Sunset Dinner Cruise

MV Sai Mai Sunset Dinner Cruise

Sunset Dinner Cruise Phuket with MV Sai Mai will be one of the highlights of your time in Phuket. Come and enjoy a romantic sunset in Phuket and dine first class on board MV Sai Mai.

Sai Mai is the perfect vessel to enjoy a romantic sunset meal with your loved ones. She has the facilities that you would expect from a quality vessel such as her. Every thing is taken care for you, and all you have to do is take it easy and let our experienced crew take care of you.

Our captain will gently glide you around the many small islands of the southern area of Phuket, all you have to do is sip Ice-Cold Cocktails from out extensive bar and simply take in the breathtaking views.

Our Chef will conjure up the magic in the kitchen. Every dish we served is freshly prepared that day and cooked fresh on the boat that evening. The sunset cruise is one of the most popular trips that we do and you will see why, once you have witnessed the spectacular  Andaman Sea Sunset.

After we have picked you up from your hotel, we will drive the short distance to MV Sai Mai, where you will indulge in all the tropical delights that this trip can bestow. You do not really need to bring much with you, as we supply everything, but, I would recommend a camera. Looking forward to seeing you real soon

• Up 10 guests on board our dinner cruises
• Cruise around the southern Islands of Phuket
• Thai Set menu Dinner – Genuine Thai food
  (with daily changing menu)
• All Inclusive
• Available every day
• Masseuse on board for a relaxing massage during sunset (extra charge)

On-board Menu 

Our Menu for the sunset cruises changes daily please see below for your favourite Thai dishes all prepared by our expert chef freshly for you on-board MV Sai Mai.

Monday:-

• Thai Chicken Green Curry
• Fried Shrimp with a Tamarind Sauce
• Tom Kha Gai (chicken and coconut milk soup)
• Deep Fried Shrimp Cakes
• Steamed Snapper in Lemon
• Freshly Fried Rice with Chicken, Pork or Shrimp
• Thai Desert with Jack Fruit
• Fresh Fruits

Tuesday:-

Sunset Dinner Cruise

• Local Curried Chicken and Beef
• Chicken and Cashew Nuts
• Fresh Snapper with Sweet Chilli Sauce
• Lightly Battered Squid
• Tom Yam Gung (Prawns)
• Steamed Rice
• Sticky Rice with Mango
• Fruits Freshly Prepared

Wednesday:-

• Freshly Prepared Fish cooked gently in Thai Curry Sauce
• Palo ( Thai Soup Dish)
• Deep Fried Snapper with Sweet Sauce
• Stir Fried Shrimp in Vegetables
• Chicken Cooked with Chilli and Pepper
• Baked Rice with Sausage
• Thai Dumplings in Coconut Milk
• Local Fresh Fruits

Thursday:-

• Yellow Curry with Beef/Pork or Chicken
• Fried Chicken in Ginger
• Stir Fried Mixed Vegetables
• Seafood Salad
• Lightly Battered Mushrooms
• Fried Rice with Crab Meat
• Thai Dessert
• Seasonal Fruits

Friday:-

• Special Indian Chicken Curry
• Praka Pow Chicken (fried chicken with fresh basil)
• Pork Spare Ribs with Garlic and Pepper
• Stir Fried Prawns with Crushed Black Pepper
• Freshly Prepared Fish with Mango Salad
• Thai Dessert freshly prepared
• Local Thai Fruits

Saturday:-

• Massaman Chicken Curry
• Freshly Cooked Seafood on a bed of Noodles
• Chicken Wings
• Curried Snapper
• Mince Pork and Vegetable Soup (Local Favourite)
• Baked Rice with Seafood
• Fresh Mango and Coconut Cream with Sticky Rice
• Fresh Fruits

Sunday:-

Sai Mai

• Massaman Chicken Curry
• Fried Fresh Snapper
• Tom Yam Seafood (spicy soup)
• Lightly Battered Large Prawns
• Spicy Chicken Salad
• Baked Rice served inside a Pineapple
• Thai Jelly Desert served with Coconut Milk and Custard
• Fresh Seasonal Fruits

All the meals are freshly prepared on the day of the cruise by our own chef. If there are any special dietary requests please feel free to contact us.

