Teak covers nearly every surface belowdecks on the Activa 5800, and it is the kind of joinery that stops guests mid-conversation the first time they come aboard. Built in 2013 and given a full refit in 2021, this motor yacht now works private charters out of Phuket, running guests to the limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay, the reef-fringed waters off Koh Yao Noi and Koh Yao Yai, and the four-island run through Krabi that includes Koh Poda and Chicken Island. For families or groups renting a yacht for a day on the water, or a longer run through the Andaman Sea, the layout and finish put her closer to a floating villa than a typical charter boat.

Twin John Deere engines give the Activa a comfortable cruising speed of 12 knots, with 15 knots available when needed, which keeps island hopping itineraries realistic without long transit times eating into a charter day. Below the helm, a curved companionway leads to three cabins arranged for privacy rather than just capacity. The forward cabin holds a longitudinal double bed with access from both sides, useful for couples who don't want to climb over each other at 6 a.m. to catch the sunrise. Aft to port, a twin-bunk cabin suits kids or crew. The master stateroom sits amidships with a king-size bed set thwartships and its own ensuite bathroom, a placement that keeps motion at anchor to a minimum. Every cabin runs air conditioning and carries CO2 detectors, details that matter more on a multi-day charter than most brokers bother to mention.

The saloon is where the boat earns its keep as an entertaining space. A cherry wood dining table, electrically adjustable and inlaid by hand, sits opposite a corner bar and a large TV-DVD setup, with leather chairs and a built-in settee arranged around it. Paua shell inlays in the countertops are a small touch, but they signal the level of craftsmanship that runs through the rest of the interior, work that would be difficult to reproduce today at any price.

For anyone comparing charter options in Phuket, the Activa 5800 sits in a specific niche: a family capable, 3 cabin layout with genuine woodworking quality, built for the sheltered but scenic waters of the Andaman Sea rather than open ocean passages. Whether the goal is a day charter to the Krabi islands or a longer run through Phang Nga Bay and the Koh Yao archipelago, she is set up to make the boat itself part of the destination.

Pricing Information

Private charter rates start from 94,400 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.