Where yacht charters start in Phuket
Marinas

Where yacht charters start in Phuket

Five marinas and piers, two main starting points. The right one depends on where you want to go and where you are staying. Here is how to choose in a minute.

Ao Po Grand MarinaChalong PierPhuket Boat Lagoon

Start with the route

Each part of the sea has its natural starting point.

Then look at where you are staying

Drive time to each marina. The quickest one is highlighted.

Kata, Karon
Ao Po 55-70 minChalong 10-20 minBoat Lagoon 25-40 min
Rawai, Nai Harn
Ao Po 55-75 minChalong 10-20 minBoat Lagoon 30-45 min
Patong
Ao Po 50-65 minChalong 20-30 minBoat Lagoon 25-35 min
Phuket Town
Ao Po 40-50 minChalong 15-25 minBoat Lagoon 15-20 min
Kamala
Ao Po 40-50 minChalong 30-40 minBoat Lagoon 20-30 min
Bang Tao, Laguna, Surin
Ao Po 35-45 minChalong 35-50 minBoat Lagoon 20-30 min
Phuket Airport
Ao Po 35-50 minChalong 45-60 minBoat Lagoon 30-40 min

By car without traffic, with a margin. In the morning allow 10-15 minutes more.

The five marinas at a glance

Ao Po Grand Marina

North-east coast
22 yachts

A full-service marina with pontoons, a restaurant and access at any tide. Most of our fleet is based here.

Best for: Phang Nga Bay, James Bond Island, Koh Hong, Khai islands
Patong 50-65 minKata/Karon 55-70 minAirport 35-50 min

Chalong Pier

South-east, Chalong Bay
7 yachts

The busiest pier on the island and the natural start for the southern islands, 10-20 minutes from Kata and Rawai.

Best for: Coral Island, Racha Yai, Maiton, Phi Phi
Patong 20-30 minKata/Karon 10-20 minAirport 45-60 min

Phuket Boat Lagoon

East coast, between the airport and Phuket Town
3 yachts

The island's first marina, with a hotel, restaurants and a supermarket. The channel is tidal, so the departure time follows the tide.

Best for: Phang Nga Bay, Phi Phi, multi-day trips
Patong 25-35 minKata/Karon 25-40 minAirport 30-40 min

Royal Phuket Marina

East coast, next to Boat Lagoon

A residential marina sharing the same tidal channel as Boat Lagoon, with good restaurants for breakfast before boarding.

Best for: Phang Nga Bay, Phi Phi
Patong 30-40 minKata/Karon 30-45 minAirport 35-45 min
None of our yachts is based here. Ask us if you would like to start from this marina.

Phuket Yacht Haven

Far north, Mai Khao

The closest marina to the airport, 15-25 minutes away, with superyacht berths.

Best for: Phang Nga Bay, guests arriving straight from the airport
Patong 55-70 minKata/Karon 60-80 minAirport 15-25 min
None of our yachts is based here. Ask us if you would like to start from this marina.

Questions

Which marina is closest to Patong?

Chalong Pier and Phuket Boat Lagoon, both about 20-35 minutes by car. Ao Po Grand Marina is 50-65 minutes from Patong.

Which marina is best for Phang Nga Bay?

Ao Po Grand Marina. It sits at the entrance to the bay, so you spend the day among the islands rather than getting there.

Is the transfer to the marina included?

It depends on the yacht. On some boats, such as the Azimut 46, Ferretti 80, Leopard 40 and 43 and the Power Catamaran 75, it is included. On others we arrange it on request. Each yacht's page shows what is included.

What time do charters leave?

Full-day charters usually leave between 8 and 9 in the morning. The exact time is agreed when you book, and from Boat Lagoon it also depends on the tide.

Not sure which marina suits you?

Tell us where you are staying and where you would like to go. We will suggest the yacht and the marina.