MV Sai Mai (Six Knots)

MV Sai Mai, oh how I dream of days cruising the crystal clear waters of Phuket. When life could be so easy, take me to a place where no one knows me and I can escape the reality of it all, if only for a little while.

With the advent of the Mobile phone and media sites, do we ever seem to get any peace or any quiet, we all need downtime, we all need to simply switch off; people can get in contact with us 24/7. The world we live in moves at such a fast pace these days, that we sometimes just do not know whether we are coming, going or if we have already been.

Now hold on! Let’s just slow it all down for a minute, just take a moment and take a deep breath. Maybe on a cold dark winter’s day on the way to work, your mind wonders off to a faraway place, where time almost stands still.

If you have ever dreamed of exotic islands in the sun, where the skies are always blue, the waters always warm and clear and where beaches of gorgeous white sands are almost left untouched. Then do we have a treat for you!

The MV Sai Mai‘s sole mission, is to bring peace and tranquillity into people’s lives. It travels the waters of the Andaman in search of the places that you have only ever held in your dreams, moving at a pace that can only ever bring tranquillity into your life.

Sai Mai or Six Knots as she is known affectionately, we call her Six Knots because that is the speed she travels, gently ploughing the locals seas in and around Phuket is the perfect vessel for such days or relaxing.

She is perfectly fitted out to accommodate a small group of family and friends, accommodating up to 8 guests all in her luxurious air-con, en-suite cabins or if a day trip is required, then she can easily manage up to 12 guests.

Sai Mai is available throughout the year, visiting all the islands around Phuket, such as Phi Phi Islands, Koh Lanta, Taurutao, Phang Nga bay, Krabi, Racha Yai and Racha Noi, Similans, Surin Islands even trips up to Burma are possible, in fact she will go almost anywhere, such is the versatility and flexibility of her schedule.

She has three spacious cabins on board, which are all en-suite with running hot and cold water and showers, all cabins have individual controlled Air Conditioning units to. The cabins have TV and DVD players, the large suite cabins on the port and starboard sides both have a double bed and single bed inside, while the double cabin at the front of the boat has bunks beds accommodating two.

The food on Sai Mai is second to none; the cook is an expert chef and is always ready to offer cooking lessons to those interested in Thai cuisine.  We know that there are many people with different dietary needs. If there is anything you need or like or for that matter do not like, let us know and we will make sure you dine like royalty.

Sai Mai was built in the mid-nineties to a very high spec and has be maintained in similar fashion using only the finest Asian hardwoods. When she first started cruising these waters she was exclusively a dive boat, taking divers all the way to Burma and the Mergui Archipelago. Back then she won several awards for being the finest dive vessel in the Andaman Sea, the awards came from the International Diving Association.

The way Sai Mai works is like this, you tell us what you would like to do and where you would like to go, whether you want to go only to the best beaches in the area, chilling out on the sands and having barbecues for the week, or you want to dabble into the underwater world of Scuba Diving and Snorkeling or even a mixture of the three e can arrange it for you.

All of our staff are highly qualified and very experienced scuba diving instructors, all of whom have worked in the area for years and know every island and dive site. We offer a full range of differing schedules or you can even build your own, we go where you want to go, not the other way around.

If you are interested in Scuba diving, we can supply all the necessary equipment and if you would like to complete a dive course on board, this is also possible. This season alone we have seen Several Whale Sharks and about twenty Manta Rays.

The marine life in this area will simply take your breath away, what with the large predators like Barracudas, Trevallies, and Tunas and Mackerel’s hunting, all the way down the food chain to the exotic Seahorses and Pipefishes, to the happy go lucky Hawksbill Sea Turtles, it is all there come and explore and see for yourself.

