Phuket
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Phuket |
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Phuket (pronounced ‘Poo-ket’) Island is commonly referred to as the ‘Pearl of the South’ and is the largest island in Thailand. Phuket Island runs 48 kilometers (34 miles) north to south and 21 kilometers (16 miles) east to west. Phuket is broken by a chain of mountains and valleys mainly from a north-south range running down the west coast. This accounts for about 70% of the land area. The tallest peak, Mai Tao Sip Song (12 Cane Peak) is 529 meters. The other 30% of the island is flat land located mainly in the central and eastern portions of the island. Laying in the Andaman Sea off southern Thailand’s west coast, the island’s terrain is varied, with rocky headlands, long broad sandy beaches, limestone cliffs, forested hills, small estuaries, lagoons, and tropical vegetation of all kinds. Its large size has allowed microclimates to develop in different areas of the island.
The island offers many different looks and feels for you to discover and enjoy. Kata Beach with its spectacular tropical scenery compared with the stately cassurina trees that are found on Nai Yang Beach just a few kilometers north. The triple canopy rainforest of Khao Phra Thaeo National Park to the mud flats and mangrove swamps of Koh Siray. Limestone outcroppings line the east coast and solid granite boulders on the west. Phuket is truly a tropical wonderland and offers something for just about everyone.
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| Company | Contact | Address | Information |
| Lodging | |||
| Lutecia Mansion | |||
| Azzurro Village | |||
| Connect Guesthouse | |||
| Eating | |||
| Adventure Inn | |||
| Narry's Boutique and Inn | |||
| Roma Pizzeria Ristorante | |||
| Ristorante Pizzeria Napoli | |||
| La Gondola Ristorante Italiano | |||
| La Gondola 2 (da Vito) | |||
| Casa Mia Italian Restaurant | |||
| Mickey Mouse Bar | |||
| Other | |||
| Scuba Cat Diving |
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Thaweewong Rd, Patong Beach, Kathu, Phuket, Thailand, 83150. Fax:
(66-76) 293122 |
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| Warm Water Divers |
235 Ratuthit 200 Pee Road, Patong Beach, 83150 Phuket, Thailand. Tel 66-76-292201 FAX 66-76-292203 |
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| Nico's Scuba Dream | Patong
Bay Garden Resort 33/1 Thaweewong Rd, Patong Beach, Kathu, Phuket 83150, Thailand Tel.: (66-76) 292916 | Fax: (66-01) 345637 Dive Shop and Guest House: Lutetia Mansion 227/9 200-Pee Rd, Patong Beach, Phuket 83150, Thailand Tel.: (66-76) 345636 | Fax: (66-01) 345637 Nico Mobile: (66-01) 8940580 Carlo Mobile: (66-01) 2720256 |
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| Asian Adventures | 237
Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Rd, Patong Beach, Kathu, Phuket, 83150, Thailand. Tel 66-76-341799, Fax: 66-76-341798 |
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| South East Asia Liveaboards | 225
Rat-U-Thit 200 Year Rd., Patong, Phuket, 83150 Thailand. Tel.: (66) 76-340406, 340932 Fax: (66) 76-340586 |
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| Soi
Bangrae, 5/6 Moo 10, Chalong, Muang Phuket, Phuket 83130, Thailand Tel +66 76 200507 Tel/Fax
+66 76 280701 |
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| Yachtpro
International
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C/O
Yacht Haven Marina
57/5 Moo 2, Mai Khao Talang, Phuket
83140, Thailand Fax: +66-76-348119 |
Yachtpro International's base, which include our offices and air-conditioned training rooms, are at the picturesque Yacht Haven Marina on the northern coast of Phuket. |
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| The Yacht Haven Marina | 57/5 Moo 2
Tumbol Maikhao Thalang, Phuket,
83140 Thailand Fax:
+66-76-206706 |
The Yacht Haven provides a gateway to famous local sailing
destinations in Phang Nga Bay, with its myriad limestone islands, the stunning
coastline of Krabi, the Phi Phi Islands, and the further distant Similan and
Surin Islands.
Phuket is the Base for
sailing Phang Nga Bay and there are few places on Earth which compare to
the Bay when it comes to yachting. |
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Sunset at Koh Hong
Surrounding islands with good anchorage
The islands close to Phuket are beautiful and afford good anchorages, however they do get crowded with day-trippers. The islands further out are more tranquil.
Krabi & Koh Dam Islands
The stunning beaches, sheltered bays and sea-mountain scenery of Krabi are world famous. This is another favourite cruising area and, as with most places, facilities are developing.
Our Favourite Anchorages: Ao Nang, Rai Le, Ao Nam Mao & Koh DamPhi Phi Islands
Said to be one of the three most beautiful islands in the world, Phi Phi is a major tourist destination. The combination of sheer cliffs and idyllic bays and beaches make cruising in the group an absolute delight. Words of warning, the more popular bays have a lot of tourist activity so are best visited early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
Our Favourite Anchorages:Ton Sai Bay, South West Bay Maya Bay (Day), Loh Sam (Day)West Coast of Phuket
The west coast of Phuket offers some of the clearest water and finest beaches of the region. Consequently, the highest density of hotel and beachside activity in the region is found here. All the anchorages listed below are ideal in the northeast monsoon.
Our Favourite Anchorages: Nai Harn, Bay Patong, Bay Ao Bang TaoEast Coast Area of Phuket
Although the eastern coast of Phuket itself is generally unattractive, some of the islands off it are quite attractive and provide both sheltered anchorages and interesting stop-overs.
Our Favourite Anchorages: Koh Rang, Koh Khia (Day), Ao ChalongPhang Nga
Phang Nga Bay
The sheer sided sea mountains that rise vertically out of Phang Nga Bay form some of Thailand's most spectacular scenery. While the bay itself is not that large, the number of islands and inlets to be explored ensure that no matter how long a yachtsman spends here, new experiences will always be nearby.
Our Favourite Anchorages: Koh Hong, Koh Yang, Koh Roi, Koh Kuda, Koh Hong (Krabi) & Koh Chong Lat
