her a boat for a large family group, a celebration or a corporate day out, with enough separate deck space that a group that size does not feel crowded. With 4 cabins sleeping 8, including a master, a forward VIP and a twin, she is also a genuine overnight yacht rather than a day boat with berths.
The published rate covers the first 8 guests; guests 9 to 20 are ฿3,000 each.
What’s included
Every charter aboard the Princess 78 W.J. Lip 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 jet ski, two paddle boards, the tender, towels, national park and island fees, hotel, villa or airport transfers, the marina buggy, insurance and 7% VAT. Lunch is included on full-day charters.
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 two longest 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 78 W.J. Lip is priced by duration rather than by route. In low season (May–Oct) a half day of 4 hours is ฿240,000, a full day of 8 hours ฿300,000 and 2 days / 1 night ฿600,000. In high season (Nov–Apr) the same three are ฿256,000, ฿320,000 and ฿640,000. In peak season (20 Dec – 10 Jan) a full day is ฿350,000 and an overnight ฿700,000, and half-day charters are not offered.
The pricing table above has the rate for every season, with the fuel surcharge for each route.
Where she sails
Six routes are covered by the charter rate with no fuel surcharge: Phang Nga Bay with Naka Island, Phi Phi Islands, Koh Hong & Krabi, Coral Island with Promthep Cape, Maiton with Naka Island (Khai & Maiton Islands), and Racha Yai with Maiton (Racha Islands). Racha Yai with Racha Noi adds ฿20,000 and Koh Poda in Krabi adds ฿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 78 W.J. Lip in Phuket?
Charters aboard the Princess 78 W.J. Lip start at ฿240,000 for a half day (4 hours) in low season. A full day (8 hours) is ฿300,000 to ฿350,000 depending on the season, and 2 days / 1 night is ฿600,000 to ฿700,000. The price is for the whole yacht, not per person, covers up to 8 guests and includes 7% VAT.
How many people can the Princess 78 W.J. Lip take?
The Princess 78 W.J. Lip takes up to 20 guests on a day charter and sleeps 8 overnight in 4 cabins, with a crew of 3 to 4. The published rate covers 8 guests; each extra guest is ฿3,000.
Where can the Princess 78 W.J. Lip go from Phuket?
Phang Nga Bay with Naka Island, Phi Phi, Koh Hong in Krabi, Coral Island with Promthep Cape, Maiton with Naka Island, and Racha Yai with Maiton are all covered by the charter rate. Racha Yai with Racha Noi carries a ฿20,000 fuel surcharge and Koh Poda in Krabi ฿40,000. She cruises at 16 knots and departs Boat Lagoon Marina.
Dates in mind? Send us an enquiry and we will confirm availability for the Princess 78 W.J. Lip and suggest a route to match your group.
What is included in a Princess 78 W.J. Lip 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 jet ski, two paddle boards, 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.
Is a jet ski included on the Princess 78 W.J. Lip?
Yes. One jet ski is included in the charter rate on W.J. Lip, along with two paddle boards and snorkelling equipment. Her sister ship, the Princess 78 Maritimus, charters at the same rates without the jet ski.
Are national park fees included on the Princess 78 W.J. Lip?
Yes. National park and island fees are included in the rate, together with transfers from your hotel, villa or the airport and the marina buggy to the yacht.
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 Racha Noi and Koh Poda routes carry a fuel surcharge.
Can you charter the Princess 78 W.J. Lip overnight?
Yes. A 2 days / 1 night charter is ฿600,000 in low season, ฿640,000 in high season and ฿700,000 in peak season, sleeping up to 8 guests in 4 cabins. Meals on overnight charters are ฿5,000 per person, per day.
Where does the Princess 78 W.J. Lip depart from?
The Princess 78 W.J. Lip departs from Boat Lagoon Marina on Phuket’s east coast. Transfers from your hotel, villa or the airport are included in the rate, as is the marina buggy to the yacht.
When is the best time to charter the Princess 78 W.J. Lip?
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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