- 7m Boston Whaler Dauntless 200hp, max speed of 45 knots
- Additional 5m Tracker Aluminium V16 50hp tender for island hopping
- On board therapist specialized in traditional massages
- Outdoor cinema for movies under the stars
- PADI Scuba Dive Centre
About SEQUOIA
Specification & rates
| Summer cruising South East Asia & Indian Ocean | USD 87,500/USD 87,500 per week (low/high) |
| Winter cruising South East Asia | USD 87,500/USD 94,500 per week (low/high) |
| Built | 2017 (refitted 2022), Custom |
| Length | 30.5m (100ft) |
| Guests | 6 |
| No. of guest cabins | 3 |
| Gross tonnage | 100 |
| Maximum speed | 12 knots |
| Cruising speed | 7 knots |
| Cabin types | 3 (1 × double, 2 × double/twin) |
| Engines | 1 × 325hp John Deere |
Tenders & toys
Tenders & toys
- 1 × Towed tender
- 1 × Tender
- 3 × Kayaks
- 6 × Stand up paddleboards
- Waterskis
- Inflatable tows
- Dive centre
- Scuba diving equipment
- Snorkelling gear
- Fishing gear
Fitness & wellness
Wellness
- Massage room
- On board masseuse
Communication & entertainment
Communication & entertainment
- Wi-Fi internet access
- Starlink
- Outdoor cinema
- Speaker systems
- Streaming services
- Karaoke
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Four Degrees
Barefoot, beachfront dining on seafood straight from the grill at this beach club-style restaurant in the Hilton Resort.
Silhouette Island
Grann Kaz
Just outside the Hilton Resort you can explore authentic Creole cuisine in the converted home of the Dauban family, who owned this island in the 1800s. Every dish is homegrown, homemade, or locally sourced.
Silhouette Island
Teppanyai
Another Hilton Resport establishment, this lakeside Japanese restaurant let's you watch as the chefs juggle, sear, and flip fresh seafood caught by local fishermen on a specialty teppanyaki grill.
Silhouette Island
Four Seasons Resort
On the shores of Petit Anse, this resort has a number of restaurants and culinary experiences to offer, from Creole food you can grill yourself on the beach to Japanese, Asian and modern Mediterranean.
Mahé
Raffles
Restaurants at this Baie Sainte Anne resort are set in landscaped gardens with water features. Cuisines on offer include Indian, Chinese, South East Asian, Japanese and Mediterranean using the best locally sourced and international produce.
Morne Blanc Trail
Hike the Morne Blanc Trail as it winds through a former tea plantation and up into the misty forests to the top of Morne Blanc. Your reward? You get panoramic views across the western coast.
Mahé
Spa at Constance Ephelia
Enjoy a rejuvenating range of massages, facials and body treatments using aromatic natural products inspired by Indian Ocean botanicals, and a sauna, hammam, reflective, thermal and still pools, jacuzzi, Kneipp footbath and a yoga pavilion.
Mahé
Silhouette Island
Northwest of Mahé , this one-town, forested island criss-crossed with nature trails where you can see the native flora, fauna, and animals up close and personal. There are some beautiful deserted beaches too, accessible only by boat.
Poivre Island
This remote, uninhabited island in the Amirante Group has huge saltflats for bonefishing fans, perfect for watertoys too, and there's a thriving bird and turtle population. Got a submersible on board? Head for the Amirantes Trench, a drop-off from 60-12,000m (200ft to 7 miles) that is home to all kinds of marine life.
D'Arros
This remote Amirante Group island is a Save our Seas nature reserve studying vulnerable species like manta rays and green turtles and you can dive to meet them in their natural habitat. The island is also surrounded by sand so ideal for beach BBQs.
African Banks
Furthest north in the Amirantes Group, these two uninhabited islets are mostly bare of vegetation, rising only 3m (10ft) above sea level. Visit the derelict lighthouse on the northern island and see the turtle and seabird breeding grounds.
Vallée de Mai
Take the tender into the Grand Anse Beach jetty. Walk the trails to explore the Vallée de Mai, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its naturally preserved palm forest with the largest population of native coco-de-mer, or 'coconut-of-the-sea'.
Curieuse Island
To the north of Baie Sainte Anne, this island is best known for its colony of giant tortoises. Beyond the mangroves there is some fine diving with coral gardens off the east coast.
L'Union Estate Park
Step ashore to explore the plantation house, one of the oldest examples of French colonial architecture in the Seychelles. The coconut and vanilla plantations will transport you back in time.
Anse a la Mouche
Calm and shallow , it's the perfect place for a day at anchor. Sit on the swim platform and do some fishing in the quiet morning hours before snorkelling to explore the bottom.
Mahé
Desroches Island
This remote atoll in the Amirante Group abounds with unique fauna and flora in a jungle that can be explored by bicycle. Try game fishing for wahoo, kingfish, tuna and sailfish or dive to explore underwater caves, swim-throughs and underwater labyrinths.
Grande Sœur
Anchor between Grande and Petit Soeur islands for a day of leisure. Enjoy lunch ashore at a beach BBQ and do some jetskiing, wakeboarding, and even surfing if the swell is right on the west side of the island. Snorkelling off the beach is excellent, with crystal-clear waters and turtle nesting area nearby.
Fregate
This island's protective reef is rich with schools of fish. Take to the trails on foot or mountain bike and get acquainted with tropical birds and giant tortoises. Enjoy walking on the canopied pathways amidst cashew thickets, bamboo glades, citrus and avocado plantations.
