Nothing quite compares to seeing dolphins in their natural habitat; and let’s be honest, who doesn’t love these inquisitive and playful creatures? Of course, many of us have seen them in various u
Patience is a Virtue
Patience is a Virtue
With so much going on right now on our beautiful island of Phuket, it can be hard to keep up with where is open and available for a day out at sea. Fear not, 5 Star Marine will give you the latest island and national park scheduled openings, with lots of inspiration to satisfy the island tripping lovers out there.
Enjoying the Phi Phi Islands.
Hong Krabi, the Krabi islands, Phi Phi and Phang Nga Bay have all been closed for sea tours in the last month or so; but let’s consider what has done for the local wildlife for a moment. Closing down these areas gives the islands and national parks a much-needed chance to recover, and nature responds as sea and wildlife populations start to return amidst the quiet. These closures mean that when we are once again able to visit, the islands can be experienced as never seen before.
Stamp and You Shall Receive
Stamp and You Shall Receive
Here at 5 Star Marine, we love seeing how much our guests enjoy their travels onboard our private speedboats to Phi Phi, the Similan Islands, Hong Krabi and beyond. The past 16 months our loyal residents have kept us busy exploring the islands around Phuket and Krabi, and now we feel that it is our turn to say ‘Thank you’ back.
Say hello to the new and exclusive 5 Star Marine ‘Rewards Passport’ – the ultimate way for us to thank you; our loyal speedboat junkies. We have certainly missed international travel and passport stamps, so we are giving you the chance to feel the travel bug again.
Family Fun Here We Come
Family Fun Here We Come
With so many family friendly activities in Phuket, we can’t list them all, so here is a small selection to inspire you:
1. Get Active
Red Bamboo Horse Riding stables are near the British International School and offer private, group and trekking sessions suitable for 3-7 year-olds. Sutai Muay Thai in Surin will run a ‘Little Champions’ holiday camp for 3-12 year-olds which combines Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Talay Surf School is running kids surf camps focusing on ocean safety as well as surfing. Rebel Rock Climbing offers something for all ages and levels with over 700sqm of wall climbing challenges.