Maiton is the island people mean when they say "secluded": privately owned, no day-tripper crowds on the sand, and water so clear the anchor chain looks painted on the seabed.
The channel between Phuket and Maiton is home to a resident pod of dolphins, and on a good morning they come to play in the bow wave - the kind of moment no itinerary can promise, and no one ever forgets.
A day at Maiton Island
Why choose this route
How the day usually flows
Every charter is private - the captain will shape the stops, timing and pace around your group and the conditions on the day.
Perfect for
Already on board
Optional experiences
Extras are arranged on request and charged separately - just tell us what you have in mind.
Why Maiton Island
Maiton is a privately owned island just east of Phuket, famous for the clearest water in the area, soft white sand and the resident dolphins that often play in the channel on the way. With no day-tripper crowds, it feels like your own island for the day - a favourite for couples, photographers and families who want calm, beautiful water close to Phuket.
Best yachts for this route
Maiton Island by yacht: questions
How much does a private yacht trip to Maiton cost?
On the yachts we recommend for Maiton, a half day on the Cranchi 58 starts at ฿100,000 and a full day at ฿125,000 from May to October. The Riva 70 starts at ฿99,000 for a half day and ฿129,000 for a full day. Prices are per boat with crew, not per person - all rates are on the prices page.
Will we see dolphins on the way to Maiton?
Often, but no one can promise it. A resident pod lives in the channel between Phuket and Maiton, and on a good morning the dolphins come to play in the bow wave.
What do you do at Maiton?
The yacht anchors over white sand in clear turquoise water. You swim, snorkel the reef on the south side of the island, take out the paddle boards or the kayak, and have lunch on board with the island to yourselves.
Maiton or Coral Island?
Coral Island (Koh Hae) is twenty minutes off Phuket's south coast and is the easy choice for a short half day and first-time snorkellers. Maiton lies east of Phuket, has the clearest water in the area and the dolphins in the channel, and there are no day-tripper crowds on the sand.
What is included?
Captain, crew, fuel, insurance, towels, drinking water, soft drinks, paddle boards, a kayak and snorkelling gear. Extras such as champagne, a photographer or a premium seafood lunch are arranged on request and charged separately.
Ready for your private yacht day?
Tell us your dates and your group, and we will match you to the right boat and shape the day around you.