Cousine Island
Anchor off this private island resort and nature preserve west of Praslin with a broad arc of white sand wrapping itself round the island's northern tip. Let the crew work their magic with the beach set-up and settle in for a day of relaxed fun.
Anse la Passe
A beautiful beach where you can while away the day paddling the shallow waters snorkelling, paddleboarding and bodyboarding.
St Joseph’s Atoll
In the Amirantes Group, St Joseph’s Atoll's abundant, colourful reef fish, shark pups, bonefish, rays, turtles, and dolphins make it perfect for snorkelling and scuba diving. You can dive your own oysters too.
St François and Bijoutier
These uninhabited islands in the Alphonse Group are almost untouched by civilisation. The sand-ringed, V-shaped St François is covered in coconut palms, and Bijoutier is a picture-perfect desert island. Both have amazing diving with hammerhead sharks, dogtooth tuna and potato cod in the blue and vibrant corals with fish, turtles and shrimp inshore.
SEA
Gourmet meals under the ocean’s waves in an underwater restaurant. Explore the world’s first underwater wine cellar before you reach a dining room surrounded by the sea. Watch sharks, turtles, and tropical fish swim by as you dine.
Anantara Kihavah
Subsix
Dine in an underwater restaurant inspired by the Maldivian coral reefs. Reach Subsix by speedboat and descend a dramatic three-tier staircase. Chandeliers illuminate the descent like shining coral. In the depths, find the swooping curves of the clam-inspired bar, tucked into the soft anemone chairs beneath the soft waves of capiz shells draped from the ceiling.
Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru
Nine restaurants and bars to choose from, offering casual to formal dining, seafood to Arabian fare.
Botanica
Set in a hidden garden lit by flickering candlelight, Botanica by Brent Savage serves natural ‘garden-to-table’ cuisine.
Reethi
Reethi Restaurant has a spectacular setting, rich colours, and the ever-changing scenery of the sky and ocean all around. The restaurant offers three dining experiences: Earth - serving exquisitely executed French cuisine; Fire - pan-Asian dishes incorporating colourful influences from Indian, Maldivian, Sri Lankan and Thai cuisines; and Aqua - a true taste of Italy using the finest, fresh ingredients.
Tapasake
Tapasake serves Japanese cuisine with a contemporary twist, expertly prepared sushi and sashimi and inventive small plate dishes. The restaurant is a gloriously stylish showcase of glass, stone and stainless steel, perched over-water on the western tip of the island.
Ithaa Undersea Restaurant
Dine five meters below the surface of the ocean, in the world’s first undersea restaurant, with panoramic coral garden views and fusion menus matched with fine wines. Ithaa can be reserved for private dining, weddings and special occasions.
Baros
Found on its own private island in the southern part of the North Male Atoll, Baros features multiple restaurants with an emphasis on seafood, a beautiful infinity pool, and a white sand beach that stretches all around the island.
Terra at Waldorf Astoria
Gaze across the ocean as you dine among the treetops in one of seven bamboo nests. The unparalleled dining experience at Terra features the world's finest ingredients, such as Miyazake Wagyu Beef and Alba White Truffle, complemented by an extensive collection of premium wines and the resort's signature Krug Champagne handpicked by the first Maldives' Krug Ambassador.
5.8 Undersea Restaurant
The world’s largest all-glass undersea restaurant. Try the multi-course tasting menu for a fully immersive gourmet experience.
Hurawalhi
Crab Shack at Finolhu Resort
A 20-minute stroll or 5-minute boat ride, the Crab Shack is at the end of a sandbank. With wooden planks and palm thatch, this is a relaxed and delicious dining choice.
Baa Atoll
An UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve resplendent with marine life, Baa Atoll is the place to snorkel with the manta rays and whale sharks. The atoll’s glittering jewel is undoubtedly the famous Hanifaru Bay where the world’s largest gathering of manta rays can be witnessed.
UNESCO site
Hanifaru Bay
Manta, Whale shark and sharks natural reserve, snorkelling allowed. No diving or anchoring allowed without permission in advance. (Approx. 1 week before visit)
A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Coco Bodu Hithi Spa
A menu of deeply restorative treatments inspired by ancient Indonesian, Thai and Indian techniques and boosted by products inspired by the healing properties of tea.
Six Senses Spa at Soneva Fushi
Six Senses spa at Boutique hotel Soneva Fushi. Treatments are high-touch, high-tech and hand-crafted to give you an amazing wellness experience.
AWAY@ Spa at W Maldives
Have a massage, wrap, or facial under the Dhow-inspired sunshade. Stretch to the horizon with private yoga sessions in the pavilion on the wraparound sundeck with outdoor rainforest shower and expansive day bed for sun-soaking.
Fishing
Big game fishing in the early hours of the morning; this is a sport not to be missed near Fulidhoo Island at Vaavu Atoll.
Velaa Golf Academy
For any golfers in the group, we recommend a lesson at Velaa Golf Academy. This unique course was designed for developing your game with just nine tees, six greens, and seven bunkers to shoot around at.
Meemu Atoll
Take a snorkeling tour of the western reef of the Meemu Atoll. Once you’ve had your warm-up snorkel, it’s time for the real action; a dive at Mulaku Channel. The sea-life here is always prolific, with big coral blocks and brightly colored soft corals. You can see just about every species of fish found in the Maldives in this channel.
Snorkelling
Gemendhoo Private Island
Ideal for private snorkelling & water sports.
Male Atoll
NORTH MALE ATOLL HP Reef “There are nearby dive sites for novices, but HP itself is for experienced advanced divers only.”
