Combine the comfortable year round tropical climate with the hundreds of National Park islands, bays and coral reefs within easy access from Phuket, Thailand, and the result is an area that offers ideal conditions for sailing yacht charters, fishing boat trips, scuba diving, boat rental and snorkeling.
Phuket accommodates several national parks and can now take
advantage of one of the most ecological policies of the country.
Islands and nearby reefs and Ao Phang-Nga offer large possibilities
of diving. There, you can eat the best Thai cuisine throughout
the islands.
Boat rental navigation zones
Boat Lagoon Marina: 20 km from the Phuket airport.
Yacht haven Marina: 8 km from the Phuket airport.
Phuket is conveniently located for boat rental close to Burma, Malaysia and the Indonesian Archipelago. The cruising ground is extensive, 250 miles of sailing pleasure stretching from Burma (Mergui Archipelago) to Malaysia (Malacca Straits). You will sail among the most beautiful islands in the world, many only accessible by yacht.
Phang Nga Bay: Spectacular limestone cliffs towering out the
sea, sea-eagles dropping out of the sky swooping on their
prey, calm waters, pristine nature, fantastic kayaking through
caves and inland lakes, local fishermen selling freshly caught
seafood.
Krabi and Koh Dam: White sandy beaches, secluded anchorages,
snokerling, a world renowned rock climbers destination. Fun,
low key entertainment onshore.
Koh Phi Phi: Awe-inspiring scenery, great diving, clear waters,
secluded bays, white sandy beaches, jungle trails and fantastic
game-fishing. Combine this with great shopping, restaurant
catering to all tastes, bars and live entertainment.
Boat rental Exp. Level
From 1 easy to 5 very experienced: 3/4.
We could provide a skipper service for your first day's sail from our base to familiarise the crew with the boat.
Diving
The water surrounding the island is filled with a wonderful
diversity of marine life, including coral and has a variety
of old shipwrecks for diving enthusiasts to discover. Lots
of boats equipped with scuba diving equipment. Lots of diving
centers around the Islands.
Airport
Phuket Airport. Daily flights from Bangkok and other Asians
cities.
Local Language
Thai and English.
Currency
Thai Bath (Approx 1 USD = 50 THB). US Dollars is used. Major credit cards may be accepted in hotels, restaurants and some shops. There are many places throughout the sailing areas to exchange money from cash, Travellers Cheques and Major Credit Cards.
Climate
Tropical climate with year round sailing. No Cyclones, typhoons or extreme weather fronts. Nice weather all year round for boat rental.
The best season (from a climatic point of view) is situated
between November and April, when it rains the least and when
it is not too hot. Weather is pleasant in the South while
the rest of the country is oppressed by heat (between April
and June) and the North is better from mid-November to February.
Boat rental seasons
Nov-April: 8/15 knots of NE winds, virtually without any rain
(March & April: the highest temperatures, December &
January: the lowest temperatures).
May: Intermonsoon with scattered showers.
June-Sept: 10/18 knots of SW winds with occasional, localized
rain.
Oct: Intermonsoon with scattered showers.
Average daily temperature: 25/32°C.
Water temperature: 26/29°C.
Regattas
King's Cup: held annually each December under the Patronage
of the King of Thailand. First Regatta was held in 1987 and
the number of participating boats has grown each year. Now
the top Regatta on the Asia Racing Circuit.
QBE Phang bay Regatta: held annually over Chinese New Year,
is Phuket's newest Regatta. Now it is fast gaining a reputation
as the most fun Regatta in Asia.
General Information
Official Religion: Buddhism.
Time Zone: GMT+7.
Electricity: 220V, 50hz.
Sample cruise
Thailand-Phuket, 7 day itinerary.
Phuket-Langkawi, 10 days / 9 nights trip.
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