Motor yachtAndaman Azimut 55
- 55 ft
- 12 guests
- 3 cabins
Italian-built with a flybridge lounge and a tender on the stern. The quiet choice for couples and small groups.
From ฿79,000 for 5 hours
Krabi sits on the far side of Phang Nga Bay, and from the water it looks completely different to Phuket: sheer limestone cliffs dropping onto pale beaches, with almost no development visible from the anchorage.
Railay and Phra Nang are the headline stops, reachable only by boat even from Krabi itself. Further out, Poda and Chicken Island have shallow sandbars and the kind of water that makes people stop talking when the anchor goes down.
It is a long crossing, so this works best on a fast motor yacht leaving early, or as an overnight with a night at anchor off Railay. On a sailing catamaran it is too far for a single day.
A typical day
- 07:30
Depart early
An early start across the bay, ideally from Ao Po on the east coast.
- 10:00
Hong islands
An enclosed lagoon inside a ring of cliffs. Best by kayak while it is quiet.
- 12:00
Railay and Phra Nang
Lunch at anchor below the cliffs, then a swim ashore.
- 14:00
Poda and Chicken Island
Snorkelling and the sandbar, tide permitting.
- 15:00
Head back or stay
Back to Phuket by early evening, or a night at anchor and a slower day tomorrow.
Yachts for this route
Motor yacht
Motor yachtAndaman Eye 65
- 65 ft
- 20 guests
- 3 cabins
The water slide and floating sea pool make this the one families and groups of friends ask for by name.
From ฿110,000 for 5 hours
SuperyachtAndaman Eye 102
- 102 ft
- 25 guests
- 4 cabins
Floating sea pool, jet skis and tenders. A private resort on the water for big groups who want to stay out overnight.
฿390,000 per day
SuperyachtAndaman Song 139
- 139 ft
- 12 guests
- 6 cabins
Three decks and a cabin each. The only yacht in the fleet set up for week-long voyages beyond Phuket.
฿1,235,000 per day
Krabi and Railay: common questions
Can you do Krabi from Phuket in one day?
Yes, on a fast motor yacht with an early start, but it is a long day. With more time we suggest one night at anchor, which turns the crossing into part of the trip rather than a commute.
Which yachts can go to Krabi?
The motor yachts and superyachts: Azimut 55, Eye 65, Eye 102 and Song 139. The sailing catamarans are better kept to closer routes.
Are there park fees in Krabi?
Some of the islands, including the Hong islands and parts of the Poda group, sit inside a national park with an entry fee paid on the day.
Can we combine Krabi with Phang Nga Bay?
On an overnight, yes. The Hong islands sit between the two, so a two day loop through Phang Nga and Krabi is one of the best uses of a yacht with cabins.
Charter to Krabi and Railay
Tell us your date and we will plan the route around your group.