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      Luxury Private Boat Charters from Phuket

      Your own speedboat. Your own itinerary. Your own schedule. Hand-picked routes through Phi Phi, Phang Nga Bay, Krabi and beyond — with the same crew, the same all-inclusive standards, and the same 20-year safety record that made Simba Sea Trips the highest-rated speedboat operator in Phuket.

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      • ★ 4.9 from 6,112 reviews
      • Viator Experience Award Winner 2024 & 2025
      • Trusted since 2005 — 20+ years on the Andaman Sea
      • TAT Licence No. 34/02111
      Viator Experience Award Winner 2025
      Viator Winner 2024
      THA Boat Tour of the Year 2022
      World Luxury Travel Awards Nominee 2025
      Why Private

      What makes a Simba private charter different

      Every private charter includes the same crew, the same all-inclusive standards, and the same 20-year safety record — just for your group alone.

      Your boat, your day

      Set your own departure time. Pick your own stops. Change the plan mid-morning if the sea conditions look better somewhere else. This is a fully flexible private day out, not a fixed package.

      All-inclusive pricing

      Hotel transfer, breakfast, lunch at Soho Pool Club (or on board where applicable), soft drinks, snacks, snorkelling gear, life jackets, national park fees, insurance, fuel and crew — all in the price you see.

      Professional crew, every trip

      Same captains, same guides, same safety standards as our small-group tours. All trained to commercial marine standards, with an owner-operator who spent 23 years flying airliners before moving into marine tourism.

      Base at Soho Pool Club

      Depart and return to our own pool club at Boat Lagoon Marina. Lunch on dry land when you want it, a pool to linger by when you're done, and no generic marina waiting room.

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      Join-In vs Private Charter — which should you book?

      Join-In TourPrivate Charter
      BoatShared — maximum 18 adultsJust your group
      Price modelPer adult (from ฿4,500)Whole-boat rate (from ฿29,150)
      ItineraryFixed tour routeFixed route you can tailor with the captain
      Departure timeSet by SimbaFlexible — you pick
      Group sizeMixed with other travellersJust you, your family, your friends
      Best forCouples, solo travellers, first-timersFamilies, friend groups, honeymoons, events
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      Private Charters

      The full charter fleet

      Speedboats and motor yachts departing daily from Soho Pool Club, Boat Lagoon Marina. All prices are all-inclusive — no hidden fees.

      Luxury Speedboat Private Charters — Bookable

      Coming Soon — Motor Yacht Private Charters

      Coming Soon

      Motor Yacht Private Charter — Phang Nga Bay (Full Day)

      Full 8-hour luxury motor yacht private charter to Phang Nga Bay. Coming soon — not currently scheduled.

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      Coming Soon

      Motor Yacht Private Charter — Phang Nga Sunset

      4.5-hour luxury motor yacht sunset cruise through Phang Nga Bay. Coming soon — not currently scheduled.

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      All-Inclusive

      What's included on every private charter

      One price, everything covered. Here's exactly what you get with every Simba private charter.

      Included in the all-inclusive charter total

      • Full private use of the vessel for the tour duration
      • Professional captain and guide
      • Hotel transfer for all passengers from most areas of Phuket
      • Light breakfast on arrival at Soho Pool Club
      • Lunch — buffet at Soho Pool Club on return, or on-board for full-day itineraries
      • Soft drinks, coffee, tea, water, fresh fruit & snacks on the boat
      • Snorkelling equipment & life jackets
      • National park fees (where applicable)
      • Tour insurance for eligible passengers (ages 3 months–75 years)
      • Fuel and operating costs
      • Thai VAT & all booking processing fees

      Not included

      • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase at Soho Pool Club and on board)
      • Gratuities for captain and crew (discretionary)
      • Personal travel insurance (we strongly recommend)
      Who It's For

      Perfect for

      Honeymoons & anniversaries

      Your own boat, sunset cruising, the best beaches on the Andaman, and a crew who know how to stay invisible when you want the moment to yourselves.

      Family days out

      Kids, cousins, grandparents. Private-boat flexibility, full safety kit, and the freedom to turn around when a 4-year-old has had enough.

      Friends & celebrations

      Birthdays, bachelor parties, reunions. Bring your own music, bring your own atmosphere, and leave the sailing to us.

      Photo shoots & press trips

      Private charters for editorial, influencer and brand shoots are a regular part of what we do. Contact us for itinerary and vessel consultation.

      Customise

      Tailoring your charter

      Every Simba private charter is customisable within operational and safety limits. Once your booking is confirmed, you can contact us to:

      • Adjust the itinerary — swap a stop, skip a stop, add extra time at a beach or snorkel site
      • Bring your own catering — we can arrange for your preferred caterer to deliver to the marina before departure
      • Add a photographer — we work regularly with local photographers for drone and on-water shoots
      • Celebrate on board — birthday cakes, flowers, champagne and decorations can be arranged with advance notice
      • Coordinate timing — align the charter with your hotel check-in/out, flight schedule or other activities

      Final itineraries are always subject to sea conditions and the captain's safety judgment on the day.

      Contact: sales@simbaseatrips.com · WhatsApp +66 62 979 9974

      Trust & Safety

      Why Simba private charters

      Owner-operated since 2005 — 20+ years on the Andaman Sea with over 6,100 reviews at a 4.9 average.

      Simba Sea Trips has been operating speedboat tours and private charters in Phuket since 2005 — 20+ years of experience, more than 6,100 reviews at a 4.9-star average rating, and a safety record built on operational standards imported from professional aviation.

      Owner-operator Paul Chappell spent 23 years as a professional airline and private jet pilot — Lead Captain on a Boeing Business Jet, Qualified Flight Instructor, thousands of hours in full-motion simulators — before moving into commercial marine operations in Phuket in 2015.

      Private charters aren't a side business — they've been part of the Simba catalogue since day one, and many of our crew have been operating the same routes for over a decade.

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      Ready to take the boat out?

      Pick the charter that fits your day, lock in your dates, and we’ll look after everything from hotel pickup to the last photo at sunset. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. All-inclusive pricing. Owner-operated since 2005.

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      What Our Customers Say

      Excellent

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      4.9 based on 4291 reviews

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      Amazing boat trip

      Great day out, stopped to watch the sunrise on the way just magical! Dee and the team were great, she helped to encourage my youngest to go snorkelling which he loved Saw monkeys at monkey island, beautiful Maya bay with sharks, great swims at Phi Phi and a lovely secluded beach with a beer in hand! Lots of delicious fruit, spring rolls, cold drinks plus an awesome buffet lunch back at the marina Definitely worth an early start to the day, thank you team

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      14 April 2026

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      The best day

      We really enjoyed our day visiting the Phi Phi islands, Dee was brilliant and all the crew on Simba 8 as well as the staff at the SOHO club! It was very special to see the sunrise and all of the activities were amazing and well planned. Everything ran smoothly and the fresh fruit and drinks provided were a nice touch. The experience felt very exclusive and never rushed!

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      Ella P

      13 April 2026

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      Fantastic day - stops - beat crowds

      Amazing day. All stops were fantastic. Definitely worth beating the crowds. Lunch excellent. Super speed boat (not luxury). Great guide Harry.

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      AMDGDS

      11 April 2026

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