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If we’re not out on our Phi Phi island boat tour on Sundays,then generally we are out and about doing odd jobs and trying to fit in some relaxation time. Typically, we get up late and go out for roti, this is a Thai style pancake that can be eaten with curry or sweet milk depending on which you prefer. Most Thai people like everything super-sweet so we only eat one, otherwise we overdose on the sugar!

After our delicious roti, we get our jobs done. This can be anything from cleaning the boat, doing some shopping, answering emails or updating photos on TripAdvisor. After our chores are done it’s time to relax. If the sun is shining, we head to the beach and chill there for a few hours, sunbathing and swimming.

Mangroves

Last week we decided to try something new. We were invited by friends to go paddle boarding, and as it sounded like a lot of fun we happily accepted. It did involve waking up at 5.30 as that was when the tide would be high, and we wanted to avoid being out in the midday sun. We made our own way to the meeting point where we met our guide, Ten.

Khun Ten has been registered as a tour guide for the past 5 years around Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi, Khao Sok and Khao Lak. His knowledge of Phuket waters is vast and he takes his customers to all the best places for paddle boarding adventures.

We had a demonstration on how to move from sitting position to standing on the board without falling off, and how to use the paddle properly. Then we were out on the water fending for ourselves.

Peace & Quiet

It didn’t take too long before we were standing upright, which is why this activity is called Stand-Up Paddle Boarding! We meandered through the mangroves in the north-east of the island, it was peaceful and the water very calm. It was so shallow in some places that you could even get off the board and have a quick swim about.

There was no-one else around at that time of morning to spoil our experience, and it was still cool enough that we didn’t have to worry about sunburn. Far away from Phuket tourist places the atmosphere was quiet and still.

The warm and clear waters here are the ideal setting to try out this sporting activity. You don’t have to be very fit or have any previous experience either, which makes it right for nearly everyone.

We had a great day out, and a big breakfast after as we were starving after all that exercise and sunshine. We’d definitely recommend it as an activity to enjoy here and are keen to book our next tour.

Our boat tours aboard La Moet  offer a unique and relaxed way to see the mangrove forests of Phuket.

Most people come to Phuket for the beaches, stunning viewpoints and nightlife. This is enough entertainment for most of us, but if you have kids we all know how demanding they can be and how difficult it can be to keep them happy.

There are plenty of child-friendly Phuket attractions, but one of our favourites is the circus school. There’s nothing more exciting than learning skills that enable you to swing through the air on a trapeze. Now, if that doesn’t put a smile on your kids’ faces then we give up!

Circus Academy

Mid-Air Circus Arts Academy is a training academy in circus skills for beginners and advanced students. Based at British International School they have a full-sized flying trapeze and teach the basic aerial arts. Imagine your kids having the confidence to swing upside-down from the bar, or catch the arms of someone hanging from the gantry!

Anyone can sign up for a few lessons, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced professional, an adult or a child – all are welcome. You can join in the general classes or book private lessons.

More and more people are realising the number of physical benefits involved by learning the aerial arts. The skills taught in class are a unique way to keep fit, help to focus, and improve flexibility and strength. The blend of technique alongside the visual aspect offer skills that are challenging and fun, whilst maintaining your body’s level of fitness.

Safety standards are high and the instructors are fully qualified and experienced. They’re also very passionate and keen to teach their skills to anyone who wants to try.

There’s a variety of programmes to join, including the Flying Trapeze Program, and the Aerial Arts Program. They also offer intensive courses for 5 or 7 days if you’re keen. The school is located centrally and easy to get to from most places on the island.

KidzSole Flying Trapeze

Right up at the northern tip of Phuket on Mai Khao beach is KidzSole Flying Trapeze, in the grounds of the Micky Monkey Beach Hotel.

They have a trapeze and 40-piece obstacle course with a challenging array of trampolines. Equipment also includes tightropes, vaulting horses and stilts, they even have human hamster balls – these are a lot of fun and great for kids’ parties.

