Thailand: Andaman Sea & Phang Nga Bay

Duration

7 Days

Embarkation

Phuket (Ao Po Grand Marina)

Disembarkation

Phuket (Yacht Haven Marina)

Best season

November – April

Total distance

120 NM

Overview

Thailand's Andaman Sea coast is a tropical paradise of limestone karsts, hidden lagoons, pristine beaches, and some of the world's best diving. This 7-day itinerary explores the highlights of this stunning region, from the dramatic scenery of Phang Nga Bay to the legendary beauty of the Phi Phi Islands.

Highlights

• James Bond Island (Phang Nga Bay)
• Phi Phi Islands
• Hong Island lagoon
• Similan Islands diving
• Krabi's Railay Beach
• Thai cooking class aboard

Day by day

1. Day 1: Phuket — Pearl of the Andaman

   Phuket

   Morning: Arrive at Phuket International Airport and transfer to Ao Po Grand Marina. Board your yacht with a traditional Thai welcome.

   Afternoon: Explore Phuket Old Town's Sino-Portuguese architecture, visit the Big Buddha, and browse the weekend market.

   Evening: Dinner at Suay, one of Phuket's finest restaurants, serving modern Thai cuisine in a colonial shophouse.

2. Day 2: Phang Nga Bay — James Bond Island

   Phuket → Phang Nga Bay · 15 nm

   Morning: Cruise into Phang Nga Bay, one of the most dramatic landscapes on earth — hundreds of limestone karsts rising from the emerald-green water.

   Afternoon: Visit James Bond Island (Khao Phing Kan), kayak through sea caves and hidden lagoons (hongs), and explore the floating Muslim village of Koh Panyi.

   Evening: Anchor in the bay and enjoy a Thai feast aboard — tom yum goong, green curry, and mango sticky rice.

3. Day 3: Krabi & Railay Beach

   Phang Nga Bay → Krabi · 25 nm

   Morning: Cruise to Krabi province and anchor off Railay Beach, accessible only by boat and surrounded by towering limestone cliffs.

   Afternoon: Rock climbing on the famous Railay cliffs (guides available), or kayak to Phra Nang Cave Beach. Swim in the warm Andaman waters.

   Evening: Dinner at The Grotto, a cave restaurant at Rayavadee resort, with the limestone cliffs illuminated above.

4. Day 4: Hong Islands — Hidden Lagoon

   Krabi → Hong Islands · 12 nm

   Morning: Cruise to the Hong Islands (Koh Hong), a national park with a stunning hidden lagoon accessible only by kayak through a narrow cave.

   Afternoon: Kayak into the Hong lagoon — a cathedral of limestone walls surrounding an emerald pool. Snorkel the coral reefs around the islands.

   Evening: Anchor in a sheltered bay and enjoy a sunset Thai cooking class with the chef — learn to make pad thai, som tam, and massaman curry.

5. Day 5: Phi Phi Islands — Tropical Icon

   Hong Islands → Phi Phi Islands · 25 nm

   Morning: Cruise to the Phi Phi Islands, made famous by the film 'The Beach'. The approach to Phi Phi Don through the twin bays is one of Thailand's most spectacular views.

   Afternoon: Snorkel at Pileh Lagoon, a natural swimming pool of turquoise water surrounded by limestone cliffs. Visit Viking Cave and Monkey Beach.

   Evening: Dinner aboard anchored in Tonsai Bay with the dramatic cliffs illuminated by the setting sun.

6. Day 6: Koh Lanta — Laid-Back Paradise

   Phi Phi Islands → Koh Lanta · 18 nm

   Morning: Cruise to Koh Lanta, a more relaxed alternative to Phuket. The long beaches and mangrove forests are beautiful.

   Afternoon: Explore Koh Lanta Old Town, a charming stilted village with Chinese-Thai heritage. Visit the national park at the southern tip for dramatic cliff views.

   Evening: Dinner at Lanta Seafood, a beachfront restaurant where you choose your fish from the display.

7. Day 7: Return to Phuket

   Koh Lanta → Phuket · 35 nm

   Morning: Cruise back to Phuket, stopping at Koh Racha Yai for a final swim and snorkel in crystal-clear waters.

   Afternoon: Arrive at Yacht Haven Marina. Disembark and transfer to Phuket Airport or your hotel.

   Evening: Or extend your stay at one of Phuket's luxury resorts — Amanpuri, Trisara, or The Surin.