Boat in the Bay
Boat in the Bay
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Boat in the Bay is a family-owned agency specializing in luxury yacht charters in Phuket and Southeast Asia. Whatever yacht you wish to rent for your occasion, we have it: be it a motor or a sailing yacht, a comfortable catamaran, or a fast speedboat. All the boats in our collection are carefully selected. Day and extended charters. Custom routes to popular and secret destinations of Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore. All inclusive rates. Working with us is easy: we reply to your inquiry quickly, guarantee a hassle-free booking process, and make sure all your requirements are met.
Phuket Town, Thailand
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Wayne_Zeidler
Durban, South Africa18 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
Our trip to the Similan and Surin islands, north of Phuket, was an absolutely amazing experience.
The charter boat, a Lagoon 40, was in good condition (only one year old) and was well equipped and spacious - we had five on board, including the chef and skipper.
Simpson’s Charters service was very efficient and friendly and Julia, our contact person, was prompt and helpful in responding to our queries.
Our onboard chef, Kum, provided us with the most delicious three course meals (one of the many highlights of the trip) and our skipper was experienced and knew the area well. Because of the size and maneuverability of the catamaran, he was able to take us to some of the most beautiful, pristine beaches and snorkeling areas we have ever seen. The array of sea life and coral was magnificent.
The only negatives were that the one toilet stopped working early on in our trip and the water maker did not function effectively. The skipper was however able to change the filters which helped to a certain extent.
Despite these minor inconveniences, we would highly recommend Simpson’s Charters. We can truly say that this was a holiday in a lifetime and we would definitely book again through Simpson Carter’s.
The charter boat, a Lagoon 40, was in good condition (only one year old) and was well equipped and spacious - we had five on board, including the chef and skipper.
Simpson’s Charters service was very efficient and friendly and Julia, our contact person, was prompt and helpful in responding to our queries.
Our onboard chef, Kum, provided us with the most delicious three course meals (one of the many highlights of the trip) and our skipper was experienced and knew the area well. Because of the size and maneuverability of the catamaran, he was able to take us to some of the most beautiful, pristine beaches and snorkeling areas we have ever seen. The array of sea life and coral was magnificent.
The only negatives were that the one toilet stopped working early on in our trip and the water maker did not function effectively. The skipper was however able to change the filters which helped to a certain extent.
Despite these minor inconveniences, we would highly recommend Simpson’s Charters. We can truly say that this was a holiday in a lifetime and we would definitely book again through Simpson Carter’s.
Written January 26, 2020
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Dear Matthew,
Thank you so much for writing this lovely review about your charter experience organised by our company Boat in the Bay in cooperation with Simpson Charters. And apologies for the inconvenience with the water pump!
I am thrilled that you and your parents loved the 10-day sailing adventure around the fantastic Similan and Surin Islands. Despite the recent restrictions imposed by the local government on visiting this protected area, we made this trip happen, and we are very proud of it.
I so much look forward to your next visit to our amazing Thailand and, of course, will be delighted to welcome you again on our boats.
Warm regards,
Julia
Boat in the Bay
Phuket Thailand
Written February 10, 2020
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Christopher P
12 contributions
Apr 2021 • Family
From the time we arrived to the time we left all I can say is that it was an amazing adventure and far exceeded our expectations. The entire staff was super welcoming and as soon as we got there they help load our bags, answered all of our questions and truly made us feel as if we were family.
Our Skipper was Mr. Adoon. What an amazing human being he is!! I just met the guy and it was if we were lifelong friends. Our entire trip on the boat was extremely pleasant and was very accommodating. He just wasn’t our captain he acted as if he was part of our family and we welcomed that. For us catching tuna and him making sashimi and ceviche, to always keeping an eye on the kids if we turned our heads, to getting us supplies, him ensuring safety at all times and ALWAYS being vigilant of all of us. What an amazing human being he is. If or when we go again we will be requesting him. I honestly can’t say enough about him! I hope you get lucky and you get him for a captain. He even detoured a little bit and showed us better sites and which tailored to our liking. We skipped one place as he said another place had better beaches with better water. He was right. What a gem of a human being. Everybody loved you Mr. Adoon!!!!
The boat was very spacious for 10 people. We had four adults and six children. Think of it as an apartment that floats out in the middle the water. When we went to bed every night after we took our hot showers we were rocked to sleep by the boat. Don’t take my word for it you’ll have to do it yourself. I’m even half tempted writing this review if you wanna reach out to me I can give the number to the agency and then they can give it to you. What a top-notch adventure, with top-notch people, with state of the art facilities in a boat for a once in a lifetime adventure!!! Like I said you had to see for yourself! Best of luck to you and I hope you get Mr. Adoon!! 10 out of 10!!
