Samui Cabin Charter
Cabin Charter in the Gulf of Thailand – Luxury Sailing Made Affordable
Sail away on a 6-day, 5-night cabin cruise through the Gulf of Thailand's most breathtaking islands. A Samui Cabin Charter offers the perfect blend of privacy, adventure and comfort — you'll explore Ang Thong National Park, snorkel world-class reefs, hike towering viewpoints, and watch the sun set over limestone karsts, all from the deck of a crewed sailing catamaran. Perfect for solo travellers, couples, small groups and friends who want more than a day trip.
Samui Cabin Charter Prices
Prices start from €999 per person
Oceanview Duo – Ensuite Cabin
Double Occupancy
From €1,199 per person
- Private ensuite bathroom
- Ideal for couples or friends
- Wake up to the sea every morning
Solo Serenity – Ensuite Cabin
Single Occupancy
From €1,599 per person
- Your own ensuite space
- No sharing, full comfort
- Premium option for solo travellers
Shared Bliss – Non-Ensuite Cabin
Double Occupancy
From €1,099 per person
- Budget-friendly comfort
- Shared facilities
- Great for easy-going duos
Private Retreat – Non-Ensuite Cabin
Single Occupancy
From €1,499 per person
- Simple and peaceful
- Shared facilities, personal space
- Ideal for quiet solo explorers
What's Included in Your Samui Cabin Cruise
- 5 nights / 6 days sailing (check-in and check-out at 11:00)
- Use of your booked cabin and bathroom
- Service of 3 crew: captain, cook/stewardess, and deckhand/engineer
- All running costs including fuel and berthing
- Full board: 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 4 dinners, plus fresh fruit and snacks throughout
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Coffee machine, tea, and drinking water
- Snorkelling gear: masks, snorkels, and fins in various sizes
- Handline fishing and trawling by crew
- Linen, bath towels, and swimming towels
- 2 stand-up paddleboards (shared)
- 2 kayaks (shared)
- Accident insurance up to 1 million THB
Gulf of Thailand Island Hopping – The 6-Day Cabin Charter Itinerary
Your cabin cruise through the Gulf of Thailand combines sailing, snorkelling, hiking and island life. Each day brings something different — and nothing is rushed.
- 08:00Breakfast onboard
- Sail to Koh Tao — fishing lines out on the way
- Anchor at Taa Toh Lagoon for lunch, followed by a snorkel in Shark Bay by dinghy after 16:00 — famous for blacktip reef sharks, turtles and abundant marine life
- 19:00Dinner onboard
- 08:00Breakfast onboard
- MorningDepart on the circumnavigation of Koh Tao, exploring the east coast going north
- Tanote Bay — dramatic rocky bay, world-class snorkel, optional cliff jump off the famous boulder
- Hin Wong Bay — submerged islets and pinnacles with schools of sardines, large groupers and anemones
- If windy: Lighthouse Bay — crystal-clear sheltered waters, incredible marine life, one of Koh Tao's most remote and peaceful spots
- NoonLunch onboard
- AfternoonSail to Japanese Gardens near Koh Nang Yuan — world-class hard coral snorkel in the turquoise waters around the island
- 17:30Moor near Sairee Beach — free time, rest and shower
- 18:00Dinghy ashore to Sairee Beach for dinner, drinks and an evening exploring the village
- 20:00-22:00Dinghy pickups back onboard
- 06:30Light breakfast onboard
- 07:00Arrive Koh Nang Yuan at opening — beat the day-trip crowds. Viewpoint hike and sandbar walk
- 08:30Back onboard, proper breakfast served
- 09:00Depart for Ang Thong — broad reach to run, the best sailing day of the trip
- NoonKoh Wao — lunch onboard and snorkel at the northern edge of Ang Thong National Park
- AfternoonSail through the towering limestone karsts to visit the famous Emerald Lake
- 17:30Anchor at Koh Wua Talap
- 19:00Dinner onboard beneath a limestone karst backdrop and sunset
- 21:00Early night ahead of the 07:00 hike
- 06:30Light breakfast onboard
- 07:00Ang Thong viewpoint hike — approximately 500 steps, 45 minutes to the summit
- 08:00Panoramic views over the entire archipelago
