Silversea Luxury Cruises A PHUKET

Embrace the beauty of one of the most idyllic beaches in Phuket during this relaxing, full-day excursion to the Boathouse Resort.

Phuket, Rainforests, Mountains, Kata Beach, Boathouse Resort

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 45-minute drive to the Boathouse Resort, located on the southern end of Kata Beach in Phuket. Phuket, a rainforested, mountainous island in the Andaman Sea, boasts some of Thailand's most popular beaches, mainly situated along the crystal-clear waters of the western shore. The island is home to many high-end seaside resorts, spas and restaurants.

Crescent Pool, Beach, Bar, Restaurant, Lunch, Sunbathing, Beachcombing, Swimming, Shopping

Your visit to the Boathouse Resort includes access to the beach, crescent-shaped pool, sun lounge, bar, restaurant, beach towel, and clean shower rooms. Upon arrival, you can relax and unwind by the pool, take a stroll on the idyllic, white-sand beach, swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Andaman Sea, browse the nearby shops, and more. A set-menu, three-course Thai lunch is served at the Boathouse restaurant, or at the restaurant by the beach. Optional amenities are available, and payable directly to the resort during your visit. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your minivan and commence the approximately 45-minute drive back to the pier.

The philosophy behind Thai cuisine is that it is the medicine for health and longevity. Thai dishes are designed to balance all of the body elements and feed them on all levels with satisfying tastes and aromas that are visually appealing, withcolorful textures. Herbs and spices are the main ingredients in Thai cuisine. This class is recommended as a great introduction to the art and science to enhance an easy understanding to Thai Cuisine.

Blue Elephant Restaurant

Depart from ship via van for an approximately half hour scenic journey to the Blue Elephant Restaurant in Phuket Town. A welcome drink is served to refresh you before going to the fresh market. After a visit to the fresh market, you will be back to the Blue Elephant for a Thai Cooking Class which will be consist of 4 different dishes, they are a starter, a soup, a main dish and an accompany dish. All of your cooking dishes will be served as your lunch. After lunch, you will be back taken back to the ship.

Relax and unwind in style at Asia's finest destination resort during this memorable, half-day excursion to the DusitThani Laguna Resort.

Phuket, DusitThani Laguna Resort, Tropical Gardens, White-Sand Beach, Andaman Sea

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 45-minute drive to the heart of Laguna Phuket, Asia's finest destination resort, for a memorable visit to the DusitThani Laguna Resort. Nestled amidst acres of tropical gardens, located on the white-sands of Bang Tao Beach and flanked by the Andaman Sea, the resort is pleasant and well-kept.

Sun Chairs, Garden, Beachcombing, Swimming Pool with Jacuzzi and Whirlpool, Restaurants

During your visit, you can relax and soak up the tropical sunshine on sun chairs by the pool or in the garden near the beach, take a refreshing dip in the large, outdoor swimming pool with jacuzzi and whirlpool, stroll about the white-sand beach, and/or swim in the inviting, crystal-clear waters of the Andaman Sea. A light lunch is included at the Pool Café. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 45-minute drive back to the pier.

Revitalize your mind, body and spirit during this soothing, half-day spa excursion with relaxing massages and herbal steam treatments.

Phuket, Oasis Sky Breeze Spa, Ocean and Mountain Views, Big Buddha

Depart the pier for approximately 40-minute drive to the Oasis Sky Breeze Spa, the most prestigious day spa in Phuket. Upon arrival, prepare to be pampered during a unique, two-hour spa experience. Whilst enjoying the specialized therapies, take in some of the most breath-taking natural scenery in Phuket; the sparkling ocean, stunning mountain terrain and the island's most revered landmark, the Big Buddha.

Herbal Steam Treatment

The treatment rooms provide a unique opportunity to reconnect with the earth's beauty and achieve inner-harmony. Your treatment begins with an approximately 30-minute herbal steam. This popular hydrotherapy treatment is created from a combination of aromatic Thai herbs, including turmeric, prai, lemongrass, camphor, and kaffir lime. It awakens the senses whilst soothing, relaxing and reducing stress. Toxins are removed, circulation and respiratory functions are improved, and the skin becomes softer and suppler. Following your herbal steam treatment, proceed for an approximately two-hour massage.

