Sailing yacht Azur Sun Up

This private afternoon charter on the Azur Sun Up follows the Koh Samui coastline as the day cools and the light softens. The afternoon winds are good for sailing, and the trip ends with the sun going down over the Gulf of Thailand.

After setting sail you cruise along quiet beaches and then anchor in a calm cove for a swim. Later you sail again as the sky turns orange and pink, and you reach Koh Samui at the end of the evening.

It works well for couples, families and small groups who want a longer trip than a short sunset cruise.

Spend a full day under sail on a private charter aboard the Azur Sun Up, heading from Koh Samui towards the green hills and bays of Koh Phangan. The passage is long enough for a proper sailing day, with time to swim and snorkel.

The captain picks a quiet anchorage on the Koh Phangan side, away from the busy beaches. You can swim, snorkel or relax on deck there. In the afternoon you sail back in the late-day winds and arrive in Koh Samui at 17:00.

The price is the same as the full-day charter along the Samui coast. You choose which route you prefer, and the captain adjusts the plan to the weather and sea conditions.

This full-day private charter keeps to the waters around Koh Samui. You have more time to explore the coast by sail and no long crossings. The Azur Sun Up, a 38-foot Bavaria Cruiser, sails past beaches, headlands and small bays, and the day suits groups who want to swim and relax at their own pace.

After setting off in the morning you anchor in a secluded cove for a long swim and snorkel break. The afternoon sail in the stronger winds is usually the liveliest part of the day, and you return to Koh Samui at 17:00.

The price is the same as the Koh Phangan full-day option, so you can pick the route that suits your group.

This is a short private sunset sail aboard the Azur Sun Up from Koh Samui, timed for the best evening light over the Gulf of Thailand. It suits couples, small groups and anyone who wants a relaxed evening on the water.

You leave the pier in the late afternoon and sail along the coast while the heat of the day fades. The crew then anchors or slows the yacht so you can watch the sun go down from the deck. You return to Koh Samui at 18:30.

This two-day private charter takes the Azur Sun Up from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan, with a night at anchor. Up to 4 guests sleep in the yacht's two cabins.

On the first day you sail across, stopping to swim and snorkel on the way. You spend the evening at anchor, with a sunset and a night under the stars. The next morning you can swim before sailing back to Koh Samui.

Spending the night on board lets you see the island quieter than a day trip does, and the crew handles the sailing.

This three-day private charter on the Azur Sun Up gives you two nights on board and time to explore further. You can choose Koh Phangan or Ang Thong National Marine Park. Up to 4 guests sleep in the two cabins.

Ang Thong is an archipelago of limestone islands with steep cliffs, hidden lagoons and viewpoints. It is the best-known marine park in the Gulf of Thailand, and sailing there is much quieter than going by day trip. Alternatively the route can stay around Koh Phangan, with more swimming and relaxing.

Each night is spent at anchor, with the sailing paced around your group.