Suitable for all ages they can also accommodate those with disabilities. The owner undertakes all the safety aspects himself and has plenty of experience, as do the team of skilled instructors.

The trapeze facilities are on the beach, but it’s not too hot as there are plenty of trees running along the shore offering shade. It’s a cool area for activities and for chilling out whilst enjoying the view – particularly the sunset. Phuket snorkelling tours are always a popular activity with kids too. 

At MV Champagne, we are available for private boat tours Phuket and promise to whisk you away to sights that are unbelievable.

The Botanic Garden in Chalong offers a different view of Phuket tourist places, far removed from the bars and clubs, busy beaches and bustling markets. The gardens are open to the public and sure to be of interest to anyone with a love of plants and flowers. Take your time when visiting as the gardens cover 15-rai of land and the displays are remarkable.

With more than 30 zones to explore, each with its own unique features and plant collections, you can spend a few good hours here. Along with being a tourist attraction, the gardens are also a research centre for many rare plant species.

The Tropical Palm Garden is very pretty and there are exotic plant species in the Rainforest Garden, check out the waterfall as you can walk right through it. We loved the cactus garden with its impressive 50 varieties, and the Aromatic Fragrant Gardens are charming.

Learn more about the fruits native to Southeast Asia at the Fruit Orchard – bananas and mangos, mangosteens and jackfruits, rose apples and lychee and many more. Then meander over to the Orchid Pavilion to admire the hundreds of different tropical orchids, many of them unusual and valuable.

At the Herb Garden, you can learn all about the use of herbal plants in the Thai community and culture, and their medicinal benefits.

The exhibition of a Thai farmers life gives an interesting insight into how the farmers work the land, in the past and today. There’s a rice paddy, traditional bamboo house and vegetable garden on display. It explains what kinds of crops they plant and how, years ago, country people lived off the land with little need for money.

Take a stroll around the pond and get up close to the beautiful water lilies, lotuses and Japanese carp. Don’t miss the Winter Garden as the air-conditioned room is a welcome respite from the heat. Most of the flowers and trees are native to the northern part of Thailand, and there’s Thai-style spirit houses and wooden artefacts on display that demonstrate the art of Thai workmanship.

Phuket Orchid Farm

Another option for Phuket island tours is the Orchid Farm, open since 1975. It has over 1,500 different hybrids and species on show.  The vibrancy of the colours is delightful and the garden setting shaded and cool.

Just be aware that there’s not really that much to do here apart from admiring the beautiful orchids. You could always try the delicious homemade passionfruit and mango ice cream of course! They also have a small range of orchid-related jewellery on sale. The pieces are unique – created from real orchid flowers and coated with 24k gold plating.

It’s possible to buy an orchid as a gift to take home, ask the staff for advice on which orchid is best for your climate. However, according to some reviews on TripAdvisor, some countries stop you at customs and confiscate them, so keep that in mind before you buy.

La Moet welcomes everyone onboard for Phuket day tours, join us for a fun packed day and bring along your friends and family.

Fabulous shopping, a vibrant night life, delicious dishes, and a first-class snorkelling and scuba diving destination. Phuket has plenty to please everyone. The range of accommodation available attracts all kinds of tourists, with modest guest houses and bed and breakfasts to first-class hotel chains.

Lots of visitors like to play sport, try a new activity or keep up with their exercise schedule, even whilst on holiday. There’s plenty to do in Phuket to keep moving, anything from Muay Thai and yoga, to running, swimming and cycling to name just a few.

Tennis Club

Phuket Sports & Tennis Club is in the south of the island in a beautiful green setting. There’s quite a range on offer, including beach volleyball and tennis, or try your hand at archery, badminton, croquet or petanque, there’s even a swimming pool. If you’re interested in improving your tennis skills they have qualified tennis coaches that can be booked on request.

The indoor games room has pool and snooker tables, dart boards, table tennis and carpet bowls. There’s also a fishing lake kept stocked with all kinds of sport and edible fish. Membership, and even some of the activities, are free, and with a children’s playground you can see why it’s popular with families.

Another option is Thanyapura Phuket, they have put together tennis packages where you can train whilst here on holiday and offer private tennis lessons. There are other tennis courts around the island, check at your resort or online for one near to you.

Golf Courses

Golfing holidays are very popular, even whilst on a Phuket honeymoon. Whatever your handicap, you’re guaranteed to be pleased with the high standards. They offer a combination of spectacular sea views, tropical surroundings and challenging courses for beginners and experienced golfers.

Some people choose to stay in the club accommodation and spend the whole holiday immersed in the golfing world, whilst others find a hotel close by.

All the courses attract a mix of beginners, intermediates and professionals. Here’s a quick rundown of the 6 courses in Phuket.

Mission Hills is an18-hole green created by Nicklaus Design. Surrounded by rubber plantations and mangrove forests it’s conveniently close to the airport.

Red Mountain is one of Asia’s most interesting courses as it winds its way through the rock-strewn landscape of an old tin mine.

Loch Palm is popular with visitors and resident’s due to its central location.

Blue Canyon Country Club is regarded as one of the most significant golf clubs in Asia with two high-quality championship courses.

Located in the hills between Phuket Town and Patong Beach, Phuket Country Club was the first course to offer championship-high standards. There are two parts to the course, a 9-hole and an 18-hole course.

Laguna Golf is an inspiring course based within the Laguna Resort complex.

MV Phuket Champagne understands what’s essential for the perfect boat trip. A sunset cruise, sparkling sea, sunshine and first-class service – we can provide them all.

Phuket is a major tourist destination popular for its glorious beaches, magnificent scenery and outlandish nightlife. These, along with a well-developed infrastructure, are just some of the attractions that encourage thousands of tourists to visit.

We are lucky enough to have plenty of opportunities to enjoy the clear blue waters of the Andaman Sea. The warmth of Phuket weather, and the sea temperature, makes it the perfect setting for water play.

The best time to visit, to ensure you spend as much time on the water as possible, is between November and April. The skies are clear and blue and the weather good for weeks on end. Between May and October, we call it low or rainy season, the winds can cause bigger waves. This can mean no boat trips out and, on certain days, even be unsafe for swimmers.

Holidaymakers keen to join in the water-based activities and sports will be pleased to find numerous companies catering to their needs. The most popular excursions are for diving and snorkelling trips. However, there’s also lots of organized classes and lessons available for sailing, surfing, kitesurfing, paddle-boarding and windsurfing. And don’t worry if you’re not feeling so energetic, there’s always the chance to join a relaxing boat trip to the islands around Phuket.

Kiteboarding

Phuket is ideal for Kiteboarding or kitesurfing and many choose to take their first lessons here for different reasons. Tuition is inexpensive, the weather is hot and the sea calm and flat for most of the year.

There are a few schools with qualified instructors and first-rate equipment. If you have your own gear then feel free to bring that along and they will teach you how to use it properly and safely. Contact the individual school to find out more details.

SUP

Stand-up paddle boarding, or SUP for short, has finally hit the island big-time. No previous experience or qualifications are needed for this fun sport, just a sense of adventure and a lesson or two to learn the best techniques.

The basics in SUP teach you how to keep balance on the surfboard, use the long-handle paddle properly, and deal with waves. There are a few companies providing lessons, equipment rental, and trips around the island.
 

Windsurfing

Windsurfing is increasing in popularity as the islands winds are constant most of the year, and many of its beaches are suitable for this kind of sport. You can find equipment to rent and teaching schools providing private lessons for 1, or courses for groups at Patong Beach, Kata Beach and others.

Beginners are taught the basic techniques with some theory, and get the chance to practice out on the water. Generally, once the basic skill of standing up on the board has been mastered the progression to intermediate level can be quite quick. You’ll find yourself gliding along at a decent speed in no time.

Choose to spend the day on comfortable MV Champagne for Phuket boat tours where you can jump right into the ocean from our boat – so refreshing and cool!

There are so many attractions in Phuket that makes the destination a fantastic choice for a holiday. There are spectacular landscapes such as in Phang Nga Bay, beautiful beaches, amazing marine life, exciting temples, relaxing spas, an array of golf clubs and also an abundance of shopping.

The island has so many things to offer you, but we have taken the liberty to show you 7 of the most exquisite things that you can do whilst in Phuket.

1.    World Famous Islands To See In And Around Phuket

Many movies have shown the mesmerising islands of Phuket which include Islands in the Phang Nga Bay and Phi Phi islands. You can travel from Phuket to Phang Nga Bay by getting a speedboat, by joining in on a tour with La Moet on a peaceful & slow cruise, or even spoiling yourself with the luxury of chartering our boat MV Champagne for the ultimate day in the bay.

It takes around 10 minutes from Phuket to Phang Nga Bay, once you reach the bay you will be astonished to see the limestone rocks that protrude from the waters. Phang nga bay has lots of wildlife including lizards, monkeys and the rare hornbill. The famous “flying fish mudskipper” is also seen regularly. Make sure you bring your camera it’s essential to capture the beautiful nature around the bay.

Travelling from Phuket to Phi Phi island can be done in different way’s, the choice is yours in how you like to travel, fast and quick with a speedboat, or with the big ferry or in a slow and relaxed pace with pure comfort, on one of La Moet’s tours.

Phi Phi island is world famous after the movie “The Beach” where Maya Bay is one of the most visited lagoons and Phi Phi is considered to be one of the most beautiful islands in Thailand. It really has it all, white long sandy beaches in magnificent tropical settings, rain forest clad mountains, and charming small fishing villages on palm fringed beaches stretching as far the eye can see.

2.    The Ultimate Diving And Snorkeling Experience

Another famous part of traveling to is Phuket is the snorkeling and diving experience, participating in water activities that will completely charm you with the bright blue and crystal clear waters and beautiful coral reefs. Phi Phi island snorkeling is well known all around the world as one of the most popular places to visit for both snorkeling and diving. The water around Phi Phi is inhabited by some of the rarest species of life forms.

3.    Indulge Yourself In The Best Spas In The World In Phuket.

Massages are spiced up with traditional oils to create a truly soothing effect. Spas in Phuket are not costly and you are guaranteed to get the best service at just a fraction of the prices elsewhere in the world. These ancient massage therapies will help put your mind at ease.

4.    Play Golf On Some Of The Most Amazing Courses

Phuket also hosts some of the best golf courses in the world. People from all over the world visit this place to play on the beautiful and luscious golf courses that take maximum advantage of the geological features. Many international events are also hosted in these courses.

5.    Shop Until You Drop!

Phuket is famous for its shopping bonanzas. You can buy branded clothes for a fraction of the price at Phuket markets and reduce your VAT charges to zero if you produce the bills at the airport. So make sure to keep all the bills intact. There are also many replicas that feature the tradition of Phuket which are sold in flea markets, which can be a new centerpiece for your dining table at home.

6.    Visit Some Absolutely Stunning Temples

The largest temple on Phuket is Wat Chalong, built in beginning of 19^th century, and today it’s the most visited temple on the island. The central temple is the temple where the Thai people make the merit by offering lotus flowers, together with a small piece of gold paper to the statue of the monk inside. The temple walls and ceiling are decorated with beautiful colorful paintings of Buddha’s life. The temple occasionaly hosts large fairs where food plays a very important part.

Big Buddha, the 45 m high marble statue that is visible from anywhere in the south part of Phuket has monks that offer tourists and locals alike a blessing while visiting. The other highlight is obviously to see the most amazing view point over Phuket when up at the Big Buddha.

7.    Entertain The Kids With Some Alternative Fun On Rainy Days

Phuket tourism has spent big on the museums and other zones especially made for children. Yet adults can also take advantage of these areas. So if you have kids with you and need some other ideas then you can take them to one of the many museums that will have them enthralled.

These are some of the best attractions in Phuket and we highly recommend that you do not miss them.

La Moet Join In Tours & Private Charters On MV Champagne

Be sure to join us on one of our tours to Phi Phi Island or Phang Nga Bay – we assure you that you will not regret it!

