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25 November 2026
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No Boat?Ride the Poker Run on the KR Boat

You do not need to own a yacht to be part of the Kata Rocks Poker Run. On Saturday 19 December, the KR Boat sets out with the fleet, giving spectators a front row seat to Phuket’s most spirited afternoon on the water.

Where the action is

The KR Boat travels with the rally as crews make their way between five locations, collecting a card at each stop. It is also our media boat, so you will be right alongside the photographers and filmmakers capturing the day, with the best views of the fleet in full flight.

Expect sea spray, sunshine, good music and the easy camaraderie of a day spent rallying around the Andaman coastline.

On board

Your seat on the KR Boat includes beers and non-alcoholic drinks throughout the run, and your ticket also includes the awards evening back at Kata Rocks. All you need to bring is sunscreen, sunglasses and a sense of adventure.

The perfect introduction

The KR Boat is ideal if you are:

  • Visiting Phuket in December and looking for a day on the water with a difference
  • Curious about the Poker Run and keen to see it up close before entering with your own boat
  • Joining friends whose boat is full, but want to be part of the day
  • A photographer or content creator after the best angles of the fleet

Passengers must be aged 16 or over.

Back to Kata Rocks for the awards

The run starts and finishes at Kata Rocks. As the crews return and the sun begins to set, the awards evening gets underway from 18:00 to 21:00, with free-flow local beers and sparkling and a burgers and BBQ buffet. Awards go to the strongest hand, and the fastest crew claims the bragging rights.

Seat details

  • Date: Saturday 19 December 2026
  • Registration: from 12:00 at Kata Rocks
  • Departure: from 13:00
  • Price: THB 8,000++ per person
  • Includes: a seat on the KR Boat with beers and non-alcoholic drinks, plus the awards evening at Kata Rocks

Seats on the KR Boat are limited, so we recommend reserving early.

Reserve Now to claim your seat on the KR Boat.