The Captain and crew of Sai Mai await you, your family and friends to join them on one of the most beautiful and relaxed boats around Phuket. Six knots will take you wherever you want go, come and join us and see for yourself just what life is really like on the seas around here.

There is so much to explore and see and do. 

No need to get stressed, leave the phone at home and come cruise around the beautiful islands of Thailand and all at only at six knots. See you soon.

We also have another boat we called twenty five knots, now this is a totally different experience come and see what we mean

Written By Jason Butler

Reviews - Family dive trip on MV Sai Mai

Sandra and her family had a great time on board our MV Sai Mai. Below Review comment was posted on Trip Advisor in May 2013. 

"Our family took a 3-day, 2-night trip on the Sai Mai in April, and it was wonderful. We booked the boat because it is small, as my husband and I wanted to hit the great dive sites, but also allow our three kids (ages 5, 7 and 8) to snorkel and enjoy the ride. The boat was great, plenty roomy and comfortable accommodations. Food was wonderful and help was always available anytime you needed anything.

MV Sai Mai

When we booked the trip, we hoped that we would be the only ones aboard, and indeed the owner told us the night before that we would be. However, to be safe, we had asked that he warn any other divers who booked that there would be kids aboard. After all, we understand that someone looking for a dive/party trip may not want to be bothered by children. In the end, we travelled with two lovely women from Germany, and learned that they had not been warned about the kids. Luckily, they were wonderful, and said they did not mind the kids being around an all. I hope they were telling the truth! But they were wonderful people and great dive partners.

Speaking of the diving, it was very good. Squid, octopus, ghost pipe fish, sharks, beautiful coral, it was all here. Andreas, the dive master, was very knowledgeable and adept at finding the little creatures that you wouldn't want to miss. He also handled the gear so well, getting everything ready appeared effortless. Great prep talks for the dive, even resorting to his own home made maps, when pre-made ones were not available. He was also fun to talk to topside.

A second guide, Jason, joined along to take the kids snorkelling while we were diving. He was endlessly patient, and the children had a wonderful time. My husband and I also did, as we knew they were well taken care of while we were diving. I'm sure this is not Jason's usual job, as he works dive boats and I'm sure is usually leading dives. But he was great.

Simply put, we would love to dive from the MV Sai Mai again when we visit Thailand. We would definitely request the same crew and staff. Highly recommend this outfit to anyone" 

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Phuket Weather 2 July 2013

Much worst than expected, the tropical storm "Rumbia' hit South Thailand with its tale, changing variable day into a heavy rain afternoon. This morning large part of the sky where clear.

Blue Sky over Phuket Town

Then slowly in the afternoon more clouds gathered and changed the day into rain. This should now stay for two days and then back with normal variable weather.

MV Sai Mai

Wind was quiet just strong wind gusts before heavy rain, however worst day should be Thursday then calm down to get back to good on week end.
Pictures were taken at Asia Marine Shipyard where our boutique liveaborad M/V Sai Mai is doing end of season maintenance and having a great lifting to make her nicer from next week.

MV Sai Mai in dry dock

MV Sai Mai - Private Diving Liveaboard Cruise to Similan Islands, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock - Day 2

Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5-6

We took it easy and got up around 8:30 as we decided together the night before, one of the great benefits of a private boat charter is the fact of not having to follow a strict schedule, it can be tailor made to suit the personal needs and preferences.

There's nothing better then having the chance to wake up in a tropical paradise, which in this case was Similan Island #4 where we were moored during the night, and have right away a nice refreshing dip in the turquoise sea.

After a generous and delicious breakfast prepared by our cook and a few minutes of relaxation we set up our diving equipment. Once ready we gathered for a quick but detailed dive briefing from Jason and around 10:00 the captain finally dropped us at the entry point of of the first dive of this fantastic cruise, on Island #7. As usual Similan Islands offer the best conditions with good visibility and lots of fish, Stefano and Giovanni are very experienced divers so we easily managed to do a very nice 60 minutes dive without having to worry about air consumption.

