Route overview
An indicative Andaman passage
This route combines the best of Phang Nga Bay’s cave systems with Krabi’s stunning Railay Beach and the cinematic landscapes of Phi Phi. Ideal if you want a bit of everything: caves, beaches, nightlife and relaxed sailing.
Route map
Day by day
Indicative passage plan
Each day is a planning framework, not a promise of a particular anchorage or activity. At five knots, a 50-mile leg requires roughly ten hours underway before pilotage and manoeuvring.
Approx. 30 nmWe leave around 10:00 from Chalong Bay and point east towards Koh Kai.
- First swim and snorkel stop at Koh Kai with lunch on board
- Afternoon sail into Phang Nga Bay towards Koh Panak
At Koh Panak:
- Explore sea caves and hongs either on foot at low tide or by kayak at higher water
- Spend the first night at anchor here
Approx. 22 nmBefore breakfast you can already take the kayaks out to explore more caves around Koh Panak.
- Breakfast while sailing the short distance to Koh Hong
- Paddle inside the spectacular hong (“room”) via narrow waterways
After lunch on board we continue to Chicken Island (Koh Gai):
- Afternoon swimming and snorkeling in turquoise water
- Enjoy sunset and a quiet night at anchor at Chicken Island
Approx. 32 nmIn the morning we sail to Railay Beach, regularly ranked among the top 10 beaches in the world.
- Go ashore to explore the peninsula – no road access, everything by boat
- Optional rock climbing or simply enjoy the white-sand beach
Around lunchtime we set course for Koh Phi Phi:
- First stop at Phi Phi Leh and Maya Bay, filming location of “The Beach”
- Enjoy lunch and a visit by kayak to Pileh Bay, accessible at high tide
By late afternoon we sail to Phi Phi Don / Tonsai Bay:
- Go ashore for massage, dinner and nightlife
- Or choose a quieter nearby bay if you prefer a peaceful evening
Approx. 35 nmYou have the morning free at Phi Phi.
- More time for snorkeling, swimming, or exploring the island
- Optional hike to viewpoints (time permitting)
We depart before lunchtime for the sail back to Chalong Bay, Phuket, arriving in the late afternoon.