KRABI YACHT CHARTER
Krabi sailing experience
Krabi gives you that raw, "real Thailand" feeling that's getting harder to find. Technically on the mainland, it's the coastline and scattered islands that make this place special for sailors. The limestone karsts here don't just rise from the sea – they create some of the most dramatic coastal scenery you'll find anywhere.
Railay Beach is the poster child – a peninsula cut off from the mainland by massive cliffs, creating what feels like an island accessible only by boat. It's where world-class rock climbers test their skills on soaring walls while long-tails bob in turquoise waters below. Even if you're not climbing, the scenery alone is worth dropping anchor for.
SAILING GUIDE TO KRABI
Solitude at Anchor
The sailing conditions mirror Phuket's, with November to April offering the most reliable weather. What you get here that you won't find elsewhere is space – with more coastline and fewer charter boats, you'll often have stunning anchorages all to yourself.
Krabi’s refreshing restraint
What sets Krabi apart from its flashier neighbors is its more measured pace of development. Yes, there are resorts and tourists, but you'll still encounter fishing villages where the daily catch determines what's for dinner, not international supply chains.
The Hong Islands & Beyond
For your charter, don't miss the Hong Islands – a group of karst formations with interior lagoons only accessible through small cave openings at certain tide levels. It's like sailing into nature's own secret chambers. Nearby Thalane Bay's mangrove forests create a labyrinth of channels perfect for kayak exploration.
QUIICK GUIDE TO KRABI
Key Attractions
Bypass commercial Railay and sail to Tonsai Bay, where world-class rock climbers gather in what feels like nature's own amphitheater. Or charter to Koh Hong, where timing your arrival for mid-tide lets you access a hidden interior lagoon through a narrow cave passage – an emerald pool surrounded by 100-meter cliffs.
Adventure Sports
Krabi pioneered deep-water soloing in Asia – rock climbing without ropes directly over water, allowing falls into the sea below. Arrange a session with Real Rocks Climbing, who can customize routes for all abilities and bring you to cliffs accessible only by boat, completely avoiding the crowds.
Art & Culture
Few travelers know about Krabi's thriving batik art scene. Visit Ban Tha Lane where a collective of local artists creates contemporary interpretations of this traditional craft. Commission a custom piece inspired by the limestone karsts you've sailed among – they'll have it completed before your charter ends.
Food & Drink
Seek out Ruen Mai on the mainland, where three generations of a single family serve southern Thai specialties too labor-intensive for most restaurants to attempt. Their crab curry uses a recipe unchanged for 80 years and sourced from nearby mangroves. For sunset drinks, Nothing But Thieves offers craft cocktails with foraged local ingredients in surprisingly sophisticated presentations.
Family Activities
Arrange a bioluminescent night kayaking expedition in the mangrove channels near Ao Thalane. Unlike commercially exploited spots, Krabi's bio bay remains pristine and relatively unknown. Children are universally mesmerized by the "underwater stars" activated with each paddle stroke in the midnight waters.