After we got back on board, dried out and exchanged the typical comments about the exciting dive, we climbed to the upper deck and quickly after that we saw the caring cool Ms. Rat coming up the ladder with a tray full of ham & cheese sandwiches as previously requested by Stefano and Giovanni who prefer to eat light things for lunch, as anyway on Sai Mai there are always plenty of fruit and snacks available so it's impossible to get hungry.

In early afternoon we decided to move and more in the northern bay of the Island #8 also known as “Donald Duck Bay” due to a granitic boulder which shape really reminds the head profile of a duck .

Duck head shaped boulder

This part of the island is nothing short of spectacular, the beach is white, the water is turquoise and everything is surrounded by majestic boulders of granite rock formations scattered and arranged in a very particular way and mixed with the lush vegetation of the island. It's like if a giant hand put them there for some reason, and all this makes an amazing play of colors.

After we rested for a while in the shades to let the hottest time of the day to pass we decided to set foot on the island to have a look around, wo with camera and sunglasses at hand we jumped on the dinghy boat always available as support on Sai Mai and the seaman accompanied me and Giovanni to the beach, while Stefano preferred to stay on board to chill out and enjoy the views.

Island #8 is equipped with some Bungalows, tents and other facilities provided by the National Park to receive the numerous visitors of the day trips departing from Khao Lak. They also built a trail that allows to reach the top of the highest pile of granitic boulders, from which you get a breath taking view over the bay. 

View point over Donald Duck Bay

The trail itself is very interesting because sneaks through the narrow passages and tunnels between the boulders.

Narrow pathway through the rocks

After an hour spent taking awesome pictures and getting our skin cooked under the heat we decided to return on board because here in Thailand sun sets quite early around 18:30 and we planned to do one more dive before it got dark.

As soon as we rejoined with Jason, Stefano and the crew we untied the mooring and moved towards the nearby Similan Island #9 which also delimits the northern end of the archipelago. Short briefing, all ready and jump for the second dive of the day, this time on the site called “Breakfast Bend” on the north-east corner of the island.

Also this one has been a pleasant dive, the site is characterized by a slope that starts from the surface and meets the flat and sandy bottom at a depth of about 20-25 meters, on the slopy part there are many coral pinnacles creating the perfect environment for the typical varieties of tropical reef fish.

Later in the dive, while we were at a depth of 20 meters on the sandy bottom, our attention was seized by a strange and heavy rectangular shaped object partially buried in the sand, on which grew a thin layer of coral. Shape, size and texture made us one think of a small metal hermetically sealed box. Unfortunately the air in our tanks began to run low and we were now close to the no-decompression limit so we had to abandon our short "archaeological" experience and ascend to make the safety before surfacing.

The fanciful hypotheses on the possible identity and contents of the "mystery box" have been funny subject of discussion almost for the entire cruise.

After admiring the typical breathtaking sunset that the sea always gives at the end of a sunny day, we sat at the table to taste a delicious Thai dinner. Quality of food on Sai Mai can match the best Thai restaurants in Phuket. Don't necessarily need to do a long cruise to experience this. it's easy to try the daily Sunset Cruise and Dinner on MV Sai Mai.

Phuket Charter Boats

Are you interested in going for a pleasure cruise or a snorkelling or diving trip but want to avoid crowded boats and reefs, well there is an answer, charter your own boat and set your own itinerary.
Here at Easy Day Thailand we have a whole range of boats to suit different size groups with different comfort levels.

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You want a fun day out hopping from island to island, the luxury day cruiser Cherry Pie is ideal for a small family or group of friends to tour Phang Nga bay or Island hop along the coast of Phuket, for a larger group of up to 8 people we have the Tarn Tawan a 47 ft Sport Cruiser which can accommodate a small group for overnight trips as well as day tours.

