Khai & Maithon Islands (8 hrs)

Look, after two decades running boats through Thai waters, I can tell you straight—most charter operators cram 40 people on a fishing boat and call it luxury. Not here. The Bayce, a Monte Carlo Yachts 86ft superyacht, flips that script entirely. Twenty guests maximum means you're actually breathing, actually talking, actually enjoying Phuket's best without elbows in your ribs.

In our Thailand experience, Koh Mai Thon/Maiton (Honeymoon Island) sits at the sweet spot—close enough for an eight-hour day trip, distant enough that you escape the speedboat crowds. The beaches are ridiculous. Powder-soft sand, water so clear you'll spot fish from the deck. What we have found in Thai waters is that Maiton's coral reefs still have life, which honestly beats most other island stops.

Timing matters. November through February brings cool, stable weather—perfect for lounging topside. And here is the best part about Thailand: monsoon season (May to October) isn't a bust. Sure, brief tropical showers pop up, but they're warm, refreshing, and genuinely Thailand. The islands feel alive without tour buses.

Worth noting about Thailand's remote islands—facilities are basic, sometimes nonexistent. Bring sunscreen, medications, anything you might need. That said, the Bayce carries everything else. Fresh crew handling lunch, cold beers on ice, and enough privacy to actually decompress.

Ideal option for exploring Thai islands without the tourist circus.