News is spreading of the great savings for Superyachts upon arrival at the Duty Free and modern port of Langkawi, home of the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club. Langkawi is positioned just south of Thailand’s border and only 98 NM from the fantastic Phuket yacht charter destination.
Langkawi harbor at sunset - Photo credit to Asia Pacific Superyachts
“Word is spreading amongst the global Superyacht community that Langkawi, with its unrivaled facilities and natural beauty, is also the place ‘to get things done”, reports Captain Charlie Dwyer, heading up Asia Pacific Superyachts Langkawi with Andrew Middleton.
The duty free port includes a yard with a 500 Ton Travel lift and duty free spare parts. The island is a great hub destination with fuel less expensive than anywhere in Asia and, as well, wine and liquor are all duty free.
The centerpiece of Malaysia‘s tourist industry and the premier yachting destination for the region, the duty free Island of Langkawi offers plenty of 5-Star hotels, spas, cultural attractions, internationally renowned golf courses and a town center with all the modern facilities of a small city to enjoy as your vessel is being attended to.
Superyachts Andiamo, Squall and EOS in Langkawi - a beautiful Malaysia yacht charter destination - Image credit to Asia Pacific Superyachts
Offers a wealth of cruising opportunities from the surrounding ninety-nine islands, visiting yachts will find many white sand beaches, river systems, pristine rain forests, abundant wildlife and caves and hilltops to explore. The island is also within a day’s cruise of the islands of Penang, Pangkor Laut, Butang Group, Phuket or the Similans (depending on your cruising speed).
With its natural protection from the elements year round, Captain Charlie says, “…the best time for cruising is the Easterly Monsoon season, stretching from October through April, when conditions provide a gentle 10-15 knot North Easterly breeze providing calm seas and blue skies. And, South East Asia is a breath of fresh air to Captains and Owners, with the Caribbean marinas filling up so quickly.
The abundant cruising grounds, modern marinas (3 main marinas), cruise terminal and refit dock for berthing vessels up to 200M L.O.A., fresh duty free supplies and repair facilities for any yacht (whether sail or motor, mono or multi hull), all make Langkawi a wonderful home during the cold winters in Europe.
