BAYC ASIA

MCY 86 — BAYC ASIA | Thailand A 2015-built MCY 86, BAYC ASIA is the kind of yacht that makes sense the moment you step aboard: generous volume, warm interior finishes, and a layout that keeps guests together rather than scattered across decks. Accommodation is arranged over four guest cabins, each with its own bathroom, sleeping eight. Two cabins are fitted with a double bed, the other two with twin beds — a configuration that works equally well for two couples travelling with children or for a group of friends sharing the charter. Where this yacht really distinguishes herself is outside. The bow lounge is the morning spot, sheltered and private at anchor. The flybridge is fully covered, which in the Andaman heat is not a detail but a decisive advantage: shade all day, without giving up the view. Aft, the cockpit is large enough to host the whole group for a long lunch as the islands drift past. A stabilising system reduces roll both underway and at anchor — the difference between a pleasant night in an exposed bay and a restless one. A hydraulic bathing platform makes getting in and out of the water effortless, and the onboard watermaker extends your autonomy when you'd rather stay out than head back in. Her crew handles the itinerary, the service and the logistics discreetly, leaving you to decide only how far you want to go. Based in Thailand, BAYC ASIA is ideally suited to day trips around Phuket, or to longer charters exploring the Andaman Sea at its own pace.