13 Sailing Trips in Thailand And What Each One Really Costs

1.Coral Island Catamaran Cruise with Sunset Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 360 reviews · 6 hours · from $53Our pick

Sail from Chalong or Rawai Pier to Koh Hey on a small-group catamaran, snorkel, relax on Kahung Beach, and enjoy a Thai buffet at sunset near Promthep Cape. Hotel pickup covers Patong, Kata, and Karon. Guides such as Mimi, Arm, Eddie, and TV have helped make recent trips especially friendly.

“This was a wonderful trip, boat not too crowded, ‘Arm’ was a lovely tour guide and perfect amount of time on the boat as well as in snorkelling! Great trip, highly recommend. I had a 8 year old and 12 year old and they loved it! Having done Phi Phi islands the day before, this trip was much calmer!”

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2.Private Full-Day Red Dragon Yacht to Angthong National Marine Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 303 reviews Top rated

Spend about 8.5 hours aboard the 78-foot Red Dragon, a traditional teak yacht sailing from Koh Samui to Ang Thong National Marine Park. You’ll kayak at Ko Nai Phut, snorkel near Ko Wao, eat breakfast and lunch onboard, and visit the Blue Lagoon. The private charter takes up to 10 people and includes hotel pickup.

“The trip was amazing, there was enough space in the boat, which is very important issue as you don’t have to wait a lot for activities and also you have your private space, very comfortable. It was a great experience and a lot of fun with activities! Snorkeling and canoeing was lovely. Highly recommend this day tour, totally worth it!”

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3.PHI PHI & Maya & Bamboo Premium Catamaran Max 28 pax

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · from $114

Set out from Phuket on a premium catamaran limited to about 28 passengers, with guides such as Alex, Andy, or Niwat leading the day. You’ll circle Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, and Monkey Island, snorkel near Phi Phi Don, eat lunch, then relax at Bamboo Island. Hotel pickup, gear, drinks, fruit, and insurance are included.

“Excellent experience, well run operation, from pick up at condo to drop off at end of day, thanks to all that made it a memorable day.”

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4.Premium Phi Phi, bamboo island tour Speed Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · from $119

Travel from Phuket by a luxury speed catamaran to Koh Khai Nai, Bamboo Island, Maya Bay, Pi Leh Lagoon, Phi Phi Don, and Monkey Beach. The tour includes snorkeling, fruit, drinks, a halal buffet lunch, hotel pickup, and guidance from the crew, including the often-praised guide Latte. Groups are limited to 30 people.

“We had a fabulous day but the speedboat trip there and back is long and very choppy the day we went but still loved it!”

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5.Pattaya Full-Day Sunset Yacht exclusive Island(Buffet,Snorkeling)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $104

Join Ocean Yachting at 11:00 am from Ocean Marina Yacht Club for a seven-hour catamaran trip to Koh Phai and Koh Rin. Expect a buffet lunch, swimming, snorkeling, fishing, paddleboarding, a water slide, and a sunset cruise. Staff and interpreters speak English, Russian, and Chinese, with crew member Ruby often praised for her care.

“Great tour, very nice new boat, super organised. Enough space for everyone. Great crew, very nice, welcoming people. Guides speaking in 3 languages (ENG, RU, CHI). Good food, things to do and relax. Highly recommend.”

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6.Coral Island & Sunset Dinner by Sailing Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 68 reviews · 5 hours · from $56

Sail from Chalong Pier to Koh Hey, also called Coral Island, for beach time, swimming, snorkeling, and optional water sports. Return by catamaran toward Promthep Cape for dinner and sunset views. Hotel transfers, equipment, drinks, a guide, insurance, and a photographer are included, but the full outing can take nearly nine hours.

“L’esperienza è bella e coinvolgente, spiagge bianche, buona cena, buon equipaggio, e tramonto meraviglioso. L’unico problema purtroppo è stato che in condizioni di mare mosso diventa un’attività difficile da intraprendere per persone poco sportive, perché la passerella galleggiante per raggiungere la spiaggia diventa una prova di equilibrio ad ostacoli. Per chi invece sa muoversi in mare nessun problema.”

