5 Prestigious Marinas of Phuket: How the Island Attracts Yachting Enthusiasts

April 28, 2025

In the world of yachting, Thailand holds a special place. Washed by the waters of two seas, it offers not only breathtaking landscapes but also first-class infrastructure for the most discerning sailors.

Phuket has become the center of the country's yachting life, home to prestigious marinas that form key yachting centers in Southeast Asia. The popularity of this destination is growing at a rapid pace: In 2022-2023 alone, the number of yachts docking around Thailand’s coastline increased by 26%. The growing recognition of Phuket in the international yachting community is evidenced by the annual prestigious Thailand International Boat Show at Royal Phuket Marina, which attracts thousands of luxury yacht enthusiasts from around the world. In January 2025, the show was opened by Thailand's Prime Minister, who emphasized: "The level of development of Phuket's yachting industry vividly demonstrates Thailand's potential in the luxury tourism sector."

Let's take a closer look at the five marinas in Phuket. Each of them represents not just a harbor for mooring vessels but a comprehensive lifestyle project combining luxury, comfort, and significant investment potential for those who value the maritime way of life.

Royal Phuket Marina

• Recipient of the prestigious 5 Gold Anchor Award, placing it among the world's best marinas
• Winner of international awards for outstanding design and waterfront development in Asia
• The first marina in Thailand to receive Clean Marina certification for using renewable energy sources

In January 2025, Royal Phuket Marina became the only marina in Asia with a zero carbon footprint, and for the second consecutive year confirmed its zero carbon footprint certificate from the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO).

What makes it so environmentally friendly:

• Solar panels provide 38% of all energy used
• The Seabin V5 system cleans 48 kg of garbage and microplastics from the water daily
• Collected rainwater is used for yacht maintenance
• Electric vehicle charging stations are available

Additionally, the Thailand International Boat Show — a prestigious international event in the yachting industry that attracts more than 6,000 visitors from around the world — is held here annually.

Technical specifications:

• 100 berths for yachts up to 35 meters long
• 60 spaces in covered dry storage
• 26 spaces for hard standing with a lift capacity of up to 50 tons

Yacht Haven Marina

• The largest marina in Phuket, capable of accommodating superyachts up to 100 meters long, including legends such as Feadship and Princess
• Direct access to Phang Nga Bay and the Andaman Sea
• Recipient of the prestigious Gold Anchor Award
• Certified under the Clean Marina program

Technical specifications:

• 320 berths for yachts of various sizes
• 80 dry storage spaces
• Water depth up to 9 meters, allowing for large vessels
• Modern infrastructure for yacht maintenance and repair

Ao Po Grand Marina

• One of the most technically equipped marinas in the region
• Regularly mentioned in lists of Asia's best marinas in specialized publications
• Capable of accommodating superyachts up to 100 meters long • Direct access to the Andaman Sea
• Located near Ao Phang Nga National Park
• Certified under the Clean Marina program, confirming commitment to high environmental standards

Technical specifications:

• 230 berths for yachts
• 30 dry storage spaces
• Modern yacht service center with an 80-ton lift

Phuket Boat Lagoon

• The first full-service marina in Phuket, opened in 1994
• International standard marina for vessel mooring and repair
• Recognized yachting center with developed infrastructure and world-class services
• Convenient location in the central part of Phuket's east coast

Technical specifications:

• 180 berths for yachts
• 160 dry storage spaces
• Accommodation for vessels up to 35 meters long
• Modern dry dock with an 80-ton lift

Phuket's yachting infrastructure continues to actively develop, attracting new players to this promising market. In 2024, it was enhanced with a new premium facility that is already attracting the attention of sophisticated sailors and investors.

ONE° 15 Marina Panwa Phuket

• Modern premium marina managed by Singapore-based SUTL Enterprise, known for its iconic ONE° 15 Marina Sentosa Cove Singapore project
• Located in the picturesque Makham Bay on the southeast coast of Phuket, the nearest departure point to the Phi Phi Islands. Thanks to its superior location, the marina is already attracting special attention from charter operators and yacht owners and is expected to become a premium center for organizing exclusive sea voyages to the picturesque islands of the region.
• Combines yachting infrastructure with an elite resort complex

Technical specifications:

• 40 water berths capable of accommodating yachts up to 35 meters long
• Modern mooring and security system
• Technical maintenance and yacht support

In Conclusion

The development of Phuket's yachting infrastructure is not just a story about sea voyages and prestigious vessels. It's a process of transforming entire areas of the island into premium locations with high investment potential.

Our 15 years of experience in the Phuket real estate market shows that the emergence and development of marinas affect the surrounding areas:

• The prestige of the location increases, attracting a wealthy audience
• Stable demand forms from premium tenants — yacht owners and guests
• Real estate values increase near the marina

Want to leverage this potential? Contact us to select a property with optimal returns for your goals.