Tarn Tawan

For an adrenaline fuelled day you could spend the day hopping between the islands on Phang Nga Bay in The Dolphin – a high speed RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat), in effect this is a giant jet ski for up to 10 people with an expert captain at the helm – all the thrills of high speed turns and wave hopping with the comfort blanket of experience and expertise.

The Dolphin

You want to Cruise the Andaman, maybe go snorkelling or diving in The Similan Islands?
We have a number of fast and comfortable pleasure cruisers such as the Chom Tawan, Shard 1 and Princess 42 that allow you to travel in style and luxury, also great for small parties with excellent barbecue and cooking facilities.

MV Sai Mai

Not into speed but want comfort? Then our Liveaboard / Day Cruise boat The MV Sai Mai is perfect. She can accommodate 6 guests comfortably on overnight trips and up to 12 guests on day charters. Slow but spacious and comfortable the Sai Mai is perfect for sightseeing, snorkelling or diving trips for single days or an overnight trip. For longer trips she sleeps 6 people in comfortable en-suite cabins, with plenty of high quality Thai and western food coming from our compact kitchen thanks to the skills of our super cook. A fantastic and different way to see sights such as Phi Phi's Maya bay – about the only way you'll get to see the bay without row upon row of speedboats parked on the beach.

Having a Party? How about a mobile party venue, the catamaran Shangani happily accommodates up to 25 people or for a bigger celebration the Schooner Jabu will entertain 50 people in luxury cruising the islands as you celebrate your special occasion.

Interested in a Fishing charter? We have a specialist game fishing and trolling boat available with a highly experienced crew, only a few members of your family are interested in fishing, no problem the boat also doubles as a snorkelling boat, come into the islands from the fishing grounds, moor up on one of the buoys close to the reef and have a relaxing lunch interspersed with snorkelling or swimming adventures.

Interested in a charter but not sure what type of boat to choose, we're happy to help, let us know what you want to do and we'll marry your needs to the boats and present you with options

More on tours in Thailand at www.easydaythailand.com

Phuket Best Sunset Cruise and dinner

If you are looking for the best sea view restaurant in Phuket, something different to do during your holidays, a romantic place for a memorable dinner, a  half day tour in Phuket without waking up early in the morning, an exciting cruise around Phuket's southern islands or just a unique tour to enjoy the Andaman Sea in the afternoon and have great Thai Food and Sea Food dinner with the best sea view on board our boutique cruise boat M/V Sai Mai.

South Phuket Map and Itinerary

Phuket Sunset

First of all it is important to know that the tour is limited to 10 people, or 12 if children are on board. So easy pick up and drop off by our aircon minivans, no long waiting for a people and not a long drive before getting on board or back to the hotel.

A small group tour makes it almost private with total attention from the guide and the crew on board. A lot of fun, swimming, snorkeling and best sunset pictures, with safety and great customer service.

Pick up from Hotels starts at 15:30 from Surin and Kamala beach, around 16:00 in Patong, 16:30 for Karon then Kata Beach at 16:45. if you will stay around Rawai Beach the pick up at 16:30.

The M/V Sai Mai will leave Chalong pier at 17:00 hrs, when all the other boats comes back we depart so we will have the sea all for our customers, direction south west to Koh Kaew Yai to take some pictures of this island's special Temple, swim and snorkel in front the island's beach. On board free of charge are masks, snorkels, fins and one towel per person.

MV Sai Mai

Time to move toward Coral island (the island's real name is Koh Hae), more swimming for those who wish to, ready for best sunset shots, then shower, the boat has four toilet with hot shower and get ready for dinner. Enjoy the scenery and calm around here.

MV Sai Mai - upper deck

Slowly we will cruise around Koh Lon and get back to Chalong pier by 20:30 hrs, back to hotel based on location between 21:00 and 21:30 hrs, so still plenty of time for enjoying Phuket's famous nightlife.

