Thailand currently has seven international standard yacht marinas, as well as some smaller marinas, with a capacity of approximately 1,500 wet berths. Five marinas are situated in the Andaman Sea, whilst the remaining two are located in the Gulf of Thailand.
Opened in 2008, Ao Po Grand Marina has since grown by more than 100 berths from its original 200 and can also accommodate superyachts of over 100 metres. Looking towards the stunning Phang-Nga Bay, the marina’s expansive breakwater protects vessels from adverse weather and rough seas.
Krabi Boat Lagoon is the newest marina complex in Thailand and is the only one to be found in the picturesque region of Krabi. Nestled safely amidst a protective mangrove forest, Krabi Boat Lagoon boasts a restaurant, yacht service suppliers and can serve 80 yachts plus another 100 on the ground.
With over 500 wet-berths and 200 dry-berths available, Ocean Marina Jomtien is not only the largest marina in Thailand but the biggest in the whole of South East Asia. A stone’s throw away from the vast majority of the region’s brokers and service providers, Ocean Marina Jomtien is at the very heart of sailing in the Gulf of Thailand.
Located on the north east side of Phuket, approximately 30 minutes from the airport, Phuket Boat Lagoon was the island’s first marina and boast 173 wet-berths, a busy hardstand area, plus an attractive collection of condominiums, restaurants and a resort hotel.
Set in idyllic surroundings with stunning views of the nearby Phang-Nga Bay, Phuket Yacht Haven is the island’s only 24-hour access marina and can accommodate 300 cruisers and superyachts up to 55 metres (at sea only). The facilities also include fuel services, accommodation and a restaurant.
Although the marina was originally started in 1995, it wasn’t until 2014 that the marina was finally finished, having been saved by a consortium of four businessmen. Today, Racer Marina is the only marina along the west coast of the Gulf of Thailand and can serve up to 120 wet-berths and another 200 on the ground.
Royal Phuket Marina is Thailand’s only 5-Star Golden Anchor award-winning marina and can accommodate up to 100 berths in the water up to 35 metres. Strategically located on Phuket’s east coast, its restaurants, retail opportunities and marina facilities rank among one of Asia’s most sophisticated yachting infrastructures.
The Phuket Cruising Yacht Club (PCYC) has reliable ground mooring options in Ao Chalong, along with other boating services that include immigration and customs.
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