SUWAN MACHA
THE TROPICAL ARCHIPELAGO CRUISE

In summer ‘2007, Suwan Macha will have a chance to serve your valued clients in Samui.  The ideal itinerary has been fine tuned for an escape to tropical paradise of Koh Taen, archipelago Ang Thong National Park and Koh Wua Ta Lap.
 

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 (Summer'2007 in Samui)

Day 1: Saturday: Koh Samui – Koh Taen. Transfer from your hotel to the embarkation pier at Samui yacht club. Welcome drink on board and introduction to the boat. At 14h00 starts to sail through the south-east cost of Koh Samui passing by Lamai beach and the visited grand Father & grand mother rock. At sunset, arrive at Koh Taen Island, where you’ll anchor in time for a postcard sunset and sumptuous meal of Thai cuisine on the boats teak deck and overnight on board Suwan Macha at anchor.

Day 2: Sunday: Koh Taen – Archipelago of Ang Thong National Park. Enjoy an American breakfast on deck. Late morning, sail to the Archipelago of Ang Thong National park. Arrive at Koh Paluai Island for lunch time. Spend the afternoon in the emerald waters of Ang Thong or take to a deserted white sand beach to enjoy your own private sun-bathing, swimming or kayaking. Then sunset is yours to enjoy on deck with succulent feast of Thai cuisine and overnight on board Suwan Macha at anchor.

Day 3: Monday: Archipelago of Ang Thong National park. Enjoy an American breakfast on deck. At 10h00 am start a tour of the Archipelago of Ang Thong. Visit Koh Mae Ko, the major attraction of this Island is Talae Nai, which features a closed lagoon connected to the sea by an underwater cave and surrounded by mountain ranges. After the visit, lunch time the afternoon its leisure time for snorkeling and kayaking, kayak under the rocky arch at Koh Sam Sao. Late afternoon, cruise to Koh Thong Thaeng arriving just before sunset. After a delicious barbecue, specially prepared by the Captain on board, you can sit back and enjoy the peacefulness of the night on Suwan Macha at anchor.

Day 4: Tuesday: Koh Wua Ta Lap Island – Koh Samui. Enjoy an American breakfast on deck. At 10h00 Am check out of Suwan Macha go onshore visit the National Park Village, enjoy the view point. Time at leisure for snorkeling and swimming. At 12.00 Lunch on board Seatran Ferry on it way to Kho Mae Ko, after lunch time at leisure until 15h00 returns by ferry to Koh Samui. Transfer to your hotel and arrive at 18:00.

The choice is yours - alternatively, leave Samui 07:00 Tuesdays for Koh Wua Ta Lap Island via ferry. Board Suwan Macha after lunch and take the cruise in reverse, disembarking in Samui at 13:00 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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