Phuket Catamaran Snorkel and Sunset Coral and Racha

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Andrew S.

November 25, 2024

Wow, just wow! We spent 6 days and 5 nights aboard the 43-foot catamaran SY Zero and it was amazing. Captain John met us at the Phuket Yacht Club and allowed us to enjoy a few adult beverages before heading off. During our brief time at PYC, we expressed to John that like most people we wanted to see all the beautiful spots, but also avoid the crowds - and that is exactly what happened. We got to see the most amazing places, little hidden gems, and swim, snorkel and stand-up paddle board in the warm waters of the Andaman Sea. SY Zero is a beautiful catamaran and is incredibly well kept and maintained, while we were out on the water we would see other boats at anchorage, and no other yacht was as well maintained and cared for - it wasn't even close. The interior of the catamaran was also neat as a pin and very comfortable. I'm 6'4" (190cm) and I had plenty of headroom which made getting around the interior of the yacht much more enjoyable. The berths are spacious with plenty of air flow for very comfortable sleeping at night. The Zero doesn't need much wind to sail (unlike other catamaran build types) so we got to experience the beauty of Thailand while experiencing the peace and quiet that accompanies the lapping of the ocean against the hull - which is made even better with the sun shining down, a cool breeze, a good book and a refreshing drink close at hand while sitting in the shade provided by the sails. And the food.... Our onboard chef, Jaa (also Captain John's wife) makes the most wonderful Thai cuisine. I've been to Thailand many times, and Jaa's food is off the chart amazing! Every meal was top notch, full of flavors, exactly to our needs, and the variety of dishes was incredible! We'd be happy never to leave the safety of the harbor just to sit on that boat and eat Jaa's cooking. Captain John and Jaa have such a great vibe and work so well together as a team - they really care about you, your experience, and each other. They have this great balance of giving you options of where to go what to see, or communicating about what is possible based on current conditions (sailing or motoring), all while allowing you to feel that you have the boat all to yourself. The evenings we spent over dinner on the boat with John and Jaa were the best, we learned so much about Thailand, the culture, and even picked up some useful Thai phrases. Spend a few minutes with John and Jaa and you will instantly like them, spend a few hours with them and you'll have made new friends. It's a little bittersweet to write this review, because I kind of want to keep SY Zero a secret and keep this experience all to ourselves, but it was such a fantastic time that it would be unkind not to share how special our experience was on SY Zero. If you're thinking about booking this yacht, do it. You'll be happy you did.

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Andrew G.

July 31, 2024

What an absolutely amazing trip. We had 5 days/nights aboard the catamaran with the 3 staff: owner/captain Steve, the chef, and the deckhand/Co-captain. The staff were always helpful, attentive to our needs, friendly and very nice! We spent the 5 days sailing around Phang Nga Bay going to different beaches, caves, snorkeling spots, kayaking and just chilling on the boat. Steve had extensive knowledge of the area and best places to see and stay at night. I would highly recommend his company and boat for your trip.

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Greg I.

May 14, 2023

Fantastic two weeks with family, friends and crew. The trip incorporated a perfect mix of sailing, cruising, relaxing, eating, hiking, exploring, snorkellng, swimming, and generally having a good time. Food was plentiful and delicious. Mahayana (our catamaran) was spacious and was always kept clean. Gear for water activities was either brand new or in very good condition. Captain Steve was easy going and flexible with good local knowledge and great sense of humour. Crew were super friendly and always very helpful. We were really well looked after from start to finish and thoroughly enjoyed our two-week adventure of exploring the islands south of Phuket.