https://www.boatlifephuket.com/Guides to yachts, catamarans and private boat trips around Phuket, Phang Nga Bay and Krabi.en https://www.boatlifephuket.com/blog/racha-yai-racha-noi-boat/https://www.boatlifephuket.com/blog/racha-yai-racha-noi-boat/Sun, 08 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMTPhuketRacha Yai is the easier island day out from Phuket, with white-sand bays and resorts; Racha Noi is smaller, uninhabited and mainly a diving destination with deeper sites and currents. Who each island suits, when to go and what to ask before you book. https://www.boatlifephuket.com/blog/half-day-or-full-day-charter-phuket/https://www.boatlifephuket.com/blog/half-day-or-full-day-charter-phuket/Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:00:00 GMTCosts & PlanningShould you book a half day or a full day on a private boat from Phuket? What operators actually publish about charter hours, which routes suit a shorter or longer day, and the questions that settle it before you book. https://www.boatlifephuket.com/blog/coral-island-koh-hey-private-boat/https://www.boatlifephuket.com/blog/coral-island-koh-hey-private-boat/Sun, 08 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTPhuketCoral Island, also written Koh Hey, Koh He or Koh Hae, lies off Rawai on Phuket's south coast. Its beaches, what the snorkelling is like, how to look after the reef, and why a private boat gives you more control over timing. https://www.boatlifephuket.com/blog/koh-hong-phang-nga-bay/https://www.boatlifephuket.com/blog/koh-hong-phang-nga-bay/Sun, 08 Nov 2026 07:00:00 GMTPhang Nga BayKoh Hong in Phang Nga Bay hides a lagoon inside a limestone island, reached through a low sea cave by canoe. What a hong is, how boat visits usually work, why the tide matters, park fees and what to ask before you book. https://www.boatlifephuket.com/blog/phuket-boat-trips-green-season/https://www.boatlifephuket.com/blog/phuket-boat-trips-green-season/Sun, 08 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMTCosts & PlanningFrom mid-May to mid-October the southwest monsoon brings rain and, on some days, rough water to the Andaman Sea. What changes for a Phuket boat trip: weather warnings, park closures, route changes and what to ask about rescheduling. https://www.boatlifephuket.com/blog/sailing-vs-power-catamaran-andaman/https://www.boatlifephuket.com/blog/sailing-vs-power-catamaran-andaman/Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMTYachts & CatamaransSailing and power catamarans share the same steady two-hull platform but give a different day out. How mast, engines, wind and deck layout change a private day charter from Phuket, and what to ask before you book. https://www.boatlifephuket.com/blog/maya-bay-rules-boat-visitors/https://www.boatlifephuket.com/blog/maya-bay-rules-boat-visitors/Sun, 08 Nov 2026 04:00:00 GMTKrabi & Phi PhiWhat boat visitors need to know about Maya Bay on Phi Phi Leh: the annual August–September closure, the swimming ban, how boats drop guests at Loh Sama Bay, reported visitor limits, and what to confirm before a private charter. https://www.boatlifephuket.com/blog/james-bond-island-private-boat/https://www.boatlifephuket.com/blog/james-bond-island-private-boat/Sun, 08 Nov 2026 03:00:00 GMTPhang Nga BayWhat James Bond Island (Khao Phing Kan and Khao Tapu) actually offers, why a private boat lets you plan your own timing, what it cannot promise about crowds, and what to confirm about park fees and rules before you book. https://www.boatlifephuket.com/blog/national-park-fees-boat-trips-phuket/https://www.boatlifephuket.com/blog/national-park-fees-boat-trips-phuket/Sun, 08 Nov 2026 02:00:00 GMTCosts & PlanningBoat days from Phuket to Phi Phi, Phang Nga Bay or the Similans enter marine national parks that charge per-person fees. Which parks are involved, how the fees are structured, how e-tickets work and how to check the current rate. https://www.boatlifephuket.com/blog/chalong-ao-po-royal-phuket-marina-piers/https://www.boatlifephuket.com/blog/chalong-ao-po-royal-phuket-marina-piers/Sun, 08 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMTPhuketWhere Phuket's main boat departure points are, which waters each sits closest to, and why the pier your boat leaves from shapes your road time and your day. What to confirm with the operator before you book. https://www.boatlifephuket.com/blog/catamaran-or-speedboat-phuket/https://www.boatlifephuket.com/blog/catamaran-or-speedboat-phuket/Fri, 06 Nov 2026 21:26:00 GMTYachts & CatamaransA catamaran gives a group space, shade and a gentler pace; a speedboat covers distance quickly for a small group. How to choose by route, group size, comfort and budget, and what to confirm before you book. https://www.boatlifephuket.com/blog/how-to-choose-yacht-charter-company-phuket/https://www.boatlifephuket.com/blog/how-to-choose-yacht-charter-company-phuket/Fri, 06 Nov 2026 21:26:00 GMTPhuketCheck the tourism licence, find out exactly which boat you are booking, get the route, hours and inclusions in writing, and understand the weather and cancellation terms. A step-by-step checklist, with red flags to watch for. https://www.boatlifephuket.com/blog/phuket-private-boat-trip-with-children/https://www.boatlifephuket.com/blog/phuket-private-boat-trip-with-children/Fri, 06 Nov 2026 21:26:00 GMTFamily TravelA private boat lets you set the pace for children, but the details matter: life jackets that fit, shade, a toilet, short crossings and a weather plan. A practical checklist for before you book, the night before and on the day. https://www.boatlifephuket.com/blog/phuket-private-yacht-charter-cost/https://www.boatlifephuket.com/blog/phuket-private-yacht-charter-cost/Fri, 06 Nov 2026 21:26:00 GMTCosts & PlanningPublished starting rates for a private boat in Phuket range from about THB 25,000 to over THB 100,000 per day, but your total depends on the boat, group size, route, hours and what is included. A breakdown of the costs, park fees and how to compare quotes.