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Krabi and Phi Phi Islands |
South West
To
the SW of our base Phuket you find open water with a few dotted islands
such as Ko Racha and Ko Rok Nok. In the SW monsoon (May - October)
sailing can be quite exhilarating here, In the NE monsoon (November -
April) there is usually a steady moderate breeze.
Ko Racha Yai
12 miles south of Phuket
A
very popular anchorage with an excellent beach, crystal clear water and
a new resort with restaurants. Racha is also a popular snorkel, kayak
and dive destination near Phuket.
48 miles South of Phuket These twin islands are separated by narrow channel. Anchorage is in the channel with gin-clear
clear water, good snorkeling, plenty of beaches to explore by kayak, a
trek ashore to a lookout and diving. There is a shrine on the shore
surrounded by phallus effigies. You will find minimal facilities at the
National Parks station. Expect to see some day tourist boats with the
place to yourselves early morning and later afternoon and over night.
Pure Relaxation.
Phi Phi Islands 28 miles ESE of Phuket
Koh Phi Phi Lee
Here we find Maya Bay made
famous by the movie "The Beach" Phi Phi Le lays 20 miles east of Phuket
Island Maya Bay is a picturesque bay with majestic limestone cliffs.
Phi Phi Lee makes a pleasant stopover before Phi Phi Don.
Koh Phi Phi Don
Is
an excellent anchorage in most if not all conditions and is protected
by huge limestone cliffs. Facilities ashore include numerous
restaurants catering for all tastes, low- key nightclubs and the
mandatory clothes and souvenir shops. There are an abundance of
activities ashore to keep one occupied.
Phi Phi is a great place to partake in a traditional Thai massage.
One
of the most pleasant walks in the area can be found here, to a lookout
above the two bays, Tonsai Bay and Yongkasem Bay. Picture postcard
quality photos can be taken here.
Sailing Thailand is truly rewarding - bareboat or crewed
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