Born Free Yacht
Born Free Yacht
5
Full view

About
Explore the Andaman - Thailand's southern region - aboard the private yacht, 'Born Free'. Operated Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort, this private yacht takes guests on island excursions and day trips to breathtaking islands, including Phi Phi, Phang Nga Bay, Mai Thon, Rang Island, and Kai Island. Private charter trips to other destinations available on request.
Phuket, Thailand
Similar Experiences
Travellers talk about

Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
5.0
36 reviews
Excellent
35
Very good
1
Average
0
Poor
0
Terrible
0
Hnin Pwint Oo
3 contributions
Oct 2022
We had a 1 night 2 days stay on Born Free Yacht and hands down, this was the highlight of our Phuket trip.
Activities: we were a party of 7 and our main aim was to do a little island hopping and enjoy water activities, and the team definitely delivered. We snorkelled around Koh Khai islands, briefly passed Koh Yao Yai, and then anchored at Phang Nga Bay for the night. Watched sunrise there the next morning before exploring the caves. We ended our afternoon with some tubing at a nearby beach. They provided all the facilities for snorkelling and tubing, and the crew took such good care of us.
Service: was impeccable. Captain Roger, Wut and all the crew members made us feel so welcome and tended to all our needs. Checking in on us multiple times a day to ensure we were comfortable and having a great time. We pre-selected our meals, snacks and BYO alcohol. Being able to enjoy the delicious food while watching sunrise and sunset was such a memorable experience.
It was definitely a bargain for the service and facilities you are getting. Would definitely be back when we're next in Phuket!
Activities: we were a party of 7 and our main aim was to do a little island hopping and enjoy water activities, and the team definitely delivered. We snorkelled around Koh Khai islands, briefly passed Koh Yao Yai, and then anchored at Phang Nga Bay for the night. Watched sunrise there the next morning before exploring the caves. We ended our afternoon with some tubing at a nearby beach. They provided all the facilities for snorkelling and tubing, and the crew took such good care of us.
Service: was impeccable. Captain Roger, Wut and all the crew members made us feel so welcome and tended to all our needs. Checking in on us multiple times a day to ensure we were comfortable and having a great time. We pre-selected our meals, snacks and BYO alcohol. Being able to enjoy the delicious food while watching sunrise and sunset was such a memorable experience.
It was definitely a bargain for the service and facilities you are getting. Would definitely be back when we're next in Phuket!
Written 27 October 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Harkish
Bangkok254 contributions
Feb 2021
The Born Free, based at Le Meridien resort, is your best opportunity to see how the 1% live. It is so luxurious, I found it surprising you can rent it for a day trip. The set up is loveley - an 86 foot(26m) ketch rig, it has space all over for a large group to break up into smaller groups as needed. So the kids can take the cabin downstairs, watching TV, the parents can occupy the large dining table up front on the deck, the drinkers can sit around a table in the back, and a large buffet can be laid out on the table seating 10 in the wheelhouse. Meanwhile, someone can claim the master cabin bed, while others nap in the other two cabins, all with en suite bathrooms and showers.
The boat comes with all the amenities you would hope for. Snorkeling gear, two sea kayaks, three run-about speedboats, wifi by satellite, a full kitchen, etc. We packed in drinks and snacks, but they can provide all that as well as packed meals from the Le Meridien, if you'd like. They can also pull into various bays and take you ashore to knosh in local spots. We did three snorkeling stops, some fishing, some kayaking and really made a lovely day of it. And considering the cost divided by ten was more or less the same as what it would have cost for the ten of us to go on a snorkeling trip on one of the large organized dive boats, it was a real deal.
Highly, HIGHLY recommended.
The boat comes with all the amenities you would hope for. Snorkeling gear, two sea kayaks, three run-about speedboats, wifi by satellite, a full kitchen, etc. We packed in drinks and snacks, but they can provide all that as well as packed meals from the Le Meridien, if you'd like. They can also pull into various bays and take you ashore to knosh in local spots. We did three snorkeling stops, some fishing, some kayaking and really made a lovely day of it. And considering the cost divided by ten was more or less the same as what it would have cost for the ten of us to go on a snorkeling trip on one of the large organized dive boats, it was a real deal.
Highly, HIGHLY recommended.
Written 26 February 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
LGS01
Bristol, UK8 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
We recently took Born Free for a day’s charter sailing to Coral island for snorkelling. We also visited some Phuket beaches on the way home for more snorkelling. From start to finish the trip far, far exceeded our expectations and we wished we’d booked an overnight!
The boat was beautifully kept, and everything luxury quality, the food and catering - especially the lunch - was simply delicious, and the crew were amazing.
