Duke of Edinburgh Award Expeditions in Thailand

Professionally delivered Bronze, Silver and Gold expeditions in Phuket and Krabi, designed for international schools.


Java Yachting delivers high-quality expedition programmes supporting the Duke of Edinburgh International Award across Thailand.

Working with international schools, we provide safe, structured and engaging expeditions that develop resilience, teamwork and leadership.

Our programmes are carefully designed to meet Award requirements while offering students a memorable and rewarding outdoor experience.

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Programme Overview

We support all three levels of the Award:

🟤 Bronze Award

  • 🟤Introductory expeditions
  • 🟤Typically suited to younger students
  • 🟤Focus on teamwork and basic outdoor skills

⚪ Silver Award

  • ⚪Increased challenge and independence
  • ⚪Greater emphasis on navigation and decision-making

🟡 Gold Award

  • 🟡Advanced expeditions
  • 🟡Leadership, planning and self-sufficiency
  • 🟡A truly rewarding and transformative experience

Expedition Activities

Our expeditions are tailored to the environment and Award level, including:

🌊 Sea and estuary kayaking

🧭 Coastal navigation

🌊 Sailing expeditions

🏝️ Island-based exploration

Locations

📍Phuket

  • Accessible and structured environment
  • Ideal for Silver and Gold and training expeditions

📍Krabi

  • More remote and adventurous
  • Perfect for Bronze and Gold expeditions
  • Based around the Krabi Boat Lagoon, the adjacent river system, along with access to the surrounding islands

🏫 For International School (Critical Section)

We work closely with schools to ensure each expedition is:

  • Logistically smooth from start to finish
  • Detailed risk analysis
  • Fully aligned with Award requirements and goals
  • Safely managed with qualified instructors

What we provide:

  • Equipment and logistical support
  • Expedition planning and delivery
  • Qualified and experienced instructors
  • Insurance, risk assessments and safety management

We understand the needs of international schools and provide a professional, reliable service that schools can trust.

Safety & Experience

Safety is at the core of everything we do.

🛡️Experienced expedition leaders

🛡️Proven track record working with schools

🛡️Strong safety procedures and risk management

🛡️Local knowledge of sailing and kayaking environments

Why Choose Java Yachting

🌟Extensive experience delivering Award expeditions in Thailand

🌟Unique combination of sailing and kayaking environments

🌟Up-to-date equipment maintained to high standards

🌟Flexible programme design tailored to each school

🌟Strong relationships with international schools

Plan your next Duke of Edinburgh expedition with confidence.

We work with schools across Thailand and the region to deliver safe, engaging and professionally managed programmes.

🟤 Bronze Award⚪ Silver Award 🟡 Gold Award
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