Ariel 3 (Lagoon 42)

Koh Chang

Ariel 3
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Weekly prices€4,596 · 10 Oct – 31 OctAvailability on application · €4,397 – €6,996 range
Price across the season€4,397 — €6,996
OCT 26DEC 26FEB 27APR 27SailChecker· THE ART OF CHARTER10 Oct – 31 Oct 2026 · €4,596 / week31 Oct – 28 Nov 2026 · €4,796 / week28 Nov – 19 Dec 2026 · €4,796 / week19 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 · €6,996 / week9 Jan – 30 Jan 2027 · €6,097 / week30 Jan – 27 Feb 2027 · €6,097 / week27 Feb – 13 Mar 2027 · €6,097 / week13 Mar – 3 Apr 2027 · €4,997 / week3 Apr – 15 May 2027 · €4,397 / week
Weeks near your datesscroll for more
10 Oct€4,596
31 Oct€4,796
28 Nov€4,796
19 Dec€6,996
9 Jan€6,097
30 Jan€6,097
27 Feb€6,097
13 Mar€4,997
3 Apr€4,397
SailCheckerThe Art of Charter
Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 10 berths (8+2) · 4 wc12.9m · 2019 · Catamaran
Length12.9m
Beam6.9m
Cabins4
Berths10
WC4
Year2019
TypeCatamaran
Security Deposit€4,000
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Perfect for groups This Lagoon 42 catamaran sleeps 10 across four cabins, making it ideal for families or friends looking to split costs on a week-long adventure. The beam and layout of a cat means genuinely usable cabin space, no sardine-tin sleeping like on some monohulls.

Well-equipped vessel Solar panels, autopilot, and a chart plotter mean you're set for comfortable, modern cruising without constant hand-steering. The dual dinghies are handy for groups, and the cockpit barbecue plus speakers suggest the operator knows charter guests want to relax between sailing days.

Reasonable value proposition A 2019 Lagoon 42 is a proven, popular design; paired with a €4,000 deposit (fairly standard), this looks fairly priced for a four-cabin cat in that size range. You're getting a newer boat with solid systems in place.

Operator track record unclear The listing shows only one review at 5/5, which doesn't give much to go on. Before committing, ask Aqua Charters directly about their typical turnaround times, whether they're based onsite, and how responsive they are if something needs attention mid-charter, especially important when you're traveling internationally with a large group.

KateBot is SailChecker's AI sailing assistant, trained on Kate's real charter correspondence. Kate and the human team still review every booking, KateBot drafts, Kate decides.

The marina & destination Koh Chang · ThailandKoh Chang

Based at Koh Chang, Thailand . Ariel 3 is operated by Aqua Charters.

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
Koh Chang · Thailand
Licences
No formal sailing licence required: operators verify experience via your sailing CV. Local skipper recommended if you haven't sailed in the Andaman before; budget £180-220 per day.
Security deposit
€4,000
Cancellation
Cancellation terms are operator-specific and disclosed in the charter contract before payment. As a rule, most Mediterranean operators retain the full charter fee within 30 days of departure; we recommend charter cancellation insurance (typically 4-5% of the charter fee).
Getting there1 airports nearbyFlights to Thailand

The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.

PhuketHKT~30 km · 45 min

Phuket and Phang Nga charters: Phuket airport is the main gateway for Andaman Sea sailing.

Possible routes1 hand-picked itinerariesThailand · the Andaman Sea

A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.

Phuket & the Phang Nga islands7 days · ~100 nm · 4 stops

November-April only; outside those months, head west to the Andamans or wait. Limestone karsts and bath-warm water.

1Phuket
Charter base.
2Phi Phi
Famous from The Beach. Anchor early; gets very crowded by midday.
3Krabi
Limestone cliffs and quieter beaches than Phi Phi.
4Phang Nga Bay
Iconic karsts rising from emerald water. Kayak inside the hidden lagoons.

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