- 1954 Year of Manufacture
- 12 Speed
- 215 nm Range
- 12 Passengers
Teak decks that have carried seventy years of tides now carry guests toward Phang Nga Bay's limestone towers. Built in 1954, Mami Wata is a Halvorsen motor yacht, one of the storied wooden hulls that helped define an era of unhurried, handcrafted seafaring. A comprehensive refit in 2023 brought her systems and finishes into the present without erasing what made her worth saving: the grain of the original woodwork, the low, confident lines of a hull shaped before fiberglass made boats disposable.
Phuket's waters offer few vessels with this kind of history still in active service, and fewer still that wear their age so gracefully. Chartering Mami Wata is less about ticking off a boat rental and more about spending a day inside a piece of maritime craftsmanship that has outlasted the trends built to replace it.
Three destinations anchor the itinerary, each with its own character. Phang Nga Bay delivers the postcard version of southern Thailand: karst islands rising sheer from jade water, hidden lagoons reachable only by small boat, and the kind of stillness that makes conversation drop to a whisper. The Krabi Four Islands route trades drama for variety, stringing together beaches, coral shallows, and swimming coves suited to a full day on and off the water. Kai and Naka islands sit closer to home, their shallow reefs and sandbanks making them a favorite for snorkeling stops and slower afternoons.
Sunset cruises follow a simpler brief: open water, changing light, and a boat old enough to have watched several thousand Andaman sunsets before this one.
Mami Wata is set up for two distinct rhythms. For overnight charters, two cabins accommodate up to four guests, an arrangement built for couples or small groups who want the boat to themselves rather than a crowded deck. For day trips, capacity opens to eight guests, enough for a family gathering or a group of friends without losing the sense of space that makes wooden boats feel different from their fiberglass counterparts.
The appeal here isn't speed or size. It's the particular experience of moving through Phuket's islands on a hull with genuine history, refitted for comfort but never stripped of its character. For travelers who've done the standard speedboat tour and want something with more soul behind it, Mami Wata offers a slower, more considered way to see the same extraordinary coastline.
Pricing Information
Private charter rates start from 41,000 THB including VAT.
Final pricing depends on the season, itinerary, guest numbers, and charter requirements.
Please contact Goodman Brokers for a personalized quotation and current availability.
- Brand Classic Yachts
- Model Mami Wata
- Year of Manufacture 1954
- Speed 12
- Range 215 nm
- Passengers 12
- Yacht type Halvorsen Cruiser
- Condition transport.txt_cond_Used
- Length 15.34m
- Beam 4.2m
- Cabins 2
- Bathroom 1
- Crew 3
- Sleeping Areas 6
- Location Phuket
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