Route overview
An indicative Andaman passage
This route is perfect if you want a bit of everything: some easy sailing, high-quality snorkeling and plenty of time at anchor. Koh Mai Thon offers perhaps the best snorkeling close to Phuket, and Koh Dok Mai adds a more dramatic rock-wall snorkeling experience.
The forecast chooses the final track. Mileage, anchorages and activities are planning estimates. The skipper confirms the safest route after considering weather, sea state, tides, park access, yacht condition and crew experience.
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. 22 nmSailing time: ~3.5 hours total
Exploration time: ~4.5 hours
Morning – Sail East to Koh Mai Thon
- Head out east from Phuket towards Koh Mai Thon, a favorite nearby destination
- Enjoy a good balance between time under sail and time on location
- Stop off Mai Thon’s west or east side, depending on the day’s weather
At Koh Mai Thon:
- Snorkel some of the best coral and reef fish close to Phuket
- Look for a healthy population of small to medium-sized reef fish
- With a bit of luck, you may see the resident pod of dolphins (around 12–15 animals) playing nearby
Midday – Optional Visit to Koh Dok Mai
- Depending on the weather and your group’s wishes, continue 30–40 minutes to Koh Dok Mai
- This is a dramatic rock island rising straight out of the sea
- Enjoy another snorkeling session along the rock walls
Here you might see:
- Larger reef fish and some pelagic species
- Occasional skipjacks, black tip reef sharks and even octopus
Afternoon – Relaxed Sail Back to Phuket
- Hoist the sails for the 1.5-hour return leg to Phuket
- Sit back and relax on deck with one last view of the Andaman Sea
This route is ideal for guests who “want it all” in a single day: a bit of sailing, excellent snorkeling and plenty of time to explore without feeling rushed.