6 Yacht Charters with Snorkeling in Thailand Worth Booking

1.Phuket: Coral and Racha Islands Hype Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 184 reviews · 7 hours · from $144Our pick

Spend seven hours aboard Hype Boat Club’s luxury catamaran from Chalong Pier. Swim and snorkel at Coral and Racha Islands, share a lower-deck daybed, enjoy Thai food, tapas, sushi, and soft drinks, then listen to a live DJ as the sun sets over the Andaman Sea.

“The staff were all so friendly and helpful, the islands were stunning, and sitting on the day beds at the front of the boat while cruising was amazing! The highlight of our trip was the stop at Racha Island to swim and snorkel. However, the food served at the beginning of the trip was sitting out for quite a while before we were allowed to eat so it was kind of stale and cold, and the seating arrangements are a bit odd… you are given an assigned table that you have to share with strangers and then it’s a free for all for the day beds on the front of…”

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2.Krabi: 4 Island Premium Yacht with Snorkeling & Clear Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 91 reviews · 5 hours · from $41Cheapest seat

Spend five hours on a power catamaran from Krabi, cruising past Khao Khanab Nam, Chicken Island, Poda Island, and Railay. You get hotel transfers, snorkeling gear, clear kayaking, fruit, mousse, and, on the sunset package, Pad Thai and salt-baked shrimp. English-speaking guides lead the trip.

“Everything was perfect in the yacht but the driver drove very dangerously and we didn’t feel safe in the car. The yacht was wonderful and everything there worked excellent.”

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3.Pattaya Full-Day SUNSET Yacht exclusive Island(Buffet,Snorkeling)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $104Top rated

Set out from Ocean Marina Yacht Club at 11 a.m. for Koh Phai and Koh Rin aboard a modern yacht. Swim, snorkel, fish, paddleboard, use the onboard slide, and enjoy a buffet lunch. Ruby is among the friendly crew members praised for personal service. The return cruise aims for sunset views.

“This was an amazing experience for the family. The staff is super accommodating. They engage with you and they want you to have a good time. The lunch is delicious and the drinks are good. I would book this trip again. They are also super organized. Our entire family loved our trip.”

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4.Phuket: Coral & Racha Sunset Luxury Catamaran Party Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 8 hours · from $125

Spend eight hours aboard Rhapsody, a spacious party catamaran sailing from Phuket to Coral and Racha islands. You get lunch, soft drinks, snorkeling gear, paddleboards, kayaks, sea scooters, a water slide, foam party, sunset DJ set, and five professional photos. Guide Timmy has earned special praise for his care and energy.

“Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience. This was the best tour we have been on. I have nothing to complain about. The crew was wonderful, helpful and very nice. We felt comfortable, we felt taken care of. Everything was at a high level. I will be recommending this trip to everyone.”

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5.Racha and Coral Island One Day Trip + Sunset by Luxury Catamaran From Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 39 reviews · from $70

Set out from Chalong Pier at 7:00 am for Coral Island and Racha Yai. You get hotel pickup in many Phuket areas, lunch, fruit, soft drinks, snorkeling gear, and a local English or Chinese-speaking guide. The day ends with sunset views and fishing near Promthep Cape.

“Disappointing day with regard to beach at Racha Island. Beach was low quality with no facilities but there was a taxi @ 150 thb pp for our party of ten so 1500 thb £38 GBP to travel a half mile across the Island to a much better beach with gRead more”

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6.Phuket: Coral Yacht Boat Tour to Coral Island with Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 33 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $54

Spend 6 to 8 hours on a catamaran yacht or speedboat visiting Pirates Beach, Banana Bay, Raya Island, and possibly Maiton Island. You’ll swim, snorkel, eat onboard, and watch the sunset. Pickup covers many Phuket areas, but some northern and west-coast zones require your own ride to the pier.

“Loved it! Amazing sunset, no rush along the way. Very good experience”

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