Phuket is gaining popularity as a destination for marine yachts. Boasting three marinas, all within 30 minutes drive from Dewa Phuket, charter a private yacht or join a tour to cruise around the many unspoilt islands around Phuket.
PHANGNGA BAY
Phangnga’s most beautiful bay has been featured in several motion pictures; it’s most famous being James Bond’s “The Man with the Golden Gun”. With over 40 verdant islands, honeycombed with caves and grottos soaring nearly 300 meters perpendicularly above the clam waters, the result is a stunning array of limestone peaks, pristine beaches, reefs and abundant wildlife. “The uniqueness of Phangnga depends on its limestone peaks, which stand in sharp points and steep precipices out of its waters, some more than 1500 feet in height” H. Warrington Smyth, explorer, 1898.
PHI PHI
Many a trip to Phuket would not be complete without a visit to these two stunningly beautiful Phi Phi islands: Phi Phi Don (the larger of the two) and Phi Phi Le.
Phi Phi Le, with it’s white sandy beach tucked away in Maya Bay, was the site for the movie “The Beach” starring Leonardo di Caprio. As a government protected island, there is no development or accommodations, making it an perfect island getaway.
Phi Phi Don as numerous beaches lining it’s southern and eastern shores. Main tourist spot is the Tonsai Bay, a small and bustling village, with a string of bungalows, hotels, shops and restaurants.
KRABI
It’s breathtaking mix of stunningly beautiful beaches and jungle scenery, coupled with cave-temples hidden away in green forests and monolithic limestone formations make it a most rewarding visit, with many visitors describing it as the world’s most spectacular beach scenery.
SIMILANS
Excellent site for divers and anglers, these islands which lie approximately 90 kilometers from Phuket, offers abundant marine lives, the likes of manta rays and whale sharks. These islands, gazetted as the National Park-On-Sea, offer little for non-divers and anglers as there is no habitation on the beaches save for the Park Headquarters.
CORAL ISLAND
As the name suggests, this island which is just minutes by boat from Phuket, offers excellent snorkeling and an array of beach activities. |
