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Thailand is a magnificent sailing destination offering stunning natural coastal beauty with a mix of exotic local culture. The most popular destination in Thailand for yacht charters is the Andaman Sea in south west Thailand – this includes the island of Phuket, Krabi province, Phang Nga Bay, the Koh Phi Phi Don and Koh Phi Phi Lee Island group, Koh Lanta and the incredible “Emerald Cave” and Racha Island group.
One of the unique points about sailing in Thailand is the option to do a one way yacht charter from Thailand to Malaysia – the cruising area extends south to the Tarutao and Butang group of islands, and it also extends north to the Similan and Surin Islands. This large extended sailing area therefore provides longer sailing passages for the more experienced yachtie.
However if you are looking for a week of relaxing and aren’t looking for long sailing passages, then just the area around Phuket has enough to keep you entertained for weeks. Phuket is constantly buzzing with activity and hosts a variety of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and great shopping. Once you sail away from Phuket, you will leave the buzz of the nightclubs behind and generally find yourself coming across secluded beaches and bays with amazing wildlife and local culture.
Thailand is an all year round sailing destination with the best sailing months being December, January and February. There are two main sailing seasons called the south west and north east monsoon. The seasons are generally predictable however there can be inconsistencies when changing from one season to another.
North East Monsoon (November – April): during this period the winds are quite light and the temperatures are stable (around 30 degrees Celsius on average). It is consistently dry and sunny with ideal breeze for sailing. If you are wishing to sail the Similan Islands it is only possible to do so during these months.
South West Monsoon (May to October): the winds during this period are slightly stronger making sailing more exhilarating than the NE season. During this time of year there can be some rainy periods however these generally only last a couple of hours in the late afternoon. During this season we recommend you anchor on the East coast of the islands or in very sheltered bays (due to the direction of the prevailing winds).
Asia is becoming more and more popular every year as a yacht charter destination – the natural stunning landscapes, culinary delights and friendly locals are all reasons for this. Asia also tends to be a lot cheaper than other yacht charter destinations once you arrive there also adding to its popularity.
Due to its ever increasing popularity as a yacht charter destination, all types of vessels are now available for charter. This includes bareboat sailing yachts, bareboat sailing catamarans, power boat, skippered charters or luxury fully crewed yacht charters. Contact Mariner Boating now for further information on
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