Sample sailing Thailand Itinerary	FAQs about trips with children
Recommended yachts for safe family sailing in Thailand: SY Chameleon, SY Mozart

Why sail Thailand with us?

Aside from the opportunity to visit some of the world's most exotic tropical locations, a family yacht charter offers a chance to build valuable skills and strengthen family bonds. Everyone is in the same boat, literally, so you need to learn to work together!

All family members can pitch in and help, regardless of their age or experience. Young kids can help keep a lookout or take a turn in steering the yacht. Older children and adults can try their hand at tacking and gybing, working the ropes or trimming the sails.

With an experienced crew providing support, families can make their yacht charter journey as active or as relaxing as they wish, and learn some things about navigating the sea as they go.

With this generation of kids spending more time indoors in front of a TV or computer, a Phuket yacht charter is the perfect opportunity to introduce your children to the natural wonders of the region and experience the real thrill of sea exploration.

It's the ultimate active holiday and an ideal way to enjoy the great outdoors.

They'll soon discover that no Game Boy gadget can match the excitement of swimming with the fishes in an emerald-toned private cove, or watching the sails billow while gliding to destinations unknown.

With a Far Away crewed yacht charter, you can make all the arrangements for your family well in advance, from booking the most ideal type of boat to requesting certain activities that you know your family will enjoy. You can also help plan the menu to ensure that plenty of healthy, kid-friendly snacks and meals will be offered on board (not to mention your favourite wine selections!).

What about safety?

Like any family holiday, preparation is key for enjoying a safe Phuket sailing adventure. Make sure you're well stocked with sunscreen, lightweight clothing and hats for avoiding sunburn. With a crewed yacht charter, all the essentials for keeping your family safe are provided as part of the journey, from food and water to safety equipment. Before making a booking, carefully check the credentials of the crew and the quality of the boats to ensure that your family is in good hands.

At Far Away Yachting, safety comes first -- cut-rate charters might cut corners on staff training and equipment. We do not skimp when it comes to safety, and our crew is well experienced on board and in navigating the area.

Far Away welcomes children on board and our crew is well prepared to cater to their needs. We encourage children's active involvement in the journey and are alert to their safety, thus ensuring smooth sailing for the whole family.

While children can safely board all types of vessels, consider chartering a catamaran, which offers a protected cockpit and more space and stability, giving kids ample room to ramble about securely on board.

What to do and where to go?

Life on the sea is full of adventure, with the chance to moor at beaches and islands that are well off the beaten track.

Drop anchor, dive in and explore the tropical shorelines on a kayak or with a snorkel, or stroll the sands and enjoy having a beach all to yourself.

Children will love the chance to hunt for shells, chase skittering crabs or build sandcastles. Even diving is possible for those old enough to go.

So fire up the imaginations of your children, prepare yourself for the ultimate family adventure, and enjoy the freedom and flexibility of a Phuket yacht charter vacation.

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Sailing Thailand with Far Away Yachting, your family is welcome aboard.