Every year, millions of people visit the Kingdom of Thailand, which has long been one of the top destinations in Southeast Asia. Beautiful beaches, friendly people, a tropical climate, and delicious food are just some of the things that the country is best known for.
Of course, there is plenty to see and do there too. Tourists visiting the country have traditionally fallen into two camps: backpackers who hop around trying to see everything on a budget, and those who come for the beach resorts, where they can relax or party.
However, the country caters to lots more visitor types than just these. One recent trend has seen guests renting boats to travel around Thailand’s stunning coastlines. This article will look at the reasons why this has become popular.
1. Private beach access
Thailand is well-known for its white sand beaches and clear waters, but during the high season, they can get pretty crowded. Look up pictures of Leonardo DiCaprio’s hangout from The Beach and you’ll see it’s hardly an idyllic paradise in real life. However, there are lots of smaller islands with lovely beaches where group tours don’t go. That means that with a daily or weekly boat rental, you could have them all to yourself.
2. Variety of experiences
Resort holidays can provide a much-needed break, but they can also get repetitive. Meanwhile, you can see much more while backpacking but it’s not always relaxing as you never feel like you have a real base. There’s no place of your own to go back to. Boat hire can offer the best of both of these. Every day you will see new scenery, meet new people, and do new activities. When you’re tired or it all gets a bit too much, just hop back on the deck or head to your cabin. If you opt for a luxury yacht charter, it can be like having your mobile hotel room.
3. Truly escape
While you do have the option to bring your electronic devices on board, many people enjoy the escape from the demands of everyday life that sailing offers. If you choose, it is possible to completely disconnect. That means no Wi-Fi, no notifications, and no emails or calls.
4. Health
People today are generally a lot more health conscious, even while on holiday. This has led to the new field of wellness tourism, and Thailand’s wellness tourism reputation has been growing recently. Sailing can be a great way to get around for those looking out for their health. For one, seawater spray can help nourish your skin with minerals, and the ocean air is known to have a stress-reducing effect. Spending time in the sun, though not too much, also has many positive health effects.
5. Activities
With a boat charter, there’s no need to book or plan activities. As long as you bring the equipment with you (which many services include), you can stop anywhere for snorkeling, paddleboarding, kayaking, swimming, and more.
Summary
Hiring a boat can be a great way to see Thailand. You can get a unique perspective of the country and access places that most tourists will never see, and you’ll never have to deal with airports or crowded trains and buses.