Scuba diving
Ari Atoll
NORTH ARI ATOLL Maalhos Thila “An exciting dive for advanced divers only.” Maaya Thila “Fine for both novices and experienced divers.” Fish Head aka Mushimas Mingili Thila “For novices or intermediate divers.”
Scuba diving
Rasdhoo Atoll
Rasdhoo Madivaru “Known as the hammerhead dive - for intermediate or advanced divers. Beginners can dive too, but with less chance of seeing the sharks as they are usually in deeper water.”
Scuba diving
Felidhu Atoll
Fotteyo Kandu “Off the beaten track, for advanced divers only.”
Scuba diving
Faafu Atoll
Exciting, unspoiled dive locations with profuse marine species and beautiful coral formations. There are also two wrecks of traditional dhoni (small sailing vessels) to explore for the more advanced divers. For beginners, there are easy, shallow dives with little current in the inner atoll.
Scuba diving
Hiking
The islands of Gan, Maandhoo, Kadhoo, and Fonadhoo are linked by a causeway 11 miles (18km) long, making up the longest stretch of dry land in the Maldives. Gan has some unique features such as a freshwater lake (Red Lake, named for its red color from the tree leaves falling into it) as well as mounds known as Hawitta from a pre-historic Buddhist time over 600 years ago.
Dhaalu Atoll
Dhaalu Atoll is famous for its skilled craftsmen, evident in the beautiful mosques with ancient stone carvings. Thor Heyerdahl, a Norwegian adventurer, commented that its mosques had some of the finest masonry he had ever seen.
Alifushi
Alifushi is a local village famous for the art of traditional boat building on the northern part of the atoll. It is a center for imparting the traditional skills of building fishing boats, or ‘dhonis’. The boatyard at Alifushi produces dozens of dhonis every year.
COMO Maalifushi
COMO Maalifushi on the Thaa Atoll invites you to meet with the resident Marine Biologist to see how new coral frames are planted on the seafloor to encourage reef growth.
Dhiggiri Island
As you cross southward into the southern part of the Ari Atoll, stop off at the deserted Dhiggiri Island. It’s a picture-postcard stretch of perfect, powder sand, a few palm trees and turquoise seas all around.
Maniyafushi
One of the many deserted islands in the South Male Atoll, Maniyafushi is known for its pristine beauty. Again, you’ll find white sands, blue waters and very little else to disturb you!
Maayafushi
A well known, half-moon shaped island with its resort offering stunning stretches of sandy beach, palm trees and a wide lagoon with fascinating submarine realms - ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
Rasdhoo Atoll
A tiny group of 5 islands (inhabited by some 850 souls) just off the North Ari Atoll and serving as its administrative capital. Here, you’ll find a quaint village, a deep-sea medical centre, and unique shops.
Felidhe
On South Malé Atoll for a relaxing afternoon on the white sandy beach and crystal clear waters of an azure lagoon. Stop inside the northern side, the perfect spot for water sports or a relaxing swim, while enjoying the magnificent view.
Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll
This is one of the largest atolls in the world. At low tide, you can walk across over 80 islands encircling the 22 mile (35km) long lagoon. Walking along the islands gives you the chance to take a glimpse at the local way of life as well.
Olhahali Picnic Island
Known as the best BBQ Island in the area and an idyllic setting for snorkelling and sunbathing. One of the best options for privacy.
Nibiligaa Sandbank
This tiny tear-drop shape of sand with a few trees and vegetation is a pretty spot to stop for a picnic ashore and snorkelling.
Four Degrees, Hilton
Enjoy great cocktails and the freshest seafood straight from the grill here. This laid-back barefoot beachfront restaurant with a bar is a must-visit Burgess recommendation during your Seychelles yacht charter.
Silhouette Island
Four Seasons Resort
Choose from a six-course Japanese menu prepared before you by the chefs at Omakase or choose and grill your own meat, seafood and vegetables on the beach in the traditional Seychellois way. You’ll be spoilt for seafood choices when sailing the Seychelles.
Mahé
Grann Kaz, Hilton
Dine in this restored former home of the Dauban family, the island's previous owners, during your Seychelles yacht charter. A menu of homegrown, homemade, and locally sourced dishes combining British and French influences with a Seychellois twist awaits.
Silhouette Island
Morne Blanc Trail
Active hikers can take on the Morne Blanc Trail, which winds through an old tea plantation up into the cloud-strewn rainforests to the top of Morne Blanc. The views across the western coast are a fine reward and not to be missed on your Seychelles private yacht charter.
Mahé
Spa at Constance Ephelia
Relax, detox, cleanse and unwind in this spa village set a tropical garden. Constance spa creates a blissful spa experience with natural ingredients and a mix of therapies and treatments.
Mahé
Silhouette Island
Explore this one-town island off the northwest coast of Mahé, covered in lush rainforests and bordered by granitic and sandy shores. You can encounter the island’s native flora and fauna by hiking its numerous nature trails! Experience this adventure with a Seychelles yacht rental, and immerse yourself in the island’s natural beauty.
Poivre Island
Fly fishers love this remote Amirante group island’s salt flats where the bonefishing is world class. Meet the thriving bird and turtle populations or dive to see the marine life attracted to the surface from the depths of the Amirantes Trench on your Seychelles yacht charter adventure.
Amirante Islands
D’Arros Island
Make your Seychelles charter yacht a unique experience by visiting manta rays and green turtles in their unspoilt natural habitat on the D’Arros Island, a nature reserve owned and managed by the Save Our Seas Foundation.
