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Revision as of 15:52, 27 April 2016
Ko Samui Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Ko Samui, Thailand.
Overview
Koh Samui is Thailand’s self-styled Boutique Island, with it’s ‘coconut’ feel, it offers an abundance of high end spa’s, restaurants and every imaginable luxury.
The Ko Samui Cruising area includes the Islands of Ko Pha Ngan, well known for its edgy full moon parties and the Island of Ko Tao, a world-renowned diving destination. Also close by is the virtually unheard of island group of the Ang Thong Marine Park which rivals the beauty of Phanga Bay, one of the must see highlights of the Phuket cruising area.
Cruising the region
Given the popularity of Koh Samui you would be mistaken to expect hundreds of yachts cruising the area, in fact at the time of this writing there is less than 30 yachts sailing in the area and only a handful of those are a available for charter.
Cruising around Koh Samui provides a unique opportunity to go sailing during the Southeast monsoon period from June to September. This is a time when the conditions in both Phuket and Ko Chang are untenable, providing those in the northern hemisphere the opportunity to go sailing in Asia during their summer holiday and for those on the south an opportunity to leave the winter behind and head to the tropics.
Charts
Chart Source: Thai Hydrographic Department
Chart Numbers:
- 204 Ko Samui and Surrounding Islands
243 Ko Samui and Ko Phangnan
261 Ko Ang Thong Marine Park and surrounding Islands
In addition, a complete cruising guide for the area is available as a free download
Radio Nets
- Also see Cruiser's Nets
Weather
Local weather conditions?
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Islands
List Islands
Details?
Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration)
Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, location of immigration & customs, etc.
Ports and Popular Stops
Ports
Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Also see each Port
Yacht Services and Repairs
- Also see each Port
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Give details on fuel
- Water
- Give details on water
- Electricity
- Give details on electricity
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
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Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
- Gulf Charters Thailand operates out of Ko Samui from June to September each year.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Comments
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Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
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