Pretty Phuket may be the largest island in Thailand but that doesn’t take away from its spectacular beauty. Still boasting whimsical white sands and towering coconut palms, the island has every kind of beach you could wish for with more than 40km of sandy stretches to choose from. Some notable shimmering beaches to pick from include Kamala Beach with its traditional Thai feel and Patong Beach which was designed for pure-play. The Old Town is the perfect place to go to ogle at brightly painted colonial mansions and the nearby Similan Islands offer charter guests the chance to soften at the local elephant sanctuary. Those looking to party all night long can follow the bright lights of Bangla. Of course, it goes without saying that the local food scene is ever a homely yet extravagant taste affair.

Shake off the crowds and head for Krabi where palm-fringed beaches breathe easy beneath glowering limestone cliffs. Krabi is exactly the Thai delight you have been seeking. Making its home in the Hat Noppharat Thara-Ko Phi Phi National Park, you will find yourself smitten as you explore the pristine clean beaches and tiny tantalizing towns along these sweet sailing grounds. Krabi is also home to the world-famed Phi Phi Islands with their full moon parties and feature-length beaches made famous by Leonardo DiCaprio. Even beyond the fame of Phi Phi, charter guests will find a smorgasbord of salt and sun delights. Be sure to visit Koh Lanta with its rugged emerald jungle and its peaceful sands - a striking contrast to the parties of Phi Phi. Sailing these islands gifts you bustling resort towns, heaps of culture, incredible food, local encounters, and some truly special beaches

Koh Phi Phi Don is a dream. A scenic vision of lime rock karsts, azure waters, and sweeping sands sets the scene for another day in paradise. Some of the southern shores have been impacted by the tsunami although redevelopment is certainly underway. In the northeast, however, you will find areas of Phi Phi Don that are completely untouched by the trials and tribulations of wild weather. These northern shores are still home to Thailand's indigenous ‘Sea Gypsies’. Phi Phi Don is one of the two main islands that make up the famed Phi Phi islands and being one of the main players means it is well set up to receive tourists. Snorkelling, sipping cocktails, feasting on the island's signature seafood, and blissing out on the beaches can keep you rested. For those charter guests seeking a more bustling scene, there’s vibrant nightlife to be found in Tonsai Village and Loh Dalum Bay.

Just a few kilometres from Phuket but far enough to feel like you have crossed the high seas into another secret world, the Racha Yai Islands are an idyllic retreat far from the madding crowd. Comprising two islands - Koh Racha Yai and Koh Racha Noi, both of these islands offer safe and sweet anchorages for drinking in island life. Racha Noi remains uninhabited and boasts a beautiful rocky coast and untempered nature. For those who want to plunge into pristine sea life, you can do it all on these shores - everything from spearfishing to snorkelling, wreck diving and more. Racha Yai on the other hand is all gorgeous sandy sweeps, pretty resorts, clear snorkelling spots, and vibrant bright reefs. While the area is popular with day travellers sailing over from nearby Phuket, having access to your own charter means that you can explore every corner and find out exactly why these shores take their name from the word Raja meaning the true king of islands.

Divers delight at Hin Daeng, known as Thailand’s deepest drop off spot. This is the perfect place to plunge into the blue and swim alongside Manta Rays and Whale Sharks. The impressive seamount rises and breaks the surface of the Andaman Sea and is said to be one of the best dive sites in the whole of this area. Named the ‘red rock’ due to the vibrant red coral that adorns the rising rock, it's a stunning place to drift, dive, and make acquaintance with some truly spectacular specimens of the sea including turtles, rainbow runners, and even leopard sharks resting in the sand. Due to the strong currents that sweep in, Hin Daeng is for experienced divers only.

Fanning out south in Thailand’s Andaman Sea, the Butang Islands is home to pristine beaches, crystal clear waterfalls, and the exotic breath of flora and fauna. The four main isles sit in a circle around a number of uninhabited islets and this archipelago is considered to be one of the most striking spots for sailing. A wealth of underwater life, a protected marine park, and impressive scuba diving and snorkelling are just a handful of reasons to visit this heavenly spot. There are two larger islands of Ko Adang and Ko Rowi and the smaller islands of Ko Tanga and Ko Khai.