Thailand's first permanent floating beach club opened off Ko Kaeo in 2023, moored 200 metres from Royal Phuket Marina in sheltered Andaman waters that rarely exceed one-metre swells.
Yona spans three interconnected pontoons totalling 1,200 square metres, each anchored to the seabed with marine-grade tensioners designed to flex with tidal shifts of up to 2.8 metres. The central platform carries two infinity pools filtered by reverse-osmosis desalination units processing 15,000 litres daily, while the eastern deck houses sunbeds and cabanas upholstered in UV-resistant Sunbrella canvas.
The yona boat club Phuket price structure reflects the engineering behind sustained offshore hospitality. General admission includes round-trip shuttle service on twin-hull tenders departing the marina every 45 minutes, a welcome cocktail mixed at the floating bar, and a 500-baht food credit redeemable at the onboard galley serving Thai fusion plates and Adriatic-style crudo. The club operates under a limited-capacity model, capping daily visitors at 180 to preserve the low-density experience that distinguishes it from Patong's shoreline venues.
Yona's architects studied Monaco's floating terraces and Dubai's offshore lounges before settling on a modular pontoon system that can be disassembled during monsoon season. The club closes annually from mid-May through September when southwest swells average 1.5 metres and shuttle operations become unsafe. During high season, the platform serves as a departure point for yona boat club Phuket price tours combining the floating beach with sunset catamaran cruises to Racha Yai and Coral Island, where snorkelling depths reach 12 metres over staghorn coral gardens.
The venue opened in response to Phuket's chronic beach-access constraints. Public shorelines from Kata to Surin face overcrowding during December-to-March peak season, when daily visitor counts at Patong exceed 15,000. By positioning recreational infrastructure offshore, Yona bypassed coastal zoning restrictions while offering unobstructed 270-degree views of the Andaman horizon. The club's bartenders source ingredients from Phuket Town's weekend markets, and the galley menu changes quarterly to reflect seasonal catches landed at Chalong Pier.
7 hr 30 min
