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Maneuvering through the turquoise waters surrounding Phuket is a wonderful experience. Island taxi boats known as Longtails or Reua Hang Yao are built to last 50 years and cut through the sea with ease. Indispensable to fisherman, the Longtail requires a skilled hand and well-defined body behind the helm to navigate the wooden vessel. Many of these seaworthy crafts can be hired to visit nearby islands for a negotiated price, normally to be between 500-2000 baht for return trip. Leave a Comment Theme: Ship/Boat
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Longtail boars are not as flashy or fast as modern speedboats. However a trip in a longtail boat is an interesting experience and a great way to take short sightseeing trips.
It's not for the feint-hearted though as there is usually no safety equipment like life vests. Theme: Ship/Boat
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Longtails boats have a car motor engine and used for small trips near beaches.Rates start from 400 baht Theme: Ship/Boat
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These are the boats they use to take you around various islands,very good fun,wee bit noisy at the back but still great fun,have I said that they're great fun?
Well,they are !!! Leave a Comment Theme: Ship/Boat
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We sailed to Phuket on the Ocean Pearl. Please note the vendors on the dock with all their wares. Leave a Comment Theme: Ship/Boat
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If you take a boat to to the surrounding islands...choose the traditional fishing boats...it's the wooden boats you see in all the pics. It takes a little longer...but it's a great experience.
Plus...the locals are always good for a conversation. The people in thailand are some of the most beautiful in the world.... Theme: Ship/Boat
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Another adventurous way
to get to or around Thailand
and maybe even further,
is sailing as a crew member.
With Phuket as one of SE Asia’s
main destination for yachts,
this is a great place to hop on board.
Just visit one Phuket’s 2 marina’s.
Phuket Blue Lagoon at Ao Sapam,
about 20 km north of Phuket town
on the east shore or
Yacht Haven Marina at Laem Phrao
on the eastern side of the northern tip.
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Bear in mind,
this is not a free ride.
You are on board
to help with the
sailing, cooking, and/or cleaning.
So only those who
feel comfortable in this
setting should apply.
You will most probably be asked
to contribute to costs,
which usually can be anywhere
between $10 - $50 US a day.
You can also go on the internet
and plan your sailing beforehand.
Having this experience
with a few boats already,
(I have sailed on 3)
I strongly recommend
that you take time
in finding the right vessel
before you board.
A prior encounter with the captain
is not always possible.
Since most probably you will
take a flight to meet up with the boat.
Or the boat will be sailing to pick you up.
Exchange as much information before hand,
including pictures of the exterior
and interior of the vessel,
equipment on board, and a description
with picture of the captain
and his experiences.
For females,
make sure the captain is not
looking for a personal mate.
And is serious in his request.
Otherwise,
my experiences were learning ones.
And traveling by sea
can allow you to see places
you may not have by land.
Often it’s also cheaper.
Try making a commitment for
2 weeks at first,
and extend it if all goes well.
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http://www.boatcrew.net/default.asp?page=main.asp
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http://marina.fortunecity.com/salmon/184/index2.html
site with links to crewing opportunities; forums; crewing services;
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http://cruiserlog.conforums.com/index.cgi
updated. Very Good!
http://sailingpoint.com/cc.shtml
Happy sailings
and Bon Voyage! Leave a Comment Theme: Ship/Boat
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We wanted to go to Koh Heh for the day (or Coral Island as it is more commonly known). It is situated a few kilometers off the coast of Phuket (on the south east side). We went to Chalong Pier to have a look at the prices of getting a boat over there and met a man touting for business for his son who had a long-tail boat. He offered to take us over there the following day.
We paid around 1,500 bht for 4 of us (which I think was a bit on the more expensive side - you could probably haggle and get the price down), but it was our boat for the day. He took us over there and stayed on the island until we wanted to go back.
My tip for anyone travelling on a long-tail, is to pack things in plastic bags inside your rucksack as the waves can wash over the side - and wear clothes/shoes you don't mind getting wet. Our children thought it was great fun because we all got soaked - and it was......much better than going on a normal boat over there. Leave a Comment Theme: Ship/Boat
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