The cruising area has a tidal range of up to 3.00m at high water springs.

Thailand is an ALL YEAR ROUND sailing destination. There are two main seasons, which are called the wet and dry season, or the SW or NE monsoon, respectively. Seasons tend to be predictable, although there may be inconsistencies as they change from one to the other.

Seasons
North East Monsoon (Dry – Nov to Apr)
The NE monsoon, as the months from November to April are called, have wind speeds of force 2 to 5 from the NE. The winds are quite stable during this period and temperatures are usually in the region of 30°C. It is consistently dry and sunny with ideal conditions for sailing. Clients wishing to visit the Similan Islands can do so during the north east Monsoon but will be asked to sign a Sunsail disclaimer before they leave the base and they must also obtain permission from the National Park Authorities - there may be a charge for this.

South West Monsoon (Wet – May to Oct)
The SW monsoon takes place from May to October with winds force 2 to 6 from the SW. There is slightly more wind during this season making sailing a bit more exhilarating than the NE season. During this season there are some rainy periods which come in from the Indian Ocean, usually only lasting approx. 1 to 2 hours in the late afternoon / early evening. The direction of the prevailing wind means that the anchorages on the west coast of Phuket cannot be used during this period. Clients are advised to anchor on the east coasts of the islands or in sheltered bays. There is still safe sailing in Phang Nga Bay right down to Koh Phi Phi. Unfortunately it is not possible to visit the Similan Islands during the south west Monsoon due to the direction of the prevailing wind. During the SW season there are approximately 2 to 3 weeks of bad weather usually lasting up to 5 days at a time.

When to go?
Phuket and the surrounding areas are best known as a ‘winter’ destination amongst package holidaymakers looking for constant sunshine. But the ‘summer’ months-Phuket and Phang-nga’s ‘green season’ – offer perfect conditions for keen sailors who want something more than a gentle cruise between idyllic islands.

From May through to October, the southwest monsoon brings with it reliable winds averaging 12 knots. Spells of brilliant clear blue skies are interspersed with occasional showers – and temperatures are never lower than 25'C.

Phuket Race Week, held in July each year, is timed to take advantage of the green season’s perfect sailing weather and presents the perfect opportunity to combine a few days yacht racing with cruising Phang-nga Bay under sail.

Krabi & PhiPhi Islands
Many argue that Krabi's beaches, backed by dense rain forest, are amongst the most beautiful in the world. One of Thailand's best kept secrets, Krabi is undergoing an awakening. First discovered by cruising yachtsmen and backpack travelers – and remaining sleepy for many years – it now hosts bungalow resorts, top international hotels and numerous restaurants.

Yet the area retains the flavor traditionalists have always loved – for example, the fabulous beaches to the south of Ao Nang, tucked below towering rock walls, are still accessible by boat only.
South of Krabi, and east of Phuket you discover the Phi Phi Islands – one of the most beautiful island groups anywhere. Spectacular vertical cliffs rising from clear seas, beautiful lagoons enclosed by rock walls and idyllic tropical beaches have rightly made these islands amongst the most famous in the world.
In 1998, the southernmost of the two islands, PhiPhi Le, was chosen as the location for filming "The Beach", starring Leonardo Di Caprio.

Sleepy, exotically tropical and remote when you want it to be, PhiPhi can keep you as busy as you like, too. Clustered around the main town – Ton Sai Bay –resorts, restaurants, pubs and shops jostle for position with strolling vacationers and bicycles. Phi Phi has no cars.

When to go?
Phuket and the surrounding areas are best known as a ‘winter’ destination amongst package holidaymakers looking for constant sunshine. But the ‘summer’ months-Phuket and Phang-nga’s ‘green season’ – offer perfect conditions for keen sailors who want something more than a gentle cruise between idyllic islands.

From May through to October, the southwest monsoon brings with it reliable winds averaging 12 knots. Spells of brilliant clear blue skies are interspersed with occasional showers – and temperatures are never lower than 25'C.

Phuket Race Week, held in July each year, is timed to take advantage of the green season’s perfect sailing weather and presents the perfect opportunity to combine a few days yacht racing with cruising Phang-nga Bay under sail.

The unspoiled West Coast & The Similans
Tiny coves inaccessible by land nestle between occasional clusters of luxury resorts, villas, restaurants and nightlife – perfect spots to take your fill of civilization before heading north or south along the unspoiled coastline.

From Phuket to the harbor of Thap Lamu, the islands north of Takua Pa and the border town of Ranong is an Andaman wonderland of largely undeveloped beaches and tranquil islands, with the Similan and Surin island groups the gems of The unspoiled West Coast & The Similans the area, presenting an exquisite contrast to the towering limestone monoliths of the Phang-nga Krabi region.