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7.Phi Phi & Bamboo Island Full Day Tour by Premium Speed-Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 68 reviews · from $97

Start from Royal Phuket Marina at 7:30 am for an 8-hour power-catamaran trip to Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, and Bamboo Island. You get Thai lunch, beach time, swimming, and snorkeling. Guides including Noman and Sky are associated with the operating team, though your guide may vary.

“We were excited for this tour to swim and snorkel. Unfortunately it feels like you just get herded from one place to another like cattle. When we finally get to the activities or places we want to see we got very little time in each place. ThRead more”

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8.New Power catamaran for Phang Nga and Phi Phi island excursions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews

Charter Faraway Yachting’s new Hot Chili catamaran from Phuket for up to 14 people and three crew. Cruise at 15 knots to Phi Phi, Phang Nga and James Bond Island, or Racha Yai and Racha Noi. Expect snorkeling gear, WiFi, soft drinks, a Thai buffet, shaded seating, and a roomy sun deck.

“100% worth it, On board team is very professional and good English wonderful day. Paddleboarding and snorkeling 100% recommend”

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9.Phi Phi Islands Speedboat or Catamaran Tour One day

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 40 reviews · 7 hours · from $53

Take a seven-hour trip from Ao Nang or Krabi Town to Bamboo Island, Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, and Phi Phi Don. Choose a speedboat or a catamaran with a toilet. Guide Nadia has been especially attentive with international groups, and lunch is a Halal buffet with a vegetarian choice.

“Guide, variation i aktiviteter i løbet af turen, smuk natur”

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10.Racha and Coral Island One Day Trip + Sunset by Luxury Catamaran From Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 39 reviews · from $70

Spend a full day at Coral Island and Racha Yai from a Phuket catamaran, with snorkeling gear, lunch, fruit, soft drinks, and an English or Chinese-speaking guide. You will transfer to a longtail boat at Racha, then watch the sunset near Promthep Cape before returning to Chalong Pier. Jane is one guide praised by name, though staff may vary.

“I’m a solo traveler and enjoyed this tour, even though it was conducted by a honeymoon tour operator. I would go again! The tour is exactly as described. One piece of advice: bring a portable Charger for your phone as you’ll want to take a lot of pictures and videos of the natural beauty!”

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11.Coral Yacht Boat Tour to Coral Island with Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 33 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $54

You’ll ride a catamaran yacht or speedboat from Phuket to Pirates Beach, Banana Bay, Raya Island, and possibly Maiton Island. Swim, snorkel, eat lunch, and watch the late-day sky turn amber. Pickup is offered from many Phuket areas, but some northern and western zones require you to reach the pier yourself.

“Loved it! Amazing sunset, no rush along the way. Very good experience”

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12.Similan Islands Snorkeling Tour By Speed Catamaran From Khao Lak

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $116

From Khao Lak, you’ll ride a high-speed catamaran to several Similan Islands snorkeling sites, including Island No. 5, Koh Miang, Koh Bangu, and Koh Similan. Guide Way and the SeaStar crew lead the day, with gear, hotel transfers, Thai food, fruit, beach time, and a climb to Sailing Rock included. Expect a long, active day and a busy boat.

“Parfaitement bien organisé. Personnel très prévenant et semant la bonne humeur. On est venu nous chercher et ramener à notre hôtel aux heures indiquées. Pas d’attente. À chaque arrêt , on nous a bien expliqué ce qu’on devait faire. Vraiment journée parfaite pour une destination enchanteresse.”

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13.Amazing Coral Island & Sunset Dinner with Power Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 9 reviews · 5 hours · from $64

Spend an afternoon on a power catamaran from Chalong Pier to Coral Island, with swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, and a Thai dinner onboard. You will also visit Promthep Cape and Laem Krating for sunset. Hotel transfers from Karon or Patong, gear, soft drinks, fruit, and insurance are included.

“Overall good experience, first step was on a dirty beach, so one point off.”

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