Visit the Tiger Cave and Temple, a 30 minute minibus ride inland. Join locals paying their respects to the monk community there and ask for a monk’s blessing. For the energetic, there is a steep climb up to a grand viewpoint with a huge Buddha statue. Alternatively, a more leisurely route can be taken leading through the shady forest, home to mischievous monkeys. Don’t forget to watch your snacks! Just around the corner from Raleigh Beach is the little town of Ao Nang (Nang Beach), good for a little shopping. Relax the rest of the day in the water or on board.

It is a short hop to Koh GaiI (Chicken Island). After day-tour visitors have left it is a quiet and delightful spot. There is good diving here around the rocks, home to lots of coral and tropical fish.

An early morning start brings you to Phi Phi Lay (Little Phi Phi Island) and you’ll arrive in time for a leisurely breakfast at anchor. It is a spectacular island: dramatic limestone cliffs, white sands and clear turquoise waters. The movie ‘The Beach’, featuring Leonardo di Caprio, was filmed here at Maya Bay. The best time to visit the island is before 10am or after 3pm. In between, explore the underwater realm, diving or snorkeling.

Before sunrise, very early in the morning, visit The Emerald Cave - an old pirate hangout and lovely hidden gem on Koh Muk (Muk Island). Entre in the dark from the sea through the cave and arrive at a stunning, secluded beach. After breakfast, continue on to Koh Rok Nok, part of the Marine National Park, a protected wildlife habitat, literally in ‘the middle of nowhere’. Beautiful coral gardens and brightly coloured fish are visible right underneath your yacht! Snorkel for hours in the warm waters and dive to explore more of the underwater scenery.

This is a long sail, around six hours usually, so luxuriate on deck or sleep in late, as you journey downwind to the Butang Group of islands. Part of the Tarutao Marine National Park, these islands have the clearest water and beautiful coral gardens. Koh Adang is your stop for the night - more fantastic snorkeling and a deserted tropical beach just for you! In the late morning enjoy more dive, snorkel, beach and kayak time. Explore along the rocks and crevices or go treasure hunting on the beach. The small gypsy village on the south tip of Koh Adang is worth a visit to get to meet some of the locals and buy fresh fish at the source. After lunch your yacht will head out to Koh Lipe, a short distance away.