Thai Herbal Hot Compress, Thai, Hot Oil, Aromatherapy, Swedish, and Hot Stone Massages

The King of Oasis massage for gentlemen is a stress-busting treatment combining Thai massage techniques with aromatherapy massage. It begins with a Thai herbal hot compress placed along the strong muscle lines. A hot oil massage is then applied to stretch the muscles to reopen the body's energy pathways, enhance circulation, increase energy levels, and promote overall health and wellbeing. The Queen of Oasis massage for ladies combines hot stone, Swedish and aromatherapy massage focuses on the meridian lines, improves the body's functions and promotes self-healing. Swedish and aromatherapy massages further restore and enhance vitality, and the heat of the hot stone therapy relaxes deep muscle layers for a more effective massage and realignment of life-energy. Your unforgettable spa experience concludes with an approximately 40-minute drive back to the pier.

Depart from ship to fresh market in Phuket Town. Fresh market is packed with ingredients of all kinds, pre-made foods, and restaurant stalls. You will find fruits of the season in abundance, wide variety of popular southern Thai ingredients.

Next, drive to Vanich Farm, a sprawling area of land near Phuket Town, created to showcase traditional Thai farming practices, including the planting process and growing stages of sweet corn farming. It is designed to be a cultural learning centre for all things agricultural. Among the outdoor learning experiences available are the opportunities to harvest your own vegetables, giving you a real sense of the journey from land to table. You will learn the benefits of Thai herbs which are ingredients of Thai dishes, hand-pick the vegetables and herbs. Following the Cooking Class and lunch (Menu: Green curry with chicken, Stir fried chicken with basil leaves, Pad Thai fried noodle Thai style), you will be back to the ship.

Major points of interest seen on this excursion may include:

· See local life and learn ingredient of Thai food at fresh market

· Cooking class at the organic farm

Discover one of the most picturesque and beautiful seascapes in Thailand during this memorable, half-day speedboat excursion to Phang Nga.

Phang Nga Bay National Park

Depart the pier for the 40 minutes bus transfer to the speedboat jetty. After receiving your safety and boating instructions, embark the speedboat for an unforgettable one hour cruise to Phang Nga Bay National Park. En route, pass by a breath-taking seascape of limestone stacks, and marvel at how the dramatic colouring of ochre and amber hues contrasts vividly with the marvellous blue of the water. The seascape of the bay is nothing short of magical, and its awesome scenery is well worth the trip.

Khao Ping Kan Island

Whilst exploring this wondrous region, visit some of its most distinct landmarks. Your first stop is at Khao Ping Kan Island. Popularly known as James Bond Island, it was here where the filming of the last scene of The Man with the Golden Gun took place. Following some free time at your leisure on the island, your cruise continues on to Koh Panyi.

Koh Panyi & Scenic Cruise

This water village is comprised of more than 200 houses built on stilts, with attached wooden walkways. Its residents originally migrated from Indonesia over 200 years ago. After a brief stop here, embark the speedboat for the return ride to the jetty. Along the way cruise past mangrove swamps, Hong and Panak islands, and the grotto cave.

Upon arrival at the speedboat jetty, transfer back to the pier.

Discover the picturesque and historic landmarks of Phuket during this half-day sightseeing tour of the island.

Giant Buddha Image

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 40-minute drive to the Giant Buddha Image, a new local landmark located atop Narkerd Mountain. The Giant Buddha Image measures approximately 148 feet (about 45 metres) in height, and is approximately 82 feet (about 25 metres) across its base.

Seang Tham Chinese Shrine & Phuket Town

Next, visit the Seang Tham Chinese Shrine. One of the oldest Chinese shrines in Phuket City it was built for the Chinese migrants who moved to Phuket to work as tin labourers. Although not as large as other shrines, Seang Tham is unique in its structure and wall paintings. Your tour continues with a sightseeing drive through Phuket Town. Along the way, pass by the local fresh market, the Tin Dredger monument and the Chinese Shrine.

Phuket's Old Town & Shopping

From here, proceed to Phuket's Old Town. Upon arrival, take a guided stroll along Talang Road, see the century-old Sino-Portuguese mansions and stop for refreshments at a local coffee shop. Following your visit, commence the drive back to the pier.

Explore the splendid natural beauty, landmarks and history of Phuket during a half-day sightseeing tour of this colorful island.

Chalong Temple

Depart the pier for approximately 30 -minute drive. Visit Chalong Temple, Phuket's largest and most sacred Buddhist temple. Inside, see its renowned shrine, which has long been revered for its moulded bronze images of three respected monks.

