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Yes — every boat on charter.boats is insured by its operator; we require it. The policy covers the vessel for fire, collision and third-party liability. For damage it doesn't cover, your liability is usually limited to the security deposit, except where the operator's terms say otherwise.

Not personally — a skipper is included with this boat and holds the licence. Generally, though: No sailing licence is required by Thai law, but charter companies require a sailing résumé showing experience on an equivalent boat.

For a bareboat charter, the person at the helm needs at least two years of experience driving a boat. Please make sure whoever will be operating the boat meets this before you book.

November–April is the dry northeast-monsoon high season around Phuket; May–October is the wetter, windier southwest monsoon.