- 09:00Back to the boat — kayak through the carved sea caves, swim and relax at Koh Wua Talap
- 12:00Lunch onboard
- 14:00Depart for Lipa Noi, West Samui
- EveningAnchor at Lipa Noi — afternoon swim, farewell sunset and dinner onboard
- 08:00Breakfast onboard
- 09:00Depart — a relaxed and scenic coastal morning sail back to Koh Samui
- 11:00Arrive Bangrak, disembark
Koh Phangan
Koh Tao
Ang Thong National ParkCabin Charter Dates – Gulf of Thailand
Prices start from 999 € per person
| Departure Date | Arrival Date | Ensuite Cabin P.P. | Non Ensuite Cabin P.P. | Book Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 12, 2026 | December 17, 2026 | 1,399 € | 1,299 € | Book Now |
| December 19, 2026 | December 24, 2026 | 1,699 € | 1,599 € | Book Now |
| December 26, 2026 | December 31, 2026 | 1,699 € | 1,599 € | Book Now |
| January 02, 2027 | January 07, 2027 | 1,699 € | 1,599 € | Book Now |
| January 09, 2027 | January 14, 2027 | 1,699 € | 1,599 € | Book Now |
| January 16, 2027 | January 21, 2027 | 1,699 € | 1,599 € | Book Now |
| January 23, 2027 | January 28, 2027 | 1,699 € | 1,599 € | Book Now |
| January 30, 2027 | February 04, 2027 | 1,699 € | 1,599 € | Book Now |
| February 06, 2027 | February 11, 2027 | 1,699 € | 1,599 € | Book Now |
| February 13, 2027 | February 18, 2027 | 1,699 € | 1,599 € | Book Now |
| February 20, 2027 | February 25, 2027 | 1,699 € | 1,599 € | Book Now |
| February 27, 2027 | March 04, 2027 | 1,599 € | 1,499 € | Book Now |
| March 06, 2027 | March 11, 2027 | 1,599 € | 1,499 € | Book Now |
| March 13, 2027 | March 18, 2027 | 1,599 € | 1,499 € | Book Now |
| March 20, 2027 | March 25, 2027 | 1,599 € | 1,499 € | Book Now |
| March 27, 2027 | April 01, 2027 | 1,599 € | 1,499 € | Book Now |
| April 03, 2027 | April 08, 2027 | 1,399 € | 1,299 € | Book Now |
| April 10, 2027 | April 15, 2027 | 1,399 € | 1,299 € | Book Now |
| April 17, 2027 | April 22, 2027 | 1,399 € | 1,299 € | Book Now |
| April 24, 2027 | April 29, 2027 | 1,399 € | 1,299 € | Book Now |
| May 01, 2027 | May 06, 2027 | 1,399 € | 1,299 € | Book Now |
| May 08, 2027 | May 13, 2027 | 1,399 € | 1,299 € | Book Now |
| May 15, 2027 | May 20, 2027 | 1,399 € | 1,299 € | Book Now |
| May 22, 2027 | May 27, 2027 | 1,399 € | 1,299 € | Book Now |
| June 05, 2027 | June 10, 2027 | 1,399 € | 1,299 € | Book Now |
| June 12, 2027 | June 17, 2027 | 1,399 € | 1,299 € | Book Now |
| June 19, 2027 | June 24, 2027 | 1,399 € | 1,299 € | Book Now |
| May 26, 2027 | May 31, 2027 | 1,099 € | 999 € | Book Now |
10% early bird discount for full payment made before 30 May 2026.
5% early bird discount for full payment made before 31 August 2026.
excl. peak season period from 20th December till 8th January
Cabin Charter Details
Inclusions (What is included?):
- ✔5 nights / 6 days sailing (check-in, check-out 11:00)
- ✔Use of the booked cabin and bathroom
- ✔Service of 3 crew: captain, cook/stewardess, and deckhand/engineer
- ✔Running cost of yacht (fuel and berthing)
- ✔Full board including 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 4 dinners, plus fruits and snacks
- ✔Roundtrip taxi transfer within Phuket
- ✔Beach BBQ if permitted by the national park
- ✔Welcome drink
- ✔Welcome towel
- ✔Coffee
- ✔Tea
- ✔Drinking water
- ✔Snorkeling gear: mask, snorkel, and 12 fins in different sizes
- ✔Handline fishing
- ✔Trawling by crew
- ✔Linen, bath towels, and swimming towels
- ✔2 stand-up paddle boards shared with other guests on board
- ✔2 kayaks shared with other guests on board
- ✔Accident insurance
Optional extras:
- ➜Private stand-up paddle board = 700 THB per day per SUP
- ➜2-seater kayak = 700 THB per day per kayak
- ➜Local beers onboard (Leo, Singha or Chang) 100 THB per can, pay what you consume
- ➜1 pack of local beers (24 cans, Leo, Singha or Chang) 1700 THB per pack
- ➜Alcoholic beverages, corkage fee, cakes, cold platter, etc. — contact us directly
- ➜Anything else that would make your charter special, just ask!
