SAILING IN THAILAND
SAILING TRIPS THAILAND
Thailand has it all
There's a reason Thailand has become sailing royalty in Southeast Asia. Actually, there are several: bath-warm waters, reliable winds, dramatic limestone geography that belongs on a movie screen, and a sailing infrastructure that's grown to accommodate everyone from first-timers to salt-crusted veterans.
SAILING GUIDE TO THAILAND
The seasonal sweet spots
The country essentially offers two distinct sailing universes. The Andaman Sea on the west coast (Phuket, Phi Phi, Krabi) delivers that classic Thailand visual punch – soaring karst islands erupting from emerald waters, hidden lagoons, and beaches straight out of your desktop wallpaper.
Meanwhile, the Gulf of Thailand (Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao) serves up a more laid-back sailing experience with clearer waters and an entirely different seasonal rhythm.Here's what nobody's travel brochure tells you: timing is everything. The Andaman side (Phuket, Phi Phi, Krabi) shines November through April, when steady northeast winds of 10-20 knots combine with minimal rainfall and calm seas.
Where ancient trade routes meet modern adventure
What separates Thailand from other sailing hotspots is the cultural dimension that runs alongside the natural beauty. Pull into any fishing village, and you're witnessing a maritime tradition that stretches back centuries. These waters were ancient trade routes long before they became vacation playgrounds – something evident in everything from the local boat designs to the multicultural food.
Accesible meets extraordinary
Whether you're an experienced sailor or first-timer with a skipper, Sailing holidays in Thailand deliver that perfect mix of excitement and accessibility. The challenges rarely exceed the rewards, and even on the occasional day when weather keeps you close to shore, you're still in Thailand – and that's never a bad place to be.