The Similan Islands
Here, huge granite boulders tell of an entirely different geological process to that which created Phang-nga Bay. Astonishing smooth, weatherworn rocks the size of cars and houses tumble down the islands' shorelines, looking like the leftover playthings of a mystical giant. Plummeting 35 meters and more to the seabed, these rocks create a phenomenal underwater world that has been a magnet to divers for years. The crystal-clear water is legendary, while the coral reefs are reputed to be the most colorful and diverse in Thailand.

On the surface, the huge boulders blend seamlessly with lush forest and sparkling white sandy beaches, while the waters surrounding the islands teem with tropical fish, including Whale Sharks and Mantas – even the legendary #434343 Marlin.

The Surin Islands
Sail 50 nautical miles to the north and you enter a marine national park, the Surin Islands, the closest Thai islands to Burmese waters – but a long step back in time. The Surins are uninhabited except for a few rangers and the ‘Lion Tribe' of ‘sea gypsies', a nomadic sea people who continue a primitive way of life to this day.

For them, time is a vague concept. None knows his own age or can count beyond the fingers on his hand, yet they can hew an ocean-going boat using only the most basic tools, catch fish by hand, and are renowned for their talents as deep divers without scuba gear. For visiting yachtsmen too, the Surins can make time stand still, can make you contemplate staying forever.

When to go?
Phuket and the surrounding areas are best known as a ‘winter’ destination amongst package holidaymakers looking for constant sunshine. But the ‘summer’ months-Phuket and Phang-nga’s ‘green season’ – offer perfect conditions for keen sailors who want something more than a gentle cruise between idyllic islands.

From May through to October, the southwest monsoon brings with it reliable winds averaging 12 knots. Spells of brilliant clear blue skies are interspersed with occasional showers – and temperatures are never lower than 25'C.

Phuket Race Week, held in July each year, is timed to take advantage of the green season’s perfect sailing weather and presents the perfect opportunity to combine a few days yacht racing with cruising Phang-nga Bay under sail.

The Koh Samui Archipelago
Koh Samui made it’s name 30 years ago when backpackers discovered this idyllic island as a hideaway with white powdery san beaches, rocky bays swaying palm trees and beautiful clear waters with its coral reefs.
Today Samui has everything for anyone’s taste and budget to spend some quality time with lots of activities to choose from. Enjoy international fine cuisine, fantastic scenery or just enjoy the relaxed island atmosphere.
Samui still has a very exciting coastline with its endless bays and rocky coves to discover. Joining in or chartering one of our yachts is definitely one of the most satisfying ways of seeing the beauty of this island.
We are looking forward to welcoming you on board one of our yachts to make your holiday an unforgettable experience.

Koh Phangan
Koh Phangan lies 18km to the north of Koh Samui and is much less developed and even quieter than Samui. Famous for it’s full moon party, koh Phangan is a favorite destination for backpackers.
Koh Phangan’s beaches remain largely undeveloped and some of the more remote beaches are only accessible by boat. The island is famous for it’s waterfalls, beautiful natural rock formations, lovely beaches with a young crowd chilling out in bamboo beach bars. There is plenty of accommodation and fantastic beach restaurants for real thai cuisine and provisioning is widely available on most anchorages.

Koh Tao
45km north of Koh Phangan lies the third largest island in the Samui archipelago, the island of Koh Tao. Koh Tao means turtle island due to the once abundance of breeding turtles. The island is covered with thick tropical vegetation and white sand beaches.

Koh Tao is known locally as the diving destination in the gulf and whale sharks are often seen in these waters.
The best place in the gulf for snorkeling and scuba diving. Whilst offering beautiful anchorages with turquoise clear water, the island also offers a cozy little harbor town with various international cuisine and good provisioning possibilities. A must see if you enjoy sailing along with a pristine underwater world.

Marine Park
The Ang Thong marine Park is made up of over 40 islands spread over 100 square kilometers in the gulf of Thailand. Declared a national marine park in 1980, it is made up of hundreds of limestone monoliths creating a group of strikingly beautiful and uninhabited islands. It is full of exotic beaches, hidden bays, untouched wildlife and fantastic sailing – “Ang Thong” means golden basin, and gave Alex Garland the inspiration for the world famous book/movie “The Beach”.

Located to the north west of Koh Samui, the marine park is just a days sail away and rewards you with plenty of idyllic anchorages with just pure nature around.
Largely untouched, the marine park hosts endless secluded beaches, beautiful snorkeling and lots of wildlife. Sea otters, dolphins, monkeys and huge white eagles are commonly seen.

With only a Rangers station/camping ground on site, provisioning is very limited and is closed during the monsoon period of November to December.

