SUWAN MACHA – THE ISLAND ESCAPE

Gaze out over the emerald waters and towering archipelago of Phang Nga Bay and sooner or later, you’ll set eyes on an elegant, red-sailed junk. As a long-standing icon of the region, the Suwan Macha sets a relaxed course between Phuket, Phang Nga Bay, Krabi, and the Phi Phi Islands - a storybook setting for romantic adventure at sea.

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Going on two decades, discerning travellers have relished the opportunity of making the Suwan Macha home for four days amidst the paradise islands of Southern Thailand. It’s pace and course has been refined over the years to provide the perfect balance of activity, relaxation and reflection.

On a voyage with no more than 10 guests, experiences remain uncluttered and personalised. A sense of discovery accompanies much of what you see and do with an emphasis on ease, comfort and choice.


ITINERARY (Winter'2006 in Phuket)

Day 1: Phuket - Phang Nga. Set a course through the towering islands of Phang Nga Bay and a tour to the ever-popular James Bond Island. Back onboard, you’ll anchor in time for a postcard sunset and a sumptuous meal of fresh seafood al-fresco on the boat’s teak deck.

Day 2: Phang Nga - Krabi. Enjoy breakfast on deck, then tour the unique Sea Gypsy Village and a spectacular ride amongst the mangroves and hidden lagoons. Spend the afternoon in the clear green waters of Krabi or take to a deserted white sand beach to enjoy your own private sun-bathing. Sunset is yours to enjoy on deck with a succulent feast of Thai cuisine.

Day 3: Krabi - Phi Phi Island. After breakfast, cruise the islands between Krabi and Phi Phi with more snorkelling, swimming and sunbathing before going ashore to explore Phi Phi Island. After dinner on board, you can sit back and enjoy the peacefulness of the night in a secluded bay.

Day 4: Phi Phi - Phuket. After breakfast onboard, travel to Phi Phi Lay and explore the Maya Bay Cave (made famous by the film The Beach). Then back ashore Phi Phi for lunch then cruise back to Phuket by high-speed ferry.

The choice is yours - alternatively, leave Phuket 08:00 Tuesdays for Phi Phi Island via air-conditioned motor boat. Board Suwan Macha after lunch and take the cruise in reverse, disembarking in Phuket at 11:00 Friday.

THE SUWAN MACHA BOAT

The boat is a treasure in itself – an authentic junk with Siamese rigging. It blends western comfort with Oriental charm and provides spacious accommodation for up to 10 people and includes the following:

- Modern safety equipment and lifejackets
- Three double and two twin cabins, each with wall mounted fans and
  generous storage space
- Snorkelling gear and sunbathing / lounging mattresses
- CD player stereo, games and reading materials
- Motorized raft
- Three fully equipped ‘heads’, complete with western style toilets, basins
  and showers
- A fully-stocked bar


ACCESS

Guests are picked up either from the airport or hotels in Phuket and shuttled to the Suwan Macha by private vehicle. Upon return to Phuket guests are shuttled by private vehicle to the destination of their choice.

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