Southeast Asia Yacht Charter
Southeast Asia Yacht Charter Overview, Destinations and Information
About SE Asia | Southeast Asia Yacht Charter | Charter Destinations | Getting There | Cost of Living | Activities | Language
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| Cuisine | Our SE Asia Charter Yachts
About Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia includes some of the most exotic and mysterious countries on earth. Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma) and the Andaman Islands (India) offer amazing sailing possibilities around the stunning beauty of the Andaman Sea.
The Gulf of Thailand can be found on the opposite side of the Thai mainland, and includes the sailing regions of Koh Samui and Koh Chang. Further south, off the east coast of peninsular Malaysia, is Tioman, totally undiscovered and totally stunning scenery and sparkling blue waters.
For the real adventurers, Cambodia and Vietnam in the South China Sea are starting to open up to charter yachts. And finally, Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world with over 18,000 islands to explore!!!
Southeast Asia Yacht Charter
Southeast Asia is a remarkable place to sail and explore by yacht because of its extensive tropical coastlines, exotic destinations, amazing beaches and wide variety of marine life. Southeast Asia offers the Yacht Charterer a variety of cultures, history and locations that is unmatched worldwide.
The advantage of discovering the area by charter yacht allows you to access pockets of unexplored territories, including areas that have been closed to foreign visitors for up to decades!
Specific Southeast Asian Charter Destinations
There is a charter destionation in Asia to meet virtually every need. We've listed some of the top ones below:
Thailand Yacht Charter
Thailand offers some of the most exotic and beautiful yacht charter destinations in the world. Over 3000 km of coastline are mixed with gorgeous beaches, amazing rock formations, world class diving and snorkeling and the genuine smiles of the Thai people. Key charter areas accessible from Thailand include Phuket, the Andaman Islands, Koh Samui, and Koh Chang.
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Singapore Yacht Charter
Singapore is an ideal place for short charters, either day charters around the islands of Singapore and its impressive city skyline, or for extended weekend trips to Tioman, Malaysia or Bintan, Indonesia .
The business focus of Singapore makes it an ideal location for corporate charters for client entertainment or team-building charters. The Singapore Grand Prix and Volvo Ocean Race are recent additions to the charter possibilities in Singapore.
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Malaysia Yacht Charter
Malaysia has a variety of spectacular sailing locations to choose from. The west coast includes the modern facilities of Langkawi, with its archipelago of 99 islands. The east coast has the emerging sailing area of Tioman and its surrounding islands.
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Bali, Indonesia Yacht Charter
The mystical island of Bali offers volcanic scenery, a wonderfully diverse culture, arts, temples plus a well developed western infrastructure including international airport, luxury hotels and excellent food and nightlife. It is a also the perfect place to start a cruise to some of the more than 17,000 islands of Indonesia, including Lombok, the Komodo National Park, and remote areas of the Banda Sea and the Raja Ampat.
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Getting to Southeast Asia
International flights from the US, Europe and Australia will come into the main airport hubs of Singapore and Hong Kong. There will also be direct flights from Europe to Phuket and Bangkok in Thailand.
Within the region, there are dozens of national and regional airlines to choose from. Over the last few years, budget airlines have grown tremendously, including Tiger Airways, Jetstar and Air Asia.
Most of the established tourist destinations will issue tourist visas on arrival. Some of the newer sailing regions such as Cambodia might require a visa application in advance.
Cost of Living
Southeast Asia is one of the cheapest travel destinations in the world. From provisioning for your yacht trip to eating ashore for lunch and dinner, and shopping for souvenirs for friends and family back home, there is no need to worry about the credit card bill when you get home.
Budget airlines abound to get around the region, and if you stay on land for a couple of days after your charter, there cannot be many places in the world you can stay at 5 star hotels as cheaply as here.
Activities
There is a range of activities you can take part in as part of your sailing holiday in the region.
Some of the worlds top dive sites are located in Malaysia and Thailand, the surfing in the Andaman Islands and some parts of Indonesia is world class, and fantastic snorkeling can be found in almost every bay and inlet.
Or how about whale watching in Indonesia, or game fishing in the Similan Islands and the Andaman Islands, or a visit to a spa in Thailand? The possibilities are endless.
Languages
The diverse peoples of Southeast Asia of course speak a wide variety of languages and dialects. However, English is spoken widely, especially in the big cities and tourist areas.
If you want a charter to some of the more remote sailing areas, then you might like to consider hiring a skipper for your yacht. He will not only know the best spots to visit, but will speak English and the appropriate local language.
Climate
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Typically, there are 2 main seasons. The dry season is hot, dry and sunny, and this is the tourist high season. The opposite season, perhaps wrongly named the wet season, certainly has daily rain showers, but long periods of sunshine often follow the showers. This leads to all year round sailing weather in places like Thailand.
Please refer to each destination page to find more detailed climate information.
Southeast Asian Cuisine
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One of the other great attractions of the region is the cuisine, world renowned as a feast for the senses with its unique flavors and spices. Major influences in Southeast Asian cuisines have come not only from China and India, but also from the introduction the chili by the Portuguese in the 16th century, which now provides the basis and "heat" for so many Southeast Asian dishes.
As in Chinese cuisine, the aim is to achieve a harmonious balance of textures, temperatures and the four basic flavors; sweet, sour, salty and bitter.
Our Southeast Asia Charter Yachts
Southeast Asia has something to offer everyone and Boatbookings.com knows the region and boats. We can find you the ideal charter yacht, be it bareboat, crewed, sail, motor or catamaran. Follow these links to our key yachts in the regions you're most interested in:
Our Charter Yachts: Thailand Charter Yachts | Malaysia Charter Yachts | Singapore Charter Yachts | Myanmar Burma Charter Yachts
Or simply contact us and we'll recommend the best boat for you.
Asia Pacific destinations: Thailand | Myanmar/Burma | Singapore | Malaysia | India | Fiji | Tahiti | New Caledonia
