A fishing line, a sudden bite, and a tuna coming aboard - sometimes the best part of a yacht trip is something you cannot schedule. On Silver Moon, fishing is a familiar part of our days around Phuket. We catch tuna almost every day we are out, usually weighing around 2-4 kg, and preparing sashimi from the catch has become one of our favourite onboard experiences.
For guests, it adds something special to a private catamaran charter: the chance to take part in the catch, see the fish up close, and enjoy a meal with a story behind it.
Fishing as Part of Your Day on the Water
A private yacht charter gives you room for different interests within the same trip. Some guests look forward to swimming and snorkelling. Others want to spend time with friends, enjoy the island views, or simply be out on the sea. Fishing can fit into that day without becoming its entire focus.
On Silver Moon, our Lagoon 42 sailing catamaran, you can combine time on the water with the excitement of a possible catch. There is no need for everyone in your group to share the same enthusiasm for fishing. Those who are interested can get involved, while the rest enjoy the cruise.
That makes the experience particularly appealing for couples, families, and groups of friends with different ideas of a perfect day at sea.
The Tuna We Catch around Phuket
The tuna we usually bring aboard Silver Moon are relatively small, typically around 2-4 kg. That is the size we see in our own catches; it does not mean every tuna in Phuket’s waters falls within that range.
These fish have become a familiar sight on our trips. Even so, the moment a fish comes aboard rarely feels routine to the guests watching it happen. For someone who has never caught a fish before, it can be one of the most memorable moments of the holiday.
We catch tuna almost every day we go out, but this is our experience, rather than a guarantee for a future booking. Fish do not follow an itinerary, and some trips will be more successful than others.
The pleasure of fishing includes that uncertainty. Until there is a bite, nobody knows exactly what the sea will offer.
From the Catch to Sashimi on Board
One of the ways we enjoy our tuna catch is by preparing sashimi on board.
There is something distinctive about seeing the whole experience unfold during your own trip. The fish was not simply an item selected from a restaurant menu: you were there when it was caught, perhaps holding the rod yourself or watching from nearby.
Later, sharing sashimi with your group becomes part of the story of the day. The conversation returns to the bite, the excitement, and who was first to notice something happening.
For guests who enjoy seafood, this can be a highlight of their time aboard Silver Moon. It is also an experience that depends on the catch, so we never present it as a guaranteed dish on every departure.
If trying sashimi from the catch is something you are particularly interested in, mention it when enquiring about your charter.
Do You Need Fishing Experience?
You do not need to make fishing your main hobby to be interested in trying it during a yacht trip.
Some guests arrive already hoping to catch something. Others become curious only after they see the equipment on board. You can let us know whether you are a complete beginner or have fished before, and discuss how you would like fishing to fit into your day.
There is also no obligation to take part. Watching the catch come aboard can be just as enjoyable, especially when someone else in your group is having their first experience with a rod.
For experienced anglers whose priority is a particular species or fishing method, it is worth explaining that before booking. A private catamaran holiday with fishing should be planned around what you actually want from the trip.
A Charter Everyone Can Enjoy
The appeal of fishing aboard Silver Moon is that it sits alongside the other reasons people come to Phuket: the sea, the islands, and the chance to spend a day outdoors together.
Your group can enjoy a private catamaran experience with opportunities for swimming, snorkelling, and fishing as part of the proposed itinerary. Nobody has to spend the entire day concentrating on the next bite.
A catch brings an extra moment of excitement. If the fish are quiet, there is still the rest of the day to enjoy.
That balance is what makes this kind of trip work so well for mixed groups. Fishing enthusiasts have something to look forward to, while their companions can enjoy a yacht charter in their own way.
Plan Your Silver Moon Charter
If you would like to include fishing in your private yacht trip around Phuket, tell Star Sailing Club when you enquire.
Share your preferred date, the number of guests, and whether fishing is a main priority or something you would like to try alongside swimming and island stops. We can then discuss a suitable itinerary and what to expect aboard Silver Moon.
And if a tuna takes the line, you may return with more than photographs - you may have the story of your own catch and a sashimi experience shared at sea.
Contact Star Sailing Club to plan your private charter aboard Silver Moon.
