Private day charter

1 Day – Phang Nga Bay Highlights

A calm, scenery-focused day exploring Phang Nga Bay: Koh Hong sea caves, James Bond Island, hidden lagoons and quiet beaches.

Duration

1 day

Indicative mileage

Approximately 25 nm

Time underway

About 5 hours at 5 knots

Best season

November – April

Route overview

An indicative Andaman passage

Phang Nga Bay is naturally sheltered from prevailing winds, making it a calm and comfortable destination almost year-round. More than 40 limestone islands rise straight from the sea, creating one of Thailand’s most iconic cruising grounds and a perfect setting for a relaxed day charter.

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. 25 nm

Morning – Cruise into Phang Nga Bay & Koh Hong Caves

  • Depart from Phuket or Krabi and cruise into Phang Nga Bay National Park
  • Take in the dramatic limestone rock islands jutting into the sky
  • First stop at Koh Hong (Phang Nga)
  • Jump into a kayak with a Thai guide to explore secret caves and inner lagoons

Late Morning – James Bond Island (Koh Tapu)

  • Continue to the bay’s most famous landmark, Koh Tapu, better known as James Bond Island
  • See the rock pillar made famous in “The Man with the Golden Gun”
  • Step ashore for photos or enjoy the view from the comfort of your own yacht
  • Note: this is a popular tourist area, so expect other boats around

Midday – Koh Kudu or Koh Roi: Lunch & Lagoon

  • Cruise among the towering rocks of Phang Nga Bay
  • Stop at Koh Kudu or Koh Roi, each with a small beach and hidden lagoon
  • Enjoy a relaxed lunch on board and a refreshing swim
  • Optional: lunch ashore at the 5-star Paradise Koh Yao Resort, with its own quiet beach

Afternoon – Second Koh Hong & Koh Nok

  • Set course to another Koh Hong, this time with a white-sand beach and clear water
  • Swim with tropical fish and, if the tide allows, take the tender into the fantastic hidden inner lagoon with emerald water and mangroves
  • Head further south to Koh Nok, a small island where you may spot monitor lizards
  • Stroll along the beach covered in unusually shaped shells and corals and enjoy a final swim

Return – Cruise Back Through the Bay

  • As the island-hopping adventure winds down, relax on deck
  • Cruise back through the spectacular rock formations of Phang Nga Bay to your arrival point
  • Arrive in the late afternoon, ready to chill out at your hotel or villa