Whether you set off from Phuket (Thailand) or Langkawi (Malaysia) the cruising ground is the same: Fantastic monoliths of limestone rock planted vertically into the sea create a landscape that is truly unique. The beaches are white sand and the water is crystal clear. The winds are 10 - 20 knots and the sea is warm and inviting. Some of the world's best diving is found here, in the Butang islands. The food is delicious and provisioning is plentiful. A limited selection of yachts is available here but isn't this a good thing? It keeps this awesomely beautiful destination truly unspoilt!

Malaysia has a warm tropical climate with seasonal monsoons in the northeast and southwest. The humidity is about 80% all year round and temperatures range from 21 to 32°C. The northeast monsoon blows from November to March, and the southwest monsoon from May to September. The periods between the monsoons are marked by heavy rainfall.