thailand: sailing northbound
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THAILAND: SAILING NORTHBOUND
Sail on a stunning 4 masted sail cruiser around some ofThailand's landmark islands and including a visit to Malaysia'sbeautiful Langkawi Island. We sail on Star Clipper, a moderncruise ship in every way, created for luxury-loving passengerswho also love the traditions and romance of the legendary eraof sailing ships.
There is plenty of time for snorkeling and swimming in the warmclear blue waters and for exploring the islands we visit. Phuketis a holiday paradise with the lively area of Patong providing theup-beat resort life with its many shops, restaurants and bars,leaving the rest of the island to show off her natural beauty andunspoiled culture.
Ko Surin is an island known for it's spectacular marine life.Whale sharks are often spotted in it's waters as well as angelfish, butterfly fish, moray and sea turtles. This is why it isconsidered to be one of Asia's best diving and snorkelingdestinations.
The breathtaking Malaysian island of Langkawi is one of a groupof 104 islands scattered in the calm seas off the northern-mosttip of Malaysia.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Phuket, Patong Bay, Thailand
Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, lies in the Andaman Sea andis joined to the mainland by a causeway. The landscape is oneof lush green hills, coconut groves and rubber plantations, witha coastline dotted with a dozen spectacular beaches. Phuket isa holiday paradise with the lively area of Patong providing theup-beat resort life with its many shops, restaurants and bars,leaving the rest of the island to show off her natural beauty andunspoiled culture.
Day 2: Ko Surin, Thailand
Ko Surin is an island known for it's spectacular marine life. Whale sharks are often spotted in it's waters as well as angel fish, butterfly fish, moray and sea turtles. This is why it is considered to be one of Asia's best diving and snorkeling
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destinations. It also has an abundance of plants and wildlife.Ko Surin is a centre for the Moken sea gypsies who are anomadic people speaking a unique language. You may visittheir village to see their thatched roof boats and mysticalwooden pillar statues.
Day 3: Similan Island, Thailand
The Similan Islands, or Nine Islands as they are also knownbecause of their number, nestle in the Andaman Sea to thenorth of Phuket and are world-renowned among divingenthusiasts for underwater sightseeing. Accessible only by sea,The Similan Islands are stunningly beautiful with scenes straightout of your dreams of a tropical paradise.
Day 4: Hin Daeng & Ko Rok Nok, Thailand
Hin Daeng which we visit in the early morning is one of the mostdramatic dive sites in Thailand. It consists of three small rocksvisible at the surface, then plunging down to a depth of over 50metres. Ko Rok Nok is one of the 15 islands that make up theLanta group, just off the East Coast of Thailand, these islandsare part of a National Marine Park.
Day 5: Langkawi, Malaysia
The breathtaking Malaysian island of Langkawi is one of a groupof 104 islands scattered in the calm seas off the northern-mosttip of Malaysia. The clear, tropical waters here provide some ofthe most spectacular swimming and diving in the world, whilescenes of paddy fields contoured into limestone hillsides, lushtropical forests and high tumbling waterfalls, entrance naturelovers on land. Kuah Town, its capital, is a fascinating city ofcross-cultures and offers duty-free shopping.
Day 6: Ko Kradan, Thailand
Ko Kradan has a beautiful coral-sand beach nestling betweenlush green hills and the crystal Andaman Sea. It's a tiny islandwith no roads, villages or convenience stores. This and the factthat 90% of it's terrain is protected under Hat Chao MaiNational Park helps to preserve it's peace and beauty. This isanother fantastic snorkeling destination but if this is not for youthen pack a book and relax in a hammock for a few hours, it'swhat many other visitors are happy to do.
Day 7: Phang Nga Bay & Ko Hong, Thailand
The sheer-sided sea mountains that rise vertically out of PhangNga Bay form some of Thailand’s most spectacular scenery. Theislands in this region feature wonderful white sandy beachesand superb coral reefs. Ko Hong (“hong meaning room”), part ofthe Ko Hong archipelago is so named because of its largeinternal lagoon. One of the prettiest bays in the area, hugemonolithic rocks provide shade all day long on a beautiful whitesilica sand beach.
Day 8: Phuket, Patong Bay, Thailand
We disembark in Phuket.
Please Note:
Itineraries are subject to change.
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YOUR SHIP: STAR CLIPPER
YOUR SHIP: Star Clipper
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Star Clipper is a gorgeous four-masted ship just 360 feet longand carries only 170 guests in pampered comfort. Star Clipperis a true clipper ship, reflecting her proud heritage in every inchof the polished brass and gleaming brightwork that graces herdecks and superstructure. Step aboard this striking vessel andyou'll be greeted by a new generation of sailing culture. Here,the grand traditions of the past, which characterise what sailingis all about, exist alongside the comforts and amenities foundon the contemporary cruise liners of today.Star Clipper is a modern ship through and through, welcomingluxury-loving passengers from all over the world who hold thelegacy and customs of the grand era close to their hearts yetyearn for a new and exciting adventure. Life aboard is veryrelaxed, much like travelling on a private yacht. You'll never feelrestricted or disorientated as the staff work tirelessly to meetyour needs and make you feel comfortable.AccommodationThere are six categories of generousstaterooms; giving you plenty of choice when deciding whichone suits you best, whilst the expansive decks give the wholeship an uncluttered feel. In fact, you'll find that, due to thesmall number of passengers on board and
the spacious surroundings, Star Clipper offers more outdoorspace per person than most conventional cruise ships.The interior design of Star Clipper again harks back to nauticaldays gone by. Famous sailing ships are remembered inpaintings that are hung on the walls, while teak and lustrousmahogany rails are richly reminiscent of Star Clippers' proudmaritime heritage.She has an exquisite dining room, in which you can eat whenand where you like, and a convivial indoor-outdoor Tropical Barand Piano Bar, multiple swimming pools, and an Edwardianstyle library where a Belle Époque fireplace glows with a warmththat reflects the friendliness and enthusiasm of Star Clippers'hospitable officers and crew.
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PRICING
ADDITIONAL CHARGES: Port charges 280 AUD pp