FAR EASTERN Cruise – Northern Itinerary

Departing every week from November to February

FAR EAST NORTHERN CRUISE ITINERARY
SAT
Fly UK to 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.
SUN
Phuket - Surin Islands - 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.
MON
Surin Islands - Similan Islands - 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.
TUE
Similan Islands - Hin Daeng / Ko Rok Nok / Ko Muk - Hin Daeng which we visit in the early morning is one of the most dramatic dive sites in Thailand. It consists of three small rocks visible at the surface, then plunging down to a depth of over 50 metres. 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. 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.
WED
Ko Muk - 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 Peninsular 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.
THU
Langkawi - Ko Adang - The Batong Group of islands is about as far south as you can go on the western coast of Thailand. Protected by the Ko Tarutao National Park, this 61-island archipelago is only a stone's throw from the Malaysian border and way, way off the radar screen of tourist groups. The only habitations on Ko Adang are the Park offices and since there aren't many visitors, the pristine beaches and deserted coves are all yours.
FRI
Ko Adang - Phang Nga / Ko Khai Nok - 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 provide shade all day long on a beautiful white silica sand beach.
SAT
Phuket - Disembark and transfer to the airport for your return flight or to your hotel if extending your stay.
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