Cambodia’s coastline on the Gulf of Thailand stretches from the Thai border south to the Koh Kong archipelago, encompassing the main island resort of Koh Rong, the undeveloped outer islands of Koh Tang and Koh Prins, and the largely unexplored islands of the southwest. Yachts available from 125,000 euros per week in this region are typically 40 to 60 metres, with professional crews of eight or more and the range and equipment for an exploration-focused charter in genuinely remote waters.
The Cambodian island coast has developed significantly in recent years but retains a frontier quality relative to the more established Thai and Malaysian charter grounds. The water clarity in the Gulf of Thailand is excellent from November through April, and the marine environment around the outer islands includes pristine reef systems that have seen limited dive pressure. Koh Tang, the site of the final US military action of the Vietnam War in 1975, is a dramatic and historically resonant destination accessible by yacht.
At 125,000 euros per week, the charter fee covers the yacht and crew. The Advance Provisioning Allowance of 25 to 30 percent covers fuel, provisioning and port dues. Sihanoukville is the main supply and embarkation point. All-in weekly budgets typically run to 155,000 to 165,000 euros.
The Cambodian charter season runs from November through April. May through October brings the southwest monsoon, which significantly affects conditions in the Gulf of Thailand.
