Gulf of Thailand Yacht Charter
Here is a selection of luxury charter yachts available in South East Asia
Phuket in the Andaman Sea has long been known for its spectacular beaches and diving however the Gulf of Thailand also offers an exciting sailing ground in Asia. The Gulf of Thailand is a beautiful charter destination that boasts warm waters and untouched tropical Islands.
The Gulf of Thailand is bordered by Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam. The boundary of the gulf is defined by the line from Cape Bai Bung in southern Vietnam (just south of the mouth of the Mekong river) to the city Kota Baru on the Malaysian coast. The northern tip of the gulf is the Bay of Bangkok at the mouth of the Chao Phraya River. The Gulf of Thailand yacht charter area covers roughly 320,000 km².
This Gulf of Thailand charter area is relatively unknown in yacht charter circles so there are not many large luxury motor yachts or sailing yachts (superyachts) that are based here permanently however there are yachts that would consider relocating from Thailand’s Andaman Sea or perhaps other countries in Asia. There are also many yachts that will pass the Gulf of Thailand while enjoying a round the world cruise.
The Gulf of Thailand offers a year round charter destination that is second to none. Within the Gulf of Thailand there are three major charter areas of interest including the Ko Chang Archipelago, Ang Thong Archipelago, Koh Samui and Pattaya.

Ko Samui is an island resort and a district of the province of Surat Thani. The central section of the island is mountainous, whilst the coast features fine beaches with fringes that are covered by coconut groves. Yacht charterers and tourists on board luxury yachts and superyachts in Koh Samui can enjoy stunning national marine parks, exciting nightlife, beautiful landscapes and so much more. Popular beach destinations in the Ko Samui include Ao Thing Takian, Ao Bang Rak, Hat Lamai, Hat Chawaeng, Hat Nathon, Hat Thong Yang, Hat Choeng Mon and Ao Thing Takian.
Ang Thong archipelago is a cluster of 42 idyllic islands and covers an area of about 102 square kilometres. This yacht charter holiday destination in the Gulf of Thailand is about 20 NM away from the island of Ko Samui. Ang Thong features several sites that are ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving as well as inland locations that are perfect for mountain climbing.
The Ko Chang Archipelago is located in the province of Trat. It has a terrain that is predominantly mountainous and covered by dense forests. The archipelago includes a chain of over 50 small islands and is famous for its stunning waterfalls, the Than Mayom.
Pattaya in Thailand is located on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, about 165 km southeast of Bangkok. The waters off Pattaya deliver good solid sailing conditions all year round with plenty of deserted tropical bays to drop anchor for the night making it an ideal charter destination year round.
The Gulf of Thailand boasts of dozens of fine beaches. Whether you are looking for some fun and entertainment, adventures and outdoor challenges or privacy and seclusion during your yacht holiday jaunt, you will find a beach resort in the Gulf of Thailand that meets your needs and preferences.
Within the Gulf of Thailand there are three major charter areas of interest including the
Koh Chang Archipelago
Koh Samui yacht charter
Pattaya yacht charter
Charter Yachts in Thailand
There are currently no charter yachts listed in Gulf of Thailand — here is the selection from the wider Thailand region, or contact our brokers who will be happy to help you plan a charter here.
Client Testimonials
What our clients say about their charter experience.
Dear Amanda, The yacht was fitted to a very high standard and in great condition. The crew were exemplary attending to our every needs whether requested or not. It was a great trip. What more can I say . Thank you so much for arranging this for us. My wife was very very happy.
Hi Reia, Sorry for the slow reply. Adjusting back to the real world has been difficult! Very hard to do the crew and the boat justice – they were absolutely knock-out sensational. We all had the best holiday we have ever been on. Really full-marks to the crew who were just amazing. Thanks for all your help in arranging the trip! HG, Chartered RAJA LAUT in Myanmar, March.
It is Monday morning and we are just waking up from traveling home. We got off the yacht on Saturday and spent the night in San Juan. I was very pleased with the crew. This was my 5th charter within the last 13 months and by far the best crew. They all had great personalities, and worked very well together. John was a very accommodating captain. I felt like everything happened very smoothly and with precision. I would highly recommend this crew and yacht. Maria was amazing with food, the boat was always very clean, overall a great experience. Would go again. Thanks, R & L. G - Chartered DAMRAK, St Martin, Jan.
Chelsea, Just wanted to say a huge thank you to you and the crew of the Shangani for looking after us on our exciting and much enjoyed cruise around Thailand. Not only was the scenery spectacular the yacht was a perfect way to see the area and the support and company of the crew made the holiday one to remember. Bo was a fantastic chef who not only delivered great meals, she was a delight to deal with, always wanting to make sure we were looked after, little Rosie was always on hand to cater for all our needs, and made everything so easy for us we didn’t have to do anything and nothing was a problem. The boys were also great support, if we wanted to go snorkelling or a ride on the kayaks they had everything organised, and made everything so easy to do. The crew are such a delight to deal with and made us feel so welcome on your yacht. We felt like the crew were part of our lives and couldn’t leave without having a few beers with them, just to say a huge thank you for making our holiday such a wonderful experience. That was our way of saying thanks for such a wonderful holiday. You have a great team who really compliment the beautiful yacht that make the experience one to remember. Thanks so much for a wonderful holiday. Chartered SHANGANI in Phuket, Thailand July
Hi Amanda – Thanks for following up. Yes the yacht and crew were fantastic all around. We were very happy. Thanks for your help. JNC Chartered MUSTIQUE in the Caribbean in Jan
Dear Josh, Just a short note of thanks. The Calypso charter was great success. We all really enjoyed the trip and will certainly be using your services again. The Calypso team were great. Craig and Tarryn did a fantastic job and I would highly recommend them to other clients. They were great with the children, who didn't actually want to leave the yacht today! Charter on yacht CALYPSO, in France, July
