Sailaway Boat Party Phuket

About This Crawl

Sailaway is Phuket's most-reviewed nightlife product on this list: 113 reviews at 4.9. The format is a 5-hour foam boat party departing from Patong, running on the Andaman Sea, and returning before the clubs on Bangla Road hit their peak. The foam party element is what it sounds like.

What to Expect

The boat departs from Patong Beach on Phuket's west coast. From the water, Patong recedes into a strip of lights against the hills, and the Andaman Sea in the evening is warm, calm (outside of monsoon season), and considerably more pleasant than standing in a club. The foam party runs on deck, the bar is operational throughout, and at 5 hours (300 minutes) there's enough time to properly inhabit the experience. At €87, this is the most expensive per-person ticket in the Phuket nightlife range. The cost reflects the boat operations, the foam-party format, and the operator's logistical overhead. Comparable beach-club evenings in Seminyak start at similar prices. With 113 reviews at 4.9, Sailaway has more evidence behind it than any other nightlife product in the Thailand dataset. That's not an accident.

Who It's For

Anyone who wants a social, high-energy, contained party environment with the Andaman Sea as backdrop. Works well for solo travellers and groups equally.

Tips

• Wear white or light colours for the foam party. Dark clothing turns grey.
• The monsoon season in Phuket runs May to October. Sea conditions affect the experience, though cancellations are rare without severe weather.
• Bring a waterproof bag or use the on-board storage. Phones and foam don't mix well.
• Bangla Road is at its busiest from 11pm onwards. If you want to extend the night after the boat, you can head there directly.
• Sunburn is possible even after the boat returns, if you're out in the remaining evening. Phuket's UV index is high year-round.

Verdict

113 reviews at 4.9 is about as reliable a recommendation as you'll get in the Phuket nightlife market. The price is justified by the experience.