Andaman Sea - Carpe Diem Cruise - 7D/6N

Photo of the Carpe Diem cruise, Courtesy of Thailand Tourism BoardThe Boat, M/S Carpe Diem: Carpe Diem is a modern Motor Sailor equipped with 5 air-conditioned cabins with en-suite bathroom. Her professional crew will guide the 10 privileged guests through the wonders of the Andaman Sea. 5 cabins with en suite bathroom (2 twin cabins, 2 cabins with 1 double and 1 single bed), Double beds are 1,5m x 1,95m and Single beds are 0,8m x 1,95m.

Depart from Phuket Island and have the opportunity to explore each of these Thailand’s Islands. If you like, you can swim, snorkel, sail, explore, and many other activities.

Included: Transfer and Entry fees - Service of captain and crew - All Meals as mentioned in the tour program (on twin basis cabin) - Boat Fuel - The above tour prices include service and government taxes.

Not included: Optional tours - Expenditures of a personal nature for bar and laundry - Gratuity to crew.

Departures: Fridays. Guaranteed weekly with minimum 2 passengers travelling together, and Maximum 10.

Destination: Cruise down : Phuket, Phang Nga Bay, Krabi, Phi Phi, Lanta, Koh Muk, and Transfer back to Phuket by road. - Cruise up : Transfer from Phuket by road, Koh Muk, Lanta, Phi Phi, Krabi, Phang Nga Bay, and Phuket.

Notes: Cruise Up program, pick up from Phuket hotels at 8:00 hrs. and transfer by road to Pak Maeng Jetty (from Krabi hotels at 10:00 hrs. and from Trang Airport at 11:00 hrs.), board on M/S Carpe Diem after and take the cruise in reverse, disembarking at Yacht Haven Marina in Phuket approximately 11:00 hrs. on Thursday, then transfer to hotel or Phuket Airport.

Map of the Itinerary, Courtesy of Thailand Tourism BoardDay by day Itinerary:

  • Day 1 Friday Phuket / Phang Nga Bay / Koh Chong Lat (D) - 1:30 pm. From your hotel in Phuket, transfer by air-conditioned vehicle with English speaking guide, to Yacht Haven Marina at Laem Phrao. 2:30 Embark The Carpe Diem and start sailing, exploring the rivers, caves and mangroves of western Phang Nga Bay. In the evening, anchor at Chong Lat, fascinating unspoiled island group. Dinner and overnight on board.
  • Day 2 Saturday Koh Chong Lat / Koh Pak Bia / Koh Hong / Krabi (B,L,D) - Breakfast on board. 10.00 am Start sailing to Krabi. On the way, stop at Koh Pak Bia, a mushroom-shaped rock with white sand beach suitable for snorkeling. After lunch, free time at leisure. Sailing to Koh Hong, so named by its large internal lagoon, accessible only by dinghy across a shallow reef on tides above 1 meter. The large Hong (room) of 200 meters across make a picturesque backdrop for photography. Dinner and overnight on board.

    • Photo of Krabi, Courtesy of Thailand Tourism Board

  • Day 3 Sunday Krabi / Phi Phi Island (B,L,D) - Breakfast on board. 10:00 Start sailing to Phi Phi Island. On the way stop at Bamboo Island for snorkeling. Lunch on board. Free time at leisure. Not later than 5 pm, arrive at Phi Phi Island. Dinner and overnight on board.
  • Day 4 Monday Phi Phi Island (B,L,D) - After breakfast, route to Phi Phi Ley to discover May Bay, famous since the movie “The Beach”. Back to Phi Phi for lunch. Sailing, swimming and exploring Phi Phi Island area. Dinner and overnight on board.
  • Day 5 Tuesday Phi Phi Island / Lanta Island (B,L,D) - Breakfast on board. 9:00 Start sailing from Phi Phi. On the way, possibility to stop at Koh Ngai for snorkeling. Lunch and free time at leisure. In the afternoon, arrival at Lanta Island. Dinner and overnight on board.
  • Day 6 Wednesday Lanta Island / Mook Island (B,L,D) - Breakfast on board. Not later then 10 am, start sailing to Mook Island. Lunch on board and schedule at leisure. Arrive at Mook Island, exploration of the emerald caves, swimming is possible. Dinner and overnight on board.
  • Day 7 Thursday Mook Island / Phuket (B,L) - Breakfast on board. Not later than 9 am, start sailing to Pak Maeng pier. Disembark for lunch. Transfer to Krabi or Phuket.

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