Event· Phuket· Thailand
Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous and Poker Run (December)
7° 48.8′ N · 98° 17.7′ E · approximate
An invitation-only gathering of sailing and motor yachts over 24 m at Kata Rocks that marks the start of Phuket's charter season, plus the Kata Rocks Poker Run, in which boats collect a playing card at each stop around Phuket's waters.
Practical
Both run in December; SEAP says the 7th Poker Run is due in December 2026. Coordinate is the Kata Rocks jetty. Websites: katarockssuperyachtrendezvous.com and katarockspokerrun.com.
Best for
Superyacht spotting at the start of the season
Season
December
Nearby
- Kata Rocks Floating JettyRight here
- Kata Beach Anchorage0.2 NM away
- Phuket King's Cup Regatta (Kata Beach, early December)0.2 NM away
- The Boathouse, Kata0.2 NM away
- Kata Noi Anchorage0.4 NM away
- Koh Pu (Crab Island) Snorkel, Kata0.7 NM away
- Big Buddha (Phra Phutta Ming Mongkol)1.4 NM away
- Ya Nui Bay Anchorage (Nai Harn north headland)1.7 NM away