The 10 Sailing Trips with Lunch in Thailand That Earn Their Price

1.3 Islands Day Tour on Catamaran with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 742 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $109Our pick

Set out from Ocean Marina Jomtien on the 71-foot Serenity catamaran for Koh Phai, Koh Rin, and Monkey Island. You get hotel pickup, a Thai buffet, drinks, snorkeling gear, fishing, paddleboarding, a slide, and crew support in Thai, English, Russian, and Chinese.

“Probably had some of the friendliest staff EVER!!Honestly the BEST CATAMARAN Trip out of all the countries I’ve been too. You get food, multiple bottles of cold water and soda that comes included! You don’t have to pay extra for any of it. The staff are friendly and helpful. THEY DESERVE A RAISE!!”

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2.Exclusive 3-Island Catamaran Tour with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 387 reviews · 7 hours · from $104

You’ll cruise with Serenity Yachting from Pattaya to three islands on a spacious catamaran, with snorkeling, fishing, paddleboards, kayaking, a Thai buffet, and a stop at Monkey Island. Guides speak English, Thai, Russian, French, and Chinese. Expect about seven hours on the water and a lively finish.

“Really great day out, staff were all very helpful and friendly and also great food.”

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3.Coral and Racha lslands Catamaran Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 285 reviews · 1 day · from $90

Spend a relaxed day aboard Aeolos, a 22-person catamaran visiting Coral and Racha Islands. You get two snorkeling stops, lunch, paddleboards, kayaks, a slide, fishing, and sunset views at Promthep Cape. Guides such as Aiu, Art, Sandy, and Kim are known for attentive help.

“Our guide (Fang) was very attentive. My favourite would be snorkeling at Racha Island.”

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4.Full-Day 2 Islands Yacht Trip with Lunch and Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 234 reviews · 7 hours · from $109

Join Ocean Yachting for a seven-hour yacht day from Pattaya City to Koh Phai and Koh Rin. Ruby and Riley are among the attentive guides named by guests. Swim, snorkel, fish, paddleboard, use the slide, enjoy Thai lunch, and sail home at sunset.

“Visit to the two islands was very good. They provided enough equipment’s for Snorkelling etc. The lunch was delicious and sufficient. They had made proper arrangements for still and drone photography/videography which the sent promptly to the participants.”

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5.Phi Phi, Maya, and Maiton by Luxury Yacht with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 132 reviews · from $111

Spend a full sea day aboard a comfortable catamaran with guides such as Lily, Mike or Jenny. Visit Maya Bay, Phi Phi Don, Pileh Lagoon and Maiton Bay, with snorkeling, a Thai buffet, clear kayaking, a slide, paddleboards and five edited photos included.

“Mike the guide was very helpful, friendly and accommodating. The boat trip and activities were amazing and the snorkelling with so many fishes - such a great experience! Maya was shut (off season) However that did not spoil the trip and it was beautiful in the long tail boats *only comment I would say is this trip may be difficult for anyone with mobility issues due to how you transfer on and off the boat. Getting off at the end is a high step onto a tyre and pull up onto the side”

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6.3-Island Hopping Sunset Yacht & Buffet with Live DJ

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 125 reviews · 8 hours · from $79Best value

Spend eight hours on an 82-foot yacht from Pattaya, with hotel pickup, a mocktail, Thai buffet and BBQ, snorkeling, clear kayaks, paddleboards, floats, and a water slide. Visit Koh Phai, Koh Rin, and Monkey Island, with Chinese, English, Russian, and Thai support.

“The program was varied and offered good value for money. Unfortunately, the female members of the accompanying staff were not helpful at all, except for the lady shown in the picture. Our phone was about to run out of battery and we wanted to ask for a little charge, but they refused and were not kind. The lady in the picture helped immediately, smiled, and was kind. She gave us her own power bank. Perhaps the others should not be dealing with customers if it is such a burden for them…”

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7.3 Islands Catamaran Tour with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · 8 hours · from $118

Spend eight hours cruising from Pattaya to Koh Phai, Koh Rin, and Koh Ped on a clean, comfortable catamaran. Swim, snorkel, paddleboard, enjoy a Thai buffet, and watch Thai Samae monkeys. Hotel pickup, equipment, drinks, and a freshwater shower are included.

“Everything was very comfortable and it was an excellent day tour!”

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8.Racha and Coral Island Catamaran Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 34 reviews · from $94

Set out from Phuket’s Chalong Pier for Coral and Racha islands on a catamaran with lunch, drinks, fruit, snacks, snorkeling gear, and water toys. You’ll get hotel transfers and free time for swimming and beach lounging, but the English-language support and stop durations may vary.

“That we were so few guests. Plenty of space on the boat. Quiet and a great day. Missed stopping at wildlife. And didn't have an English guide. So little info along the way. Only Chinese. And the staff didn't speak English. Got some info before we boarded, but it went quickly and didn't remember half of it.”

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9.Coral and Racha Island Yacht Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 13 reviews · 8 hours · from $135

You’ll ride the Elizabeth Queen Yacht from Phuket to Coral and Racha Yai islands, with hotel transfers, lunch, snorkeling gear, soft drinks, and an English-speaking guide included. Expect a full day of swimming, beach time, optional water sports, onboard snacks, and sunset views near Cape Panwa.

“Wer ein richtiges Segel Erlebnis sucht ist vielleicht falsch, wir sind bis auf 40 Minuten durchwegs mit Motor gefahren. Man ist natürlich bei der fixen Strecke auf die Windverhältnisse angewiesen. Trotzdem ein tolles Schiff mit netter Crew. Wir hatten sehr viel Spaß beim Baden, schnorcheln und Rutschen. Tipp: wir waren mit fast ausschließlich Chinesischen Gästen an Bord die im unteren Deck durchwegs mit Seekrankheit zu kämpfen hatten. Am offenen Deck im 1. Stock hat man seine Ruhe, ist trotz insg. 40-50 Menschen an Bord fast immer alleine gewesen. Wer Lust auf einen aufregenden Tag hat mit tollen Zielen und einem spektakulären Sonnenuntergang am Ende wird hier fündig! Wir sagen Danke…”

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10.Lazy Similan Islands by Catamaran with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · from $151

Leave Phuket for a relaxed Similan Islands day by speed catamaran. Snorkel at Christmas Point, visit Sailing Rock on Island No. 8, eat lunch on Koh Miang, and finish with a second reef stop. Hotel transfers, equipment, park fees, meals, drinks, and insurance are included.

“Great organization! Despite the large number of people, it was a great excursion that was really worth it! Highly recommended!”

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