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Phuket (Thailand) to Langkawi (Malaysia) - Discovery Sailing

The Islands from Phuket to Langkawi

The area south of Phuket and all the way down to Langkawi, Malaysia, is literally dotted with islands. Most have ‘straight from the brochure’ perfect white sand beaches and palm trees. Many are magnificent Limestone structures, which have been used in many film sets (James Bond, The Beach, etc.) and are riddled with caves and caverns to be explored. All are surrounded by warm turquoise water with excellent snorkeling.

The area has some good diving and the sailing is easy, gentle cruisin'... a lazy 15 knots or so of wind most of the time; that means flat calm water and definitely no seasickness!

The Thai people are also wonderful . . .it is a natural part of their culture to be friendly and welcoming to strangers—the "Land of Smiles" is a very apt title. The Buddhist culture is a rich and totally fascinating contrast to our familiar Western world. And the FOOD!!! - It is the best treat to one's tastebuds ever!

The area is truly all the things that the postcards promise. If you could paint a picture of paradise, the islands of Southern Thailand would be it!!!

Get away from the crowds on Stressbreaker, voyaging from Phuket Thailand to Langkawi Malaysia. Join in on a truly international voyage visiting an excellent array of pristine islands, most of which are uninhabited. You will be totally removed from the regular tourist path once clear of the northern islands groups, visiting areas that can only be gained by private charter yacht.

Robinson Crusoe would have felt at home in these islands. Life today is not as hard though; you can spend your days snorkelling, kayaking, swimming and enjoying the sumptuous meals prepared aboard by our Thai cook. In the evening and once clear of the island lights, the heavens open up with a kaleidoscope of stars and planets visible in the night sky. Falling stars can be often seen whilst lying 0n the deck if you keep a keen watch.

Islands visited on a typical trip.

Koh Phi Phi Lee
Here we find Maya Bay made famous by the movie "The Beach" Phi Phi Le lays 20 miles east of Phuket Island Maya Bay is a picturesque bay with majestic limestone cliffs. Phi Phi Lee makes a pleasant stopover before Phi Phi Don. There is wonderful snorkelling and island exploration to be enjoyed here.

Koh Phi Phi Don
Is an excellent anchorage in most if not all conditions and is protected by huge limestone cliffs. Facilities ashore include numerous restaurants catering for all tastes, bars, nightclubs and the mandatory clothes and souvenir shops. There are an abundance of activities ashore to keep one occupied.
Phi Phi is a great place to partake in a traditional Thai massage or enjoy a relaxing manicure or pedicure or a combination of all three!
One of the most pleasant walks in the area can be found here, to a lookout above the two bays, Tonsai Bay and Yongkasem Bay. Picture postcard quality photos can be taken from this spectacular viewpoint!

Koh Lanta / Koh Po
Is a short sail from Phi Phi Don. Here is found a much more relaxed, layback atmosphere without the bustle of the heavily travelled tourist path. A waterfall can be found about 15 minutes walk from the anchorage passing through a tropical rainforest.
Koh Lanta provides a secure anchorage for the night with restaurants ashore for eating out. And some great bars for just chilling out and watching the sunsets.

Koh Muk
Is an interesting island with its fabulous inland lagoon (Hong) known locally as " The Emerald Cave". A Hong is a hollow centre to an island or “room” in Thai. Swim through a cave and find your own private oasis with a beach and shear cliffs protruding from all sides. Koh Muk is a unique experience and not to be missed. Koh Muk has a protected coastline for exploration by kayak with typical bays, caves and sandy beaches.

Koh Ha Yai
In Thai "Ha" means “five” islands. It is a good day stopover with a small beach and a shallow bay facilitating easy snorkeling and kayaking in crystal clear waters with excellent coral formations.

Koh Rok Nok & Koh Rok Nai
Is a group of two islands within easy sailing distance of Koh Ha Yai. A number of excellent beaches with crystal clear waters are found here in a protected channel between the islands. Rok Nok is a great place for drift dive or snorkel in the protected channel between the islands. A local ranger station occupies a small area on Koh Rok Nai and this is a great place to visit as you can take a walk and climb to the peak of the islands for some stunning views and great photo opportunities. Also while on the island, you may see a few very large (and timid!) Monitor Lizards who roam unhindered on the island. Otherwise there are no occupants apart from visiting yachts and Thai fishing boats.

Butang Group
The Butang Group of islands lay southwest of Rok Nok some 40 nautical miles. Most of the islands are uninhabited. Koh Lipe has a small Sea Gypsy fishing village on its north-eastern side and a few low-key resorts and restaurants on its southern side. A mountain stream that is feed by mountain run-off provides crystal clear drinking water for most of the year on Koh Adang. The Butang Islands are a picturesque and tranquil location to spend a day or two. An interesting walks ashore on Koh Lipe. There is a local dive shop Canadian owned and run. Barry the owner is famous on the islands not only for diving but his freshly baked Brownies cooked at their island bakery. If you wish a dive can be organized here or from other locations within this Island group.

Koh Tarutao
One of Thailand's designated national parks with a ranger station on it north western shore located in a shallow bay. Its southern most tip is just two miles from Langkawi Malaysia. Koh Tarutao is an undeveloped island with few inhabitants. During world war two the island was used as a prisoner of war camp. The prisoners and guards eventually turned to pirating due to lack of supplies. A book has been written about those events.The English Navy was eventually sent in to clear the remaining pirates out.

Langkawi
Arriving at the capital, Kuah Town with a population of a small town you are now in Malaysia. Langkawi is called the island of mysteries. Many myths relate to the forming of the islands. Only recently a curse for 100 years has ended. Masuri, a woman who was wrongfully condemned to death, put the curse upon the island. Langkawi has a spectacular cable car that can take you to the highest peak on the island for some really spectacular 360 Deg views and a great place for some truly memorable photos. The island is duty free, so with time permitting it is a good place to shop. Many new high class resorts and some new Marinas have recently opened on the Island, so it offers a great deal for guests wishing to enjoy Langkawi’s delights before or after your yacht charter! Religion on the island is mainly Muslim so a conservative dress code should be adhered to. Links by fast ferry to mainland Malaysia, and Thailand and also to the Malaysian island of Penang operate every day. There is an international airport with flights to Penang, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore and direct charter flights to England.
Don't forget "thank you" in Malay is "Tera Ma Kasih". You voyage can begin or end at The Royal Langkawi Yacht Club Langkawi.

Other Activities Available on Charter

Rock climbing, Diving, Island exploration, Elephant trekking, Horse riding, Temple visits and Kayaking tours can be arranged to suit your requirements so long as it blends in with the day's activities. Please contact us if you require any specific information

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