Amirante Islands
Anse a La Mouche
Located in the southwest of Mahé, this bay is the perfect place to anchor your private yacht and let a relaxing day glide by. Why not try fishing from the swim platform first thing in the morning or snorkelling in sheltered waters that are nearly current-free.
Mahé
Desroches Island
Discover the island’s jungle by bike to discover its flora and fauna, go gamefishing or dive beneath the waves to explore underwater caves and swim-throughs.
Amirante Islands
Anse Cimetiere
Anchor your Seychelles sailing yacht and discover vibrant reefs, encounter giant tortoises, and the chance relax on pristine beaches. Enjoy all this while staying close to the sights, sounds, shops, and bars of Victoria on the island of Mahé.
Mahé
Anse La Passe
With shallow waters, great snorkelling, sheltered paddleboarding and easy surfing, Anse La Passe is a must visit on your Seychelles luxury yacht charter. Relax and sunbath on the sunbeds and hammocks spread across the beach.
Silhouette Island
D’Arros and St Joseph’s Atoll
A Seychelles yacht charter is incomplete without a lunchtime BBQ on the sandy beach that surrounds the Amirantes group island. St Joseph’s Atoll is great for snorkelling and scuba diving the reef. Swim with shark pups, turtles, rays and dolphins or find your own oysters on the coral walls.
Amirante Islands
Alphonse group
Uninhabited and rarely visited, St François and Bijoutier islands have wonderful diving with over 30 sites to explore with drop-offs, varying currents, and abundant sea life. A real desert island vibe to include in as part of your Seychelles crewed yacht charter.
Cyann, Constance Ophelia Hotel
With poolside and water's edge tables, Cyann offers cuisine that fuses the precision of classic French technique with local and Asian influences. There's a sushi bar near the pool open for lunch and dinner too.
Mahé
Curieuse, Raffles Hotel
Curieuse takes you on a pan-Asian journey through India, China, Japan and Southeast Asia. Infused with aromatic oriental ingredients, the menu is inspired by the best of authentic Asian cuisine, from fragrant Thai duck curry and spicy sour soup to Mongolian chicken noodles drenched in exotic spices and delicious Indian curries.
Praslin
Anantara Spa, Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas
A Bill Bensley-designed natural setting for restorative therapies. Infusions of local herbs and fruits release natural healing through refreshing treatments inspired by Eastern and Western spa techniques.
Mahé
Six Sense Zil Pasyon
Five themed double treatment villas reflect the island’s eco-system, colours and textures. Swim in the elevated pool with sundeck, trry sunrise yoga outside the meditation pavilion. A wide range of holistic wellness, rejuvenation, local and African-inspired treatments are designed around the natural giving properties of the island’s natural gifts.
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Patio Colonial
At the Plataran Borobudur Resort & Spa, modern international twists on local dishes are served either in the formal dining room or out on the terrace with views of the temple.
Borobudur
Gianyar Street Night Market, Bali
Expect a visceral experience immersed in the sights, sounds and smells of traditional Balinese street food. Browse the stalls and try something different.
Borobudur
Built in the 8th century, the world's largest Buddhist temple was lost for centuries as the population fled volcanoes. It was rediscovered in the 19th century and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit at dawn.
Komodo National Park
No visit to Komodo is complete without an encounter with the Jurassic throwback that is the Komodo dragon, the world's largest lizard. Visit the UNESCO-listed National Park.
Anak Krakatau, Sunda Strait
Krakatau's eruption in 1883 was the world's most violent and its effects were felt around the globe. Anak Krakatau, or Child of Krakatau, emerged in the resulting caldera in 1927 and continues to be active.
Wayag Lagoon
Anchorage
Kabui Bay, Raja Ampat
Between Gam and Waigeo Islands, Kabui Bay is home to some spectacular limestone karst formations rising vertically from the bay and cloaked with tropical vegetation, colourful birdlife, mangrove forests and small sandy beaches to explore by kayak and paddleboard.
Gam Island
Pantai Merah
This is one of fewer than 10 pink beaches in the world. It owes its delicate hue to foraminifera, tiny red organisms that become washed out of their coral habitat and onto the beach.
Komodo
Yenbunba
Beach
Kri Island
Padar Island
Padar Island has a famous, if short, hike to the viewpoint for one of the most photographed views in Indonesia. It’s challenging to reach but you’ll enjoy the view all the more when you get there.
Trisara Resort
A tropical paradise on the North Western tip of Phuket.
Racha Resort
The Racha is set on Batok Beach on Racha Yai Island, 12 miles south of Phuket.
Amanpuri Resort
On the shores of the Andaman Sea, Aman’s first resort offers exceptional restaurants and a holistic spa from its own peninsula.
Rosewood
A secluded, village style beach hideaway at a beautiful location on Emerald Bay with a 600m beachfront.
Dee Plee
Clever reinterpretations of traditional Thai recipes celebrate expertly locally sourced ingredients and Asian flavours.
The Surin
A hotel with three outstanding restaurants. Right on the sands on Pansea Beach, the Beach Restaurant is the most romantic location.
Suay
Innovative Asian cuisine with an international twist on traditional Thai dishes.
COMO Point Yamu Nahmyaa
Serving Thai cuisine, with interiors by Italian design star Paola Navone.
The Naka Island
Off the east coast of Phuket, this restaurant and spa is the only property on the secluded island.
Blue Elephant
A colonial style mansion set in its own grounds serving Thai dishes with influences from all over Asia.
Kan Eang @Pier
One of the region's best established restaurants serves freshly caught seafood and local delicacies.
