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tall-ship cruise around Thailand and Far East

Asia : Star Clipper : The Far East Northern Route

This is the beginning of your journey to the ends of the earth


This is the beginning of your journey to the ends of the earth in Thailand’s Andaman Sea, a voyage on a tall-ship into the mysteries and marvels of a far-eastern land little known to the western world. We’ll take you to a hidden corner of the Orient that adventurous travellers treasure for its unspoiled beaches and dream-like natural beauty. The little ports and scores of islands dotting the Andaman Sea along the west coasts of Thailand and Malaysia have long been stopping places for traders from India, Indonesia, China, Burma, Arabia and Europe. Here, indigenous peoples traded for goods they could not obtain locally. So it’s not surprising to see temples that look Chinese and wooden fishing boats that could be Portuguese. The people are friendly and their smiles are genuine, perhaps because they haven’t had to cope with crowds of tourists. The clarity of the water and the variety of coral and marine life are amazing. What’s more amazing is that many of these beautiful islands and their surrounding waters are designated national parks, preserved forever to explore and enjoy. For diving and snorkelling, or just curling your toes in warm sand, this is paradise found. After exploring the pristine beauty of the Andaman Sea, select sailings continue along the western coast of Malaysia to Malacca, known as the “City of Dreams” and also the oldest city in Malaysia, before reaching cosmopolitan and immaculate Singapore.

  
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Day 1 - Arrive in Phuket, Thailand

Arrive in Phuket, Thailand Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, lies in the Andaman Sea and is joined to the mainland by a causeway. The landscape is one of lush green hills, coconut groves and rubber plantations, with a coastline dotted with a dozen spectacular beaches. Phuket is a holiday paradise with the lively area of Patong providing the up-beat resort life with its many shops, restaurants and bars, leaving the rest of the island to show off her natural beauty and unspoiled culture.
Meals included: Dinner

Day 2 - Surin Islands, Thailand

A National Park since 1981, The Surin Islands just to the south of Burmese waters, are famous for excellent diving and sport fishing. The two main islands (there are five in all) are known as the North Surin Island and the South Surin Island and it is in the channel between the two where the best diving is said to be.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 - Similan Islands, Thailand

Similan Islands, Thailand The Similan Islands, or Nine Islands as they are also known because of their number, nestle in the Andaman Sea to the north of Phuket and are world-renowned among diving enthusiasts for underwater sightseeing. Accessible only by sea, The Similan Islands are stunningly beautiful with scenes straight out of your dreams of a tropical paradise.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 - Ko Rok Nok/Ko Muk

Ko Muk,

Thailand With its towering cliffs, caves that can be reached only at low tide, Ko Muk is one of Thailand’s most interesting islands. It presents some of the loveliest coral and has crystal clear water shallow enough for snorkelling.

Ko Rok Nok

One of the 15 islands that make up the Lanta group, just off the East Coast of Thailand, these islands are part of a National Marine Park.


Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 - Langkawi, Malaysia

Langkawi, Malaysia The breathtaking Malaysian island of Langkawi is one of a group of 104 islands scattered in the calm seas off the northern-most tip of Malaysia. The clear, tropical waters here provide some of the most spectacular swimming and diving in the world, while scenes of paddy fields contoured into limestone hillsides, lush tropical forests and high tumbling waterfalls, entrance nature lovers on land. Kuah Town, its capital, is a fascinating city of cross-cultures and offers duty-free shopping.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 - Ko Kradan, Thailand

One of 47 Islands in the Talay Trang archipelago, Ko Kradan is part of the Had Chao Mai National Park and home to its small Headquarters located on the beach. Clear waters and attractive white sand beaches on the west coast contrast with rocky beaches on the east coast providing excellent opportunities for swimming and diving.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 - Phang Nga/Ko Khai Nok, Thailand

Phang Nga/Ko Khai Nok, Thailand

Phang Nga, Ko Hong, Thailand

The sheer-sided sea mountains that rise vertically out of Phang Nga Bay form some of Thailand’s most spectacular scenery. The islands in this region feature wonderful white sandy beaches and superb coral reefs. Ko Hong (“hong meaning room”), part of the Ko Hong archipelago is so named because of its large internal lagoon. One of the prettiest bays in the area, huge monolithic rocks provides shade all day long on a beautiful white silica sand beach.

Ko Khai Nok, Thailand

Situated off the coast of Phuket, the island of Khai Nok or Ko Khai Nok (Ko means island in Thai) is an idyllic tropical paradise. She offers spectacular views of Phuket’s coastline which can be seen on the horizon and her white sandy beaches are lapped by a crystal clear sea, perfect for watersports and teaming with marine life.


Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 - Phuket, Thailand

Depart the ship for your flight home, or here is a mighty fine idea, why not do a back to back cruise with the Southern Route
Meals included: Breakfast



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The Captain reserves the right to alter the itinerary in order to suit wind and weather conditions.

***Please note the the cruise on the 2nd January is for six nights only and there will be no stop at Ko Kradan***

DOCUMENTARY AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS . A full valid passport is required for all holidays, valid for at least 6 months after the date of return to the UK. The passenger is responsible for ensuring compliance with all necessary visa and other documentary requirements for the entire holiday, and shall have received all medical inoculations necessary

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