Space in abundance on your crewed charter in Phuket
 If you simply prefer to let someone else do the “heavy” work of sailing, cooking etc, then a fully crewed sailing charter might be just right for you.
Our Wharram Islander 55 catamaran “Tiare“ is the largest yacht in our program. She undertakes long and short charters along the entire west coast of Thailand.
She is a fabulous yacht with her somewhat piratical lines and her big schooner rig. Tiare sails extremely well too and skipper/owner Alex sails, as opposed to using the engine, whenever possible.
Apart from the obvious luxury of being able to just lay back, relax and be pampered aboard you also have the benefit of the skippers’ intimate knowledge of the area. And whenever you do want to take the helm you are more then welcome to do so. Skipper Alex will be happy to teach you the basics of handling the versatile schooner rig, navigation and lots more.
Explore the unique beauty of Phang Nga Bay
On Tiare’s charters you will have unlimited use of the boat’s sea kayaks. Kayaks are brilliant for exploring the sea caves, hongs, creeks and tunnels of which there are hundreds, if you know where to actually find them of course!
Our crewed sail & exploration trips will also take you to the proverbial pearly white beaches fringed with coconut trees, lapped on by gin-clear water in which you find colourful coral reefs with outstanding snorkeling opportunities.
‘Tiare’s” crew consists of skipper Alex and his gorgeous wife cook/hostess Pah. They come from Spain and Thailand but both speak excellent English. “Tiare” (= “flower in Polynesian) was custom designed for Alex and professionally built at the PT Pal shipyard in Surabaya, Indonesia.
The yacht was launched in June 2005.
She is beautifully finished with acres of varnished teak and with obvious minute attention to detail. Four double cabins with ensuite facilities are at the guests’ disposal, if desired larger groups can easily be accommodated. This boat is certainly not short on space!
Mouthwatering Thai food
The menu consists of a mouthwatering array of both European and Thai dishes. If you should have any dietary requirements or preferences, please let us know and we will plan accordingly. During each trip there are usually a couple of beach barbecues. Alex is a skilled angler and spear fisherman so you can expect to eat freshly caught fish!
Please find below an example of a 7day/night itinerary. It offers an optimum blend of exciting exploration, exhilarating sailing, great snorkeling, stunning scenery, and picture postcard beaches and, for those who want, some pretty good nightlife too.
 These suggested itineraries are by no means fixed, longer, shorter or different programs, it’s all possible.
In any case, each morning Alex will go over the charts with you and together you decide on the destinations for each day. Please see our Interactive Charts to get your bearings.
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Sample itinerary: South Thailand, 7 days/nights
Day 1: Start Ao Chalong 10.00 hrs. Stop off Ko Khai Nok for swimming and snorkeling. Continue northwards in  to the Pan Nga Bay. Stop at Ko Panak to explore caves and hongs. Night at Ko Hong anchorage.
Day 2: Explore the sea caves and tunnels of Ko Hong. Up anchor and sail northwards. Make a brief stop at Ko Pin Khan aka “James Bond Island“. Enter the Klong Ko Pan Yi river. Visit Ban Ko Pan Yi, a village built on stilts in the water. From there go to Ko Roi for one of the prettiest anchorages in the Pan Nga bay, where you spend the night.
Day 3: Sail to the Ko Hong East Archipelago. Stop off at Ko Pak Bia or one of the other twenty or so small islands for picnic and swim.
Proceed to Ko Hong East. You’ll find a very large near-landlocked lagoon accessible only by a narrow opening in the towering rocks. The lagoon can be explored by kayak or by swimming.
Mid afternoon sail to Ray Leh beach near Krabi where you spend the night.
 Day 4: Sail to the Phi Phi islands. Stop off at Ko Dam/Ko Poda (aka Chicken island) and at “Bamboo” island and /or Ko Yung for snorkeling. Follow the west coast of Phi Phi to admire the awesome rock formations. Night at the main bay in Phi Phi or, if you seek solitude, at Maya bay in Phi Phi Leh.
Day 5: Rise early for swimming and snorkeling in Maya Bay leave from there at 09.00 and head for Ko Ha Yai. Ko Ha Yai consists of 5 tiny strangely shaped near –barren islets in open sea. Water is gin clear and snorkelling is fabulous. Proceed further to Ko Rok Nok.
Arrive there mid - late afternoon.
Day 6: Spend the morning on Rok Nok and leave for Ko Kradan/Ko Nagai/Ko Muk after lunch. Enjoy the beach in Ko Ngai and visit the Emerald cave on Ko Muk. Night at Ko Muk.
Day 7: Leave for Ko Lanta. Lazily proceed up the coast of Ko Lanta and stop off at some of the beaches. Mid afternoon cross back to Phi Phi, if you want solitude you anchor at Lodalum west bay, if you seek nightlife in Tonsai bay.
Last morning: sail back to Phuket, arrive around 10.00 hrs, disembarkation
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1. Indoor sitting area |
5. Double cabin with access to bathroom |
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2. Outdoor sitting, dining area with sun protection / rain cover |
6. Double cabin |
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3. Galley |
7. Double cabin |
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4. Steering and navigation station |
8. Netting |
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Specifications:
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| Design: |
customized Wharram Islander 55 |
| Built: |
Indonesia 2005 |
| LOA: |
18.3 m / 60 ft |
| LWL: |
17 m / 55 ft |
| BOA: |
8,35 m / 28 ft |
| Guest accommodation: |
5 independant double cabins |
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in 1 double cabin an extra bed for child or 3rd person |
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2 bathrooms, interior and exterior showers |
| Rig: |
2 masts, gaff rig, wharram sails |
| Sails: |
2 major sails, genoa, trinqueta and spinnaker |
| Engine: |
2x30 HP diesel engines |
| Drive: |
shaft drive |
| Speed under sail: |
cruising 7 kts, top speed 15+ kts |
| Speed under power: |
7 kts |
| Watermaker: |
50 ltr per hour |
| Water tanks: |
2 x 600 ltr |
| Refrigeration: |
fridge, freezer and ice boxes |
| Electrics: |
12 volt DC and 220 V AC |
Anchoring: |
Electric windlass with remote control. |
| Electronics: |
GPS, depth sounder, wind instrument, autopilot, VHF radio, GSM phone |
| Entertainment: |
CD hifi stereo system, music library |
| Tender: |
RIB with outboard |
| Snorkelling: |
masks, snorkels and fins |
| Water sports |
2x 3-person kayaks |
| Fishing gear |
reels for trawling and fishing rod |
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