The Boathouse
Located right on the beach at Kata, this hotel serves expertly prepared Thai dishes and European cuisine.
Mom Tri's Villa Royale
A boutique resort on a headland overlooking the Andaman Sea and the white sands of Kata Noi Beach.
Acqua
A restaurant with contemporary design and great views over the Andaman sea serving elegant European dishes.
Anemone Reef
The 85m ferry King Cruiser struck Anemone Reef and sank in 1997 with no loss of life. Today it is one of Thailand’s best wreck dives.
Tiger Kingdom
Tiger Zoo. Revenue generated by tourists visiting Tiger Kingdom is mainly used to finance the breeding of tigers in captivity.
Shark Point
Between Phuket and the Phi Phi, this tiny island, protected since 1992, is named after the approachable leopard sharks that proliferate here.
Elephant trekking
Explore the rainforest on the back of these gentle giants revered across Thailand.
Blue Canyon Country Club
A prestigious golf club in a green valley with two award winning championship courses flowing through rubber plantations and tin mines.
Anantara Mai Khao
A peaceful sanctuary within a spa resort.
COMO Point Yamu
COMO Point Yamu is a spa resort located at the tip of Cape Yamu overlooking the Andaman Sea and the dramatic limestones of Phang Nga Bay.
Big Buddha
Atop Nakkerd Hill near Chalong, the Big Buddha statue has all round views of Phuket Town, Kata beach, Karon beach and Chalong Bay.
Mission Hills Phuket Resort
An 18-hole championship golf course designed by Nicklaus Design - a golfer's paradise.
Café del Mar
Café del Mar has a new beach club in Phuket featuring all the laid back style you would expect from this iconic Ibizan brand.
Koh Racha
The two Racha islands lie just south of Phuket and the northernmost, Koh Racha Yai, has two beautiful white-sand beaches on its northern tip, Siam Bay and Racha Bay, with the latter best positioned for amazing sunsets.
Phang Nga Bay
The island-speckled bay between Phuket and Krabi on the mainland is famed for its jungle topped limestone cliffs, James Bond Island and picture-perfect beaches like Laem Haad Beach on Koh Yao Yai.
Koh Lanta
On the mainland south of Krabi, these islands are home to mangroves, rain forest, cave networks, some jaw-droppingly pretty beaches and small desert islands, just specks of sand.
Koh Rok Nok
A pair of islands with imposing limestone cliffs on the west coast and soft sand beaches on the east. There's some amazing snorkelling too and amazing sunset views through the channel between the two islands.
Koh Yao Noi
In the heart of the Krabi, Phuket and Phi Phi triangle, this is an unspoilt gem with a rain forest-clad mountainous interior, deserted beaches and tiny, uninhabited islands just offshore like Koh Nok.
Catch Beach Club
At the southern end of Bang Tao Beach overlooking the Andaman Sea, this chic destination offers bars, beach front dining, cabanas around an infinity pool and themed parties and renowned DJs by night.
Café del Mar
The Phuket outpost of the Ibiza institution is towards the northern end of Kamala Beach, lapped by the Andaman Sea. Spend a chilled afternoon dining on pizza and sushi, picking up drinks from the pool's swim-up bar. As the sun sets, the music swells and the party begins.
Koh Phi Phi
This island is famous for its famous back-to-back moon-shaped beaches. If you like hard hiking, head to Koh Phi Phi Don view point for magnificent views of the aqua, emerald and jade colours of the ocean. Alternatively visit the spectacular Koh Phi Phi Lee to the south, where The Beach was filmed.
Richelieu Rock
Named after the Royal Thai Navy's Vice Admiral Richelieu, who surveyed the Andaman Sea in the early 1900s, this pinnacle is home to a variety of soft corals, delicate marine life like seahorses and harlequin shrimp. Fairly strong currents stir up nutrients that attract barracuda, snapper and trevally, and you may also see mantas and whale sharks out in the blue.
PRU restaurant
There are many Michelin-starred restaurants in Thailand but don't miss the only one with a Michelin green star. Named after its philosophy of Plant, Raise, Understand, this restaurant's menu revolves around the finest produce available from local artisan farmers and the resort's own farm.
Trisara Resort & Spa
Raya Restaurant
In the charming surroundings of a Sino-Portuguese colonial house dating back to the late 1890s, the cuisine is authentic, high quality, unfussy and absolutely based in the Thai tradition.
Ikan-Ikan, Langkawi
At the Four Seasons Resort, this restaurant in a converted anchovy fishing village celebrates traditional Malaysian cuisine, with each dish given a slick, modern twist.
Malaysia
Blue Elephant, Phuket
This is the Phuket outpost of Chef Nooror’s institution that popularised Thai food in Europe. Based in the former colonial governor’s mansion, expect Thai classics prepared with an uncompromising approach to authenticity and quality.
Thailand
Kayuputi, Langkawi
This St Regis Resort restaurant, the hotel's flagship diner, serves Asian-fusion cuisine bursting with flavour in a theatrically decorative dining room over the water.
Malaysia
Acqua, Phuket
Chef Alessandro Frau’s award-winning restaurant at the northern end of Kalim Beach serves modern European cuisine with an Italian emphasis using exceptional ingredients, sourced without compromise.
Thailand
The Cliff, Langkawi
Fantastic sunsets light up the Strait of Melacca at this restaurant sheltered by an outcrop at the bottom of Pantai Cenang beach on the southwest of the island. Expect a combination of classic Asian flavours and modern European precision.
