Debuting at this year’s Thailand Boat Festival in Phuket Boat Lagoon from January 15-18, Dreamer Marine presents tailor-made ownership programmes, yacht charter and investment services. Araya Banlang, the company’s marine-loving founder, explains more.

Interview: Andrew Dembina; Photos: Rati Ironside

Araya Banlang, founder & CEO, Dreamer Marine

“I’m excited, as this has been a while in the planning,” says Araya Banlang, whose decade-plus of experience across the banking industry and emerging energy technologies – requiring expertise in long-term planning, corporate strategy and value-driven investment – brings a solid foundation on which to build and launch her new venture, Dreamer Marine, in Thailand’s yachting capital: Phuket.

How do you define Dreamer Marine?

It’s a new hybrid model merging yachting, lifestyle and high-yield investment. Unlike traditional yacht brokers who focus solely on buying and selling vessels, Dreamer Marine positions itself as a strategic partner for investors, identifying yacht models with the strongest charter demand and highest yield potential in Phuket’s expanding luxury sector.

I’ve developed a company that offers a blend of premium yacht experiences with strategic investment opportunities. I believe we’re reshaping what yacht ownership and chartering can be in Thailand’s luxury yachting and tourism markets.

As far as the luxury yachting experience is concerned in Phuket and its surrounds, what sets Dreamer Marine apart from other charter and management operators?

Dreamer Marine is redefining what luxury yachting in Phuket can feel like, refined yet effortless, with a focus on modern models, licenced crews and truly tailored experiences. We call this philosophy ‘Lifestyle-Yachting’, reflecting our belief that time at sea should feel like an extension of one’s personal standards in life, rather than a one-off indulgence.

Jeanneau DB/37

The company positions its yachting experiences as more than ‘boat trips’. Our charters are well planned, refined moments shared with family or loved ones, where every journey is seamless and meaningful.

In a market still shaped by refitted vessels and price-driven competition, Dreamer Marine sets a different benchmark: modern, well-maintained yachts operated with professional standards behind every voyage.

What kind of fleet are you offering?

Dreamer Marine officially launches with a brand-new Jeanneau DB/37, which arrived in late December [2025] and is our proof of concept for stocking new-generation yachting models.

The company expects rapid expansion of its curated fleet through investor partnerships, focusing on new types of sport yachts, power catamarans, family and event-ready flybridge motoryachts and luxury dayboats, aligned with the preferences of high-end travellers and luxury hotels, who we expect to be our clients.

We are in advanced discussions regarding a membership buyout structure, after which we plan to invest immediately in additional new yachts. We see our owned fleet as approximately five yachts as optimal – large enough to ensure operational flexibility, brand visibility and meaningful data on usage and yield.

This initial scale enables us to adopt a ‘wait and see’ strategy – assessing market response, charter demand, hotel partnerships and investor appetite – before determining the next phase of expansion.

Rather than pursuing aggressive fleet growth for its own sake, we are focused on building a curated, high-quality fleet aligned with the preferences of high-end travellers, luxury hotels and long-term investors, ensuring each yacht added has a clear purpose, positioning and path to the company’s and investors’ performance.

Tell us more about your investor, membership and charter plans. Memberships and fractional ownership are the core of our long-term strategy, ensuring quality consistency and sustainable yield, while we will also charter a curated selection of yachts directly.

Each yacht, whether part of a membership programme, fractional ownership or direct charter, is operated under the same professional standards including International Maritime Organisation licensed Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping crews, capable of experience-led service matching our requirements.

While each membership is associated with a specific yacht, members are not restricted to a single vessel. If multiple members request the same yacht on the same date and travel dates are not adjustable, Dreamer Marine will offer alternative yachts of comparable standard within our fleet. This ensures members retain access to Lifestyle-Yachting without disruption.

Is Dreamer Marine also offering a fully managed ownership, for those not seeking a fractional plan?

Yes, this is a serviced programme option that we offer, too, with a large variety of yachts, crew, maintenance, insurance and other tailor-made options.

Our fractional ownership programmes are really for those seeking consistent access without the complexity of full ownership. It offers straightforward usage without concerns over maintenance, berthing or ongoing operational costs. Each yacht is shared by a maximum of five members, ensuring generous availability and flexibility throughout the year.

What corporate yacht programmes do you offer?

We offer corporate yacht memberships, specifically tailored for luxury hotels, branded residences and premium organisations seeking a distinctive privilege for their clients and partners. Programmes can be customised to align with hospitality standards, styles and brand identity.

Phuket’s top resorts have long faced a shortage of modern yachts that meet their service standards. Dreamer Marine addresses this gap.

Can you explain the types of custom yachting experiences you present?

Rather than fixed itineraries, Dreamer Marine curates approved routes and experiences around each guest – from intimate romantic escapes to relaxed family journeys designed for the perfect day at sea. We collaborate with the best resort-style diving partnerships and watersports operators when requests are made for such activities.

Besides these requests, we also tailor personal, family or corporate events, to specific needs for yacht decor, music, entertainment and additional hospitality staff – all to a very high standard.

How will the fleet be maintained?

Behind every experience is a clear emphasis on professionalism – from preventive maintenance and safety checks to service protocols and crew training – allowing guests to simply arrive, step aboard and enjoy the ocean with absolute confidence.

For investment enquiries, email founder@dreamermarine.com

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