When to go?
January-April is the most preferred time for an excursion on the water, perfect climate with steady easterly winds providing the best conditions for an enjoyable cruise and great water conditions for snorkeling and diving.

May-October the southwest-monsoon with its calm sea and clear sky comes complete with fair winds for sailing, though it can get pretty hot during these months.

October-December the northeast monsoon with its rainy season can create winds up to 25 knots or more and gives sailing more of an adventurous touch where you can test your skills in gusty winds and ten feet waves!

Pattaya to Koh Samet
World famous as a hectic holiday resort, Pattaya is an essential stopover on any cruising holiday in the Eastern Gulf of Thailand. This 10-km stretch of coast is a favorite retreat for Bangkok residents as well as international tourists.

But for a taste of frenetic resort-city life to contrast with the solitude of Thailand's spectacular islands, Pattaya is ready to welcome all-comers.

Just five miles from Pattaya Bay is Koh Sak, in days gone by an exclusive island resort for Thailand's rich and famous, as well as a favorite with international jet-setters.

Take the footpath leading south from the beach restaurant and discover who was there before you. Some of the island's famous visitors including many Hollywood names from the 1950s left their hand and footprints set into the cement paving slabs.

Apart from the opportunity to recharge excitement levels, Pattaya is the natural starting point for a cruise east towards the islands near Cambodia. Not many yachts ply this coast, but a voyage from Pattaya to the Koh Chang and Koh Kut archipelagos is a rewarding experience, with several splendid unspoiled islands en route.
A number of these small offshore islands are within easy reach of Pattaya and Ocean Marina. Koh Larn, Koh Phai and Koh Kram – together with the smaller islets around them - are favorites, with their white sandy beaches, clear waters and great snorkeling.

Cruising further along the coast, 45 miles from Ocean Marina, is one of Bangkok's favorite away-from-it-all weekend destinations, Ko Samet, part of the Khao Laem Ya.

Koh Samet National Park.
Koh Samet has plenty of restaurants and bungalows, but they are all built behind the tree line, preserving the beauty of beaches and coves that first attracted the backpacker set in the 1970s. The east coast is the most beautiful, with several untouched parts that holidaymakers rarely visit. Tucked into the northeast corner is the tiny islet, Hin Khan Na. An idyllic day-stop, there's an attractive, peaceful beach ideal for swimming. Ashore are a few restaurants and even a bakery.

When to go?
Pattaya enjoys a tropical wet and dry climate, which is divided into the following seasons: Warm and Dry (November to February), Hot and Humid (March to May), and Hot and Rainy (June to October). The most comfortable time of year to enjoy the region is from November to April.

Koh Chang & Koh Kut Group
Consisting chiefly of prehistoric granite rock, Koh Chang itself was formed between 200 and 230 million years ago and is the second largest island in Thailand. Koh Chang enthralls, not only because of the long picture-postcard beaches, spectacular Ko Chang & Koh Kut group coral, the magnificent sunsets, the enchanting waterfalls and hushed mangroves, but also because of the vast tropical rain forest – one of the best preserved in Southeast Asia – that covers 75 percent of this mountainous island, whose highest peak stands 743 meters tall.

Not surprisingly, these primordial jungles are home to a great variety of wildlife. Recent studies found 30 different kinds of land animals, 60 types of bird and 40 species of reptile and amphibians on the island, including pythons, rat-snakes, king cobras, lizards, monkeys, ant-eaters, wild pigs and bats. Koh Chang even has its own, exclusive creature, the ‘Rana Kochang' (Koh Chang-frog), that is found nowhere else in the world.

Yet, some of Koh Chang surprises. While much of the island remains untouched, beach restaurants and bungalows on the more developed beaches provide the opportunity to touch base during a cruise around the peaceful islands in this national park group.

The last group of islands in Thai waters, the Koh Kut archipelago – including Koh Kut itself, Koh Kra, Koh Maisi Lek and Koh Raet, is less well-known and less explored than Koh Chang. Flatter than its neighbor, the main island is nevertheless heavily forested with endless coconut groves and rubber plantations in the low-lying plains. Koh Kut's splendid waterfall, Nam Tok Khlong Chao, is one of the most striking spots on the island.
Visit the running streams at the upper two tiers, and then stop for a relaxing freshwater swim in the lower level a large pond.

When to go?
January-April is the most preferred time for an excursion on the water, perfect climate with steady easterly winds providing the best conditions for an enjoyable cruise and great water conditions for snorkeling and diving.

May-October the southwest-monsoon with its calm sea and clear sky comes complete with fair winds for sailing, though it can get pretty hot during these months.

October-December the northeast monsoon with its rainy season can create winds up to 25 knots or more and gives sailing more of an adventurous touch where you can test your skills in gusty winds and ten feet waves!