Perfect if you…
- Hold an accepted skipper qualification and have suitable recent experience
- Want freedom over your route, activities and daily pace
- Enjoy taking an active role in sailing and life aboard
Charter styles
Bareboat charter
Take the helm, set your own pace and explore the Andaman with local support close at hand.
Independent sailing
A charter shaped around how you want to sail
Bareboat charter gives an experienced skipper and capable crew full responsibility for the yacht. You choose the rhythm of the trip while our Phuket team prepares the boat, provides a thorough handover and helps you plan a realistic route for the season.
What Cruise Asia provides
- A prepared yacht with its documented safety equipment
- Yacht handover, systems briefing and local navigation guidance
- Operational support throughout your charter
- Optional provisioning, transfers and selected equipment
Qualification check requiredWe verify the skipper's qualifications and recent sailing experience before confirming a bareboat charter. The minimum is RYA Day Skipper level or an accepted equivalent, plus a valid Marine Radio VHF/SRC licence.Need these qualifications? Explore our RYA Day Skipper Fast Track and RYA Marine Radio VHF/SRC course.
Plan your charter
Find the right yacht and route
Compare the Cruise Asia fleet, then share your dates and priorities. Our Phuket team will confirm availability and prepare a clear proposal.