Malaysia
Age, Phuket
Try this restaurant at the Anantara Resort. Start with a cocktail then choose caviar and oysters, start with the beef tartare, follow up with the beef cheeks and finish with the dark chocolate souffle, all paired with one of 350 sommelier-picked wines.
Thailand
The Gulai House, Langkawi
Literally the House of Spice and exotically tucked away in the rainforest above Datai Bay, this Malay Kampung-style building celebrates spices and herbs, heavily influenced by ancient trading routes through Indonesia, India, China and the Middle East.
Malaysia
Kan Eang@Pier, Phuket
At the base of Chalong Pier and its marina, this waterside eatery serves spectacular seafood straight from the sea, with authentic Thai style. Don’t miss the Phuket lobster, and it’s always popular so book ahead.
Thailand
The Pavilion, Langkawi
This kampung-styled open-sided restaurant launches into the rainforest canopy supported as it is on its northern edge on 30m piles. Expect sophisticated Thai flavours and keep an eye out for the treetop wildlife.
Malaysia
Go Benz, Phuket
Thai street food in an authentic setting. Always busy (popular dishes may sell out) for its signature pork in peppery broth and rice noodles. The fragrant dry-broiled rice with crispy pork, tender pork offal and aromatic soup comes highly recommended.
Thailand
Mom Tri's Villa Royale, Phuket
Overlooking Kata Noi beach and the wide-open Andaman, this is a great place for sundowners. Continental, Asian fusion and Thai cuisines served in a beautiful setting and with an award-winning wine cellar of 750 labels.
Thailand
Rosewood, Phuket
Facing north over Tri Trang Bay on the west coast, this resort offers four very different restaurants and the Asaya Spa, offering assessments of mind and body as well as a range of treatments for couples and individuals.
Thailand
Mook Manee, Phuket
A sensational seafood restaurant overlooking the peninsula’s southernmost beach, Ra Wai. Banks of tanks teem with live tiger prawns, squid, crab, and Phuket lobster. Ask for a table with views of the bustling seafood market on the beach.
Thailand
The Boathouse, Phuket
This resort restaurant overlooks Kata Beach and serves authentic Thai dishes as well as modern European cuisine. It has an award-winning wine cellar too.
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PRU at Trisara, Phuket
The name is an acronym of the restaurant’s philosophy: Plant. Raise. Understand. It is the proud owner of Thailand’s one and only green Michelin star. Expect home-grown organic produce and the finest locally sourced ingredients combined in a modern European style with various global influences.
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Naka Island, Phuket
This Marriott Bonvoy resort has four restaurants, including a grill serving Australian steaks and Phuket lobster, and a six treatment-room spa to revive mind, body and spirit.
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The Racha, Phuket
This island resort lies 16km south of Chalong Bay and offers a range of restaurants including the Sunset where you can indulge in Thai classics by day and a super-fresh seafood BBQ by night. Bliss out alone or as a couple in the resort’s Anumba Spa.
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Seven Seas, Koh Lanta
This restaurant is part of the Pimalai Resport and Spa and serves a modern European menu on a hillside terrace with wonderful views of sunset across Kantiang Bay.
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Raya, Phuket
Expect exquisite local delicacies served in a 130-year-old colonial mansion and prepared using excellent local produce and meticulous attention to detail. Highly recommended are the slow-braised pork belly with pepper and garlic (Mu Hong), and the fresh crab meat in coconut milk (Kaeng Pu Bai Cha Phlu).
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Rayavadee Resort, Krabi
This resort, south of Railay Beach, has four restaurants. Enjoy Thai classics, air conditioned or al fresco, then sip your espresso watching the moonlight on the water. There’s also The Grotto, where you can dine on the sand in the shelter of dramatic limestone cliffs.
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Surin National Marine Park, Phang Ga
This archipelago of five islands is 55km off the west coast on the oceanic border of Burma. Divers love the pristine reefs fringing the coast, swimming with turtles and ocean giants such as whale sharks, manta rays or Napoleon wrasse. It’s also just 15km away from Richelieu Rock, another diving paradise.
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Blue Canyon Country Club, Phuket
Play around on the only golf course to host the Johnny Walker Classic three times. Designed by Yoshikazu Kato, the course reclaimed an abandoned tin mine and fashioned the course around the natural landscape’s canyons and woodlands.
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Banta Island, Komodo
Just outside the National Park borders, Banta has many deep bays and arcing sand beaches with very good diving and snorkelling. Swim with giant turtles and manta rays or grill fresh fish on a sunset beach BBQ.
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Elephant Sanctuary, Phuket
Spend the morning with these gentle giants, get to know them as individuals and why they need protection. Watch them forage and bathe from Thailand’s longest treetop walkway.
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Hin Daeng, Andaman Sea
Spectacular dive site about 50km off the west coast, so perfect for early morning visits by yacht. Thailand’s deepest drop-off is a sea mount that just touches the surface from 70m down. It attracts manta rays to its cleaning stations, whale sharks and theirs is a huge diversity of fish species ad soft corals.
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Linta Strait, Indonesia
A fantastic spot for snorkel safaris and drift diving, where nutrient-rich waters from the Indian Ocean meet the Flores Sea. Oceanic manta ray, giant trevally and big schools of barracuda are regularly sighted here.
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Mission Hills Resort, Phuket
Brush up your swing on the 22-bay driving range before playing 18 holes on this Thai-style course by Nicklaus Design overlooking Phang Nga Bay.
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Loh Buaya, Komodo
Here you’ll find the largest population of Komodo dragons anywhere in these islands. Stroll alongside these prehistorical animals, the world’s largest lizards.