Our Skipper was Mr. Adoon. What an amazing human being he is!! I just met the guy and it was if we were lifelong friends. Our entire trip on the boat was extremely pleasant and was very accommodating. He just wasn’t our captain he acted as if he was part of our family and we welcomed that. For us catching tuna and him making sashimi and ceviche, to always keeping an eye on the kids if we turned our heads, to getting us supplies, him ensuring safety at all times and ALWAYS being vigilant of all of us. What an amazing human being he is. If or when we go again we will be requesting him. I honestly can’t say enough about him! I hope you get lucky and you get him for a captain. He even detoured a little bit and showed us better sites and which tailored to our liking. We skipped one place as he said another place had better beaches with better water. He was right. What a gem of a human being. Everybody loved you Mr. Adoon!!!!
The boat was very spacious for 10 people. We had four adults and six children. Think of it as an apartment that floats out in the middle the water. When we went to bed every night after we took our hot showers we were rocked to sleep by the boat. Don’t take my word for it you’ll have to do it yourself. I’m even half tempted writing this review if you wanna reach out to me I can give the number to the agency and then they can give it to you. What a top-notch adventure, with top-notch people, with state of the art facilities in a boat for a once in a lifetime adventure!!! Like I said you had to see for yourself! Best of luck to you and I hope you get Mr. Adoon!! 10 out of 10!!
Written May 20, 2021
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Dear Christopher,
Thank you so very much for taking the time to write this unbelievable review!
I have passed all your kind words to Captain Adoon and he was really excited.
It was a real pleasure for me personally to arrange this trip for your fantastic group.
And I am very much looking forward to hearing from you again!
Warm regards,
Julia Hawkins
Boat in the Bay
Phuket Thailand
Written May 27, 2021
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Smithdog
United Kingdom5 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Booked a 2 day trip to the Similan Islands with Julia And Robert (Boat in the Bay) 5 star service all round from Day of booking to actual trip and return. So attentive, the complete personal service. Would highly recommend.
Written March 2, 2020
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Dear Steve!
Thank you so much from Robert and myself for this fantastic review and ranking us with the big 5 Stars!
I am excited to know that all of you enjoyed your trip to the Similan Islands on the luxury Mia Kai motor yacht.
We do so hope that you will visit Phuket again and that we will have the pleasure of having you onboard once again.
Safe travels back to the UK to you and your lovely families!
Kind regards,
Julia
Boat in the Bay
Phuket Thailand
Written March 4, 2020
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Conrad C
Los Angeles, CA11 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
We had the most amazing time with this private tour! From the initial greeting to the final goodbye everything and all involved met and exceeded all expectations! The crew was friendly and treated us like family. The food was very good and plentiful. Not having to experience crowds was just one of the reasons we chose this company but we didn’t expect to get the royal treatment we received. This was one of the highlights of our trip to Phuket and I would highly recommend this excursion if it fits your budget.
Written December 8, 2022
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Dear Conrad,
I am so grateful to you for giving Boat in the Bay all five stars!
And thank you so much for your kind words about our crew team on Leopard 43 catamaran.
We are all very pleased you enjoyed your sailing experience in the majestic Phang Nga Bay. And I sincerely hope to arrange more trips for all of you in Phuket!
Warm regards,
Julia Hawkins
Boat in the Bay
Phuket Thailand
Written December 10, 2022
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Emily M
1 contribution
Mar 2020
I had the most amazing and pleasant experience booking a catamaran through Boat in the Bay. The whole process was made incredibly easy by Julia, everything was seamless. Even when there was a problem - she already had a solution to the problem ready. I was really impressed and our day with 50 guests went beyond what we expected. We had the most incredible day and I highly recommend using them.
Written May 5, 2020
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Dear Emily,
Thank you so much for this fantastic review and ranking us at the top 5-star level!
I am thrilled you and Ali chose Thailand for your wedding day, and Boat in the Bay for your pre-wedding cruise! Personally, communicating with you was very easy and enjoyable. And I'm so happy that you liked our service.
I'm looking forward to welcoming you on board next time, once we all can travel again.
And for now, please stay safe back in the UK!
Best wishes from Boat in the Bay,
Julia
Phuket Thailand
Written May 7, 2020
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Ella Gatenby
6 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
Our group had a great time on our day charter! Unfortunately the boat we were originally taking had mechanical issues, however the team was able to get our group on another boat the same day and we still got out on the water. The owner was kind enough to cover our kayak tour and jetskis in return! Once aboard, the staff and captain were great. Very attentive and kind, and the lunch we had was some of the best food in Thailand! Definitely recommend.
Written June 2, 2023
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Dear Ella,
Thank you very much for this fantastic review! It means a lot to us.
We are forever grateful for your understanding of the situation on the day and your consent to use another boat instead.
Our crews enjoyed looking after such a great bunch of friends as you are. And all of us are very much looking forward to welcoming you to Phuket again!
