WINDHOLM · RAWAI, PHUKET · EST. 2014
A Charter Company Built Around the Andaman
Ten years operating from Rawai Beach. The same approach on every departure: experienced crew, well-maintained vessels, and no unnecessary complications.
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From a Single Vessel to a Fleet
Windholm started in 2014 with one yacht and a straightforward goal: give people a way to explore the Andaman Sea without the stress that tends to come with it. The founding crew had sailed these waters for years as private guides and decided there was room for a company that took the organisational side seriously, so guests could concentrate on the experience.
The first season ran half-day coastal trips from Rawai. Word spread among the beach and expat community in Phuket's south, and within two years the fleet had grown to accommodate longer voyages. The Coral Island route became the most-requested trip; the multi-day Andaman voyage followed shortly after as demand came from guests who wanted to push further into the island chains.
Today Windholm operates three core charter formats and has maintained the same working culture it started with — a small, experienced team, direct communication, and no shortcuts on vessel upkeep.
FOUNDED
2014
Rawai Beach, Phuket, Thailand
CHARTERS COMPLETED
1,400+
NAUTICAL MILES SAILED
85,000+
CREW MEMBERS
9
SEASONS OPERATING
11
THE PEOPLE ONBOARD
The Windholm Crew
A compact team with complementary skills. Each person has spent years working in Thai waters before joining Windholm.
Krit Phongchan
CAPTAIN · HEAD OF OPERATIONS
Former commercial skipper with fifteen years of Thai coastal experience. Krit holds a Thai Maritime Authority captain's licence and oversees all vessel safety and route planning.
Nattawan Wiriya
HEAD OF GUEST EXPERIENCE
Nattawan coordinates bookings, guest communications, and onboard catering. She has managed hospitality operations in Phuket for over eight years and speaks fluent Thai, English, and conversational Russian.
Somchai Chantorn
FIRST MATE · DIVE GUIDE
Somchai leads snorkeling stops and manages water equipment. He holds a PADI Divemaster certification and knows the reef sites around Koh Hae and Koh Racha Yai from a decade of guiding.
HOW WE OPERATE
Standards We Don't Compromise On
These are the operational commitments that apply to every charter, regardless of duration or destination.
WINDHOLM · RAWAI · ANDAMAN SAILING
Yacht Charters in Southern Phuket
Windholm operates from Rawai Beach on the southern tip of Phuket Island, close to Promthep Cape — one of the most recognisable landmarks in the region and the departure point for the coastal glide route. The location gives the fleet direct access to the sheltered bays of the southwest coast, the Coral Island channels, and the open Andaman routes south toward Koh Racha and northwest toward the Similan Islands.
The Andaman Sea between November and April offers some of the most consistent sailing conditions in Southeast Asia: northeast trade winds in the 10–18 knot range, flat to low swells, and visibility at snorkeling sites that regularly exceeds fifteen metres. Windholm schedules its primary multi-day voyages within this window, with half-day and full-day charters available throughout the broader season.
Southern Phuket's marine environment includes several protected areas, among them the Similan Islands National Park and the Koh Racha Marine Reserve. Windholm coordinates park entry permits for multi-day voyages and briefs guests on responsible interaction with coral reef ecosystems, consistent with the marine park regulations administered by the Thai Department of National Parks.
For groups seeking private use of the vessel, corporate outings, or arrangements around specific dates or destinations, the Windholm office at Rawai Beach can be reached by phone at +66 76 289 574 or by email at [email protected].
NEXT STEPS
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