Silkline 53ft – a catamaran for private charter from Chalong Marina, Phuket, Thailand. A custom-built catamaran; according to the operator only four were built in this unique model. It offers ample interior and deck space for guests.

Specifications

Length: 53 ft (about 16.2 m)
Capacity: 1–10 guests included, maximum 40 with extra guests (adult 900–1,100 THB, child 4–11 years 600–800 THB, depending on season)
Cabins: 2 bedrooms and 2 toilets opened for day-charter guests
Departure: Chalong Marina, Phuket

What is included

Private catamaran, captain and crew
English-speaking guide/hostess
Drinking water and ice, seasonal fruit
Life jackets, mask and snorkel, hand fishing line
1 kayak and 1 paddle board
Passenger accident insurance and fuel

Not included

Banana Beach (Coral Island) admission 100 THB per person
Lunch (set menu 400 THB per person, minimum 5 portions, or a restaurant on the route)
Round-trip minivan (10 passengers) 1,800 THB depending on pick-up location; pier shuttle bus 10 THB per person
7% VAT if a company invoice is requested

Optional extras: kayak 800 THB, paddle board 800 THB, fins 250 THB, large floating trampoline 2,000 THB, inflatable pool 2,500 THB, water slide 3,000 THB, towels 60 THB, fishing rod 600 THB.

Prices and booking

Prices are per boat for 1–10 guests, within 09:00–18:30. Half day morning (4 h, 09:00–13:00) from 12,900 THB (May–October, Coral Island); 14,900 THB (November–19 December, March–April) or 18,900 THB (20 December–February) in other seasons. Half day afternoon (4.5 h, 14:00–18:30) from 17,900 THB. Full day (8 or 8.5 h) from 24,900 THB (May–October), 27,500 THB (November–19 December, March–April) and 30,900 THB (20 December–February); multi-stop routes up to 36,900 THB. Routes include Coral Island, Maiton, Racha Yai, Promthep Cape, Krating Cape, Koh Mun and Khai Nok. Prices are per boat, not per person. Availability is always confirmed with the operator.