Sambuca (Grand Banks 53)

Sambuca is a Grand Banks 53 flybridge motor yacht, 16.15 m long, built in 2001 and refitted in 2021. She takes twenty guests on a day charter and four overnight, in two air conditioned cabins with two bathrooms. The flybridge sits ten under a hard top. The saloon has a dining table, television with Netflix and a sound system. On board are two stand-up paddleboards, two kayaks, a water slide, an inflatable sea pool, snorkelling and fishing equipment and a tender.

Charters run between 09:00 and 19:00, and the yacht returns at the agreed hour. Typical day routes are Phang Nga Bay, Khai Island, Khai and Naka Island, Maiton and Khai Island, Koh Yao and Naka Island, and Koh Hong in Krabi, as well as a three-hour sunset cruise. The crew of four runs the boat and serves a set lunch on board.

The full day charter of 8 hours costs from THB 58,300 (May to October), THB 63,600 (November to April) and THB 73,140 (20 December to 20 January) for Phang Nga Bay and Khai and Naka Island. Other options: sunset cruise from THB 42,400, five-hour charter from THB 47,700, overnight from THB 137,800 for two days and one night, up to five days from THB 344,500. Rates cover up to ten guests. Some destinations and extra guests cost more, and the concierge will confirm the exact price.