Founded in Phuket in 1989 and based at Yacht Haven, Asia Marine is a charter specialist in Thailand and offers sailing monohulls, sailing catamarans and motor yachts, as well as superyachts in its role as Fraser’s representative (see Superyacht section).
Asia Marine’s CA charter yachts include the popular Azimut 55e, Pillars Spirit. The yacht can take 12 guests for day trips and six overnight in three cabins including a master with en-suite bathroom. She has a large saloon with a lounge and a circular dining table by the helm.
The flybridge has a cosy dining area and wet bar offering great views, the foredeck offers space for sunbathing, while toys include a dinghy tender, inflatables, snorkelling gear and fishing rods.
Until October, the company is offering special ‘Phuket Re-opens’ promotional offers including THB90,000 (US$2,800) for a half-day charter and THB119,000 (US$3,700) for day charters up to 12 guests.
Asia Marine’s CA charter fleet also includes Lola 2, a Fountaine Pajot Saona 47 sailing cat available as a bareboat charter or crewed day trips and overnight charters. She can accommodate 10 guests overnight in four double cabins and a twin with bunks, and a further two in a drop-down bed in the saloon.
The yacht offers sunbathing and lounging areas on the foredeck and the flybridge, which has a sofa and two sunpads next to the helm. Lola 2 is equipped with a dinghy tender, kayak and snorkelling equipment.
A special promotional rate for a crewed day charter starting from THB38,000 (US$1,200) is available through the end of October.