THAILAND PORTS AND CITIES
THAILAND PORTS AND CITIES
| Bangkok | Koh Kood | Ko Samui | Phuket |
Bangkok
Feel the Bustle of Bangkok on Your Cruise to Thailand
This "City of Angels" is a bustling place with a maze of extensive waterways and floating markets. In between the office towers and royal palaces are beautiful gardens and boulevards. Bangkok is a city with more than 400 Buddhist temples and the most famous of these is the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, containing a statue carved from a single piece of jade. Grand Palace complex on the banks of the Chao Phraya River is the former residence of the royal Siamese court. Motorized or man-powered, tuk-tuks are two-passenger touring vehicles are a ubiquitous sight around the city, manoeuvring through lines of traffic with tourists hanging on for a look at the city's attractions, or take one of our memorable tours included in our Far East Cruise packages. The Temple of the Golden Buddha or Wat Trimitr is home to the famed statue of the Buddha carved in the Sukothai style from five-and-a-half tons of solid gold.
Koh Kood
Take a Relaxing Cruise to Koh Kood in Thailand and Swim in the Beautiful Waterfall
The original inhabitants of Koh Kood were Thais and Cambodians who fled to the Thai territory when the French took over the city of Padjantakiri in 1904. The oldest community is Klong Mad Village whose residents still make a living out of planting rubber trees, cultivation of coconuts and basic fisheries. But the biggest community on Koh Kood is Ao Yai Village, a harbour where many fishing boats seek refuge during rough weather. Koh Kood (Koh Kud) has an essential infrastructure which includes a hospital, couple of schools, a police station, electricity (mainly for state-run facilities), water and telephone system. Fuel and solar energy are the main source of power on the island. Ridged plains have given rise to many inland brooks, streams and waterfalls. The Klong Chao Waterfall is probably the most impressive with its height and spread. With three tiers it allows visitors to swim and bathe in the waters all year around. It was visited by King Rama VI in 1911 and was given the royal name 'Anamkok Waterfall' in commemoration to Ong Chiang Lue, a Vietnamese king taking refuge in the Kingdom of Thailand during the reign of King Rama I in the late 18th century.
Ko Samui
Cruise to Ko Samui in Thailand and Relax on One of the Beaches or Visit Big Buddah, He's Big!
With its white beaches and inviting seas, a cruise to Ko Samui is an ideal bustling island resort destination to visit. Journeying inland from Na Thon, you can discover the two scenic waterfalls of Na Muang, meaning purple - named after the coloured rocks at their base. Coconut plantations can be found on the coastal plains, where monkeys scale the palms to pluck coconuts for their handlers. North east lies the remarkable Big Buddha statue at the top of the ceremonial dragon-steps of Wat Phra Yai.
Phuket
A Cruise to Phuket in Thailand will give you a Kick(Boxing) out of the Stunning Beaches, Forested Interior and Temples on Offer
Phuket (pronounced poo-keht) is one of the premier travel destinations in Southeast Asia. Cruise ships from around the world are drawn to the stunning beaches, crystalline waters, and dramatic limestone peaks of Phuket. Its mountainous interior is densely forested with mahogany, rubber trees, tropical evergreen, royal palm and bamboo. Located on Thailand's long, thin southern coast and bordering Malaysia, Phuket island boasts a rich cultural mix of Thai, Malay, Chinese and Western influences. Explore Phuket's modern shopping centres, take in a kickboxing match, visit the ancient Buddhist temples or go fishing and catch dinner. Plus, get your fill of snorkelling or scuba diving, as the diving is of world-class calibre. Phuket Town features classic colonial architecture that blends Thai, Chinese and Portuguese influences. The Chalong Wat monastery is one of the most venerated of Phuket's 29 Buddhist temples. Phang-Nga Bay's dramatic steep cliffs are dotted with caves and ringed by tiny islands surround this incredibly beautiful bay.
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