Take A Snorkeling Day Trip In Phuket With La Moet On MV Champagne

Phuket is famous for its nice snorkeling and you can choose between the 36 beaches that have the possibility of snorkeling. Due to this large number of beaches, snorkeling is easy and convenient. One of the main reasons for snorkeling is because of the crystal clear waters that Phuket is adorned with and the colorful fish. This does not imply that all the 36 beaches of Phuket offer the same attractions; each beach is different from the rest.

In this section we have taken the liberty to compile some of the best beaches that you can snorkel from. Most reefs are found just a few meters from the beaches, however the best snorkeling and corals are normally found a few hundred meters out from the beach. To experience the best snorkeling around Phuket we recommended that you jump aboard our fine sailing vessel, MV Champagne, for our Phuket snorkeling tours. We will ensure that you snorkel only the very best spots in Phuket!

Snorkel At Ao Sane Beach

This beach is 200 meters long and is adjacent to the Nai Harn Beach. The beach is populated with huge granite boulders and there are two main snorkeling zones in the vicinity. You can also witness the majestic coral reefs that are clustered in this zone. You will also discover parrot fish, clown fish, and eels in these waters.

Snorkeling Around Ya Nui Beach

This is one of the smallest beaches and has large rocks protruding from the sea along with a lot of coral surrounding it.

500 m out from the beach is the small island “Koh Man” with fantastic snorkeling over huge boulders covererd with small soft corals and colorful fish in all sizes. From time to time snorkeller’s are lucky to the see small turtles that live around this island. It’s not advised to swim/snorkel out to the island since the current can be strong between the island and the beach. The safest way to snorkel around the island is by going there with a boat.

Experience The Fantastic Snorkeling at Kata Noi

This is another great beach for snorkelling in Phuket and also sight-seeing. This beach is filled with tricky spots and you need to be an eloquent swimmer if you want to reach out to the best spot to observe the corals and fauna. Make sure you do not wander into the waters without having a good knowledge of swimming and have a life jacket with you.

Snorkel On Kata Beach Reef

The beach has a reef on both its south and the north end; the most popular reef is the reef at the north end where you will see diver’s walk in from the beach every day to enjoy their dives. It’s an ideal place for both snorkelers and divers since it’s not far out from the beach, walk in, swim for 5 minutes and the reef is just below you. Common to see when snorkeling over the reef are moray eels, the colorful lionfish, batfish, parrotfish and cuttlefish.

Visit The Popular Freedom Beach

This is the beach that gets voted year after year as the prettiest beach in Phuket with soft white sand and clear blue waters. It’s surprisingly quiet and peaceful here with one restaurant where you can order your lunch or a refreshing fruit smoothie.

The best place for snorkeling is at the south end of the beach, below the restaurant; here you find good snorkeling where the coral starts close to the shore. There are plenty of colourful fish including some large specimens.

These are what we consider to be the 5 best beaches for snorkeling in the south of the island and our Phuket snorkeling excursions are available for both join in and private charters.

Why Should You Choose La Moet For Your Snorkeling Tours In Phuket?

For you to get the best experience from your Phuket snorkeling day trip around the island, the most important thing is to be on a comfortable boat where you have access to a bathroom with fresh water to shower, with facilities to serve you food, snacks and drinks during the day and of course, a focus on the safety for their guests onboard.

Here at La Moet we provide all of the above for our guests and also what we consider to be by far the best snorkeling trip in Phuket, where we cruise to all of the above beaches in one day from 9am to 3.30pm.

La Moet offer our private snorkeling tour in Phuket on board our boat MV Champagne all around the island as well as ‘Join In’ snorkeling trips around Phuket. La Moet’s boat MV Champagne’ is a stunning wooden beauty built with her guests comfort in mind, a spacious and tastefully decorated boat where there is plenty of space for all our guests to walk around and find their own cozy spot to lie down and relax.

Be sure to join us on one of our fantastic Phuket snorkeling tours!

Check out some other fantastic attractions in Phuket