Food is surely the most important part on a sunset cruise with dinner and will be freshly cooked on board, every day a different menu, a good reason to try the experience more than once during your holiday. Food is served on table and it is a set menu not a cold buffet. Included in the cruise are all drinks, welcome drinks, soft drinks, water, local beers, wine.

Dinner is served

Price is 3,500 Thai Baht per person
Children between 3 and 11 years are 2,000 Thai Baht per person
Babies less then 3 years are free of charge

As we know how expensive it can be to bring a whole Family on holiday we have a special 

Family plan - two adults and two children at 9,000 Thai Baht in Total

Don't forget the opportunity to charter a sunset cruise for your special event, anniversary dinner, birthday parties, proposal dinner or a just a romantic evening.

Lanterns

MV Sai Mai - Phuket Charter Boat

The MV Sai Mai is now after 2 month in the Shipyard back in the water and had yesterday her first cruise from Phuket Town via Koh Mai Ton to Chalong Bay.



The 3 passengers had a great time onboard enjoying the boat, the sea and the great weather.

For more Information about the boat just click here: MV Sai Mai

Weather in Phuket 6 and 7 July 2013

Over the weekend we saw hot day on Saturday with no rain and no wind, and most sunshine, on line with forecast and Stats for July.

The Sea Dragon is Phuket Icon - Karon Beach

Then during the night some rain fallen but not  much as last week.

Coral island from Chalong Pier

In the morning clouds and grey sky left them space for sun and a god and dry day without any wind.











Sea is flat and no wave perfect to enjoy diving, snorkeling and boat tours. The MV Sai Mai was ready at Chalong pier this morning for a five days cruise after two weeks of maintenance and renovation.

MV Sai Mai ready to go

Phuket weather 19-20 and 21 July 2013

Another week end without rain or storms as it was from forecasts, likely, wind is still stronger than usual but not dangerous or too strong.

During Friday and Saturday was sunshine for all day and the wind kept air fresh, so very good condition. As usual a lot of people down the beaches to enjoy the sun and playing with waves.

Karon Beach - Phuket

During change in tide waves are bigger this weekend because of full moon, so be careful and stay in shallow water.

Full Moon at Coral Island

This morning a renewed MV Sai Mai was ready to sail for three days to Phi Phi, however waves offshore can be higher then 1.5 meters so customers decided to get to Racha Yai instead.
Today sky was cover in clouds but it didn't rain.

MV Sai Mai ready to go

MV Sai Mai - Private Diving Liveaboard Cruise to Similan Islands, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock - Day 1

Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5-6

I joined this cruise because even though I did several tours and dives in the Southern Andaman Sea I never managed to properly visit Similan Islands and the few others north of them.

As confirmed the driver came to pick me up at my house on time in early afternoon and then we moved towards Phuket Airport to pick up Stefano and Giovanni who were scheduled to land soon, ready to go directly on board upon arrival.

With us was also Jason, a nice guy, diving instructor like me but with several years of experience diving in Similan area. He was an addition to me in order to make the most of this beautiful archipelago and to give the best experience to our guests.

After few minutes of wait finally Stefano and Giovanni, the guys (father and son) who chartered the boat showed up with their luggage. After a handshake and some conversation I quickly realized that we would get along nicely, something not always granted when you spend several days in confined spaces of a boat.

Since we had to wait a few hours before the boat was ready as it just came back from a previous cruise, we decided to take some time stopping on the way to Khao Lak at a place called Cafe 360° View Point which offers a very nice view on the northern side of Phuket Island and later we had dinner and a couple of beers on Khao Lak beach. Between beers and chatting it quickly came the time to finally get on board and set sail.

