Sunset yacht cruise from Phuket: how to arrange
it, what's included and what it costs in 2026
A sunset on the water is the easiest way to turn an ordinary Phuket evening into a memorable one. But a “sunset yacht” can mean very different things: from a half-day catamaran at 2,200 ฿ to a 76-foot vessel with a DJ. Here are the three formats we sell, with prices, timings and what is actually included.
The three sunset formats we offer
Half-day catamaran: Kahung beach and sunset at Cape Promthep. The most affordable and the most “evening” option. Pickup from your hotel at 12:45, an afternoon of snorkelling and sunbeds on Coral Island, then a cruise to Cape Promthep, the sunset from the water and a Thai dinner on board. Back around 19:30. Transfer, guide, mask and snorkel, paddleboard, lunch on the island, dinner, drinks and fruit are all included. 2,200 ฿ per adult, 1,900 ฿ per child aged 4–11. Runs daily.
See the tour →Full day at Phi Phi with a sunset: the “Whale Shark” catamaran. This is a whole day on the water, not an evening: departure at 07:00, Pileh Lagoon by longtail boat, Maya Bay, a buffet on Phi Phi Don, snorkelling and a water slide at Maiton Island, and the sunset on the upper deck with beanbags. Back at 18:30. 4,200 ฿, children aged 2–9 — 3,900 ฿. Take it if you want the islands and the sunset in one day.
See the tour →VIP format: the Ombre catamaran. 76 feet, a DJ, buffet lunch and dinner, a welcome drink, SUP boards and inflatable floats for photos. The route: Banana Beach, Racha Island and the sunset at Promthep. Departure at 10:30, back by 19:30. 4,000 ฿ per seat, 3,500 ฿ for children aged 4–12. Middle and rear seats are 3,700 ฿, and there is a “Sun Lounge” for four at 18,000 ฿ if you want your own corner of the deck.
See the tour →How a sunset evening on a catamaran goes
Take the most popular option, the catamaran to Promthep. At 12:45 a car collects you from the hotel and by 13:30 you are at Chalong pier. An hour’s sailing to Coral Island: sunbeds, snorkelling on the reef straight off the beach, a paddleboard for those who want more than swimming, lunch at the island restaurant.
Around 16:30 the catamaran weighs anchor and follows Phuket’s southern coast to Cape Promthep. This is the cape where half the island drives up to the viewpoint every evening. The difference is that you watch the sunset from the water, not over other people’s heads. The sun sets at roughly 18:20–18:40 all year round: Phuket is close to the equator and the day length barely changes.
Dinner is served on board after sunset: Thai food, fruit, soft drinks. By 19:30 the catamaran is back at the pier and the car takes you to your hotel.
“The half hour after the sun goes down is often prettier than the sunset itself: the sky changes colour five times and there are no boats left around you.”
What is included and what costs extra
All three routes include the hotel transfer both ways, insurance, snorkelling gear, life jackets, food and soft drinks. Ombre also includes the DJ and a soft-drinks bar; the “Whale Shark” adds breakfast and a snack bar on board.
Usually extra: alcohol on board where available, a photographer, deck decoration for a celebration. Transfers from distant areas (the north of the island, Mai Khao) may carry a surcharge — we tell you before you book, not at the pier.
When to go for the sunset
November–April. The dry season: clear skies, calm sea, the “cleanest” sunsets. It is also peak demand, so book two or three days ahead.
May–October. The rainy season: sunsets are often more dramatic, with clouds and colour, but departures depend on the forecast. If the operator cancels for weather, you get a full refund or a new date — that rule applies to every tour we sell.
In our experience the most spectacular sunsets are in November and February. The least predictable are in September.
For two: what can be added
An anniversary, a proposal, or simply an evening for two. On the catamarans we can order a cake and flowers on board; on Ombre there is a separate “Sun Lounge” so you don’t share the deck with a crowd. A photographer for two hours can be arranged too. Send us the occasion and the date and we’ll build it to your budget: we don’t have a fixed “romantic package”, because it is different every time.
Private yacht
There is no separate line for it in the catalogue, and that is honest: the price of a private yacht depends on the boat, the number of guests and the route, not on a price list. We quote on request. A simple rule of thumb: for a group of six or more, a private departure is often comparable in price to seats on Ombre, and the boat is entirely yours.
What to bring
Swimwear and a towel (Ombre and the “Whale Shark” provide towels), waterproof sunscreen, a light layer for the evening: after sunset it is noticeably cooler on the water than on shore. A phone in a waterproof pouch. Motion-sickness tablets if in doubt: a catamaran rolls far less than a speedboat, but there can be swell in the rainy season.
FAQ
Are children welcome? Yes. The child fare on the Promthep catamaran covers ages 4–11, on the “Whale Shark” 2–9, on Ombre 4–12. Younger children usually go free — we confirm when booking.
Will I get seasick? A catamaran is the most stable type of boat sailing from Phuket. In the dry season the sea is flat. In the rainy season take a tablet an hour before departure.
Can I do only the sunset, without the day part? There are no regular “evening only” departures at the moment: the catamarans combine a day on the islands with the sunset. A purely evening trip is possible on a private yacht.
Is there alcohol on board? Soft drinks are included everywhere. Ask about the bar when booking: rules differ from boat to boat.
How long does the sunset last on the water? The sun itself takes about fifteen minutes to set, but the sky stays beautiful for another half hour. The catamarans time the route so you are at Promthep in advance.
