Sailing Thailand - Phuket to Phuket
7 days, Phuket to Phuket
Itinerary
Day 1Phuket/Phang Nga Bay
Meet in Phuket in the early afternoon. Enjoy sailing and stopping for a swim before an overnight stay in a remote location.
Meet at 'The Living Room' restaurant to begin the adventure.
In the afternoon, sail towards the Northern Phuket Islands. Choose to go on a dinghy exploration, relax on the deck, or enjoy for an evening swim under the stars.
The marina is approximately 15 minutes by taxi from Phuket airport. Please check the joining instructions section for directions. Meet in Phuket at the 'The Living Room' restaurant at The Yacht Haven Marina at 3pm.
Arrival Day
Enjoy the day until meeting up with the rest of the group in the afternoon.
Sailing Welcome Meeting
Welcome aboard! Before setting sail meet the skipper and the rest of the group at a welcome meeting. Your skipper should be easy to spot in a G Adventures shirt or with a G Adventures flag at the skipper table.
25m (82 ft) Thai Sailing Catamaran
Stretch out and stay balanced aboard a cosy double-hulled watercraft.
Free Time
Relax and enjoy your time onboard the catamaran. Read a book, go for a dip, and enjoy the wind through the sails.
Optional Activities - Day 1 HideShow
Dinghy Excursion
Climb into the dinghy to explore new areas.
Meals included:
DinnerDay 2Phang Nga Bay
Visit Koh Panyee, a stilted fishing village, and Khao Phing Kan – popularly known as "James Bond Island." Opt for a mangrove and prehistoric painting tour.
Set sail through the emerald waters to James Bond Island, made famous as the setting for "The Man with the Golden Gun".
After, visit one of the last stilted villages, originally established by nomadic fisherman, and spend the early afternoon exploring ashore.
Opt to take a longtail boat tour to Tham Lot Cave and see local prehistoric cave paintings.
In the evening, anchor amongst the limestone island scenery and enjoy a local dinner.
25m (82 ft) Thai Sailing Catamaran
Stretch out and stay balanced aboard a cosy double-hulled watercraft.
Phang Nga Bay Exploration
Enjoy cruising through the limestone karsts that jut vertically out of the green water and make Phang Nga Bay a photographer's paradise. Visit the stilted fishing village of Koh Panyee, home to a beloved floating football pitch. Stop along the way for a swim and visit the famous James Bond Island – the sheer beauty of this place will make you feel like you are on another planet.
James Bond Island Visit
Spend time enjoying this beautiful spot, popularly known as James Bond Island. It was made famous as the setting for "The Man with the Golden Gun."
Free Time
Relax and enjoy your time onboard the catamaran. Read a book, go for a dip, and enjoy the stunning view.
Optional Activities - Day 2 HideShow
Mangroves and Tham Lot Cave Visit
Take a long tailed boat tour to Tam Lot cave and check out some local prehistoric cave paintings. This spectacular cave is home to many bats and swifts; you may even be lucky enough to see some of the 300,000 swifts return to nest - an incredible sight!
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 3Phang Nga Bay/Railay Beach
Spend the morning sailing, swimming, and visiting an island. Enjoy Railay Beach, known for its famous rock-climbing options and great nightlife.
Anchor up the morning and sail towards Railay Beach.
Arrive in Railay in the early afternoon and enjoy free time to explore this laid-back beach resort. Climb to the stunning local view point, kick back and enjoy a massage, visit the Shrine of the Sea Princess, or explore the town.
In the evening, opt to head to a local restaurant and get a taste of the local nightlife.
25m (82 ft) Thai Sailing Catamaran
Stretch out and stay balanced aboard a cosy double-hulled watercraft.
Free Time
Get active or get lazy— the choice is yours.
Optional Activities - Day 3 HideShow
Visit the Shrine of the Sea Princess
Enjoy a visit to this magnificent cave that fishermen say is the home to a mythical sea princess. The fishermen believe this princess will protect them if they bring her fertility offerings.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 4Railay Beach/Koh Phi Phi
Snorkel at the beautiful Monkey Bay before checking out the beach paradise made famous by the movie "The Beach."
Even with all the hype, Ko Phi Phi doesn't disappoint. The islands seem to rise from the sea. Sheer cliffs tower overhead, then give way to beach-fronted jungle. This is truly a piece of paradise.
Depending on weather conditions, spend the evening anchored off of this beautiful beach or head to Koh Phi Phi Don.
As this is a combination tour, some of your "crew" may depart today and you may be joined by some new travelling companions in the afternoon.
25m (82 ft) Thai Sailing Catamaran
Stretch out and stay balanced aboard a cosy double-hulled watercraft.
Free Time
Enjoy this gorgeous beach paradise.
Optional Activities - Day 4 HideShow
Snorkelling
Clear blue water with coral reefs and marine life await, so grab your snorkel and get to know the local marine life.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 5Ko Phi Phi/Ko Raja Noi
Enjoy snorkelling with stunning marine life and a lunch break amongst remote islands and sandy beaches.
Spend the day sailing through the Southern Phuket Islands. Go slow to enjoy snorkelling and savour a lunch break amongst the breathtaking scenery.
In the afternoon, drop anchor and head to shore to enjoy an optional dinner at a local restaurant.
25m (82 ft) Thai Sailing Catamaran
Stretch out and stay balanced aboard a cosy double-hulled watercraft.
Optional Activities - Day 5 HideShow
Snorkelling
Put your mask on and get to know the local marine life with by snorkelling in this gorgeous spot.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 6Koh Raja Noi/Koh Yao Yai
The tiny island of Koh Khai Nai promises excellent swimming and snorkelling off a clear sandy beach. Sail into Phang Nga Bay and enjoy dinner in a secluded anchorage.
25m (82 ft) Thai Sailing Catamaran
Stretch out and stay balanced aboard a cosy double-hulled watercraft.
Ko Khai Nai Island Visit
The tiny island of Ko Khai Nai is an excellent spot for swimming and snorkelling off a clear sandy beach. Crystal-blue waters await, so dive right in.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 7Koh Yao Yai/Phuket
Sail into the harbour just before lunch. The tour ends on arrival.
Depart for the harbour early. Take a break for a swim and arrive into Phuket just before lunch.
The tour ends on arrival into Yacht Haven Marina.
25m (82 ft) Thai Sailing Catamaran
Stretch out and stay balanced aboard a cosy double-hulled watercraft.