Chartering
- You can e.mail or fax our charter department for details of availability, prices and boat details.
- You can use our online bookings procedure - Ilixo, Mister Booking, Yachtbooker
Once a yacht and dates have been agreed we will send you the following paper work:
- Invoice
- Bareboat or crewed boat contract
- Provisioning forms (if requested)
- Client's preference list to be filled (Crewed yachts)
- Booking Form (Crew List)
To confirm the booking we allow 4 days after the invoice was issued for you to transfer the money to our bank account. Once you have done the payment please kindly fax us bank transfer slip at this following number +66 76 238 974. We shall confirm to you as soon as the fund arrive to our account. The booking will be confirmed once the deposit is received. As for the contract please kindly fill in and sign on every page. We require you to fax, e-mail the contract back to us at least two weeks before departure.
In additional: all clients hiring either bare boat or crewed boat must take out travel insurance for personal injury (accident medical costs /repatriation during your sailing vacation) before arriving to take their charter yacht in Thailand. This is normally quite a cheap insurance and is often covered by ones’ credit card company. Please send us a copy of each persons cover before arrival.
The cost of charters varies depending on the size of vessel, power or sail, number of people on board, etc. The duration of the charter is usually a week, but can be any length. Generally, all food, beverages and water activities are included. Diving is usually extra.
Motor yachts cost more than sail. Groups on larger yachts can often be less expensive per person than a couple on a small yacht. Yachts are available for parties of 2 or more. Large groups may prefer to charter more than 1 yacht and travel as a flotilla. This is very common, especially for corporate groups.
Gratuities are the norm when the service merits it. Remember that your crew work hard to ensure your holiday/vacation is a great one. They are your chef, bartender, tour guide, waiter etc...
Pack light is the key to enjoying your sailing Holiday/vacation. You will find that you will use half the clothing you pack. Essentials are: light summer clothing such as shorts, tops, skirts, sun hats or caps, sandals, trainers/sneakers or soft soled athletic shoes, bathing/swim suites and warmer clothing for night wear such as sweatshirt, sweater, windbreaker, jeans, light pants. A few of the more formal restaurants require long pants and collared shirts and occasionally a jacket, but "smart casual" is the norm. For cooler months we recommend warmer clothing and a rain-jacket.
We recommend soft sided luggage as most appropriate. They will fit in the cabin compartments and be easier to secure in cases of windy weather. Also hard luggage can damage woodwork and paint. Consider bringing additional foldable baggage to pack items you purchase on your visit.
Yacht sailing is a "soft adventure", be prepared for calm seas as well as windy conditions. If any lean towards sea sickness, over the counter medications or prescriptions may be handy. Ensure you have an adequate supply of prescribed medications as you may not be able to refill medical prescriptions whilst away.
Your own mask and snorkel if you’re inclined, but all yachts carry an assortment of sizes. If you are expecting to scuba dive, check with your broker to make sure of the available equipment on board the yacht.
Scuba Diving
Many programs are available for diving from beginner up to Advanced Diver. The variety of diving and the beauty is unmatched in some of the Locations and includes reef, night, cave and wreck dives.Captain Only
A few yachts are available with the captain only. The yacht is available with the captain at a lower rate than fully crewed and the charter guest pays all the expenses. These would be provisions (including enough for the Captain), fuel, water, taxes, etc. Also, you prepare the meals and look after your cabins. This might be a good choice for those that want to eat ashore frequently and don't need the personal service that a fully crewed charter includes.Special Diets
Most of our yachts will do everything to accommodate your personal dietary requirements. Many can do vegetarian menus that will delight everyone, not just the vegetarians! The most important thing is to get in touch with the yacht as soon as possible and communicate your special needs early. With enough warning, most things are possible even in the remotest parts of the world!Included
- Use of the vessel noon to noon
- Boat and area briefing
- Use of yacht and navigation equipment including sea charts
- Use of dingy & outboard
- Bed linen & towels
- Snorkeling equipment
- End cleaning (yacht must clean upon handover)
- VAT
Not included
- provisioning and fuel
- Security deposit
- Optional gear ( Spinnaker, windsurfer,etc...)
- Diving
- King’s Cup and Regatta supplements
- Skipper and Cook
- National Park and Marina Fees
Included
- 24 hours use of the vessel
- All on board meals and soft drinks
- Services of the captain, cook & crew
- Snorkeling equipment
- Fuel (for motor yachts up to 5 hours steaming a day or unless stated otherwise)
Not included
- Bar and alcohol
- Land transfers
- National Park and Marina Fees
- King’s Cup and Regatta supplements
- Visa expenses for Burma and Andaman Islands
- For most yachts the following discounts apply (except MYBA terms):
- 5% off booking of 8 days +
- 8% off booking of 14 days +
- 10% off booking of 21 days +
- 5% off booking of 28 days +
When booked 90 days in advance:
- 25% deposit to confirm booking
- 25% payment 90 days before charter starts
- Balance payment 40 days before charter starts
When booked less than 90 days in advance:
- 50% to confirm booking
- 50% balance payment due 40 days before charter starts
- More than 12 weeks before the charter date, 25% of the total charter fee
- Between 12 and 8 weeks before the charter date, 50% of the total charter fee
- Between 8 and 4 weeks before the charter date, 80% of the total charter fee
- Within 4 weeks of the charter date, 100% of the total charter fee
In each case, an additional administration fee of Euro 150.- is applicable.
Online Credit Card payment: Available.
Please note a surcharge of 3.5% for all cards, 4.5% for Paypal.