Day 1 -
Phuket, Thailand
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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
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Day 2 -
Ko Adang, Butang Group, Thailand
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These islands are close to the Malaysian island of Langkawi and are characterised by towering rock formations and beautiful beaches. Crystal clear seas team with marine life, ideal for snorkelling and diving or simply enjoying a relaxing swim.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3 -
Penang, Malaysia
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“The Pearl of the Orient” lies off the north-western coast of Malaysia and is linked to the mainland by one of the longest bridges in the world. The capital, Georgetown, bears the stamp of a mixture of foreign influences and boasts a 65 storey skyscraper called the Komtar, a complex of department stores, restaurants, theatres and squash courts. In total contrast, this beautiful island is home to one of the finest Buddhist temples in south-east Asia, Kek Lok Si Temple
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 -
Ko Butang, Butang Group, Thailand
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Protected by Ko Tarutao National Park, this 61 island archipelago is only a short distance from the Malaysian coastline.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 -
Ko Rok Nok,
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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
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Day 6 -
Phang Nga/Ko Hong, Thailand
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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.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 -
Similan Islands, Thailand
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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
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Day 8 -
Phuket, Thailand
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Depart ship for your flight home, or here is a mighty fine idea, why not do a back to back Cruise with the Far East Northern Route
Meals included:
Breakfast
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