Grand Banks 53 · Sambuca
Motor Yacht

Grand Banks 53 · Sambuca

Sambuca, a classic 53 ft Grand Banks refitted in 2022: a big shaded flybridge, up to 20 guests by day and four overnight. Sunset cruise from ฿40,000.

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Yacht overview

Type
Motor Yacht
Length
16.2 m · 53 ft
Day charter
Up to 20 guests
Overnight
Up to 4 guests
Cabins
2
Bathrooms
2
Year built
2001 · refit 2022
Cruising speed
10 knots
Port
Ao Po Grand Marina
Crew
Captain + 3 crew

What's included

Captain, deckhand & hostess (4 crew)
Soft drinks & ice
1x Bottle of wine
Lunch (day tours) · full board on overnight tours
Fruits & snacks
2x SUP paddle boards
2x Kayaks
1x Water slider
1x Inflatable pool
Snorkelling equipment
Fishing equipment
Towels
Wi-Fi internet
TVs with Netflix
Indoor & outdoor soundsystem
Fully air-conditioned
Tender boat
Life jackets
Accident insurance
Fuel
7% VAT

Charter prices

CharterPrice
Half day฿45,000
Full day · low season฿55,000
Full day · high season฿60,000
Full day · peak season฿69,000

Half day is 5 hours to Koh Yao and Naka; half day and sunset cruise are without lunch. Full-day prices are for the Khai islands and Naka or Phang Nga Bay. Overnight prices are for 1-4 guests in two cabins. Peak rates apply 20 Dec - 20 Jan. Please confirm current pricing before booking. Prices may vary depending on the route and number of guests.

Prices by route

RouteMay-OctNov-Apr20 Dec - 20 Jan
Sunset cruise · 3 hours฿40,000฿45,000฿50,000
Koh Yao + Naka · 5 hours฿45,000฿50,000฿55,000
Khai islands · 5 hours฿48,000฿53,000฿58,000
Khai + Naka islands · 8 hours฿55,000฿60,000฿69,000
Phang Nga Bay · 8 hours฿55,000฿60,000฿69,000
Koh Hong, Krabi · 8 hours฿60,000฿65,000฿74,000
Maiton + Khai · 8 hours฿60,000฿65,000฿74,000
2 days / 1 night฿130,000฿140,000฿150,000
3 days / 2 nights฿195,000฿210,000฿225,000
4 days / 3 nights฿260,000฿280,000฿300,000
5 days / 4 nights฿325,000฿350,000฿375,000

Additional costs

National park fees
If the route has them
Transfer
Price on request
Extra hour
฿5,000 per hour
Jet ski
฿5,000 per hour
SUBLUE Navbow scooter
฿4,000

About Grand Banks 53 · Sambuca

Sambuca is a classic Grand Banks trawler-style yacht, fully refitted in 2022 for charter. Her best feature is the large flybridge, which seats ten or more in the shade, and the boat is roomy enough for 20 guests on a day trip. For overnight trips there is a master cabin with its own bathroom and a twin bunk cabin with a separate one, for four guests in all. A crew of four looks after you, the boat is fully air-conditioned with Wi-Fi and TVs with Netflix, and kayaks, paddle boards and a water slide are on board. Charters run from a three-hour sunset cruise up to five days.

Popular destinations

Guest reviews

A birthday for two
My husband and I spent a wonderful day on the boat, just the two of us, celebrating a birthday! Anna arranged everything for the party, from snacks and champagne to balloons and a cake! You could feel the heartfelt approach. We'll definitely be back.
ЮЮлия Б. GoogleTranslated from Russian
Overnight to Phi Phi
We did a two-day cruise to Phi Phi and slept on board. We loved everything! The service, the food, the condition of the boat, all superb!
ДДенис М. GoogleTranslated from Russian
A stunning yacht
We loved the yacht trip! The yacht itself is stunning and the service on board was superb. Definitely recommend.
KKsenia G. GoogleTranslated from Russian

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Booking and payment

Send a request

Message us on WhatsApp or through the form: date, number of guests and the route you like. We confirm availability and the exact price.

Confirm with a deposit

The charter is confirmed in writing, WhatsApp counts, once the agreed deposit is received. The balance is paid as agreed at booking. Prices are per yacht, not per person.

If the weather turns

Safety comes first. If the sea makes the trip unsafe, we offer another route or another date, and your deposit moves to the new date.

Cancellation

Cancellation terms are written in your booking confirmation, as they differ by yacht and season.

Licensed, insured vessels with professional crews · Siva Charter Co., Ltd., TAT licence 34/03985 · Charter terms

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Soft drinks and water are already on board, and you are welcome to bring your own food and alcohol. A private chef can also be arranged on request.

Absolutely. Life jackets in children's sizes are on board and the crew are used to families. The stable decks make it easy for kids to move around safely.

Yes. The routes above are our most popular days, but a private charter runs on your time - the captain will shape the stops around your group and the conditions.

Safety comes first. If conditions are unsuitable, we will offer an alternative route, another date, or a refund of amounts paid in line with the booking terms.

Small, well-behaved pets are usually welcome - just let us know in advance so we can prepare the boat.

Sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and swimwear. Towels, snorkelling gear and drinking water are already on board.

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