Phi Phi & Khai Islands (8 hrs)
Last month I had a guest who couldn't decide between hitting Phi Phi first or saving it for sunset. We went with the afternoon approach—turned out to be genius because the morning crowds had cleared and we had the beach practically to ourselves. That's the kind of flexibility the Mauritius, our Princess Yacht 78ft motor yacht, gives you.
The hardest choice here is island A or island B—spoiler: both are epic. You're looking at eight hours exploring some seriously gorgeous limestone cliffs, turquoise water that actually lives up to the Instagram hype, and snorkeling spots where sea turtles are just vibing. The Phi Phi Islands sit about two hours from Phuket, which means you get serious travel without feeling like you've crossed the globe.
Even better for Thailand adventures, this 78-footer is ridiculously stable in these warm waters. Twenty guests max means nobody's fighting for sunbed real estate. The boat handles Phang Nga Bay conditions beautifully, so whether you're cruising during cool season (November-February) or riding out monsoon season's warm showers, you're genuinely comfortable. Those tropical bursts of rain? Pretty cool for Thailand—refreshing, quick, and part of the real deal.
Grab a waterproof bag for your phone, pack some patience for weather changes, and come ready to swim. Whether it's temple visits, floating market stops, or just anchoring where nobody else is around, this is exactly how to do Thailand in style without the pretension.