Thailand, Around Christmas

[freetime]

We are planning to spend christmas(or before/after) in Thailand, but i want to see marinas and boats.

I don´t want to sleep on a beach all the time.

I would like to meet cruisers and simular things, where should i go?

My family want good beaches and good food(I want it also) but where are the meetingpoints for cruisers...

[TexSail]

Phuket would be my first choice. There are boats to charter if you wanted to sail to Phi Phi Islands (you have seen them if you watched The Beach with Leonardo DiCaprio) or James Bond Island (featured in an old James Bond film). I am not a movie nut but the fact that they were used in the films is a testament to their beauty. We were last in Phuket in early 2007 and it has been rebuilt from the tsunami. The marinas are protected and suffered little damage in the tsunami.

Pattaya/Jompthien Beach area would be my second choice.

A caveat: Thai waters are polluted and the pollution attracts sea snakes. I don't recommend swimming. The Thais are wonderful people and you will enjoy your holiday.

[freetime]

Thanks, do you/anyone have any links to good chartercompanys. With/without skipper.

[TexSail]

I don't know which companies are best. I would Google "Phuket Bareboat" or some such. Maybe some of the other board members know better.

[Ex-Calif]

I know sunsail is there and several others - I do not have direct experience with any of them.

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This Google search returned a lot of hits.
thailand sailing phuket charter - Google Search

When you get your choice narrowed down, I can ask around the club here if you like.

[cat man do]

Not meant as a recomendation

boat charter on sailing yacht and catamaran, yacht building Phuket/home

Pescots are a good boat

Some other info here

8North: Yachting Guide to Phuket, Langkawi and the Andaman Sea

2008 - Phuket King's Cup Regatta



Google is your friend

phuket boat tours - Google Search

Dave