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Phuket & Phang Nga Bay

phang_nga_bay_200x160.jpgSAMPLE ITINERARY: PHUKET & PHANG NGA BAY BY YACHT

Embarkation: Phuket
Disembarkation: Phuket
Duration: 7 days
Optional Activities: Scuba Diving, Spa/Massage, Elephant ride, Rock climbing, Kayaking, Fine Dining Ashore
Note: Phuket, Phang Nga Bay, Similan/Surin, and Mergui can all be combined on a single cruise (minimum 10 days in duration)

The islands and beaches of Phuket, Phang Nga Bay and Krabi are world-famous, and Phuket's international airport, 5-star resorts, gourmet restaurants, villas and shopping centres make it an ideal base for yachts. This idyllic region of Thailand is the de-facto "yacht charter hub" of Asia. Today there are already 4 large marinas for yachts and a few more under construction. The bay of Phang Nga, sheltered on 3 sides and dotted with hundreds of islands, is notable for its excellent anchorages, perfect beaches, crystal clear waters and flat calm seas during the dry season.
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By any standards really, Phang Nga Bay is a magical sailing destination. There is a unique and diverse geography featuring low, gently sloping mountains, bays and islands with palm fringed beaches and hidden lagoons, and the distinctive steep karst (limestone) outcrops that rise vertically from the emerald seas. The Thai mainland surrounding Phang Nga Bay offers nature lovers an unspoiled landscape of beaches, hills, mountains, forested valleys, mangroves and estuaries.

For the active, sporty or even the downright tireless among you there is a seemingly limitless number of activities on offer - scuba adventures, snorkelling, kayaking, waterfalls, rock climbing, elephant treks, regattas, waterskiing, fishing, helicopter sightseeing, visiting temples and cultural villages, golfing, bungy jumping, beach parties and fine dining.