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Big Buddha, Phuket
The country’s third tallest statue at 45m, the Great Buddha of Phuket sits atop Nakkerd Hill near Chalong and gazes beatifically towards Ao Chalong Bay.
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Pulau Padar, Komodo
Padar Island has a famous, if short, hike to the viewpoint for one of the most photographed views in Indonesia. It’s challenging to reach but you’ll enjoy the view all the more when you get there.
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Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea
A spectacular and storied dive site 15km east of Surin Island. This limestone pinnacle rises from 40m to just break the surface at low tide and rising nutrient-rich waters make it a paradise for corals and marine life. Also, as it’s beyond the reach of dayboats, you can beat the liveaboard rush with a pre-breakfast dive.
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Ton Sai Bay, Phi Phi Don
Right at the heart of the action, this bay is just south of the island’s two signature half-moon bays. It’s bustling most of the time as the pier is the main arrival point.
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Surin Beach, Phuket
Cruise to the beautiful palm grove surrounding the legendary Amanpuri Resort and Surin Beach with white sands and turquoise waters. Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, is known world-wide for its fantastic resorts, stunning beaches, and party atmosphere. You can also check out the elephants at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary for retired working elephants.
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Similan Islands, Andaman Sea
Your gateway to another world and an underwater paradise for scuba divers. Spend the day discovering the 11 islands, above and below the water. If timing is right, you may see whale sharks and turtles while you snorkel and scuba around the islands. There are numerous trails on the various islands as well as bird watching, white coral-sand beaches, and boulder fields to explore.
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Patong, Phuket
Head inland to see the iconic Big Buddha of Phuket or enjoy a scenic tour by helicopter. For the young ones, speed around the go-kart track across the peninsula or visit the tiger park to see the majestic creatures up close. In the evening, Bangla Road buzzes on streets lined with bars, live music venues, rooftops and night clubs.
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Koh Racha, Phuket
Enjoy exceptional snorkelling and diving along the sloping rocky reefs and hard coral gardens. This anchorage is also ideal for high-speed watersports and the best fishing is around sunset, followed by a private beach BBQ prepared by your yacht chef.
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Phang Nga Bay, Phuket
Anchor on Naka’s west coast to explore Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island, made famous in 007’s ‘The Man With The Golden Gun’. There are great swimming holes and beaches, golf at Mission Hill and adrenaline-fuelled fun on the watertoys before you enter the National Marine Parks.
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Koh Dam, Phang Nga Bay
A calm, protected anchorage thanks to the massive limestone cliffs and rock formations that surround you. Snorkelling and rock climbing is superb around these islands. In the evening, take a short cruise to anchor off Rayavadee Resort for dinner and check out the nightlight of Krabi.
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Koh Rok Noi and Koh Rok Yai, Trang
Literally the inner and the outer Koh Rok islands, both islands are part of the Mu Koh Lanta National Park. Plenty of clown fish in the anemones and a good chance of seeing turtles and reef sharks.
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Phi Phi Islands, Andaman Sea
Anchor north or south of the back-to-back moon-shaped beaches. If you like tough hiking, head to Koh Phi Phi Don viewpoint for magnificent views of the aqua, emerald and jade colours of the sea ahead. Alternatively visit the spectacular Koh Phi Phi Lee, where ‘The Beach’ was filmed.
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Pantai Merah, Komodo
This is one of fewer than 10 pink beaches in the world. It owes its delicate hue to foraminifera, tiny red organisms that become washed out of their coral habitat and onto the beach.
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Nikki Beach, Koh Samui
Experience a laid-back natural paradise at an oasis surrounded by almost 60 islands in the Gulf of Thailand.
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Maya Bay, Ko Phi Phi Leh
With golden sands and crystal blue water, Maya Bay has become one of Thailand’s most-visited destinations since it shot to fame as the location of ‘The Beach’, starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
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Catch Beach Club, Phuket
Graze on all-day tapas, pizza and sushi as you chill to the beats by the pool or on the sands of Bang Tao Beach. At sunset the vibe switches into late-night party mode.
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Ao Man Sai Beach, Koh Rok Noi
Ranked in the top 10 most beautiful beaches in Thailand, has real white powder sands and crystal clear waters.
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Pelay Beach, Koh Hong
Famed for its natural beauty with dazzling fine white sand, coral and a huge variety of tropical fish. Its limestone rock walls give it a cosy feel.
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Railay Beach, Krabi
Accessible only by boat thanks to the dramatic, jungle-draped limestone cliffs that back it, the Railay peninsula actually has four amazing beaches : Phra Nang in the south with its famous cave, Railay West, then Ton Sai to the north. Wonderful climbing, hiking, kayaking and swimming.
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Penemu Island, Raja Ampat
A collection of dive sites west of Waigeo Island, the best known of which is Melissa’s Garden, a coral garden with schools of colourful fish. Takat Penemu is a submerged seamount with more coral gardens, fish and remarkable wobbegong sharks.
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Blue Magic, Dampier Strait
A wonderfully vibrant reef between Kri and Waisai Islands, running from 8-30m in depth and a place where divers can see pelagics including jackfish above the reef, tuna and manta out in the blue, reef sharks gliding about, then trevally, snapper and wrasse as you descend. Magic indeed!
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Pulau Satonda, West Nusa
A volcanic caldera with a saltwater lake is an intriguing place to go kayaking and paddleboarding. Settle in for a beach BBQ and you can marvel at the thousands of fruit bats flitting overhead after dark.
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Manta Sandy, Gam Island, Raja Ampat
In the plankton-rich waters between Airborek and Mansuar Islands are reefs and bommies rising close to the surface, making them the perfect place for graceful oceanic manta rays to rid themselves of parasites thanks to the cleaner wrasse.
