Suwan Macha Cruise: The Island Escape

Highlights

Phang Nga Bay is blessed with azure waters, beautiful islands and fascinating rock formations. For an ideal escape to a tropical paradise, discover the Phang Nga archipelago aboard the Suwan Macha, a luxury schooner, rigged with the sails of a traditional junk. Visit the sea gypsy village, James Bond Island and the world famous beach of Maya, with opportunities for swimming, snorkeling and sunbathing.

PROGRAMME A: Saturday: Phuket - Phang Nga At around noon you will be picked up at your hotel and taken to the Suwan Macha, moored at Yacht Haven pier. The schooner sets sail at 2 p.m. for the towering islands of PhangNga Bay as well as the popular James Bond Island. The boat will anchor in time for you to view the picturesque sunset. Dinner will be provided and you will stay overnight on the Suwan Macha.

Sunday  : Phang Nga – Krabi   Enjoy breakfast on the deck. The boat will be on course for Krabi where you will visit the sea gypsy village and enjoy a boat ride amongst the mangroves and hidden lagoons. Spend the afternoon in the clear green waters of Krabi or sunbathe on a deserted white sand beach. Sunset is yours to admire on the deck of the boat while you partake of a succulent feast of Thai delicacies.

Monday: Krabi - Phi Phi Island   After breakfast, the schooner will sail gently past the islands between Krabi and Phi Phi. There are plenty of opportunities for snorkeling, swimming and sunbathing before going ashore to explore the Phi Phi Islands. After dinner on board the boat, you will be able to sit back and enjoy the peacefulness of the starry night in a secluded bay.

Tuesday:  Phi Phi – Phuket   On this final day of the cruise, you will travel to Phi Phi Ley and visit Maya Bay Cave(where the film ‘The Beach’ was made). Lunch will be provided on Phi Phi Island.  After that, you will take a ferry from Ton Sai pier to Rasada pier in Phuket and transfer to your hotel, arriving there around 6 p.m.