Special mention to the captain, Roger, who could not have done more to keep our two under-10 boys entertained all day, letting them ‘drive’ the boat, teaching them how to fish and generally just chatting to them so we had an even more relaxing time.
The snorkelling was also pretty good and we saw loads of beautiful fish.
All in all excellent value vs other boat trips.
The boat was beautifully kept, and everything luxury quality, the food and catering - especially the lunch - was simply delicious, and the crew were amazing.
Special mention to the captain, Roger, who could not have done more to keep our two under-10 boys entertained all day, letting them ‘drive’ the boat, teaching them how to fish and generally just chatting to them so we had an even more relaxing time.
The snorkelling was also pretty good and we saw loads of beautiful fish.
All in all excellent value vs other boat trips.
Written 22 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Tracey367
Rawai, Thailand56 contributions
Jan 2021 • Friends
Just spent the weekend on Born Free with friends. Captain Roger,Do and Woody, were so welcoming and attentive. The facilities onboard are excellent, very comfortable for lounging around in the sun and going to beautiful islands, kayaks available for your adventures on to beautiful beaches. The cabins are well maintained, with very comfortable mattress and pillows, well appointed galley were the most delicious food is prepared. This was my second trip on this beautiful yacht and I’m sure there will be many more. Thanks so much for a wonderful weekend.
Written 31 January 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Tania D
Phuket, Thailand2 contributions
Jan 2021 • Friends
We booked after asking Julian Lowry, GM at Le Meridien Phuket about boat cruises. The posts on Trip Advisor were all fabulous but we were still blown away by how awesome it was. We had the best day and everyone in our group will remember this forever. Roger, Khun Do and Khun Bank were all super skillful at both running the boat and looking after us. We would highly recommend this day out or longer stay. We hope to be back!
Written 3 January 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Mila Mintra P
1 contribution
Feb 2021 • Couples
An amazing day! We took off on the Born Free yacht for a day of adventure, and it was simply wonderful. We visited two islands, putting the kayaks out for the second one and ended up on a secluded and very private beach where we enjoyed the sea, sand and some snorkeling (snorkeling equipment provided). The captain and his team were extremely helpful and obviously wanted us to have a good time. They often checked if we needed anything, answered all our questions and helped us take pictures. I can only recommend this once in a lifetime experience aboard such a luxurious and well-maintained boat!!
Written 14 February 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Anna
Bangkok, Thailand3 contributions
Dec 2020 • Family
We vacationed to Phuket with a group of 9 in December. We booked the private yacht with Born Free and it was an amazing time! Jayne handled our reservations and was a pleasure to work with from booking activities aboard the yacht to lunch. Roger the captain and his crew were wonderful! We had a beautiful sail, followed by snorkeling, then a wonderful freshly prepared lunch. The kids swam and then they were treated to a fun tubing ride behind the speedboat! The yacht was spacious, very clean and many places to go if you wanted sun or shade. Highly recommend! We will be returning customers!!!!
Written 28 December 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Toeyquila
Phuket, Thailand28 contributions
Apr 2021 • Family
Very great hotel services by helpful staffs. Captain Roger is amazing and always takes good care of us the whole trip. Delicious meals by captain Dodo and K Wut takes us to many fun dives around beautiful islands of Phuket, Krabi. We had the great 4 days on board and highly recommend for everyone who's looking for fun things to do in Phuket.
Written 5 April 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Carol M
Phuket50 contributions
Jan 2021 • Friends
We have been lucky enough to spend one night and two days on this beautiful, comfortable, luxury yacht. Roger, the Captain, and his crew Dodo and Woody were just so attentive and friendly, immediately making us feel at home. The food was great and plentiful.
We stayed overnight in Koh Hong off the Krabi Province. It was such a magical place to visit. We walked up the 500 or so steps to the viewpoint, kayaked to a beach, were ferried around in the motor launch. There are plenty of places on the boat for just relaxing and chatting with friends.
If you have the opportunity to hire this boat then do it. I can’t praise the boat and crew enough. A great big THANK YOU.
We stayed overnight in Koh Hong off the Krabi Province. It was such a magical place to visit. We walked up the 500 or so steps to the viewpoint, kayaked to a beach, were ferried around in the motor launch. There are plenty of places on the boat for just relaxing and chatting with friends.
If you have the opportunity to hire this boat then do it. I can’t praise the boat and crew enough. A great big THANK YOU.
Written 31 January 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Amakin C
11 contributions
Mar 2021 • Family
It was wonderful trip. We booked the yacht to go to Coral Island in one day. We enjoyed snorkeling and went to see the school of dolphin. Captain Roger and staff are so kind and friendly. There are 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2 living room in the cabin.
Written 31 March 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
No questions have been asked about this experience
*Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.