Exclusions (What is NOT included?):
- ✖National Park and entrance fees when applicable (Phi Phi Don viewpoint 50 THB, Lanta waterfall 200 THB, Koh Muk 300 THB, Koh Rok and Koh Haa 400 THB, Phi Phi Leh 400 THB; total 1350 THB, approx. 40 €)
- ✖Airline flights, transfers or hotels
- ✖Yacht delivery if applicable
- ✖Rental vehicles or water taxis
- ✖Meals or drinks in restaurants (1 dinner in a restaurant only)
SY SHINDIG
Experience the Gulf of Thailand aboard SY Shindig, a fully crewed sailing catamaran designed for comfort and adventure.
- Length48 ft
- Boat TypeSailing
- Cabins4
- Bathrooms3
- Day Capacity20
- Night Capacity8
Why Choose Faraway Yachting for Your Cabin Cruise in Koh Samui
Experience and Expertise
With nearly 30 years in business and over 900 five-star reviews, Faraway Yachting is Thailand's most trusted name in cabin charters. Our Gulf of Thailand itinerary has been designed and refined by experienced sailors who know these waters, these islands and the best anchorages in every season.
Why Choose a Cabin Charter in the Gulf of Thailand?
What is a Samui Cabin Charter?
A Samui Cabin Charter gives you the same premium sailing experience as a private yacht — without needing to book the entire boat. You reserve just your cabin and share the yacht with a small number of other guests. It is fully crewed with a captain, cook and deckhand, and all meals are included. It is the most affordable way to experience the Gulf of Thailand properly, with the comfort and service of a private charter at a fraction of the cost.
Who is a Cabin Cruise in the Gulf of Thailand perfect for?
Cabin cruises from Koh Samui are popular with couples, solo travellers and small groups of friends. Most cabins are doubles, making them ideal for honeymoons, anniversaries and romantic getaways. Solo travellers are equally welcome — many guests find the small group setting one of the highlights of the trip, with shared meals and activities creating genuine connections. The itinerary is active enough for those who want adventure and relaxed enough for those who simply want to be at sea.
Why sail from Koh Samui?
Koh Samui sits at the gateway to three of Thailand's most iconic destinations — Koh Phangan, Koh Tao and Ang Thong National Park. No other starting point in the Gulf puts all three within reach on a single six-day cabin charter. The northeast monsoon from December to March delivers reliable trade winds and calm seas, making this one of the finest sailing windows in Southeast Asia.
Tips for First-Time Cabin Charter Guests
Pack smart
Bring three swimsuits, a hat, reef-safe sunscreen, sunglasses and a camera. Towels and body soap are provided — bring your own shampoo, conditioner and hairdryer if needed.
Know the routine
On the first morning we'll brief you on safety, the itinerary and life onboard. Everything is straightforward and the crew are there to help throughout.
Seasickness
Tablets are available onboard. Most guests feel comfortable after the first day at sea. The Gulf of Thailand is generally calm, particularly December through April.
Onboard etiquette
Smoking is permitted at the stern only, away from meal times. Shared spaces are for everyone's comfort and enjoyment.
Special Occasions on a Samui Cabin Cruise
Honeymoons and Anniversaries
Few experiences match a week at sea in the Gulf of Thailand for romance. Sunsets over limestone islands, private anchorages and dinners under the stars make this cabin cruise a natural choice for honeymoons, anniversaries and proposals.
Group Celebrations
Small groups booking multiple cabins can save significantly compared to a private yacht charter. It is an excellent option for milestone birthdays, reunions and group trips where the shared experience is part of the appeal.
Solo Travellers
Solo guests are always welcome. The small group size — never more than eight guests — makes it easy to meet people, and many solo travellers leave having made lasting friendships.
Frequently Asked Questions – Samui Cabin Charter
Book Your Samui Cabin Charter
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A cabin cruise through the Gulf of Thailand is more than a holiday. It is six days of open water, extraordinary islands, good food and genuine rest — the kind of trip people talk about long after they get home. Whether you are travelling as a couple, a solo explorer or with friends, Faraway Yachting offers the most trusted and experienced cabin charter departing from Koh Samui.
Spaces are limited. Departures run Saturday to Thursday throughout the season.