Phuket Sailing Itinerary
Phuket one-week bareboat
Day 1
Ao Po Grand Marina
Begin your Thai sailing adventure at our base in Ao Po Grand Marina. On your first day you’ll get to know the yacht that will become your constant companion as you sail the beautiful Andaman Sea. Ao Po Grand Marina has everything you need to provision for a weeklong ocean voyage, as well as creature comforts including a gym, swimming pool and Thai massage centre.
Mooring
Lazy line on a town quay or in Marinas
Things to do
Sunbathing, Exploring
Facilities
Water, WiFi ,Taxi, Showers/ Toilets, Rubbish, Restaurants, Chandlery, Bars, Electricity, Fuel, Ice, Gift Shop
Day 2
Ao Po Grand Marina to Tonsai Bay, Ko Phi Phi Don
Day 3
Tonsai Bay to Ko Lanta
Make the short ocean voyage southeast to Ko Lanta. Ko Lanta has the opposite vibe to lively Tonsai Bay, with a relaxed, quiet atmosphere guaranteed to help you unwind. Visit traditional villages and hike through the rainforest, or enjoy some of Thailand’s best food in the island’s local restaurants. Ko Lanta is a mecca for divers, and if you’re lucky you might spot manta rays and giant whale sharks cruising silently through the clear waters.
The day’s sailing
2 hr Sailing time
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.
Mooring
Anchoring option
Things to do
Sunbathing, Exploring
Facilities
Water, Wifi, Taxi, Rubbish, Restaurants, Provisioning, Chandlery, Dive Shop, Bars, Ice, Gift shop, ATM
Day 4
Ko Lanta to Ko Muk
Cruise southeast from Ko Lanta, rounding the coast of Ko Lanta Yai through the eastern reaches of the Andaman Sea. Ko Muk sits in a group of three islands and many more scattered islets, offering sheltered and attractive anchorage for visiting sailors. You’ll find excellent beaches on both the north and south shores of the island, so seek out a quiet spot and relax on the pristine sands.
The day’s sailing
2 hr Sailing time
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.
Mooring
Anchoring option
Things to do
Sunbathing, Exploring
Facilities
WiFi, Showers/ Toilets, Restaurants, Provisioning, Bars, Gift shop
Day 5
Ko Muk to Ko Racha Yai
Cruise west across the bright, blissful expanse of the Andaman Sea, drifting past Thailand’s many islands on your way to distant Ko Racha Yai. Strewn with beaches and coves perfect for sunbathing, Ko Racha Yai is also a favourite of sport fishermen and divers. Cast a line into the waters in the hopes of landing sailfish, mahi-mahi and giant trevally.
The day’s sailing
6 hr Sailing time
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.
Mooring
Anchoring option
Things to do
Sunbathing, Exploring
Facilities
WiFi, Taxi, Rubbish, Restaurants, Bars, Gift shop
Day 6
Ko Racha Yai to Ko Naka Noi
Sail north past the island of Phuket, with its countless bays, beaches and small towns beckoning from the shoreline. A long coastal cruise past the bays of Sapam and Po will eventually take you to Ko Naka Noi. A short distance from our base at Ao Po Grand Marina, Ko Naka Noi is the perfect place to spend your last day and night in Thailand reliving your favourite activities. You can swim, snorkel and sunbathe at the island’s many beaches, enjoy water sports such as Hobie cat sailing and paddleboarding or try big game fishing to catch that elusive record sailfish.
The day’s sailing
7.5 hr Sailing time
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area
Mooring
Anchoring option
Things to do
Sunbathing, ExploringWiFi, Taxi, Rubbish, Restaurants, Bars, Gift shop
Facilities
WiFi, Taxi, Rubbish, Restaurants, Bars, Gift shop
Day 7
Ko Naka Noi to Ao Po Grand Marina
With Ao Po Grand Marina such a short distance away, you’ll have the opportunity to spend the last day of your bareboat adventure exploring everything that Phuket and the Andaman Sea has to offer. Arrange a dive trip to spot magnificent manta rays and gentle whale sharks, head for deeper water for a spot of game fishing or enjoy some exciting water sports nearer to shore.
The day’s sailing
1 hr Sailing time
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.
Mooring
Lazy line on a town quay or in Marinas
Things to do
Sunbathing, Exploring
Facilities
Water, WiFi ,Taxi, Showers/ Toilets, Rubbish, Restaurants, Chandlery, Bars, Electricity, Fuel, Ice, Gift Shop
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