KAYAKS, CAVES AND CLIMBING
Phang Nga Bay is the stuff of Thailand postcards – giant karsts loom
tall, dotting the horizon. As the yacht glides between the islands, heading
deeper into the Bay, you are surrounded by the picturesque limestone
rock formations. Khao Ping Kan and neighbouring Tapu Island were made
famous by appearing in The Man with the Golden Gun starring Roger
Moore and they’ve collectively been known as ‘James Bond Island’ since
the movie debuted in 1974.
There are myriad secret coves to seek out. Some are accessible by
tender, while others require the narrower beam of a kayak to poke through
caves and glide into hidden lagoons.
Guides and kayaks can be hired for such purpose. Once the yacht
moors for the evening, against the backdrop of an imposing limestone
cliff, it’s time for that swim. It’s likely you will be the only yacht in the
anchorage and as you dine on board, you can revel in the picturesque
views and perfect solitude.
The island of Koh Yao Noi is set on the outskirts of the bewitching
Phang Nga Bay, where the Six Senses Yao Noi is perched on a verdant
hillside. Guests might decide instead to take the tender to dine ashore
at one of the Six Senses renowned restaurants. Or better yet, start or end
the trip with a stay here. Each villa has its own pool, but the Ocean Pool
villas, which look out from a tall hill, are truly spectacular with infinity
pools and views all the way across Phang Nga Bay.
One of the finest assets of these cruising grounds is that it’s equallyStriking rock formations and floating villages are among the region’s visual attractions This shows a sample route for a week-long itinerary starting and ending in Phuket