
Finding superyacht roles in Phuket
A crew agency, how to reach the docks and crew pay by yacht size. This page covers Phuket and Thailand.
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What to do in your first week
Fly into Phuket International Airport
Airports of Thailand lists Phuket International Airport (HKT). Phuket Yacht Haven says the marina is 10 minutes by car or taxi from the airport. (Airports of Thailand and Phuket Yacht Haven, pages opened 8 November 2026.)
Helpful tips before walking the docks
Marina websites, pages opened 8 November 2026.
Crew agencies in Phuket
Asia Pacific Superyachts and Ao Po Grand Marina, pages opened 8 November 2026.
Crew pay by yacht size
| Role | 45 to 50 m | 70 m and over |
|---|---|---|
| Captain | EUR 9,000 to 12,000 | EUR 15,000+ |
| First Officer | EUR 4,500 to 6,000 | EUR 7,000+ |
| Chief Engineer | EUR 7,000 to 9,500 | EUR 8,500+ |
| Chef | EUR 5,500 to 6,500 | EUR 8,000+ |
| Bosun / 2nd Mate | EUR 3,200 to 4,000 | EUR 5,000+ |
| Chief Stew / Purser | EUR 2,800 to 4,000 | EUR 3,000+ |
| Deckhand | EUR 2,800 to 3,500 | EUR 3,000+ |
| Stew | EUR 2,200 to 2,500 | EUR 2,200 to 2,500 |
UKSA salary guide 2025, in EUR. The guide does not state the pay period and is not specific to Thailand or Phuket.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- Phuket Yacht Haven: introduction
- Phuket Yacht Haven: berthing
- Phuket Yacht Haven: facilities and service
- Phuket Yacht Haven: arrival information by sea
- Phuket Yacht Haven: contact
- Ao Po Grand Marina: facilities
- Ao Po Grand Marina: services
- Ao Po Grand Marina: contact
- Ao Po Grand Marina: about
- Royal Phuket Marina: wet berths
- Royal Phuket Marina: hard stand
- Royal Phuket Marina: contact
- Phuket Boat Lagoon: wet berths
- Phuket Boat Lagoon: hardstand and trailers
- Phuket Boat Lagoon: dry stack
- Asia Pacific Superyachts: Phuket
- Government Public Relations Department: yacht entry and exit in Thai waters
- Digital Government Development Agency: trading in Thai waters
- Phuket King's Cup Regatta
- Phuket King's Cup Regatta: 2026 Notice of Race, keelboats
- Airports of Thailand
- WMO climate normals 1991 to 2020: Phuket Airport 48565
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