Phuket Sailing Adventure
Phuket Sailing Adventure
Phuket Sailing Adventure
7 Days Starting and ending in Phuket
Visiting: Phuket, Ko Phanak - Ko Hong – Ko Phak Bia, Koh Kai (Chicken Island) - Railay Beach, Krabi, Ko Phi Phi, Ko Phi Phi Leh - Ko Kai - Koh Mai Thon, Ko Hae (Coral Island) - Ko Man - Nui Beach Phuket
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TSSZC
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 14
Age range:
15-99 years
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Tour Overview
It doesn't get much better than a 7-day sailing adventure through Thailand’s best islands. Spend your time enjoying sublime seascapes, snorkelling through turquoise waters, relaxing on white beaches and discovering craggy limestone peaks by boat. Welcome to the beautiful Andaman Sea! This is your chance to experience the region with the wind in your hair and the sun and salt on your skin. From the iconic landscape of Koh Phi Phi to bustling Phuket – this yacht adventure gives you plenty of time to swim, snorkel, paddleboard and kayak by day and chill out on the deck watching the sunset by night. With a like-minded group by your side and a private chef cooking up fresh Thai flavours – what better way to spend a week in Thailand?
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Phuket
Location: Phuket
Accommodation: Overnight boat
Meals Included: dinner
Sa-wat dee! Welcome to Phuket, Thailand’s largest and most popular island. Phuket is an island full of sunshine exotica and modern pizazz. It has excellent beaches, a huge array of restaurants serving local flavours, comfortable hotels, bars and shopping options – so you might want to consider arriving a couple of days early. Today, be ready to board and meet your skipper and group at 1 pm. After an orientation of the yacht, you’ll begin your journey across the Andaman Sea. Your skipper will select an island to anchor for the night where you’ll have time to enjoy a dip in the clear water, followed by a relaxing dinner on board and a beautiful sunset.  
Day 2: Ko Phanak - Ko Hong – Ko Phak Bia
Location: Ko Phanak - Ko Hong – Ko Phak Bia
Accommodation: Overnight boat
Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch, dinner
After breakfast on board, you’ll head to Koh Phanak, where you have the option to visit the ice cream cave, full of stalagmites and stalactites. You’ll be transferred to the small beach via a dinghy, from where you’ll explore the ice cream-like structures in the cave. Next, head to Koh Hong, where you’ll be given an instructional briefing for a kayak or paddleboard trip to the island. Enjoy a delicious Thai lunch on board when you return and then head to Koh Phak Bia, where you’ll spend the evening. You can swim, kayak or paddleboard, or just kick back on the yacht and enjoy the beautiful scenery. The sunset here is not to be missed! Your chef will tantalise your taste buds with an amazing Thai dinner this evening. 
Day 3: Koh Kai (Chicken Island) - Railay Beach, Krabi
Location: Koh Kai (Chicken Island) - Railay Beach, Krabi
Accommodation: Overnight boat
Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch
This morning after breakfast, you’ll sail to Chicken Island – with its distinctive bird-like shape and bright blue waters full of diverse marine life, this is the perfect spot to enjoy some snorkelling. After you snorkel and have some lunch, sail towards Railay Beach in the late afternoon. There will be plenty of time to relax at the beach, read a good book in the sun or walk the coastline. Railay Beach has some great restaurants, too, so tonight you can join the group for an optional dinner on the beachfront at one of the local favourites that features live music. Later, head back to the yacht which will be anchored in the bay, via a longtail boat – a real Thai experience! 
Day 4: Ko Phi Phi
Location: Ko Phi Phi
Accommodation: Overnight boat
Meals Included: breaksfast, dinner
After breakfast on board, head towards the most talked about place in Thailand – Koh Phi Phi. For many, this is the iconic image of Thailand – two islands connected by a great arc of pure white sand, striking limestone cliffs and unbelievably inviting waters. Travellers are drawn to the island thanks to its colourful marine life, as well as the array of shops, bars, restaurants and fire spectacles on the beach. You will arrive at approximately 12 pm and will have free time to wander around and explore. This is the perfect spot if you’re looking to buy any souvenirs – maybe it’s time for a new sarong or a hat? In the late afternoon, meet back with your skipper and other group members, and sail to Koh Phi Phi Leh for the night.
