About/General Information in South East Asia

• About Asia

  

  Location: South East Asia Categories: About/General Information

  South East Asia is a sub region of the world’s largest land mass, the Asian continent. It consists of countries geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia. This extensive region is made up of mainland and thousands of islands; some with volcanic activity, some with every facility known to man and others so remote and uninhabited, they still await…

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• About Asia, Pacific & Middle East

  Location: Middle East, South East Asia, Malaysia, Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Timor, Thailand, Myanmar, Borneo, Vietnam, China, Japan Categories: About/General Information

  The lands and waters of South East Asia, one of the Planets’ largest and most diverse areas, offer a myriad of opportunities for visiting yachts, their owners and guests; from some of the World's most remote cruising grounds to some of the most advanced and high-end facilities, that will satisfy even the most discerning dream. The North East Monsoon, from November through to April offers wonderful…

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• About China

  Location: Hong Kong, China Categories: About/General Information

  China is a nation of vast landscapes encompassing grassland, desert, mountains, lakes, rivers and more than 14,000km of coastline. The cities showcase a country that has been experiencing huge financial and populous growth with their mix of ultra-modern and ancient history. From the iconic Panda bear to the history of Tiananmen and the Great Wall there is no doubt there is so much to see. Presently,…

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• About Indonesia

  

  Location: South East Asia, Indonesia Categories: About/General Information

  The beauty of Indonesia astounds the traveller; with over 17500 islands, of which about 8000 are inhabited, with over 300 languages spoken across the islands. It is a country of many different peoples, religions, cultures, customs and languages – every island a unique blend of those that live there. This all makes Indonesia a fascinating & diverse cruising destination. Experiences await…

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• About Japan

  Location: South East Asia, Japan Categories: About/General Information

  Japan is a large country with almost 7 thousand islands. It has the 6th longest coastline in the world, longer than Australia and 50% more than the United States! It has complex, advanced and exciting navigation for Captains, so much so that 4 thick Admiralty NP volumes are dedicated to Japan. Japan offers year-round cruising with winter and summer sports. It has a modern very first world infrastructure,…

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• About Myanmar

  Location: Myanmar Categories: About/General Information

  Myanmar has been closed to foreigners for over 60 years, and is undergoing much cultural & economic change since its first democratic vote in 2015. It remains a rural nation at heart with traditional values. The Murgui Archipelago off the southern coast of Myanmar, is comprised of some 800 mainly deserted islands. Everyone we have talked to returns from Mergui with lasting impressions of the islands’…

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• About Palau, Papua New Guinea & The Solomon Islands

  Location: Australia & New Zealand, South East Asia, Papua New Guinea Categories: About/General Information

  Palau is an island country located in the West Pacific with a population of about 21,000 spread over 250 islands. The country was originally settled approximately 3,000 years ago by Philippine migrants and has a checked history of invasions throughout this period. Palau comes well recommended as having some of the best diving in the world! This region has become very well known amongst visiting yachts…

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• About Philippines (Republic of)

  Location: Philippines Categories: About/General Information

  Situated in the western Pacific Ocean, and governed by Monsoon seasons, the Republic of the Philippines consists of about 7,641 islands that are categorized broadly under three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Some of the World’s greatest biodiversity exists here and some consider the rice Terraces of Cordilleras one of the World’s eight wonders;…

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• About Singapore

  Location: Singapore Categories: About/General Information

  Due to its strategic position in Southeast Asia, the island state of Singapore is a hub for commerce, finance and transport and is considered to be one of the most successful and safest cities of the region. Many multinational companies have a presence here and are attracting large numbers of expats whose children have access to excellent educational institutions at all levels. Combined with being…

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• About Vietnam

  Location: Vietnam Categories: About/General Information

  Vietnam is a must-see destination. Highlights such as Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), tranquil Nha Trang with its beautiful bays, islands and beaches, energetic Da Nang with historical neighbouring villages An and Hue, and stunning Ha Long Bay – one of UNESCO’s Heritage natural wonders of the world – are more than enough reasons to explore this charming and intriguing region. Tourism…

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