The Andaman Sea is the most popular sailing area in Southeast Asia. Countless bays and over 50 islands make Thailand an excellent starting point for a yacht charter. Island Hopping in manageable stages, white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and tropical climate make Thailand also a year-round sailing area. The tropical archipelago is still a secret among sailors. In part, this area is still undiscovered. Other charter yachts are a rare occurance.
Weather and Climate
With 2-5 Beaufort, the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand offer year-round ideal sailing conditions. The climate is tropically warm climate and the region can be sailed all year. All information about the charter area Thailand is here.
2-5 Beaufort all year long
Daytime temperatures between 28 and 35 °C
Water temperatures of 27-32 °C throughout the year
Rain season from July to September
Phuket
Phuket is known as the Pearl of the Andaman Sea and one of the best and most beautiflul charter destinations in Thailand. Phuket is perfect to explore by boat since it has a good maritime infrastructure with many safe, comfortable landing opportunities. Anchoring in picturesque bays is also possible. Click here for the yacht charter Phuket.
Tips
In the early evening you should have reached your destination. In Thailand, skippers mainly navigate by sight. The buoyage is good, yet the lighting is less well developed. During the rainy season, it is also recommended to anchor only on the east coast of Phuket. For more information, please have a look at the Yacht Charter Guide.
Sailing Itinerary
You can easily explore Thailand's coast on your own. The many uncrowded sandy beaches and secluded coves invite you to linger. YACHTICO.com has some route suggestions for you:
