Phuket Yacht Charter: Destinations Overview

Just a few miles northeast of Phuket is the star attraction - Phang Na Bay. Here are more than 100 islands with geology varying from low, gently sloping hills to the sheer-sided limestone Sea Mountains (karsts) that rise vertically out of the water to stunning heights. Images of Phang Nag and its steep, majestic and strange outcrops have travelled the world.
 
While the bay itself is not large, the number of islands, inlets, mangrove channels and sea caves to be explored ensures that no matter how long a yachtsman spends here, new experiences will always be around the corner.

Koh Hong is part of a group of island one hour north of Krabi. Koh Hong has only one beach - Pelay Beach - but it is recognized for being extremely beautiful, boasting fine white sand, coral and lots of varieties of tropical fish. Pelay Beach is framed by limestone rock formations which give it an enclosed feel. Coupled with the fact that there are seldom many people there, Koh Hong very much offers a "desert island" experience.

South of Krabi, and east of Phuket you discover the Phi Phi Islands - one of the most beautiful island groups anywhere. Spectacular vertical cliffs rising from clear seas, beautiful lagoons enclosed by rock walls and idyllic tropical beaches have rightly made these islands amongst the most famous in the world. In 1998, the southernmost of the two islands, Phi Phi Le was chosen as the location for filming "The Beach", starring Leonardo Di Caprio.

To the south of Phuket you'll find yet another varied wonderland of islands not to be missed: the low-lying sandy beaches of Koh Lanta and Koh Rok Nok with its ancient fertility carvings and Koh Muk famous for the magnificent " Emerald Cave ".
 
Koh Lanta lies on the west coast of Andaman Sea in between Krabi and Phi Phi Island . Koh Lanta Yai is with 6 km wide and over 30 km long. 9 beaches lie from North to South along the sunset coast. Stunning Scenery, fantastic white sandy beaches, coastlines have more than 70 small islands and plenty with forest, coral reefs and underwater life. The geography of the island is typically mangroves; coral rimmed beaches; and rugged tree covered hills.

Here, huge granite boulders tell of an entirely different geological process to that which created Phang Na Bay. Astonishing smooth, weather-worn rocks the size of cars and houses tumble down the island's shorelines, looking like the left-over playthings of a mystical giant.
 
Plummeting 35 meters and more to the seabed, these rocks create a phenomenal underwater world that has been a magnet to divers for years. The crystal-clear water is legendary, while the coral reefs are reputed to be the most colorful and diverse in Thailand .
 
On the surface the huge boulders blend seamlessly with lush forest and sparkling white sand beaches, while the waters surrounding the islands teem with tropical fish, including Whale Sharks and Mantas - even the legendary Black Marlin.