Mandala (Azimut 68)

Mandala is an Azimut 68 motor yacht built in 2007, 21.6 metres long, based at Royal Phuket Marina. The main deck is one air conditioned room with a curved settee, a dining table and the lower helm. A companionway leads up to the flybridge with its own helm, seating and sunbathing area. Below are four cabins. She takes 20 guests for a day charter and 6 overnight, with a captain, deckhand and hostess. On board: Wi-Fi, a sound system indoors and out, a BBQ grill, a tender, a paddleboard, a kayak and snorkelling equipment.

She cruises at 22 knots, so Phang Nga Bay, Koh Hong and the Racha Islands are within a day's run. Day charter destinations are Khai and Naka, Phang Nga Bay, Koh Maiton and Khai, Koh Hong in Krabi, Phi Phi and the Racha Islands. Lunch, fruit, snacks, soft drinks and beer are served on board, and the return transfer from a Phuket hotel or the airport is included. Itinerary and departure and return times are agreed with the captain.

The full day rate for up to ten guests starts from THB 140,000 from May to November and from THB 151,000 from December to April. Overnight charters start from THB 303,000 for two days and one night in May to November. Some destinations and extra guests cost more, and the concierge will confirm the exact price.