Facts & General Information

Phuket: is 480 miles (800 km) south of Bangkok & 600 miles (960 km) north of Singapore. Both cities are connected to Phuket Airport by 20 direct daily flights of only 1½ hours.

Langkawi is situated in the north west of Malaysia and right on the border of Thailand. This beautiful island is easily accessed by daily direct flights from Kuala Lumur, Singapore, or Penang. Daily flights are also available from Bangkok via Kuala Lumpur or Penang.

Entry Visas are not required by tourists from most countries, for a stay of up to 30 days in Thailand or 90 days in Malaysia. Upon your date of entry, passports should have a minimum of 6 months remaining, before the date of expiry.

Weather:
The North-East wind season, from November to April, is fine and clear.
The South-West season, May to October, has occasional rain between long sunny periods. There are no tropical storms, cyclones, hurricanes at any time of year!

Temperatures: Highs average 30°C (85F). Lows average 24°C (75F)

Safety: The Phuket area is known as an extremely safe charter destination on both land and water. Being part of the Andaman Sea, which is regularly patrolled by the Thai Navy, Coast Guard and Water Police, it should not be confused with an occasional trouble spot in the South China Sea, over 2,000 miles away, between Borneo and the Philippines.

Phuket to Langkawi. There are 100's of islands, bays/lagoons with crystal clear water, full of tropical fish and beautiful coral, plus many deserted beaches with clean white sand. The cruising area of 12,000 square miles has many secluded anchorages to choose from.

Map & Islands

Island Information

Phang-Nga is famous for its amazing islands soaring straight out of the water. Particularly James Bond Isle. which was the location for the filming of a Bond movie, "Man with a Golden Gun" Also the caves & hongs inside the islands, make this a magical place.

The Krabi area (below), including Ao Nang, Phra Nang and Railay Beach is absolutely stunning and beautiful, with lush green jungle sweeping down to dazzling white beaches and incredible karst limestone cliffs, with many caves to explore very easily and safely.

Koh Phi Phi (below) is truly an amazing island, with dramatic cliffs that tower above the bay and provide a spectacular setting for the interesting local shops, restaurants/bars. Entertainment and dancing are also available for a great fun night on shore for all ages.

Sample Schedule

The days below are samples and can be changed to any number you want. The hours are also average times, depending if you are sailing or motoring. The yachts are anchored in calm bays every night. "Koh" is Island in Thai.
Bareboat Charters ex Phuket are not allowed to leave Thai waters. The schedule 10-14 days with checking in to Langkawi would be for Crewed Yachts only.

Sample of 5 Day Schedule: (for Phuket start and finish)

Day 1: 4 hr sail to Phang-Nga Bay. Great scenery. Have swim. See James Bond Is.

Day 2: Go to lime-stone caves & lagoons inside the islands. 4 hr sail to Krabi Beach.

Day 3: Snorkel, sunbathe. 4 hr sail to Koh Phi Phi. See colorful coral and local village.

Day 4: Visit Phi Phi View-Point & beaches. 5 hr sail to Koh Racha. See dolphins play.

Day 5: Explore tropic islands & lagoons. Visit a Pearl Farm on Koh Rang Yai.
Day 6: A 3 hr sail back to Phuket Island. Disembark around 1200 midday.

Sample of 7 Day Schedule: (for Phuket start and finish)

Day 1 to Day 3, the same as above.

Day 4: 6 hr sail to amazing Koh Rok-Nok, Great snorkeling. Relax & BBQ on beach.

Day 5: Swim, sunbathe. A 7 hr sail to Koh Racha. Catch big fish on the way.

Day 6: 3 hr sail to famous Patong Beach, Beautiful beaches, bargain shopping.

Day 7: Swim, sight-see. 5 hr sail around south coast to Pearl Farm at Rang Yai.

Day 8: 3 hr sail back to Phuket Island. Disembark around 1200 midday

Sample of 10 to 14 Days: Phuket/Langkawi, or return Phuket

Day 1 to Day 4, the same as above.

Day 5: Stay Koh Rok Nok overnight. Explore this deserted tropical island.

Day 6: 6 hour sail to Butang Island Group. Visit a sea gypsy fishing village.

Day 7: 4 hr sail to remote Koh Tarutao. See spectacular waterfalls and jungle.

Day 8: (ONLY for Crewed Charters, booked in advance to finish in Langkawi) 4 hr sail to Langkawi, Malaysia. A different culture, special scenery.

Day 9: Sail through 99 tropic islands. See dolphins and sea eagles feeding.

Day 10: 3 hr sail to Kuah Harbor. Visit free, cultural theme park on waterfront.

Day 11: Duty free shopping, disembark 1200. OR...

Day 11: (For return to Phuket). Duty free shopping, sail to Phuket in 4 days, with time for snorkeling fishing and exploring, plus stopovers at Adang Is., Muk Is., Chicken Is.
Day 15: Sail back to Phuket Island. Disembark around 1200 midday.