Joanna James
Travellers to Thailand certainly need no introduction to the nation’s largest island. Phuket, while blessed with total tropical idyll sure to treat you to the island getaway of your dreams, has even more charming wonders out in the alluring Andaman Sea, inviting you to sail into the tropical blue.
Occupying the turquoise waters between the island of Phuket and the Straits of Malacca coast is the 6-island archipelago that almost every traveller to southern Thailand looks forward to. The Phi Phi Islands — home to the most popular Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Leh islands — are only 45 minutes away by speedboat and 90 minutes on ferry from Phuket, but for an immersive experience of the beautiful Andaman Sea, a power catamaran is the suggested choice.
As alluring azure blue paints the morning skies, hop aboard a boat and set sail towards mainland Thailand to make your way to the gorgeous Phang Nga Bay. The dramatic limestone cliffs and sprawling mangrove forests await your arrival, with a world of adventure in store for you as you sail the unruffled Andaman in the morning sunshine. The characteristic cliffs and mangrove forests aren’t all you have in Phang Nga Bay, but also its host of pretty islets.
As the sun sets and the blue skies turn into a beautiful mix of yellow and orange, you can enjoy a thrilling dolphin-watching cruise in the stunning Andaman Sea. Keep an eye out for a group of playful dolphins, and if you're lucky, you may spot them quickly. After a lovely day experiencing the beauty of the tropical blue waters, you can relax at some of the finest Phuket real estate the likes of Layan Residences by Anantara, and call it a day.
Longing thrill-seekers in Phuket, you aren’t left unappeased on the largest island in Thailand. Hop aboard a wicked speedboat and whizz across the tropical blue to the scenic island of Koh Racha Yai — making for an experience of adrenaline-pumping adventure coupled with breathtaking tropical idyll. Exciting activities to be had on the island are absolutely plentiful; take your pick from swimming, kayaking, snorkelling, scuba diving and canoeing and let yourself loose to savour the tropical island bliss.
Channel the James Bond in you as you sail your way to the stunning Khao Phing Kan island, better known as the James Bond Island among travellers to Phuket and the rest of southern Thailand, for its appearance in a James Bond film. A fantastic destination to be had on any Thailand itinerary and what many would describe as an “unmissable experience”, an island cruise to the beautiful James Bond Island certainly wouldn’t be in vain.
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