Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

Yona isn't actually on the beach. It's a floating beach club, a ship-shaped boat anchored off the coast. You can reach it via the club's free shuttle boat from a check-in pier; the crossing takes about ten minutes. From mid-November to the end of March, the shuttle departs from Patong Pier, and the rest of the year from Royal Phuket Marina near Phuket Town. So, be sure to check the current season before telling the driver your destination. Simply saying "Yona" often leads to being taken to the wrong pier.

There are two sessions with different audiences. The morning session runs from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm with live music; last entry is at noon. Children aged four and up are welcome. The afternoon session lasts from 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm with a DJ and other artists; last entry is at 5:00 pm. Admission is for those 20 and older. During the off-season, the morning session takes place only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. On the other days, the boat departs at 2:00 pm. The last shuttle bus departs at 5:00 pm, and the boats return to the dock every 15 to 20 minutes.

Each pass includes a portion of the price as food and beverage credit on a wristband, redeemable on the same day and non-refundable. The Morning Pass costs 3,000 baht (including 1,500 baht of food and beverage credit) and is the only pass with a guaranteed seat. The Day Pass costs 4,000 baht (including 2,000 baht of food and beverage credit), the Ladies' Pass 2,000 baht (including 1,000 baht of food and beverage credit), and the Child's Pass 1,500 baht (including 500 baht of food and beverage credit). Pass holders have access to the restaurant for 1.5 hours and can then, if the boat is full, move to the bar or rooftop terrace. Sun loungers and cabanas are charged separately, starting at 4,000 baht for a lounger for two people in the morning or 9,000 baht for three people in the afternoon, up to 36,000 baht for the largest cabana in the afternoon.

The dress code is smart casual and will be checked before boarding. Tank tops, sports jerseys, sarongs, wide-legged trousers, Crocs, ripped clothing, and tracksuit shorts are not permitted. Men must cover their shoulders on the shuttle. Card and QR code payments are accepted on board; there is no ATM. Towels and lockers (200 Baht deposit) are available. Cancellations made more than 72 hours before departure will incur a 10% fee; cancellations made between 24 and 72 hours before departure will receive a 50% refund; and cancellations made within 24 hours are non-refundable. Book through the official website, by phone, or via WhatsApp. Early booking is recommended for event evenings, as these sell out quickly.