1st April 2014
Sailing in Thailand
Thailand is known as The Land of Smiles, and is one of the most established Buddhist countries in the world. Phuket is beautiful starting base for sailing in Thailand. The Thai people are know for their generosity and happiness and extend a warm welcome to all visitors. One of the largest and most popular islands is Phuket. Phuket is located 820km south of Bangkok, and is the ideal gateway and a very popular choice for yacht charter holidays exploring the outstanding natural beauty of the Andaman Sea and its numerous islands.
When you do a yacht charter in Thailand, you will encounter near-perfect beaches, idyllic coves, places to party or tranquil places to relax, all the time enjoying the wonderful scenery and food that Thailand is famous for.
Below are some of the highlights you can sail to on your phuket yacht charter;
Phang Nga Bay – famous for its distinctive limestone cliffs
James Bond Island – the backdrop for The Man with the Golden Gun
The Similan Islands – one of the top ten diving sites in the world
Phi Phi Island – the location for ‘The Beach’ starring Leonardo di Caprio
Koh Payee (Sea Gypsy Island) – a remarkable stilted village built out over the water
Koh Kai (Chicken Island) – known for its strange rock formation that looks like the head and neck of an ostrich
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