Private Catamaran – The Coral Reef Cabana

The Coral Reef Cabana private catamaran charter gives you your own sailing catamaran from Phuket — a fleet of four boats carrying from 10 up to 60 guests — for routes to Banana Beach, Promthep Cape, Racha, Maiton, the Khai Islands, Phi Phi and Phang Nga Bay. Half-day, full-day and sunset programs, arranged by our family-run, TAT-licensed agency at Chalong Circle.

Why charter a catamaran instead of joining a group tour?

Here is the honest picture we give guests across our counter. The famous islands around Phuket — the Khai Islands especially — are beautiful, but at midday they are shared with every speedboat operator on the island. Fish-feeding crowds, queues for beach photos, engines everywhere. A private catamaran is the cleanest way out of that: you set your own timetable, anchor where the tour boats aren’t, and swim off the back of your own boat instead of a packed beach.

Guests tell us the moment that sells it is the quiet — sails up, engine off, just water. If you want the same privacy but more speed for the long routes, see the private power catamaran version of this charter.

Which boat fits your group?

The Coral Reef Cabana fleet has four sailing catamarans, so this charter scales from a couple’s day out to a full company party:

• 38 — the intimate boat, up to 10 guests. Best for couples and small families.
• Legacy — up to 20 guests. The all-rounder for family groups.
• White Marlin — 30 guests cruising, up to 60 for events.
• Ombre — 30 guests cruising, up to 60 for events. The pick for weddings and corporate days.

Tell us your group size on WhatsApp and we’ll recommend the boat honestly — a half-empty big boat is a waste of your money, and we’d rather match you properly.

Where can you go?

Programs run from a simple Banana Beach round trip to serious full-day voyages:

• Banana Beach — round trip, half day morning or afternoon, or full day. Sheltered, close, and the easiest sail.
• Banana Beach + Promthep Cape — see Phuket’s most photographed viewpoint from the sea.
• Banana Beach + Racha or + Maiton — clear-water snorkeling; both routes have a sunset option, and sunset under sail is the best thing this boat does.
• Phi Phi + Maiton or Phi Phi + Khai — the full-day flagship routes. If you’re weighing Phi Phi options, our guide to what a Phi Phi tour includes is worth five minutes.
• Phang Nga Bay — available on the two larger boats; limestone karst scenery all day.

Is a sailing catamaran right for you?

Choose sail if the day on the water is the point: you want to swim, sunbathe on the trampoline nets, eat well, and arrive relaxed rather than fast. A sailing catamaran is also the most stable, comfortable ride we can offer guests who dread seasickness — far gentler than any speedboat.

It is not the right choice if your goal is maximum islands in minimum hours; sail speed means fewer stops. Budget solo travellers and couples are usually happier on a shared trip like the Khai Islands full day tour, which covers similar water for a fraction of the cost of a whole boat. We’ll tell you straight which makes sense for your dates.

What should you bring, and when is the best season?

Swimwear, sunscreen, a hat, a light cover-up for the ride home, and a dry bag for electronics. November to April brings the steadiest sailing winds and calmest anchorages, and it’s the season we recommend for Phi Phi and Phang Nga Bay. In the green season we route charters to the sheltered eastern side on rough days — one advantage of a private boat is that the plan can bend with the weather instead of being cancelled outright.

FAQ

How many guests can a private catamaran take?

It depends on the boat: 38 takes up to 10 guests, Legacy up to 20, and White Marlin and Ombre each take 30 cruising or up to 60 for events. We match the boat to your group when you message us.

Is a sailing catamaran good for people who get seasick?

Yes — it’s the most stable option we offer. The wide twin-hull design rolls far less than a speedboat, and routes can be adjusted to stay in calm water on windier days.

Can we do a sunset cruise?

Yes. The Racha and Maiton full-day programs both have sunset extensions, and sunset under sail off Promthep Cape is a highlight guests mention more than any island.

How much does a private catamaran charter in Phuket cost?

Rates vary by boat, route, season and date, so we don’t publish fixed prices — boat prices in Phuket change daily. Send us your date and group size on WhatsApp and we’ll quote today’s price quickly.

How do we book with a licensed agency?

Message +66 93 687 1999 on WhatsApp or visit our family-run shop near Chalong Circle — TAT licence No. 34/03373. We confirm the boat, route and pickup in one chat.