Day 5: Ko Phi Phi Leh - Ko Kai - Koh Mai Thon
Location: Ko Phi Phi Leh - Ko Kai - Koh Mai Thon
Accommodation: Overnight boat
Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch, dinner
Rise and shine for a picture-perfect morning! You’ll enjoy a leisurely breakfast prepared by your chef and then sail towards Viking Cave, where you’ll learn about the fascinating history of the limestone cliff and cave underneath. Next, sail to Koh Khai, a small collection of islands out in the middle of the Andaman Sea. Here, you can enjoy some excellent snorkelling and swim among brightly coloured corals and huge schools of tropical fish. After lunch on board, continue sailing towards Koh Mai Thon and arrive in the late afternoon. Celebrate the crystal-clear waters of the area with a spot of kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, swimming or snorkelling – or just take this chance to relax on board with a good book. Join your group for dinner on the boat and kick back with a drink, watching the sunset. 
Day 6: Ko Hae (Coral Island) - Ko Man - Nui Beach, Phuket
Location: Ko Hae (Coral Island) - Ko Man - Nui Beach, Phuket
Accommodation: Overnight boat
Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch
This morning after breakfast, sail to Koh Hae, also known also as Coral Island, for a morning snorkel or kayak followed by a delicious lunch on board. After lunch, sail toward the Koh Man Islands and stop for a snorkel between Koh Man and Nui Beach. If you prefer to be above water, you can instead enjoy some kayaking and paddleboarding here. Tonight, head to Nui Beach via dingy and enjoy an optional dinner at one of the many restaurants on the beachfront. Nui Beach is known for being one of the most beautiful beaches in Thailand, as it resembles a private beach and is only accessible by boat (or by trekking across the jungle). Return to the yacht, where you might want to consider spending your final evening sleeping under the stars out on the deck. 
Day 7: Phuket
Location: Phuket
Meals Included: breaksfast
Take a last-minute swim this morning before a smooth sail brings you back to Phuket, at approximately 12 pm. This is where your Andaman seafaring odyssey comes to an end. You’re free to explore all that Phuket has to offer, or to continue your onward journey home. 
What's Included
6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
Included Activities
Transport
- This is a sailing adventure so our time is spent on board a catamaran yacht. We tend to use the same vessel for the duration of our season however there could be times when we do need to swap boats due to maintenance issues.
- You may be asked to assist on-deck, particularly when coming into or leaving port. No experience is necessary, but getting to know some 'sailing language' might help to get you into the spirit of the adventure.
- ** Time spent sailing on this trip is highly dependent on weather conditions and at your skipper's discretion. **
- Port - left
- Starboard - right
- Bow - front of the boat
- Stern - rear of the boat
- Deck - outside, upper area of the boat
- Hull - the main part or body of the boat
- Keel - part of the boat under water that keeps the boat stable and stops it capsizing
- Mainsail - the large sail attached to the mast and boom
- Mast - the big vertical pole that supports the mainsail
- Boom - the big horizontal pole attached to the mainsail, coming off the rear of the mast (swing from side to side)
- Jib, headsail, genoa, foresail - smaller sail near the front of the boat
- Sheet - ropes used to control the sails
- Booty - another word for pirate treasure
- Lines - other ropes on the boat (ropes are never called ropes on yachts)
- Spinnaker - large extra sail
- Trim the sails - adjust the position of the sails when the wind changes strength or direction
- Tiller or wheel or helm - used to steer the boat
- Helmsman - person steering the boat
- Running - sailing with the wind
- Tack - turning the bow of the boat when sailing through the wind
- Jibe - turning the stern of the boat when sailing through the wind
- Figure-eight knot - the stopper: often used at the end of lines to stop them getting away.
- Bowline (knot) - strong and dependable knot that is commonly used
- Clove Hitch (knot) - not as secure it is often used to attach an object to a line
Accommodation
- This trip is accommodated on board a 58 foot, twin-hulled sailing catamaran. Our boat is equipped with 1 x twin-share, 2 x double-share and 2 x quad-share cabins each with en-suite bathrooms and fans.
- ***Please note if you are a couple and book into a quad cabin you will be split by gender into a male share and female share cabin. There are times where we may have two couples booked in a quad and we can ask if they would be happy to share [with another couple]. We will not willingly book a male or female into the same cabin without first notifying and checking with all travellers involved.
