Explorer yachts from Phuket are ideally positioned to range far beyond the standard charter circuit. While the Phi Phi Islands, Phang Nga Bay, and Ko Racha define the central Phuket itinerary, an explorer vessel adds the fuel capacity and expedition mindset to reach the Similan Islands National Park, the Surin Islands and Richelieu Rock to the north, and the more remote coastlines of the Myanmar border region. The Andaman is a large sea, and an explorer charter is the only way to see a meaningful portion of it.
The explorer fleet for Phuket carries extra fuel, a well-equipped dive locker, substantial tender storage, and guest capacities of six to twelve across three to six cabins. Crew numbers run to four to seven, with specific experience in extended Andaman passages.
Weekly rates start at approximately 45,000 Euros and reach 390,000 Euros for the largest and most capable vessels. The advance provisioning allowance of around 30 percent covers fuel, which is a meaningful variable on an explorer itinerary, food, and any national park permits.
November through April provides the recommended sailing window, with the best underwater visibility at its peak in January and February on the outer reef systems.
