Beyond 'super': unique yacht design with Burgess
Quiet corners of the Andaman Sea
Published 30 十月 2025
When Burgess’ mastery of the seas meets JORO’s gift for transformative journeys, the result is something unexpected: an odyssey where expertise and imagination entwine, opening quiet corners of the Andaman to deeper discovery on board OCTAVE.
Situated between the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to the west and the Malay Peninsula to the east, the Andaman Sea is dotted with hundreds of islands with lush interiors and picture-perfect beaches.
On board OCTAVE, spend 12 days cruising these fairytale islands in the company of expert marine biologists and locals who will uncover their secrets – both above and below the water.
An area peppered with unique geological formations (think mud volcanoes, limestone karsts and caves) and rich in local folklore and legend, your circuitous cruise route from Phuket will keep you off the beaten track as you discover hidden beaches within caves, explore coral reefs and mangroves with a marine biologist, listen to folkloric tales by firelight, and experience a shadow puppet show beneath the stars.
From Phuket, your journey on board OCTAVE begins as you cruise towards Phang Nga Bay and witness the small island of Koh Nok slowly rising up from the turquoise sea. A Thai tasting menu curated by a Michelin-trained chef sets the scene for the days ahead, before snorkelling, kayaking, and climbing to panoramic viewpoints see you acquainted with the landscape. Each evening brings another layer of immersion: from sunset storytelling with an anthropologist to beach yoga beneath the stars.
The next few days are all about discovery. On Koh Yao Noi, a women-led batik collective introduces the intricate craft of wax-dyed fabrics, while a monk offers a blessing on a quiet stretch of sand. Railay’s towering cliffs invite rock climbers of every level, and secret lagoons echo with folklore of sea spirits and lost civilisations. In Mu Koh Lanta National Park, snorkelling alongside a marine biologist reveals thriving coral gardens teeming with turtles and reef sharks.
Railay
Traditional fishing
Emerald Lagoon
Wellness on board
Phang Nga Bay
Stargazing
But not every experience is underwater. On Koh Mook, a dawn paddle through a cave leads to the hidden Emerald Lagoon where pirates once hid their treasure, and on Koh Kradan, a stargazing safari reveals the Milky Way in all its brilliance. Encounters with local communities bring authentic insight: fishing with villagers, sharing meals in stilt houses, and tasting the new wave of Thai wines from Khao Yai and Hua Hin.
The voyage crescendos with the drama of Phi Phi’s limestone cliffs – the backdrop for the film The Beach (2000) – the serenity of Koh Racha’s white-sand beaches, and the quiet farewell of a bonfire-lit dinner on Koh Maiton. Each moment is crafted to connect guests with Thailand’s natural wonders and cultural depth, whether through cooking alongside a master chef, hearing tales from historians, or simply watching the sun melt into the horizon.
This isn’t just island-hopping. It’s Thailand at its most vivid – a journey where every beach, every dish, and every story deepens the sense of place.
To find out more about Burgess’ yachts for sale and yachts for charter, please contact a Burgess broker. Alternatively, get in touch with one of our offices directly: London, Monaco, New York, Miami, Singapore or all other locations.
- Yachts, prices and availability are correct at the time of publication.
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