Custom Cruiser 52ft (Tharin Arkara) – a 52 ft motor cruiser for private day charters focused on fishing or SCUBA diving from Chalong Pier, Phuket, Thailand. Locally built, it sails to the southern islands of Phuket, including the south-east point of Koh Racha Noi known as Pirate Beach. It has shaded seating across two decks, an interior lounge with an open-plan kitchen and private bathroom, a shaded table on the upper deck and a front tanning deck. SCUBA diving needs no prior experience and is led by a professional PADI instructor.

Specifications

Length: 52 ft (about 15.8 m)
Capacity: 1–10 guests, maximum 15
Duration: 8 hours
Departure: Chalong Pier, Phuket

What is included

Professional or experienced crew
Private comfortable boat
Fishing equipment for bottom fishing and trolling
Lunch
Seasonal fruit
Drinking water and soft drinks
Life jackets
Travel accident insurance

Not included

Round-trip transfer (1,500–1,800 THB per van for 10 people, depending on pick-up location)
Optional extra: air-conditioning 3,000 THB

Prices and booking

Racha Yai Island (fishing, swimming and relaxing in lagoons, suited to groups with children): 22,000 THB per boat for 1–10 guests, 27,000 THB for 11–15 guests. Racha Noi Island (trolling at an uninhabited island): 25,000 THB per boat for 1–10 guests, 30,000 THB for 11–15 guests. Prices are per boat, not per person. Availability is always confirmed with the operator.