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Misool Resort Spa, Raja Ampat
Enjoy a selection of treatments using a selection of organic natural ingredients, all of food standard, freshly made each morning in the spa’s kitchen.
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Waiwesser village, Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Experience authentic Papuan life in this village on the island of Batanta. Watch the children in the dug-out canoes, trek through the verdant rainforest to waterfalls, birdwatching all the way.
Nikki Beach Koh Samui
Experience a laid back natural paradise at an oasis surrounded by almost 60 islands in the Gulf of Thailand.
Railay Beach
A Thai paradise with pristine beaches, rainforest clad mountainous interior and relaxed ambiance. A natural beauty.
Pelay Beach
Fine white sand, coral and plenty of tropical fish all framed by rugged limestone rock formations.
Pimalai Resort & Spa
Set in a tropical forest facing a pristine white sand beach, Pimalai has eight restaurants and bars and an award winning spa.
Rayavadee Resort
Choose from four dining venues serving modern European cuisine to light Asian fare to traditional Thai dishes in beautiful settings.
The Grotto at Rayavadee Resort
Named due to its location beneath a craggy limestone cliff that skirts around Phranang Beach.
Krua Phranang at Rayavadee Resort
Dine by the sea on aromatic Thai dishes at Krua Phranang. Choose from delicious curries, salads, soups, seafood and grilled fish straight from the sea.
Koh Haa (Five Islands)
A great spot to anchor overnight, it has 12 amazing dive sites, lots of fish, crabs and octopus plus pinnacles, drop-offs, walls, boulders and caverns.
Phang Nga Bay
Stunning limestone cliffs, breathtaking beaches, underwater adventures, waterfalls, elephant trekking, parties and the legendary James Bond island.
Six Senses Yao Noi
Designed like a Thai longhouse and built from eco-friendly materials with skilled therapists giving holistic treatments with natural products.
Phi Phi Viewpoint
Koh Phi Phi Don is a tough hike but one that rewards you with magnificent views of the sea's wondrous blues, Phi Phi Leh, Tonsai Village and Loh Dalum bays.
Mu Ko Lanta National Park
Don't miss Hin Daeng and Hin Muang, two stunning dive sites in the National Park. You'll have a good chance of seeing manta rays and whale sharks.
Similan Islands National Park
The Similan Islands are a gateway to another world and an underwater paradise principally because of the wonders that wait beneath the clear blue waters that surround it. The area is commonly a SCUBA dive location; with most islands being just rock, and minimal vegetation. "Similan" is derived from the Malay Sembilan, and means "nine". Each of the Similan Islands has a number as well as a name.
Surin Beach
Cruise to the beautiful palm grove surrounding the legendary Amanpuri Resort and Surin Beach with white sands and turquoise waters. Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, is known world-wide for its fantastic resorts, stunning beaches, and party atmosphere. You can also check out the elephants at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary for retired working elephants.
Similan Islands
Your gateway to another world and an underwater paradise for scuba divers. Spend the day discovering the 11 islands, above and below the water. If timing is right, you may see whale sharks and turtles while you snorkel and scuba around the islands. There are numerous trails on the various islands as well as bird watching, white coral-sand beaches, and boulder fields to explore.
Patong
Head inland to see the iconic Big Buddha of Phuket or enjoy a scenic tour by helicopter. For the young ones, speed around the go-kart track across the peninsula or visit the tiger park to see the majestic creatures up close. In the evening, Bangla Road buzzes on streets lined with bars, live music venues, rooftops and night clubs.
Koh Dam
A calm, protected anchorage thanks to the massive limestone cliffs and rock formations that surround you. Snorkelling and rock climbing is superb around these islands. In the evening, take a short cruise to anchor off Rayavadee Resort for dinner and check out the nightlight of Krabi.
Phi Phi Islands
Anchor in the morning along the majestic cliffs of Tong Sai Bay. Hiking fans will head to Koh Phi Phi Don’s lookout for breathtaking views. Nearby Phi Phi Leh was the setting of The Beach, but visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid daytrippers. Sample Phi Phi Don’s vibrant nightlife in the evening.
Langkawi
Stroll ashore or explore the mangroves along Kilim River at Langkawi Mangrove Forest, where guided trekking can also be arranged. Other activities to consider include a scenic tour by cable car, visiting local fish farms or an ATV tour for the adventurous ones of the group.
Alyui Bay, Waigeo Island
A large, well-sheltered bay to the northwest of the island with mangrove forests, secluded channels and limestone cliffs. There’s some fantastic snorkelling and diving too, which a huge diversity of corals and marine life.
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Amanwana Spa, Moyo
Treatments for singles or couples include a purifying massage with juniper berry, rose geranium, raw honey and pearl. Or choose the Javanese Lulur treatment which begins with a one-hour massage followed by a white rice and turmeric herbal body scrub, then honey yoghurt before a herbal bath with lime, lemongrass, cinnamon, ginger.
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Four Kings, Raja Ampat
To the northeast of Misool Island, this dive site is popular with marine photographers due to its fantastic light and visibility. Four rocks, the ‘Kings’, rise to between 5-30m. Trevally patrol schools of glassfish and barracuda rise from the depths to hunt.
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Gili Lawalaut, Komodo
An island famous for its iconic hill-top views of Komodo, Gili Lawalaut features long beaches and shallow reefs for exploring by kayak. Three of the region’s best dive sites promise schools of big fish, reef sharks and tuna.
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