Sailing Ship Cruise: Thailand from Phuket

Boarding on Saturday up to an hour before departure. Our wonderful journey to discover South East Asia will start from Patong Bay, on the coast of the island of Phuket, the largest island in Thailand. Before sailing, you can admire the landscape of lush green hills, coconut groves and rubber plantations, with a coastline dotted with a dozen spectacular beaches. Let yourself be pampered in this coastal city with its numerous shops, restaurants and bars, admiring from afar the rest of the island with its natural beauty and pristine culture.

Going north, our first destination is Ko Surin, an island known for its spectacular marine life: angel fish, butterfly fish, moray eels and sea turtles are just some of the beautiful aquatic creatures that you will see and this is why It is considered one of the best diving and snorkeling destinations in Asia. In addition to this you can easily visit the local villages and see their boats on the thatched roofs, and mystical religious statues of wooden pillars.

We raise the anchor after a good breakfast and head to the Similan Islands, which nestle in the Andaman Sea north of Phuket, and are famous worldwide among diving enthusiasts for scuba diving. Accessible only by sea, the Similan Islands are incredibly beautiful, with landscapes coming straight out of your dreams, a true tropical paradise.

So we arrive early in the morning at Hin Daeng, where in an adventurous way we will soon visit one of Thailand's most adrenaline-filled diving sites; it consists of three small rocks visible on the surface, which then plunge to a depth of over 50 meters, and it is here that we can admire the great variety of local marine fauna and flora. In the afternoon, we will visit Ko Rok Nok, a small group of islands belonging to the National Marine Park.

After a hearty breakfast, we visit the enchanting Malay island of Langkawi which is part of a group of 104 islands scattered in calm seas off the northernmost tip of Malaysia. Dive into the clear tropical waters, which offer some of the most spectacular baths and dives in the world, with a background made of rice paddies surrounded by limestone hills, lush tropical forests and high falling waterfalls. After cooling off, you can visit Kuah Town, its capital, a fascinating city that includes different cultures and lots of nice shops.

While we taste our morning meal, the crew will take us to Ko Kradan, a beautiful coral sand beach nestled among lush green hills north of Langkawi. Being a small island with no roads, it will be fantastic to venture among the villages and discover the wonders of the National Park. It is also another fantastic destination for snorkeling: you decide if it's right for you, alternatively you can read a book by relaxing in a hammock.

Early breakfast, and we soon present ourselves aboard our sailing ship in front of the mountains overlooking the sea that rise vertically from the bay of Phang Nga, which form some of the most spectacular landscapes in Thailand. Spectacular to admire and to visit, the islands of this region have wonderful white sand beaches and superb coral reefs; in addition to these, its large internal lagoon is part of one of the most beautiful bays in the area, with huge monolithic rocks that offer shade all day long, perfect for relaxing on the beach with a delicious cocktail. 

After breakfast, we will return to Patong Bay. 

Boarding on Saturday up to an hour before departure. Our wonderful journey to discover South East Asia will start from Patong Bay, on the coast of the island of Phuket, the largest island in Thailand. Before sailing, you can admire the landscape of lush green hills, coconut groves and rubber plantations, with a coastline dotted with a dozen spectacular beaches. Let yourself be pampered in this coastal city with its numerous shops, restaurants and bars, admiring from afar the rest of the island with its natural beauty and pristine culture.

We set sail immediately, in the direction of Ko Butang, one of the islands near the Malay island of Langkawi and characterized by imposing rock formations and beautiful beaches. Explore the crystal-clear sea teeming with marine life, ideal for snorkeling and diving or just enjoying a relaxing swim.

In the morning we move to the South, on the coasts of Malaysia, visiting the "Pearl of the East", Penang, connected to the northwestern coast of Malaysia itself by one of the longest bridges in the world. Looking closely at the capital, Georgetown, we will notice a mixture of foreign influences and we will also be able to admire a 65-story skyscraper called Komtar, a complex of department stores, restaurants, theaters and squash courts. In complete contrast, this beautiful island is home to one of the best Buddhist temples in Southeast Asia, the Kek Lok Si Temple.

After the usual morning meal, we reach the group of Butang islands, the southernmost of the western coast of Thailand. Protected by the Ko Tarutao National Park, this archipelago of 61 islands is just a stone's throw from the Malaysian border and far from the radar of tourist groups. The only homes in Ko Adang are the Park offices and since there are not many visitors, we can walk freely among the pristine beaches and deserted coves.

So we visit Ko Rok Nok, a small group of islands that are part of the Marine National Park, where we will be able to admire an incredible quantity of local flora and fauna, along with very white beaches and crystal clear waters.

Early breakfast, and we soon present ourselves aboard our sailing ship in front of the mountains overlooking the sea that rise vertically from the bay of Phang Nga, which form some of the most spectacular landscapes in Thailand. Spectacular to admire and to visit, the islands of this region have wonderful white sand beaches and superb coral reefs; in addition to these, its large internal lagoon is part of one of the most beautiful bays in the area, with huge monolithic rocks that offer shade all day long, perfect for relaxing on the beach with a delicious cocktail.

We raise the anchors and reach our last destination on this itinerary, namely the Similan Islands, or Nine as they are also known for their number, which extend into the Andaman Sea north of Phuket and are famous worldwide among enthusiasts of scuba diving. Accessible only by sea, the Similan Islands are incredibly beautiful with landscapes that come directly from your dreams, a true tropical paradise.

After breakfast, we will return to Patong Bay.