It’s a perfect day in Thailand’s island paradise. As you cruise along with limestone cliffs towering overhead,you’re amazed by Mother Nature’s forces. Ahead, you catch a glimpse of silver-white sand beach, with lush green vegetation beyond. You wonder, could this beach be better than the last? The captain cuts the engine, and you climb ashore. It’s time for lunch
The waters of Phuket, from the soaring limestone karsts of Phangna Bay and Krabi, to the deserted shores of Koh Rok, are among the best cruising grounds found anywhere. With the elimination of a 220% import duty being an only recent event, the population of private yachts is still relatively small. It is still possible to find beautiful spots offering a high degree of privacy.
With trips to popular destinations such as Krabi and Phi Phi Island being over 100km return, the ideal day trip to these exotic destinations is on board a fast Sports Cruiser powerboat. Traveling at over 60km per hour, a fast powerboat gets you to your destination quickly, so you can have more time to enjoy the sun, sand, and snorkeling.
A Sports Cruiser private charter is an affordable way to see the islands, especially for groups of up to 10 guests as the 73ft teak and mahogany Allalunga, Leylai.
Awaking to the sounds of the nearby jungle, anchored peacefully at the base of 300m limestone cliff, with the smell of fresh coffee in the air, is one of life’s truly great experiences. Overnight trips on a large, crewed luxury yacht offer the ultimate escape from the stresses of reality life, and can be surprisingly affordable. 
A short overnight trip to Phang Nga Bay is the perfect introduction to luxury yacht cruising. Other excellent trips include a 2 night visit to Phang Nga Bay and Krabi, or Phi Phi and Krabi. Cruising further afield, 3 night trips to Koh Rok or the Similans Marine National Park provides the ultimate escape to nature.
Lying 40km from Phuket, Koh Phi Phi is perhaps Phuket’s most famous destination. Phi Phi is famous for its sights both above and below the water. Cruise at the base of limestone cliffs, which stretch for up to 4km long, and towering 300m overhead. Spend an afternoon basking in the lagoon at Phi Phi Ley - nature’s perfect swimming pool.
Only 30km from Phuket lay the sheltered, mangrove fringed waters of Phang Nga Bay, which is most famous for its sights above the waterline, most notably showcased in the James Bond film The Man With The Golden Gun. Resting on the fly-bridge and enjoying a sundowner as day gives way to night, must surely be the highlight of any holiday.
About 45km across the bay lies Krabi, with stunning cliffs, and some of the best and most scenic beaches found anywhere. Offshore lies Koh Dam, otherwise known as Chicken Island. At low tide, a beautiful white sand beach reveals itself for sunning. As the water rises and covers the sand bar, it turns a perfect azure.
More ambitiously, Koh Rok lies 100km southeast of Phuket, and halfway to Langkawi. A remote location puts this marine national park beyond the reach of all but the most ambitious day trippers. Two islands, with over 1km of perfect white sand beach, are separated by a narrow channel. Looking across the channel, the water turns from clear, to turquoise, to deep blue. At night, the dark skies are filled with stars, safe from the obscuring lights of the city.
“There is simply nothing comparable to a holiday on board a luxury yacht, it provides something that we all want – and that is total freedom.” says Michael White, Chairman of one of the world’s leading superyacht charter – Cavendish White
Limestone Adventures offers a full range of powerboats in Phuket and Koh Samui. Day charter options range including 31ft Sports Cruiser day boats and the 76ft Luxury Cruiser, Leylai, can be chartered for either day trips, or overnight cruises.
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