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Phuket yacht charter

Phuket provides a heady combination of palm-lined white-sand beaches, superb hospitality, land-based fun, exciting activities, cultural wonders and delicious cuisine. With year-round good weather, its rising popularity as a charter destination is no surprise.

Most of Phuket's beautiful beaches lie on the west coast. The Similan Islands offer world-class diving and Phang Nga Bay's dramatic limestone cliffs are perfect for exploring by kayak. There are plenty of bays where you can use jetskis or other watersports equipment and there is wonderful fishing around the islands.

Best time to visit

November - March
Getting there

Phuket International Airport

Reasons to visit

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Burgess recommends Restaurant Beach Activity Spa Anchorage

Trisara Resort

A tropical paradise on the North Western tip of Phuket.

Racha Resort

The Racha is set on Batok Beach on Racha Yai Island, 12 miles south of Phuket.

Amanpuri Resort

On the shores of the Andaman Sea, Aman’s first resort offers exceptional restaurants and a holistic spa from its own peninsula.

Rosewood

A secluded, village style beach hideaway at a beautiful location on Emerald Bay with a 600m beachfront.

Dee Plee

Clever reinterpretations of traditional Thai recipes celebrate expertly locally sourced ingredients and Asian flavours.

The Surin

A hotel with three outstanding restaurants. Right on the sands on Pansea Beach, the Beach Restaurant is the most romantic location.

Suay

Innovative Asian cuisine with an international twist on traditional Thai dishes.

COMO Point Yamu Nahmyaa

Serving Thai cuisine, with interiors by Italian design star Paola Navone.

The Naka Island

Off the east coast of Phuket, this restaurant and spa is the only property on the secluded island.

Blue Elephant

A colonial style mansion set in its own grounds serving Thai dishes with influences from all over Asia.

Kan Eang @Pier

One of the region's best established restaurants serves freshly caught seafood and local delicacies.

The Boathouse

Located right on the beach at Kata, this hotel serves expertly prepared Thai dishes and European cuisine.

Mom Tri's Villa Royale

A boutique resort on a headland overlooking the Andaman Sea and the white sands of Kata Noi Beach.

Acqua

A restaurant with contemporary design and great views over the Andaman sea serving elegant European dishes.

Anemone Reef

The 85m ferry King Cruiser struck Anemone Reef and sank in 1997 with no loss of life. Today it is one of Thailand’s best wreck dives.

Tiger Kingdom

Tiger Zoo. Revenue generated by tourists visiting Tiger Kingdom is mainly used to finance the breeding of tigers in captivity.

Shark Point

Between Phuket and the Phi Phi, this tiny island, protected since 1992, is named after the approachable leopard sharks that proliferate here.

Elephant trekking

Explore the rainforest on the back of these gentle giants revered across Thailand.

Blue Canyon Country Club

A prestigious golf club in a green valley with two award winning championship courses flowing through rubber plantations and tin mines.

Anantara Mai Khao

A peaceful sanctuary within a spa resort.

COMO Point Yamu

COMO Point Yamu is a spa resort located at the tip of Cape Yamu overlooking the Andaman Sea and the dramatic limestones of Phang Nga Bay.

Big Buddha

Atop Nakkerd Hill near Chalong, the Big Buddha statue has all round views of Phuket Town, Kata beach, Karon beach and Chalong Bay.

Mission Hills Phuket Resort

An 18-hole championship golf course designed by Nicklaus Design - a golfer's paradise.

Café del Mar

Café del Mar has a new beach club in Phuket featuring all the laid back style you would expect from this iconic Ibizan brand.

Koh Racha

The two Racha islands lie just south of Phuket and the northernmost, Koh Racha Yai, has two beautiful white-sand beaches on its northern tip, Siam Bay and Racha Bay, with the latter best positioned for amazing sunsets.

Phang Nga Bay

The island-speckled bay between Phuket and Krabi on the mainland is famed for its jungle topped limestone cliffs, James Bond Island and picture-perfect beaches like Laem Haad Beach on Koh Yao Yai.

Koh Lanta

On the mainland south of Krabi, these islands are home to mangroves, rain forest, cave networks, some jaw-droppingly pretty beaches and small desert islands, just specks of sand.

Koh Rok Nok

A pair of islands with imposing limestone cliffs on the west coast and soft sand beaches on the east. There's some amazing snorkelling too and amazing sunset views through the channel between the two islands.

Koh Yao Noi

In the heart of the Krabi, Phuket and Phi Phi triangle, this is an unspoilt gem with a rain forest-clad mountainous interior, deserted beaches and tiny, uninhabited islands just offshore like Koh Nok.

Catch Beach Club

At the southern end of Bang Tao Beach overlooking the Andaman Sea, this chic destination offers bars, beach front dining, cabanas around an infinity pool and themed parties and renowned DJs by night.

Café del Mar

The Phuket outpost of the Ibiza institution is towards the northern end of Kamala Beach, lapped by the Andaman Sea. Spend a chilled afternoon dining on pizza and sushi, picking up drinks from the pool's swim-up bar. As the sun sets, the music swells and the party begins.