Next, your drive continues to the west coast, Pass by the Karon Beach and Patong Beach. A brief visit is made for Photo of Patong Beach.

Afterwards, a refreshment is made in a local restaurant with sea view.

Phuket Town Orientation

Learn about the island and its colorful history from your guide as you pass by villages, century-old Sino-Portuguese mansions, , the local fresh market, the Tin Dredger monument, and the Chinese Shrine at Sapan Hin, Public Park in town.

Your tour concludes with a 20-minute drive back to the pier.

Discover one of the best ways to explore the fascinating limestone karst islands and sea caves of Phang Nga Bay during this picturesque, full-day, sea canoeing excursion.

Phuket, Boat Cruise, Phang Nga Bay, KoPanak, Tunnels, Sea Cave Canoeing, Hong, Mangroves

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately one-hour drive to a local jetty and your awaiting motorboat. Upon arrival, receive your safety and tour instructions, then embark an inflatable sea canoe for your approximately 30-minute exploration of the sea caves tunnels and lagoons at KoPanak, which is famous for its many limestone caves. After passing through the cave and reaching a 'hong' (an open-to-the-sky lagoon inside a limestone islet), marvel at your magical surrounds, which abound with nature mangroves sprouting in all directions, and shrubs and trees struggling up rock crevasses.

Ko Hong, Tunnels, Sea Cave Canoeing, Thai Lunch, Lawa Island, Free Time, Swimming

Following your first sea cave exploration, embark the boat and head to another island, Ko Hong. Upon arrival, switch to the inflatable sea canoe again for your second, approximately 30-minute sea cave exploration. After canoeing, a Thai buffet lunch is served on board during the panoramic cruise to Lawa Island. Upon arrival, some free time is made available to relax, unwind and sunbathe on the white-sand beach, and/or swim in the inviting, crystal-clear waters. At the conclusion of your visit, embark the boat for the approximately 45-minute cruise back to the local jetty. Upon arrival, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 75-minute drive back to the pier.

Explore Phuket at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Phuket at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Experience the traditions, flavours and performing arts of Thailand during this unforgettable, half-day excursion to Siam Niramit.

Thai Village of the Four Regions

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 40-minute drive to the Thai Village of the Four Regions. Nestled adjacent to a small pond alongside the Siam Niramit Theatre, the Thai Village of the Four Regions offers a fascinating glimpse of the traditional lifestyles, arts and crafts of rural Thailand.

Siam Niramit and Thai Show

Following your visit to this themed village, proceed to the theatre for an unforgettable and entertaining three-act show featuring over 100 performers, lavish costumes and stunning set designs. Enhanced special effects and the world's most advanced technology are used to produce a very realistic, stimulating and inspiring experience. Of special note is Act II, which offers a unique look at how the Thai people conceive the concept of heaven and hell.

While heaven is so beautiful with divas and angels (literally) flying around, hell is quite scary indeed. Watch as drinkers are forced to imbibe from a cauldron of boiling water, and adulterers compelled to climb horribly spiky thorn trees. The stage setup and special effects alone are spectacular and very realistic, with amazing costumes. At the conclusion of this unforgettable experience, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier.

Experience the traditions, flavours and performing arts of Thailand during this unforgettable, half-day excursion to Siam Niramit.

Thai Village of the Four Regions

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 40-minute drive to the Thai Village of the Four Regions. Nestled adjacent to a small pond alongside the Siam Niramit Theatre, the Thai Village of the Four Regions offers a fascinating glimpse of the traditional lifestyles, arts and crafts of rural Thailand.

Siam Niramit, Thai Dinner and Show

Following your visit to this themed village, proceed for a delicious Thai dinner at Siam Niramit's elegant restaurant, which overlooks the Thai Village of the Four Regions. After dinner, proceed to the theatre for an unforgettable and entertaining three-act show featuring over 100 performers, lavish costumes and stunning set designs. Enhanced special effects and the world's most advanced technology are used to produce a very realistic, stimulating and inspiring experience. Of special note is Act II, which offers a unique look at how the Thai people conceive the concept of heaven and hell.

While heaven is so beautiful with divas and angels (literally) flying around, hell is quite scary indeed. Watch as drinkers are forced to imbibe from a cauldron of boiling water, and adulterers compelled to climb horribly spiky thorn trees. The stage setup and special effects alone are spectacular and very realistic, with amazing costumes. At the conclusion of this unforgettable experience, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier.