Phuket Yacht Charter Guide

The Island's western shore is dotted with dozens of spectacular beaches, bays, capes, cliffs and coral reefs with some world class diving and snorkelling opportunities. The island of Phuket is the perfect base from which to explore the Islands in the Andaman Sea.  

The waters off Phuket’s east coast are protected by the mainland and its many Islands ensuring excellent and safe sailing all year long. There is a wet and a dry season but they do not experience cyclones. The seasons are based on the monsoons that influence the weather and wind directions. There are two distinct seasons during the year. The North East season from November to April has NE winds from 5-15 knots. The South West season from May to October has SW winds from 15 - 25 knots. Fortunately there are numerous anchorages for both seasons. In most other rainy season months expect the occasional afternoon heavy tropical downpoor and then stillness to return for the evening. Daytime temperatures average 89°F (32°C) from July through February, and 61°F (16°C) at night. It’s hotter March through June. The tidal range can exceed eight feet and needs to be considered when navigating and anchoring. Navigation is line-of-sight keeping a careful eye on the chart and GPS to avoid the numerous coral reefs. A Phuket sailing vacation is well within the reach of sailors confident in basic coastal navigation.

You can visit secluded beaches, on un-inhabited islands, go whale spotting, or simply sail into the sunset on your bareboat sailing yacht. Visits to Malaysia or Myanmar are also possible to round your yacht charter holidays. Langkawi Island, the Burma Banks, the Merqui Archipelago and more Andaman Islands are available destinations for liveaboard cruises.