Islander 55
CREWED SAIL & EXPLORATION CHARTERS

- If you simply prefer to let someone else do the “heavy” work of sailing, cooking etc ,then a fully crewed sailing charter might be just right for you. We are very happy to introduce the brand new fabulous Wharram Islander 55 “ Tiare “ in our program. She undertakes long and short charters in Thailand , Malaysia and in Burma .

Apart from the obvious luxury of being able to just lay back, relax and be pampered aboard you also have the benefit of the skippers’ intimate knowledge of the area. And whenever you do want to take the helm you are more then welcome to do so. Skipper Alex will be happy to teach you the basics ( and more) of navigation, sail handling etc.

On our crewed charters you will have unlimited use of our sea kayaks. Kayaks are brilliant for exploring the sea caves, hongs, creeks and tunnels of which there are hundreds , if you know where to actually find them of course !
Our crewed sail & exploration trips will also take you to the proverbial pearly white beaches fringed with coconut trees, lapped on by gin-clear water in which you find colourful coral reefs with outstanding snorkeling opportunities.

‘Tiare’s” crew consists of skipper Alex and cook/hostess Anna who also own the yacht together . They come from from Spain but both speak excellent English. “Tiare” ( = “flower in Polynesian) was custom designed for Alex and Anna and professionally built at the PT Pal shipyard in Surabaya, Indonesia.
The yacht was launched in June 2005.
She is beautifully finished with lots of varnished teak and with obvious minute attention to detail. Four double cabins with ensuite facilities are at the guests’ disposal, if desired larger groups can easily be accomodated. This boat is certainly not short on space !

The menu consists of a mouthwatering array of both European and Thai dishes. If you should have any dietary requirements or preferences , please let us know and we will plan accordingly. During each trip there are usually a couple of beach barbecues . Alex is a skilled angler so you can expect to eat freshly caught fish !

We have selected two standard itineraries, which offer an optimum blend of exciting exploration, exhilarating sailing, great snorkeling, stunning scenery, picture postcard beaches and, for those who want , some pretty good nightlife too.

These suggested itineraries are by no means fixed , longer, shorter or different programs , it’s all possible .
We are happy to advise on alternative, custom made itineraries for you, just contact us with your ideas.
“Taire” cruises the entire coast of Thailand and also in the Mergui Archipelago in Burma.

Please see our Interactive Charts to get your bearings

Itinerary 1: South Thailand and Langkawi Achipelago , 7 d/nt one way trip.

Day 1 Leave Ao Chalong at 10.00 ,sail to Ko Khai Nok for swimming and snorkeling . Sail onwards to Phi Phi Don . Arrive there late after noon. Sail along the west coast of Phi Phi Don and admire the awesome rock formations. Night in the main bay in Phi Phi .

Day 2 Rise early for a visit to Maya Bay in Phi Phi Leh.
Snorkel in Maya bay ( the fish are very tame) Around 09.00 you set off for Ko Lanta . You can anchor anywhere along the coast of Ko Lanta but the South side is probably nicest.

Day 3 Sail to Ko Muk. Visit the Emerald Cave . . Stop off a Ko Ngai, and /or Ko Kradan and cross over to Ko Rok Nok arive there late afternoon .

Day 4 Spend a full day on Ko Rok Nok. Start crossing to Ko Tarutao at 02.00 . Enjoy the mistique of sailing at night.

Day 5 Arrive at Tarutao around breakfast time. Explore the river, beaches, jungle and waterfalls on Tarutao. Night off “Waterfall Bay”.

Day 6 Sail to the Butang Archipelago . explore Ko Adang, Ko Lipe . Ko Rawi , Ko Butang ,snorkel on the reefs south of Ko Butang . Night at Ko Lipe or at Ko Adang if you seek solitude.

7 Sail to Pulau Langkawi in Malaysia . Explore the south side of Pulau Daya Bunting . Swim in the fresh water “Lake of the Pregnant Maiden”. Follow the close inshore passages on the west side of the island on your way north to Kuah. Night at Royal Langkawi Yacht club Marina in Kuah

Last morning :
Clearing –in procedures, disembarkation

Itinerary II Phuket- Phuket 7d/nt

Dy 1 start Ao Chalong 10.00 hrs . Stop off Ko Khai Nok for swimming and snorkeling . Continue northwards in to the Pan Nga Bay . Stop at Ko Panak to explore caves and hongs . Night at Ko Hong anchorage.

Day 2 explore the sea caves and tunnels of Ko Hong . Up anchor and sail northwards . Make a brief stop at Ko Pin Khan aka “James Bond Island “ Enter the Klong Ko Pan Yi river . Visit Ban Ko Pan Yi, a village built on stilts in the water. Go up the Khao Raya river though the mangrove forest . Explore the large through- the- moutain tunnel . Descend back to Ko Pan Yi. From there go to Ko Roi for one of the prettiest anchorages in the Pan Nga bay, where you spend the night.

Day 3 sail to the Ko Hong East Archipelago. Stop off at Ko Pak Bia or one of the other twenty or so small islands for pic nic and swim .
Proceed to Ko Hong East . You’ll find a very large near-landlocked lagoon accessible only by a narrow opening in the towering rocks. The lagoon can be explored by kayak or by swimming.
Mid afternoon sail to Ray Leh beach near Krabi where you spend the night.

Day 4 sail to the Phi Phi islands . Stop off at Ko Dam/Ko Poda ( aka Chicken island) and at “Bamboo” island and /or Ko Yung for snorkeling. Follow the west coast of Phi Phi to admire the awesome rock formations. Night at the main bay in Phi Phi or, if you seek solitude, at Maya bay in Phi Phi Leh.

Day 5 rise early for swimming and snorkeling in Maya Bay leave from there at 09.00 and head for Ko Ha Yai. Ko Ha Yai consists of 5 tiny strangely shaped near –barren islets in open sea. Water is gin clear and snorkeling is fabulous. Proceed further to Ko Rok Nok .
Arrive there mid - late afternoon.

Day 6 Spend the morning on Rok Nok and leave for Ko Kradan/Ko Nagai/Ko Muk after lunch. Enjoy the beach in Ko Ngai and visit the Emerald cave on Ko Muk. Night at Ko Muk

Day 7 Leave for Ko Lanta . Lazily proceed up the coast of Ko Lanta and stop off at some of the beaches. Mid afternoon cross back to Phi Phi, if you want solitude you anchor at Lodalum west bay ,if you seek nightlife in Tonsai bay..

Last morning : sail back to Phuket ,arrive around 10.00 disembarkation

Specifications of Tiare :

Description of design : customized Wharram Islander 55
LOA 17,5 m /55ft
BOA 9,7 m /30ft 4 in
Draught 1m

Sleeping capacity : 4x double cabins with ensuite facilites,
4x single cabin
Very large amount of uncluttered shaded deck space .
Professional galley with fridge, freezer and large adjacent seating area.

Rig : soft wingsail schooner rig working sail area sqm
Spinnaker

2 x Yanmar 35 hp marine diesel engines
cruising speed under power 6 ½ - 7 ½ kts
speed under sail cruising 8kts , peaking 15 +

Fresh water capacity : 2 x 600 ltrs + 70 ltr/hr watermaker

Full complement of electronics.