- If you are a couple and do not wish to be split into gender specific cabins we recommend you look at booking a twin share cabin***
- Fresh water is available for showers, and toilets are either electronic or the hand pump variety. The boat is equipped with a motor for times when the wind is not sufficient for sailing. Our boats are real catamarans and this is a real sailing trip. Catamarans are designed to keep sleeping areas to the absolute minimum of space, while maximising common areas as much as possible.
- The skipper will allocate the rooms on arrival to the boat and single travellers will be paired up with another passenger of the same sex, this may mean sharing a double mattress. The skipper will also be sharing the catamaran's facilities and sleeping quarters.
- While some may find the living quarters quite close, those who are looking to revel in the adventure and exhilaration of an authentic sailing trip usually find any discomfort is more than made up for by the spirit of this sailing experience.
- Please note space is at a premium on board a yacht so we highly recommend that travellers bring a soft sided bag or backpack.
- ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION:
- Please note that the majority of our sailing trips start and/or finish at a marina or port. For most of our destinations, we can provide transfers between the airport/hotel and the port/marina. Please check the joining and finish point information in the trip notes for details.
Important Information
- 1. The tour commences from Phuket on Day 1 at 1 pm and finishes on arrival into Phuket on Day 7 at approximately 12 pm depending on weather conditions.
- 2. All travellers must pay National Park fees locally. Please allow US$20 for these fees.
- PASSPORT DETAILS:
- Please provide full passport details at time of booking including exact name as per passport, date of birth, nationality, issue and expiry dates as these are essential for booking services on this trip.
- AACCOMMODATION ON BOARD THE YACHT
- This trip is accommodated on board a 58 foot, twin-hulled sailing catamaran. Our boat is equipped with 1 x twin-share, 2 x double-share and 2 x quad-share cabins each with en-suite bathrooms and fans.
- The skipper will allocate the rooms on arrival to the boat and single travellers will be paired up with another passenger of the same sex, this may mean sharing a double mattress. The skipper will also be sharing the catamaran's facilities and sleeping quarters.
- While some may find the living quarters quite close, those who are looking to revel in the adventure and exhilaration of an authentic sailing trip usually find any discomfort is more than made up for by the spirit of this sailing experience.
Mode of Transport
- This is a sailing adventure so our time is spent on board a catamaran yacht. We tend to use the same vessel for the duration of our season however there could be times when we do need to swap boats due to maintenance issues.
- You may be asked to assist on-deck, particularly when coming into or leaving port. No experience is necessary, but getting to know some 'sailing language' might help to get you into the spirit of the adventure.
- ** Time spent sailing on this trip is highly dependent on weather conditions and at your skipper's discretion. **
- Port - left
- Starboard - right
- Bow - front of the boat
- Stern - rear of the boat
- Deck - outside, upper area of the boat
- Hull - the main part or body of the boat
- Keel - part of the boat under water that keeps the boat stable and stops it capsizing
- Mainsail - the large sail attached to the mast and boom
- Mast - the big vertical pole that supports the mainsail
- Boom - the big horizontal pole attached to the mainsail, coming off the rear of the mast (swing from side to side)
- Jib, headsail, genoa, foresail - smaller sail near the front of the boat
- Sheet - ropes used to control the sails
- Booty - another word for pirate treasure
- Lines - other ropes on the boat (ropes are never called ropes on yachts)
- Spinnaker - large extra sail
- Trim the sails - adjust the position of the sails when the wind changes strength or direction
- Tiller or wheel or helm - used to steer the boat
- Helmsman - person steering the boat
- Running - sailing with the wind
- Tack - turning the bow of the boat when sailing through the wind
- Jibe - turning the stern of the boat when sailing through the wind
- Figure-eight knot - the stopper: often used at the end of lines to stop them getting away.
- Bowline (knot) - strong and dependable knot that is commonly used
- Clove Hitch (knot) - not as secure it is often used to attach an object to a line
Check out our Q&As
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Is this trip right for you
As most of this trip takes place on a sailing boat, you’ll need to feel comfortable with moving about the vessel, including stairs. Your friendly crew will be able to help with the effects of sea sickness if needed.
Time on the water also means time in the sun. Remember to pack sun protection, such as sunscreen and a hat, and drink plenty of water to keep hydrated. See ‘Essential Trip Information’ below for a full packing list. -
What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room
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