KATI

KATI — Princess 66, Thailand Built by Princess in 2017, KATI is a 20.12m (66') motor yacht that makes a virtue of her scale. In Thai waters, where the best anchorages are often the smallest, her 1.47m (4'10") draft is a genuine advantage: she tucks into coves and sheltered bays that larger yachts have to admire from a distance, and she can stay the night there. Accommodation is arranged across three cabins for six guests, two of them fitted with a double bed. Detailed bed configuration is available on request. She cruises comfortably at 20 knots, and an advanced stabilisation system takes the edge off the side-to-side roll — the difference between a pleasant passage and a memorable one, and equally welcome at anchor when lunch is being served on deck. Onboard, the tone is relaxed and family-minded rather than formal. The floating lounge goes in the water at the first swimming stop, paddleboards are on hand for early-morning exploring, and there is snorkelling and fishing equipment for those inclined to make a day of it. A Williams jet tender handles shore runs and beach drops, and WiFi keeps you connected on your own terms. KATI is based in Southeast Asia year-round, with her crew looking after the details from provisioning to itinerary. Phi Phi, the Similan Islands and Koh Lipe are all within reach — the kind of cruising ground where a shallow-draft yacht with an experienced crew opens up considerably more than a map suggests.