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Sunset yacht cruise from Phuket: how to arrange
it, what's included and what it costs in 2026
A sunset on the water is the easiest way to turn an ordinary Phuket evening into a memorable one. But a “sunset yacht” can mean very different things: from a half-day catamaran at 2,200 ฿ to a 76-foot vessel with a DJ. Here are the three formats we sell, with prices, timings and what is actually included.
The three sunset formats we offer
Half-day catamaran: Kahung beach and sunset at Cape Promthep. The most affordable and the most “evening” option. Pickup from your hotel at 12:45, an afternoon of snorkelling and sunbeds on Coral Island, then a cruise to Cape Promthep, the sunset from the water and a Thai dinner on board. Back around 19:30. Transfer, guide, mask and snorkel, paddleboard, lunch on the island, dinner, drinks and fruit are all included. 2,200 ฿ per adult, 1,900 ฿ per child aged 4–11. Runs daily.
See the tour →Full day at Phi Phi with a sunset: the “Whale Shark” catamaran. This is a whole day on the water, not an evening: departure at 07:00, Pileh Lagoon by longtail boat, Maya Bay, a buffet on Phi Phi Don, snorkelling and a water slide at Maiton Island, and the sunset on the upper deck with beanbags. Back at 18:30. 4,200 ฿, children aged 2–9 — 3,900 ฿. Take it if you want the islands and the sunset in one day.
See the tour →VIP format: the Ombre catamaran. 76 feet, a DJ, buffet lunch and dinner, a welcome drink, SUP boards and inflatable floats for photos. The route: Banana Beach, Racha Island and the sunset at Promthep. Departure at 10:30, back by 19:30. 4,000 ฿ per seat, 3,500 ฿ for children aged 4–12. Middle and rear seats are 3,700 ฿, and there is a “Sun Lounge” for four at 18,000 ฿ if you want your own corner of the deck.
See the tour →How a sunset evening on a catamaran goes
Take the most popular option, the catamaran to Promthep. At 12:45 a car collects you from the hotel and by 13:30 you are at Chalong pier. An hour’s sailing to Coral Island: sunbeds, snorkelling on the reef straight off the beach, a paddleboard for those who want more than swimming, lunch at the island restaurant.
Around 16:30 the catamaran weighs anchor and follows Phuket’s southern coast to Cape Promthep. This is the cape where half the island drives up to the viewpoint every evening. The difference is that you watch the sunset from the water, not over other people’s heads. The sun sets at roughly 18:20–18:40 all year round: Phuket is close to the equator and the day length barely changes.
Dinner is served on board after sunset: Thai food, fruit, soft drinks. By 19:30 the catamaran is back at the pier and the car takes you to your hotel.
“The half hour after the sun goes down is often prettier than the sunset itself: the sky changes colour five times and there are no boats left around you.”
What is included and what costs extra
All three routes include the hotel transfer both ways, insurance, snorkelling gear, life jackets, food and soft drinks. Ombre also includes the DJ and a soft-drinks bar; the “Whale Shark” adds breakfast and a snack bar on board.
Usually extra: alcohol on board where available, a photographer, deck decoration for a celebration. Transfers from distant areas (the north of the island, Mai Khao) may carry a surcharge — we tell you before you book, not at the pier.
When to go for the sunset
November–April. The dry season: clear skies, calm sea, the “cleanest” sunsets. It is also peak demand, so book two or three days ahead.
May–October. The rainy season: sunsets are often more dramatic, with clouds and colour, but departures depend on the forecast. If the operator cancels for weather, you get a full refund or a new date — that rule applies to every tour we sell.
In our experience the most spectacular sunsets are in November and February. The least predictable are in September.
For two: what can be added
An anniversary, a proposal, or simply an evening for two. On the catamarans we can order a cake and flowers on board; on Ombre there is a separate “Sun Lounge” so you don’t share the deck with a crowd. A photographer for two hours can be arranged too. Send us the occasion and the date and we’ll build it to your budget: we don’t have a fixed “romantic package”, because it is different every time.
Private yacht
There is no separate line for it in the catalogue, and that is honest: the price of a private yacht depends on the boat, the number of guests and the route, not on a price list. We quote on request. A simple rule of thumb: for a group of six or more, a private departure is often comparable in price to seats on Ombre, and the boat is entirely yours.
What to bring
Swimwear and a towel (Ombre and the “Whale Shark” provide towels), waterproof sunscreen, a light layer for the evening: after sunset it is noticeably cooler on the water than on shore. A phone in a waterproof pouch. Motion-sickness tablets if in doubt: a catamaran rolls far less than a speedboat, but there can be swell in the rainy season.
FAQ
Are children welcome? Yes. The child fare on the Promthep catamaran covers ages 4–11, on the “Whale Shark” 2–9, on Ombre 4–12. Younger children usually go free — we confirm when booking.
Will I get seasick? A catamaran is the most stable type of boat sailing from Phuket. In the dry season the sea is flat. In the rainy season take a tablet an hour before departure.
Can I do only the sunset, without the day part? There are no regular “evening only” departures at the moment: the catamarans combine a day on the islands with the sunset. A purely evening trip is possible on a private yacht.
Is there alcohol on board? Soft drinks are included everywhere. Ask about the bar when booking: rules differ from boat to boat.
How long does the sunset last on the water? The sun itself takes about fifteen minutes to set, but the sky stays beautiful for another half hour. The catamarans time the route so you are at Promthep in advance.
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