Thailand
DURATION
7 days
STARTING BASE
Ao Po, Phuket
DIFFICULTY
Moderate; traffic, tides and exposed legs require awareness
TYPICAL SEASON
Northeast monsoon period, typically November to April
PASSAGE PROFILE
A varied loop with sheltered Phang Nga days and longer southern legs
YACHT TYPE
Catamaran or monohull selected for group, draft and experience
How to use this itinerary
This is an illustrative route, not a fixed promise. The skipper and charter operator must adjust it for the yacht, weather, crew, local rules and safe overnight options.
Day 1 — Ao Po: briefing and provisioning
Review tide, chart and park guidance with the operator. Confirm the boat’s systems and decide whether the crew should stay nearby after a late handover.
Day 2 — Koh Hong, Phang Nga Bay
Begin among the more sheltered limestone islands. Time exploration around conditions and local rules, and avoid treating charted depths or access as interchangeable between yachts.
Day 3 — Koh Roi or the Koh Yao area
Choose a quieter northern or central stop before heading south. This keeps the route adaptable if the crew wants less motoring or the tide changes the day’s options.
Day 4 — Railay or the Krabi coast
Move toward the Krabi side for scenery and time ashore. The skipper should select an appropriate overnight location rather than assuming the most famous beach is also the best anchorage.
Day 5 — Phi Phi Don area
Visit the Phi Phi area with realistic expectations about traffic and crowding. Arrive with an alternative plan if the preferred stop is uncomfortable or unsuitable.
Day 6 — Koh Yao or Koh Rang Yai area
Return toward Ao Po and shorten the final morning. This is the route’s recovery day if earlier conditions caused delays.
Day 7 — Return to Ao Po
Allow for tides, traffic, refuelling and the operator’s required hand-back time. Adjust day six rather than relying on a last-minute arrival.
Questions to resolve before booking
Use these questions to decide whether the route and yacht suit the people actually travelling.
Why specify the northeast monsoon season?
Thailand’s preferred routes and exposure change with seasonal wind and weather patterns. A route suitable in one season should not be presented as universal.
Will we sail every leg?
Not necessarily. Wind direction, timing and the need to reach a safe overnight stop may require motoring or a revised sequence.
Is Phi Phi essential?
No. It is popular but can be busy. Groups prioritising quieter anchorages may prefer more time around Phang Nga Bay, Krabi or the Koh Yao area.
What must be checked before booking?
Confirm skipper qualifications, local navigation limits, park requirements, yacht draft, equipment and the operator’s seasonal recommendations.
Tell us your dates, group and route priorities. A Seeksail adviser will review your request and help identify suitable yachts, normally within one business day.
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