The Benefits of Boat Charter Holidays in Thailand

The Kingdom of Thailand has been one of Southeast Asia’s most visited destinations for decades, and every year it receives millions of visitors. It’s not hard to see why; the country is widely known for its delicious food, warm climate, and stunning beaches and islands.

Although the country has a longstanding reputation as a hub for backpackers and other budget travellers, it actually attracts a much wider range of visitors. Not everybody who visits comes for the famous full moon parties.

For example, there has been a recent trend of guests chattering boats so that they can explore more of Thailand’s scenic coastline. This blog will discuss what is making this type of holiday so popular. 

1. Private beaches

Thailand is home to the kinds of idyllic beaches that people dream about when booking a relaxing escape, with smooth white sand and clear water. They have even featured in films like Danny Boyle’s The Beach and the James Bond franchise.

However, some of these have now become so famous that they have turned into tourist hotspots and - while still being very beautiful - do not provide the relaxing escape people are hoping for. To get that, you should book a charter boat rental and take a trip to the smaller, secluded islands that can be found around the country’s coastline. 

2. Watersports

Once you have chartered your boat, it will sail under your instructions unless you have booked a tour of a specific route. This means that you don’t have to book activities such as watersports ahead.

All you need to do is make sure you have the equipment with you on the day, which some charter services will include. You can stop anywhere you want for a spot of kayaking, swimming, snorkelling, and more. However, do make sure that your medical insurance covers any activities that you do in the water.

3. Health

Wellness tourism is a sector of tourism that has been growing strongly in Thailand recently. It caters to health-conscious visitors looking to improve their health and decrease stress.

Chartering a boat can contribute to this. The calm sea and ocean air are great stress-busters, and seawater spray and sunshine can help nourish your skin with minerals and vitamins.

4. Escape from daily life

You obviously can bring electronic devices on board if you want to, but many people don’t. Lots of them enjoy the fact that getting out to sea gives them a rare chance to truly disconnect.

They have no Wifi access or phone calls to worry about, and nobody can even come and find them in person to pass along a message. This can be very liberating. 

5. Variety

Holidays based at hotels or resorts can be lovely but they can also get repetitive.

However, with some boat charters you can actually stay on the boat overnight, meaning you can sleep and wake up in a new destination each day, and you can meet new people as you sail to different destinations.  

Conclusion

One of the best ways to see Thailand is by boat, because you get access to places that most tourists can’t, and you get a lot of freedom to pick your own activities and destinations during your trip.