MV Sai Mai Liveaboard

I always loved cruising at night time, with the lights of the fishing boats weakly breaking the darkness beyond the horizon, between the absolute silence of the flat sea and the gentle breeze my mind clears and starts flying. I could abandon myself to this peace for hours but in this case was better to be considerate and go down to the cabin to get some sleep in order to be well rested for the dives coming next morning.

Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5-6

Diving Phuket - Racha Noi Island

Manta Ray at Racha Noi Sat 15 Feb 2014 

Sunset dive at Marita's Rock

Racha Noi Island diving - West Coast 

What a fantastic and beautiful weekend trip on MV Sai Mai everyone really enjoyed the overnight trip to Racha Yai and Racha Noi.

The two Raya islands are south of Phuket:

Racha Yai is about 90 minutes by diving boat and 30 minutes by speed boat from the Phuket port of Chalong. The island has beautiful beaches on the west coast with great sites for snorkeling and scuba diving.

The resorts on the islands can cater to everyone's needs, whether they are a five star villa resort or a basic beach side bungalow is required then you can find them here. I believe Racha Yai has some of the best beaches in Thailand.

Racha Yai is ideal for a day trip too. You can go there for a day trip to enjoy the snorkeling and walking along the deserted beaches and then lunch at one of the island restaurants or if you have more time on your hands you can spend two or three nights there. Away from the hustle and bustle of Phuket, its an island paradise waiting to be discovered.

Between 10:30 and 14:30 hours there are a lot of day trips to Racha Yai, but then when they have gone back, the white sandy beaches and crystal clear water are only just for those who stay longer or overnight.
 
We offer a fantastic dive day trip trip to Racha Yai 

For more information about our premium day trip to Racha Yai


Here are some fantastic places to stay for a night or two on Racha Yai all with excellent amenities and accommodation right on the beach front :-

• Ban Raya
• Rayaburi: 
• The Racha
• Raya Resort

Racha Noi is 30 minutes further south from Racha Yai and those that come here very rarely want to leave this small piece of heaven. The island has two beautiful beaches and in our humble opinion, view is best place for an overnight stay. Many people who come to Phuket year after year still do not know about this place it is a well kept secret.

The azure waters around Racha Noi are so clear that can you see the bottom 30 meters below and is a great place for Scuba diving and snorkeling. In peak season, when Phuket is overloaded with folk, you can spend all day without hardly seeing anyone or at the most, with only one or two boats insight.

The corals both hard and soft are healthy and full of life. The fish life is in abundance here to with all the usual Indian Ocean reef fishes adding colour, Barracudas to Nemo, to White Tip reef Sharks to Hawksbill Turtles all call this island home.

Because of the strong currents that run along Racha Noi it makes it an ideal environment for the bigger fishes too and sightings of Manta Rays and Whalesharks are common here.

We offer a fantastic dive day trip trip to Racha Noi with only a restricted number of divers guaranteeing a wonderful and peaceful time

The MV Sai Mai is available for private charters to Racha Yai and Racha Noi whether day trip or overnight stops click for more information...

Phuket Weather from 19 to 23 August 2013

The week was great weather wise, sun shining everyday, just few drops during afternoon or evening that refreshed the air. Wind is now bit stronger since yesterday making fun playing with waves. Today sky was more covered the previous days but no rain.

Sunset at Karon Beach

With stronger wind some kite appeared at Karon beach that is popular for surfing, kites surfing in Phuket is possible only for a short period of the year, wind is always too weak or too stronger. Also beaches are not the best and need to be there at correct tide. However there are few kitesurfing school in Phuket and if like to try ask them when will be best time.

Kite surfing Karon Beach

Forecast say that will blow stronger until tomorrow , so expect waves in open sea, then back to almost flat and no wind during week end and for rest of next week. However how can see from our boat MV Sai Mai in Phi Phi waves are not high and is possible to enjoy diving and sailing around, only concern is use of speedboat specially if like to avoid a bumpy way back.

