Sailing the Andaman Sea

Step aboard your yacht at Ao Po Grand Marina where the crew welcomes you with chilled lemongrass towels and tropical fruit. After a safety briefing, set sail eastward across Phang Nga Bay. The day closes at anchor off Koh Yao Noi, where sunset paints the limestone cliffs in gold. A welcome dinner is served on the aft deck, featuring local seafood and Thai-inspired tasting plates.

Awake surrounded by surreal karst formations. Spend the morning exploring hidden lagoons by kayak — gliding silently through narrow sea caves that open into secret blue pools. Visit Koh Panyee, a centuries-old stilted Muslim fishing village, and share tea with local craftsmen. Return to the yacht for an afternoon swim and slow sail toward the Krabi coastline.

A tranquil morning at Koh Hong reveals the inner lagoon’s mirrored emerald waters, ideal for paddleboarding. Continue to the Railay Peninsula, a dramatic enclave of jungle and cliffs accessible only by sea. Choose between a guided rock-climbing lesson on the overhangs or an aromatherapy spa experience at a secluded resort. Dine ashore on freshly caught snapper grilled over coconut husk.

A relaxed passage south leads to Koh Lanta’s quiet western shores. Disembark to visit Lanta Old Town, where teak houses on stilts line the waterfront. After lunch in a family-run restaurant, snorkel off Bamboo Bay’s coral reef or enjoy a sunset yoga session on deck. Dinner is a private beach barbecue prepared by your chef, accompanied by live island rhythms around a bonfire.

Anchor off twin islands surrounded by brilliant turquoise shallows. The day is devoted to swimming, snorkeling, and drone photography over coral ridges. The crew sets up a shaded beach station with cool drinks and hammocks. In the evening, enjoy a barefoot dinner on the sand as bioluminescence flickers in the surf.

Sail to Koh Muk, where you’ll tender through the Emerald Cave — a narrow tunnel opening into a secret lagoon enclosed by limestone cliffs. After lunch, continue to nearby Koh Kradan for clear-water snorkeling and a guided coral ecology walk with your onboard naturalist. The yacht anchors overnight beneath a canopy of stars.

Cross into Malaysia’s northern frontier and enter the wild seclusion of Tarutao. This is one of Southeast Asia’s least-visited reserves — a sanctuary of dense rainforest, macaques, and hornbills. Trek ashore with a park ranger to explore jungle paths and learn of the island’s pirate past. Anchor in a calm bay fringed by mangroves alive with fireflies.

A short morning sail leads to Koh Adang’s waterfalls and forested ridges. Kayak along the coastline or snorkel the coral gardens with a local dive master. Continue to Koh Lipe, the only inhabited island of the Butang group, for a casual dinner ashore among its relaxed beach cafés and lantern-lit boardwalks.

Spend a full day under sail weaving through the Butang archipelago — an untouched cluster of limestone and granite islands surrounded by sapphire water. Stop at uninhabited islets to picnic and explore. The yacht’s drone captures the beauty of this far-flung wilderness before an evening at anchor in crystalline calm.

Cross into Malaysia proper and clear customs in Kuah. Visit Langkawi’s spice gardens and a local chef’s home for a hands-on Malay cooking class. Sample fragrant rendang, sambal prawns, and coconut desserts before returning aboard for sunset cocktails as eagles wheel overhead.

Navigate through Langkawi’s UNESCO-listed mangrove channels. Spot sea eagles, kingfishers, and monkeys along the limestone escarpments. Visit hidden sea caves and float through narrow waterways at high tide. The final dinner aboard celebrates the voyage with a private tasting menu paired with regional wines.

A slow breakfast on deck marks your final morning. The crew bids farewell before arranging transfers to Langkawi International Airport or your onward resort stay — a seamless end to an unforgettable passage through the Andaman Sea.