Early next year, the regal 170-passenger Star Flyer sets sail on the Andaman Sea, touring a series of beguiling tropical islands that have rebounded rapidly from 2004's devastating tsunami. The vessel is the only cruise boat allowed by the Thai government to stop at many of these islands; this privileged access means that passengers aboard the ship, which is stocked with sea kayaks and small sailboats, can explore shallow reefs and uninhabited beaches that other seafarers miss. National Geographic underwater zoologist Clyde Roper—whose research was featured in the film Sea Monsters: Search for the Giant Squid—will lead the expedition. Isn't that Exciting ?Launching from Phuket, the ship first travels to the little-visited Batong Group, where you'll pause to snorkel, kayak, and windsurf along the secluded beaches and coves of KoAdang. You'll then sail to Pinang, Malaysia, where a local expert will lead a tour of the shrines and lush gardens of Kek Lok Si, one of the largest Buddhist temple complexes in Southeast Asia. Other tropical gems include the Similan chain, famous for its vibrant indigenous bird species and unusual mammals such as the flying lemur. As the trip loops back to Phuket by way of mangrove-lined Phang-nga Bay, you can see spinner dolphins as they frolic nearby and also underwater oddities, including fire coral and blue-ringed octopuses. So are you ready for the fun?
Vitals -
Length : 14 Days
Price : $5,375
Departs : February
For more details - http://www.nationalgeographicexpeditions.com/~Destinations~Asia/Pacific.html
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