Approaching Phuket Island 23 August 2013

Reviews - Mark & Richard on board MV Sai Mai

"Dear Paul
Just to say that Richard and I had a great trip on the MV Sai Mai. We thought that Khun Nok was excellent, and great company. Diving was great. The food was really good and the crew were great as well.
Also Andre (?spelling) at the Meridien Karon beach was really helpful when I did the refresher.
Many thanks
Mark"

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Doing It Your Way - Phuket private tours

There are many different tours to Phang Nga and Phang Nga Bay: White water rafting, Elephant trekking, visiting waterfalls, Sea Canoeing and sightseeing by longtail boat or speedboat. But one thing these tours all have in common is a rigid schedule and itinerary to allow them to transport all the guests from activity to activity in the available time. This is fine, especially as the prices are often very reasonable but it can sometimes detract from the experience, especially if you have someone in the tour group being difficult or unpleasant.

What we have found living here is that it isn't so much the quantity that makes for a great day out but the quality. What you don't want is to be squeezed into the last seat on a boat or bus, spend ages in the bus picking up and dropping off everyone , made to leave a sight before you've really properly seen it or worst of all made to rush a meal.

If like can follow the group

So how do you avoid these problems? That's an easy one!

Do It Yourself

But you don't know the sights, you don't have transport and you don't speak the language.

How can I do it myself!?!

Or try to get lost in a beautiful place

Another easy one: Let us at Easy Day Thailand Do It Your Way

We provide what you need:

Transport - Our luxury mini-van with driver

Local knowledge and language skills – our English speaking Thai tour guide

You decide on the exact itinerary, our guide will offer some advice and suggest places to go based on your likes and dislikes.

make your holiday a great experience

The schedule is not just flexible – it is non-existent, you have no time to be at a particular place, if you have seen all you want to see of a place – move on, if you want to stay and take some more pictures – stay.

Our guide will do their best to avoid the crowds created by other tours and as the tour is so flexible the order in which you see things can be changed on the fly to adapt to the crowds on that particular day.

This is what tourism should be, seeing what you want to see in your own time and taking home fond memories of a truly magnificent place

Are you planning your vacation now or are you already here in Thailand? Perhaps enjoying some time relaxing in Phuket. You want something different, you want to see another part of this beautiful country, but not sure where or how to set it all up. Well we here at Easy DayThailand  can help you design a custom tour.

Beautiful place at the right time

So if you are serious about your next or this vacation being a memorable one for the whole family do not hesitate to contact us here at Easy Day Thailand to arrange a customised private tour for you.

We currently run regular private tours to Phang Nga, Khao Sok , sightseeing on Phuket Island.

We also run private day trips,overnight trips and Sunset dinner cruises on our snorkelling/diving boat the MV Sai Mai.
 

Unique experience with MV Sai mai

And if you like to learn how to cook Thai Food try our very special private cooking class in Phuket

Coming soon: Private speedboat day trips on Easy Day's very own speedboat

The team makes your holidays great

Your satisfaction and happiness is our business. Kap Khum Krap for your support

Comments & reviews - Sophie

Phi Phi Overnight trip with MV Sai Mai


"Hi Paul,

I still owe you some pics of the whale shark. I will be sending them over later on today. Thanks, we all had an awesome trip!! The boat was great, the food was absolutely amazing and Andreas was a great dive master, all the staff were really friendly. The dives were challenging but amazing. It was a short trip, but def exceeded our expectations :) we cannot wait to come back and do another trip.
Seeing a whale shark so close and getting to interact with it was a once in a life time experience. I have to admit i was a bit scared but looking back it was amazing!

Thank you so much for all your help organising. We will def recommend you to any of our friends and hope to come back soon :)

I went to Luang Prabang last year - loved it. Very relaxing and great food. Hope you enjoyed it.

You will hear from me later with the pics (Andreas really wanted them :)), thanks again for checking! :)

Regards,
Sophie"

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Whale Shark next to MV Sai Mai

Snorkeling with "our" whale shark