5
Excellent adventure in thailand
Susan
Mar 2025
We took a chance booking a 7-day cabin cruise on a catamaran in Thailand without knowing much about the boat, crew or locale. Vincent at Globe Sailor navigated the details for us and was very responsive to every inquiry. The price was competitive and his assurances that it would meet our expectations solidified the booking.
We were not disappointed! In fact, the 7 days on Dream Escondido, a Lagoon 620 with 10 passengers and 3 crew, may be our best vacation to date!
The tour operator were professional and seemed focused on both our satisfaction and safety. Captain Sem was an experienced seaman and he and his small crew worked seamlessly to provide the best possible experience. We had several days at full sail and the Captain not only knew the waters and conditions, he flexed the itinerary to ensure we were seeing each mooring/anchor site at the best possible time considering tides, weather, and crowds. The result was outstanding snorkeling spots, great overnight moorings, and prime stops at low tourist intervals.
Our fellow passengers were a delight and the shared meal and deck time easy and comfortable. Our chef/concierge, Sai, created three meals each day that were professionally prepared and delicious, capitalizing on local, fresh ingredients and recipes. We all said it was like having your Thai grandmother (much younger) cook for you each day!
Our only caution is to understand before choosing this cruise that "boat life" in this part of Thailand in March is hot! While the cabins were spacious and daytime ocean breezes provided relief, the nights were at times uncomfortable for sleeping (you could cool down by sleeping "up top" deckside)! In the end, it was well worth it to suffer some hot nights leading up to spectacular scenery and sites during the day. It was a unique and preferred way to see the islands and beaches of this beautiful country. We wouldn't hesitate to do it again!