Koh Phi Phi

This island is famous for its famous back-to-back moon-shaped beaches. If you like hard hiking, head to Koh Phi Phi Don view point for magnificent views of the aqua, emerald and jade colours of the ocean. Alternatively visit the spectacular Koh Phi Phi Lee to the south, where The Beach was filmed.

Richelieu Rock

Named after the Royal Thai Navy's Vice Admiral Richelieu, who surveyed the Andaman Sea in the early 1900s, this pinnacle is home to a variety of soft corals, delicate marine life like seahorses and harlequin shrimp. Fairly strong currents stir up nutrients that attract barracuda, snapper and trevally, and you may also see mantas and whale sharks out in the blue.

PRU restaurant

There are many Michelin-starred restaurants in Thailand but don't miss the only one with a Michelin green star. Named after its philosophy of Plant, Raise, Understand, this restaurant's menu revolves around the finest produce available from local artisan farmers and the resort's own farm.

Trisara Resort & Spa

Raya Restaurant

In the charming surroundings of a Sino-Portuguese colonial house dating back to the late 1890s, the cuisine is authentic, high quality, unfussy and absolutely based in the Thai tradition.

Charter yachts available in Phuket

This is a small selection of the yachts available to charter in Phuket. Please contact your Burgess broker for a personalised selection.

Winter yachts Summer yachts

STARLUST

Rate from USD 700,000 per week

Length: 68.2m (223.7ft)
12 guests in 6 cabins
Built: 2020, Abeking & Rasmussen, Germany

SCOTT FREE

Rate from USD 420,000† per week

Length: 60m (196.9ft)
12 guests in 6 cabins
Built: 2009 (refitted 2022), Abeking & Rasmussen, Germany

OCTAVE

Rate from USD 132,000†‡ per week

Length: 36.5m (119.7ft)
10 guests in 5 cabins
Built: 2018, Sanlorenzo, Italy

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Let us organise your perfect Phuket yacht charter itinerary.

Our expert brokers know the cruising grounds intimately, both personally through first-hand experience and in real time through contacts on the ground. Your itinerary will be tailored specifically for you to deliver the holiday you want.

Sample itinerary

Phuket - Langkawi 14 days Phuket - Langkawi 8 days

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New to charter?

Whether you are looking for a 70m motor private yacht to cruise St Lucia or have your heart set on a fun-filled Grecian sailing charter, we are on hand to guide you every step of the way.

Frequently asked questions

I’ve never chartered before, where do I start?

To get started, one of our brokers will ask you questions, like how many people you want to bring aboard, whether you know where you want to go and what you want to do. From sailing to motor, catamaran to explorer – we’ll shortlist yachts of a style, size and capability that match your preferences and suggest bucket-list cruising grounds.

How many guests can be on board?

The majority of yachts can cruise with 8-12 guests, depending on their length. For bigger parties, some yachts built to the Passenger Yacht Code (PYC) can carry up to 36 guests – these yachts are usually above 80m (260ft) long. For events, yachts can have more people on board provided they stay in port.

Why do I need a charter broker? Why can’t I book direct?

Planning the perfect charter requires specialist knowledge, trusted contacts on board and on the ground, as well as first-hand knowledge of yachts, crews and locations, as well as legal contracts and local regulations to build an experience that suits you perfectly. Another reason to choose a broker is that sometimes there can be unforeseen issues with yachts or destinations and having an experienced broker to protect your interests and build a plan B is hugely reassuring.

Creating the unforgettable is what we do at Burgess. It’s what our knowledge, experience and passion are all about. We take all the hassle out of the planning so you can just turn up and have the best holiday ever.

I have a few allergies, how can I let the yacht know about these and also about my preferences?

A few weeks before your charter starts, we’ll send you a detailed questionnaire that lets us know the preferences and special requirements of everyone in your party. It will cover dietary and medical requirements, allergies and any special requests, birthdays or entertainment, for instance. This helps us and the crew of your yacht make sure your charter will be everything you hope it will be.

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Charter a luxury yacht with Burgess. We are trusted for our expertise, and it is the first-hand insights of our charter brokers that raise the bar. Our collective knowledge serves to make your superyacht charter experience exceptional. Explore our stunning collection of luxury yachts for rent or hire and speak to our experts about chartering a private yacht to your dream destination.

Privileged access to the world’s finest charter yachts

Every charter yacht in the Burgess fleet is unique, from interior design and on board facilities, to watertoys and impeccable service. We rigorously inspect every yacht to ensure that when you find your ideal match, it exceeds every expectation.

A wealth of knowledge to enhance your experience

A superyacht charter offers life-affirming adventure and little can compare to a tailor-made experience orchestrated by your Burgess broker. By accommodating both your preferences and requirements, no detail is left to chance.

Personalised service that goes above and beyond

Burgess charter brokers are involved well beyond the booking stage. We share our intelligence on the best itineraries to suit you, organise private jet transfers, on board celebrations, luxury boat hire, restaurant bookings, spa treatments, fitness instruction and more.

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