Southern Myanmar & Phuket
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The remote islands of Myanmar's Mergui Archipelago are Thailand's best kept secret

With over 800 islands to choose from, the Mergui Archipelago offers visitors lush tropical rainforests to explore, colourful coral reefs to discover, pristine beaches for sunbathing and long, lazy picnic lunches

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PHUKET, THAILAND

DAY 1

Arrive at Phuket International airport in Thailand where after a 20-minute transfer by private vehicle you will be taken by tender to board your yacht.
Once onboard, settle into your cabin, relax on the sun deck or enjoy some of the watersports available before departing for an overnight cruise to the Similan Islands National Park.

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SIMILAN ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK

DAY 2

The Similan Islands are renowned for their world class dive sites with incredible underwater topography, consisting of huge boulders and abundant marine life.
Similar monumental rock formations can be found on the shores of the islands towering over beautiful white coral-sand beaches. After a day diving and exploring the islands, set sail for an overnight cruise to Myanmar.

MERGUI ARCHIPELAGO, MYANMAR

DAY 3

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at a beautiful anchorage whilst clearance formalities to enter Myanmar's waters are performed.
Continue to the yacht’s first destination in the Mergui Archipelago to drop anchor for the night and take the tender to a nearby deserted island where the crew are ready to serve dinner and drinks under the stars.

LAMBI KYUN

DAY 4

Raise anchor and set sail for Lambi Kyun looking out for Moken Sea Gypsies along the way. These local inhabitants of the Mergui Archipelago live a very simple way of life in small floating communities and are renowned for their friendliness.
Step ashore this densely forested island which offers excellent opportunities to observe local flora and fauna and a chance to see a Barking Deer.

KYUN PILA

DAY 5

The next day, sail to Kyun Pila; an island paradise covered with thick rainforest and home to noisy hornbills. Explore some of the many secluded bays on a paddleboard or simply relax on your very own private beach while the crew prepare a barbeque lunch.
Afterwards, laze in the shade of the rainforest canopy or take to the crystal-clear waters on the yacht's jet skis or kayaks.

LORD LOUGHBOROUGH

DAY 6

In the morning, cruise to the jungle covered island of Lord Loughborough where there are some incredible scuba diving and snorkelling possibilities, and a chance to see manta rays.
In the afternoon, there will be an opportunity to visit a nearby fishing village to enjoy a friendly introduction to the locals and to learn about the traditional boat building techniques that are still practiced today.

MACLEOD ISLAND

DAY 7

Sail to MacLeod Island and head ashore to explore some of the rainforest trails that criss-cross over the island. Macleod is renowned for its excellent birdwatching and abundance of tropical plants. A climb to the island's highest peak offers spectacular panoramic views.
Explore the coastal caves and mangroves by sea kayak or dive among barracuda and trevally while the crew set up camp on the beach.

ZADETKALAY ISLANDS, MYANMAR

DAY 8

After an early morning cruise to Kawthaung to clear immigration in preparation for departure from Myanmar's waters, continue to the Zadetkalay Islands where you can spend the day swimming in the crystal-clear waters and relaxing on deserted white sand beaches.
For something a bit more energetic, explore the area by paddleboard or kayak.

SURIN ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK, THAILAND

DAY 9

Having arrived back in Thailand's waters, continue to the Surin Islands National Park where you can enjoy a day jumping in and out of the water on the many fringing reefs.
Alternatively, explore the islands' hiking trails looking out for macaques and over 90 different species of birdlife.
Cruise overnight to Koh Phi Phi.

KOH PHI PHI NATIONAL PARK

DAY 10

Enjoy an early morning visit to Koh Phi Phi's most famous beach before returning to the yacht and relocating to some of the island's more secluded spots where you can explore tranquil coves by paddle board or canoe.