Photo: Diego Delso ↗THE JOURNEY IN DETAIL
A week under sail.
A week sailing from Phuket among the limestone islands of the Andaman Sea. Teamwork, short passages, swimming and an introduction to life under sail. This is a journey, not a certification course.
With old friends or new ones
Join a group or arrange a separate departure for your own team. Before travelling, we get to know each other, discuss everyone's experience and find suitable dates. You can also prepare together.
DAY BY DAY
Your daily itinerary.
A provisional itinerary. Weather, group readiness and local conditions may change the order and length of the stages.
- DAY 1 · Briefing
Phuket. Welcome aboard
Settle in, learn the rules of life on board and share out simple crew duties.
Overnight: Yacht - DAY 2 · Passage, weather permitting
Phang Nga Bay
A short passage among limestone islands and an introduction to handling sails.
Overnight: Yacht - DAY 3 · Sailing practice
Koh Hong islands
Island anchorages and time on the water. The skipper chooses stops according to current conditions.
Overnight: Yacht - DAY 4 · Sailing and shore time
Railay area
Sail towards the Krabi coast, with time for a walk ashore.
Overnight: Yacht - DAY 5 · Passage, weather permitting
Phi Phi islands
A day around the islands, choosing a sheltered anchorage.
Overnight: Yacht - DAY 6 · Passage
Course for Phuket
Return via suitable island stops, with a final opportunity to practise.
Overnight: Yacht - DAY 7 · Disembarkation
Phuket. Journey's end
Breakfast, yacht handover and disembarkation. Exact timing depends on the marina and weather.
Overnight: —
Included in the estimated price
6 nights on a yacht, a berth in a shared twin cabin
A professional skipper
Planned fuel and mooring costs
Basic meals on board
An introduction to working as a crew
Not included in the price
Flights to the meeting point
Personal travel insurance and visas
Personal equipment
Single-room supplements and personal expenses
Restaurants ashore, alcohol and fees outside the agreed route
YOUR PREPARATION
Arrive ready for the route.
Sailing experience is not required. You should be comfortable sharing a cabin, taking part in life on board and following the skipper's decisions.
Prepare with IvanBEFORE WE MEET ON THE TRAIL
What to prepare in advance
- A soft bag rather than a hard suitcase
- Shoes with clean, non-slip soles
- Sun and wind protection, and a light rain layer
- Personal essentials suited to your experience at sea
Once we choose a date, we agree on the equipment list, meeting point and transfer time. Please wait until the programme is confirmed before booking flights.