Explore before the crowds arrive...
The southeast coastline of the Gulf of Thailand & the Bangkok Bite, includes Pattaya, Ko Samet, and the Ko Chang Archipelago, and delivers a perfect blend of tropical climate, idyllic palm tree-lined islands, white powdery beaches, rich local culture, five star resorts and spa's, vibrant beach culture and totally isolated tranquil anchorages that are yours, all to yourself, but come soon, in November 2008 the worlds largest Yacht Charter Company will be moving in but you still have this year to see it all before the crowds arrive. Please take the time to browse our pages of photos and information covering this exciting new yacht charter cruising area, and more importantly, send us an email from our contacts page; we're very happy to answer any questions you may have.Bareboat yacht charter, its all yours...
Gulf Charters Thailand offers a range of bareboat yacht charter options from keelboats to catamarans from 32ft to 52ft. We have both new and older value yachts all in excellent condition and we offer a range of crew options including deck-hand, cook and instructional skipper.Skippered sailing holidays, just relax...
Lay back and relax will our professional captain and cook sail you away through the Ko Chang archipelago and beyond to Cambodia if adventure is your choice. Enjoy exception local fresh local Thai dishes aboard or venture ashore knowing that everything thing is taken care of back on board your yacht.Flotilla's; Captain your own yacht in good company...
Flotilla's give you the freedom of captaining your own yacht, but in company of likeminded people and the support of the Gulf Charters lead yacht. Enjoy evening dinners and parties, day excursions and visit all the very best locations that have taken us a lifetime to find.Mile builders; there's no substitutes for sea time...
In conjunction with our International Yachtmaster Training program, Gulf Charters Thailand schedules voyages and deliveries and offer you the opportunity to join the crew. Our accredited captains can sign-off your miles if working towards your Yachtmaster qualification and maybe show you a thing or two.Travel Arrangements
Our travel partners should be able to find you the best possible fares to Pattaya.In addition, we have negotiated rates with several hotels and car rental agencies in the area. Contact us for details.
Sleep Aboard
No problem. If you're scheduled to arrive after 2 p.m., there probably won't be enough time for you to complete your briefings and make your way to your first anchorage. So we may be able to offer arrival day Sleep aboardprivileges at one-half the daily charter rate. Enjoy a restful evening aboard your yacht, then begin your charter the following day.The sleep aboard option could depend on the schedule of the charter that immediately precedes your charter start. Gulf Charters normally needs 24 to 48 hours to prepare a yacht for your use. If you would prefer to spend the evening at a hotel, Gulf Charters will be happy to make reservations for you.
Charter Length
With Gulf Charters, a charter week is seven full sailing days, noon to noon, beginning on the day of the week you choose. Don't settle for anything less. Of course, you may sail for longer or shorter charters, but a charter day is a full 24 hours, always!
Cell Phones
Gulf Charters yachts are equipped with a cell phone to make it easy for you to contact the base, make dive or dinner reservations, or call home. (Promise you won't call your office, though!) In addition, yachts are equipped with VHF radios.
Packing
Pack lightly, in soft luggage that can be easily stowed aboard your yacht. Life is simple in paradise. If you've packed more than a carry-on per person, you've packed too much. You'll need bathing suits, cotton shorts and shirts, and casual eveningwear. Jackets and ties are definitely not required. Shoes should be soft-soled sandals or boat shoes. Most important is sun protection: a broad-brimmed hat, baseball caps, loose cotton coverups, plenty of sunscreen. Bring a windbreaker or cotton sweater for cool evenings. And don't forget your camera and CD's or Ipod/
Snorkel and SCUBA
We'll provide snorkel gear for your crew. There are many good dive spots around and the best way to explore them is via a rendezvous dive package organized through one of our preferred dive companies.
Electrical Power
All our yachts have an inverter that will charge battery powered equipment. You'll look wonderful on camera! Keep in mind that this system must be managed, inasmuch as the inverter cannot operate all AC appliances simultaneously.
Credit Cards
Gulf Charters can accept payment via credit card at our Pattaya office only. In and around Pattaya and Jomthien credit cards are widely accepted. However, if you are chartering in the Ko Chang Archipelago credit card acceptance is minimal and we can not accept credit card payment for charter fees at our Ko Chang base. On the Island of Ko Chang ATM's are plentiful in the main tourist areas and there are plenty of money exchange outlets that will exchange foreign currency and travelers cheques. Once you leave Ko Chang on your yacht cash will be the only form of payment accepted so cash up before you arrive at our base (some 20km to the nearest ATM).