Sailing Trail · Andaman Coast, Thailand

Andaman Coast — 7 days from Phuket Marina, Phuket Town

A gentle week exploring Phang Nga Bay and Phi Phi from Phuket—limestone karsts, warm anchorages, snorkeling, and kayaking between tranquil coves.

7 daysbeginner 61.6 nm 4–8 crew

Phuket Marina Phang Nga Bay — Khao Phing Kan Anchorage Koh Hong Anchorage Koh Yao Noi — Ban Hua Khanuai Anchorage Koh Phi Phi — Ton Sai Bay Anchorage Phuket Marina

Distance

61.6 nm

Duration

7 days

Departs

Phuket Marina, Phuket Town

Crew

4–8 · beginner

The trail

Unverified waypoints

Not for navigation — always consult official nautical charts and pilot books.

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What to expect

Perfect for families and mixed crews; no long passages, all stops are swimmable.

Places you'll go

6 stops

Day 1 · Marina · 1 night

Phuket Marina

departure point · provisioning & fuel · calm anchorage · crew briefing

Day 2 · Anchorage · 1 night

Phang Nga Bay — Khao Phing Kan Anchorage

11.7 nm

James Bond karst rocks · shallow turquoise anchorage · kayaking among limestone · golden-hour photography

Day 3 · Anchorage · 1 night

Koh Hong Anchorage

8.2 nm

lagoon-within-lagoon · pristine white sand · snorkel the lagoon edge · emerald cliffs

Hidden gem

Day 4 · Town quay · 1 night

Koh Yao Noi — Ban Hua Khanuai Anchorage

7.6 nm

quiet island village · rubber plantation & longtail boats · kayak mangrove creeks · local family restaurants

Day 5 · Anchorage · 2 nights

Koh Phi Phi — Ton Sai Bay Anchorage

10.1 nm

turquoise bay ringed by cliffs · snorkeling at Monkey Beach · limestone climbing above deck · sunset from the peaks

Day 7 · Marina

Phuket Marina

24 nm

return to port · crew debrief · fuel & provisions · marina bar

When to go

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Best Hot & busy Off-season

Good to know

Nearest airport to Phuket Marina, Phuket Town: Phuket (HKT) · ~30–45 min to the base.

Provisioning for 4–8 crew over 7 days — see the Galley cookbook for boat-friendly recipes and what a week's shop actually looks like.

Charter price isn't shown here — it varies by boat, season and operator. Get a quote directly from a charter company for this base before you book.

Crew briefing

Welcome aboard! This week is pure cruising joy: short sails between turquoise bays, mornings in the kayak, afternoons snorkeling, and sunsets watching limestone cliffs turn gold. No heavy weather, no night watches—just relax, swim, and let Thailand work its magic.

Drafted with First Mait (AI), then reviewed and published by @flying-pirate. AI can make mistakes — verify stops, distances and depths against official charts before you sail.

Licensed CC BY 4.0 · by @flying-pirate, 2026

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