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Ao Po Grand Marina yacht charter berthing — harbour approach and quay

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Ao Po Grand Marina — Yacht Charter Berthing Guide

Situated in East Phuket facing Phang Nga Bay, Ao Po Grand Marina is a key destination for Krabi yacht charters in Asia. The marina accommodates vessels with an indicative maximum LOA of 80 metres and a maximum draft of 5 metres.

Indicative max LOA
approx. 80 m

Indicative — subject to confirmation

Indicative max draft
approx. 5 m

Indicative — subject to confirmation

Fuel
Available
Power
Shore power typical — confirm amp rating vs LOA
Water
Available
Waste
Pump-out on request / by arrangement
Wi‑Fi
Harbour Wi‑Fi variable — starlink aboard preferred
Gateway
HKT
Transfer
35–50 min from HKT
Peak lead time
6–12 weeks peak
Charter region
Krabi

Berthing at Ao Po Grand Marina

Berthing & mooring at Ao Po Grand Marina

East Phuket facing Phang Nga — best limestone doorstep.

Door-to-deck

Typical HKT → quay timing: 35–50 min from HKT. Timed to embarkation, not a taxi scramble.

Berth lead time

Peak berths typically need 6–12 weeks peak. We hold anchorage fallbacks before you fly.

What does berthing cost at Ao Po Grand Marina?

[Draft] Indicative seasonal berth ranges are shared on request — confirm with the marina agent before contract. We never publish unverified nightly rates as fact.

Embark utility

Ao Po Grand Marina Yacht Berth — Embark Guide

Door-to-deck for Krabi: fly into the gateway, transfer timed to the gangway, luggage aboard before guests. We choreograph the buffer — not a taxi scramble.

Meeting point

Meeting point: Ao Po Grand Marina — confirm quay / pontoon with the captain the morning of embarkation.

Arrival buffer

Plan 60–90 minutes from wheels-down to passerelle for chauffeur corridors; helicopter windows are tighter when helipad access is confirmed.

Berth lead time

Peak berths typically need 6–12 weeks peak. We hold anchorage fallbacks before you fly.

Captain / crew

East Phuket facing Phang Nga — best limestone doorstep.

Tender fallback

When berths are scarce we hold a sheltered anchorage + tender (or captain-only standby) plan before you fly — never a last-minute scramble at the mole.

Luggage / night before

Night-before hotel near the gateway (or marina) when late arrivals risk missing the embarkation slot — we hold rooms against the transfer plan.

Gateways

  • HKT

    35–50 min from HKT

    Typical HKT → quay: 35–50 min from HKT.

[Indicative / draft] Indicative seasonal berth ranges are shared on request — confirm with the marina agent before contract. We never publish unverified nightly rates as fact.

Enquire

Plan berths at Ao Po Grand Marina

Tell us LOA, dates and embarkation airport — we hold berths, tender fallbacks and door-to-deck before you fly.

On the water at Ao Po Grand Marina

Marina & nearby anchorages

Yachts chartering in this region

Regional availability when local berth-ready inventory is thin.

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Ao Po Grand Marina berthing FAQ

Why plan a Ao Po Grand Marina berth with Blue Ocean Club?
Phang Nga doorstep berth — we hold peak slips, anchorage fallbacks and door-to-deck transfers before you fly, with APA line-items before deposit. This is a charter berthing guide, not a marina booking desk.
How do I embark at Ao Po Grand Marina?
Confirm quay / pontoon with the captain the morning of embarkation after your HKT arrival. We brief the chauffeur on the correct marina gate — not a generic harbour drop.
Can I berth a yacht at Ao Po Grand Marina?
Yes when LOA, draft and event weeks allow. 6–12 weeks peak Blue Ocean Club opens the berth conversation with the yacht shortlist for Krabi.
What does berthing cost at Ao Po Grand Marina?
What berthing costs at Ao Po Grand Marina depends on length overall, peak weeks and power amp rating. Indicative seasonal berth ranges are shared on request — confirm with the marina agent before contract. We never publish unverified nightly rates as fact.
Is yacht charter available from Ao Po Grand Marina?
Private yacht charter from Ao Po Grand Marina is common for Krabi weeks. Captains confirm approach and tender logistics; we hold the quay or an anchorage fallback.
How far ahead should we book a berth at Ao Po Grand Marina?
6–12 weeks peak
What is the practical embarkation airport for Ao Po Grand Marina?
Typical HKT → quay timing: 35–50 min from HKT. Timed to embarkation, not a taxi scramble.
Can we overnight at anchor instead of taking a quay night?
Railay Bay is a common alternative when the quay is full — captains confirm holding and shelter before committing.

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Prepared by the Blue Ocean Club editorial team from the cited destination and charter sources available for this page. Specs last verified 1 July 2026.

Sources & citations

Official marina and tourism sources we use when verifying berth and embarkation notes. Indicative fees stay labelled as draft.

Facts last verified 1 July 2026.

Situated in East Phuket facing Phang Nga Bay, Ao Po Grand Marina is a key destination for Krabi yacht charters in Asia. The marina accommodates vessels with an indicative maximum LOA of 80 metres and a maximum draft of 5 metres.

Around Ao Po Grand Marina: anchorages, dining and provisioning

Nearby anchorages

Railay Bay

Hong Islands

Chicken Island

Railay west

Where to dine

The Terrace

Cliff-bay dining after a Railay tender.

Krua Thara

Seafood classic on the Krabi strip.

Edison / Ao Po marina cafés

Practical embarkation plates at the marina.

PRU, Cape Panwa

Phuket fine dining — hold against marina nights.

Next step

Planning your charter from Ao Po Grand Marina

Speak to our concierge team

Our concierge team will match you with the right yacht and handle every berth, customs and provisioning detail.

Operations

Ao Po Grand Marina: berthing and operations

Published limits, on-berth services and a suitability check against your yacht's actual dimensions.

Operational facts

Maximum LOA
80 mindicative
Maximum draft
5 mindicative

Yacht suitability checker

Length alone never decides a berth. We check beam and draft too, then confirm availability and harbourmaster approval before you commit.

We hold published limits for Ao Po Grand Marina. Enter your yacht's length, beam and draft to check them — every verdict stays subject to harbourmaster approval.

  • Length overallEnter your yacht's figure to check
  • BeamNo verified limit on record
  • DraftEnter your yacht's figure to check
  • · Published limits are not a berth guarantee: allocation depends on live availability, neighbouring vessels and harbourmaster discretion.
  • · Beam, draft and manoeuvring room can rule out a berth even when length fits.
  • · Berth counts for this marina are not yet verified on record.

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