Andaman Trench, Pursued
Big-Game Sport Fishing
A 50ft Bertram. The Andaman trench. Marlin and sailfish. Captain and mate.
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From
USD 6,800 / day
Duration
Full day · 12 hours
Where
Phuket · Andaman trench
A 50ft Bertram. Twelve hours on the Andaman trench. Black marlin, sailfish, dorado, yellowfin. Captain, mate, full stand-up tackle.
What's included
Every detail, on the same hand.
- Full private charter of a 50ft Bertram convertible sport-fisher
- USCG-licensed captain and mate, IGFA-rated tackle
- Marina-to-marina, fuel, ice, bait, refreshments
- Stand-up harness, fighting chair, full Penn International tackle
- Photography of every fish at boatside, tag-and-release on billfish
- Pickup from your villa, sport-yacht catered for non-anglers on board
The Lara difference
Why this is rarely done well.
Phuket has dozens of fishing boats but only three rigs in the Andaman that count as serious big-game platforms — and they book out two months ahead in season. Walk-up charter shops sub-let to whoever has the day off, with second-hand tackle and a deckhand who’s never released a marlin.
Lara holds the direct line to two of those three serious operators. She names the specific boat, the captain by name and the day’s rig before you commit. Live-bait runs are scheduled the night before — no two-hour delay at first light.
The angler crossing 'black marlin in the Andaman’ off the list. The host taking three friends out for a milestone day. The CEO who wants the Bertram to himself and a non-fishing guest topside in the air-conditioned saloon.
How it works
One message. Then arrive.
Step 01
Tell Lara
Date, headcount, target species, IGFA experience level. Two weeks minimum in season — November through April.
Step 02
Lara confirms the boat
Named vessel, captain, mate and tackle rig. Live bait scheduled. Pickup from your villa locked.
Step 03
You sail
Pickup at first light, board at the marina, on the trench by 7 a.m. Twelve hours of trolling. Marina by sunset.
Common questions
The quiet answers.
What does a full-day private charter cost?
All-in for a 50ft Bertram, captain and mate, fuel, tackle, ice and bait: USD 6,800–9,200 per day depending on season. Catering for non-anglers and villa pickup included. Trophy mounts arranged at cost.
When is the Andaman season?
Big-game season runs November through April. Black marlin peak February–March; sailfish run year-round but most reliably in season. Outside those months Lara redirects to inshore game on a smaller rig — speak to her.
How experienced do we need to be?
Zero experience required for stand-up on smaller game. Fighting-chair work on a 200kg-plus marlin needs basic conditioning — the mate runs a quick drill before the first trolling pass and stays at your shoulder.
Tag-and-release or keep?
All billfish are tag-and-release as standard. Yellowfin, dorado and wahoo can be kept and dressed for your villa chef on request — or filleted and sent to your hotel.
Other ways Lara helps
Private enquiry
Begin the conversation
Seven quick questions. One tap each — Lara replies personally.
Step 01 / 07
Opening
Are you in Thailand now?
A quick read so Lara knows how soon to clear her diary.
One tap to advance · no typing
Bertram. Trench. Tag-and-release. Lara names the captain.
Lara typically replies within 2 hours · Bangkok time