Warm regards,
Julia Hawkins
Boat in the Bay
Phuket Thailand
Written June 9, 2023
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Akshay C
Mumbai, India2 contributions
Feb 2020
We booked Boat in the Bay Catamaran cruise as part of my 40th Birthday Celebrations. It really as the highlight of our trip to Phi Phi. This is a must do especially if you are more than 15 people. The catamaran was super luxurious and we felt on top of the world with the quality of crew, service, food and every little thing. We swam, snorkeled, kayaked, drank , danced and for 7 hours it was one big happy party. Cannot wait to repeat it. The beautiful waters of Phi Phi must be explored only this way !
Written February 28, 2020
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Dear Akshay,
Wow! What an amazing review! So many thanks for taking the time to write it and give us all 5 stars!
It was a pleasure for me to organise this trip for you and your team. And our crew told me you were fantastic guests and a pleasure to look after.
Akshay, you are absolutely right, Phi Phi Islands are beautiful and the best way to see that beauty is by renting a private boat where you can decide what you want to do and where you want to go.
I hope to have an opportunity in the future to arrange more sea trips for you, and to finally meet you in person!
Kind regards,
Julia
Boat in the Bay Phuket
Written March 1, 2020
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Gammle
Bangkok, Thailand54 contributions
Oct 2020
we (17 adults and 10 kids) chartered the Blue Lagoon 70 with Boat in the bay during 18 Oct. we were very impress with Staff esp. K May. She help to assist our group almost a month before our trip. as we have many requirements due to we have various type of people in our group (Disabilities, very young kids, seasick people.)
she help us plan the route together with the food.
overall we were very happy, all the staff on board are very professional, the food was superb. wish to go back.
she help us plan the route together with the food.
overall we were very happy, all the staff on board are very professional, the food was superb. wish to go back.
Written November 11, 2020
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Dear Khun Gam,
Thank you so much for your amazing review, and especially your kind words about May!
It was great to see all of you enjoying a day out on our big catamaran Blue Lagoon 70, with all the toys and a nice BBQ lunch.
Your review is very important for us, and we are very appreciative of your time.
We do so hope to have the privilege of serving you again one day!
Warm regards,
Julia Hawkins
Boat in the Bay
Phuket Thailand
Written November 13, 2020
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alix882018
Midhurst, UK10 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
My friends and I used Boat in the Bay for my birthday trip to Phuket and I couldn't be happier. Their level of service and attention to detail is/was beyond expectation. They were responsive, organised and were willing to change plans even on the day. We visited the islands of Krabi and everywhere they took us, it was picture perfect and they seemed to make it special to us even though tourist were surrounding. They attended to all our needs and were more than accommodating to our desires to play with all water sporting toys on offer at a particular time in the day. The food onboard was amazing - perhaps the best homemade spring rolls I've ever eaten. If you want a day of luxury, impeccable service on the boat and behind the scenes, and you want to visit some of the most beautiful secluded places in Thailand - GO WITH BOAT IN THE BAY! You won't regret it!
Written March 27, 2023
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Dear Alix,
Thank you very much for this amazing review! If we could rate reviews from our clients you would definitely receive 5 stars too!
It was a pleasure organizing the birthday boat trip for you, as well as having you all on board.
We are naturally thrilled that you loved the beautiful Krabi area, the Leopard 43 catamaran, the crew, and the food.
We look forward to the opportunity of giving you another unforgettable experience next time you are in Phuket.
Warm regards,
Julia Hawkins
Boat in the Bay
Phuket Thailand
Written April 4, 2023
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Wouglas J
4 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
It’s hard to describe and get across what a wonderful experience this is. To be taken on a exploration of some of the most beautiful scenery in the world, on a comfortable boat, with an experienced, personable, knowledgeable, and humorous guide, and then stop off at some of the most luxurious and secluded resorts I have ever been - for lunch, dinner, and then to stay the night - before being collected and taken to see some more of the bay the following day was absolutely fantastic.
It was at our own pace, and the suggestions for the itinerary were brilliant. At no point did anything feel rushed or like a package tour, it was a truly personal and bespoke experience.
I almost feel like this review cannot do the experience justice - it was one of the best things I’ve done, not just in Thailand but anywhere.
Don’t hesitate, just do it!
It was at our own pace, and the suggestions for the itinerary were brilliant. At no point did anything feel rushed or like a package tour, it was a truly personal and bespoke experience.
I almost feel like this review cannot do the experience justice - it was one of the best things I’ve done, not just in Thailand but anywhere.
Don’t hesitate, just do it!
Written August 21, 2020
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Dear Douglas and Kate,
Just like you, we almost have no words to express our gratitude for such a fantastic review!
You have managed to describe the whole mission of Boat in the Bay. And we are extremely happy that we have given you this experience.
Let's do it again soon!
Warm regards,
Robert and Julia
Boat in the Bay
Phuket Thailand
Written August 24, 2020
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