About/General Information in South East Asia

• About Borneo

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

  Borneo came about millions of years ago when an island erupted from the sea as a single volcano. Over time smaller eruptions and earthquakes formed the island of ‘Borneo’ the third largest island in the world. Today three countries share the island: Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei. Borneo is emerging as a superyacht hub, offering stunning journeys along some of the world’s most beautiful…

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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 Hong Kong

  Location: South East Asia, Hong Kong Categories: About/General Information

  When thinking of Hong Kong, most people think of The Island of Hong Kong, host to the great buzzing financial center, miles of escalator systems, luxury malls, traditional markets and the famous skyline - in fact there is so much more …particularly on Lantau Island and in the New Territories, offering hiking trials and some wonderful beaches with quaint restaurants serving local seafood. Hong…

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• About Indonesia

  

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

  Indonesia has over 17,500 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 and customs creating some fascinating & diverse cruising destinations. Spanning a distance similar to crossing the USA, from East to West Coast, the highly diverse islands offer everything from Volcanic scenery to…

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• About Japan

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

  Japan, hosts of The Rugby World Cup 2019 and 2020 Olympics, has been making massive efforts to upgrade (more) facilities to accommodate Superyachts with comfort. ​Added to the fact that there are almost 7,000 islands to discover, Japan is most definitely a destination establishing itself on the World Cruising Map.​​ With year-round cruising, Japan offers an intriguing mix of high Tech, First…

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• About Malaysia

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

  Malaysia has a population of around 30 million, with 13 states and 3 federal territories. It is also separated by the South China Sea creating the Malaysian Peninsular and East Malaysia (Malaysian Borneo). The country has about a 61 % Muslim population alongside massive influence from the rest of Asia, with Buddhism, Christianity & Hinduism. This, in turn, has created – arguably - the best…

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• About Myanmar

  Location: Myanmar Categories: About/General Information

  Myanmar is very much an attraction for visiting yachts with the old port of Myeik and the Mergui Archipelago, off the Southern coast, being the key draw due to the ancient history, stunning, undeveloped shorelines and its pristine beaches. Offering idyllic, private anchorages there is still a sense of adventure when visiting this country. Having gone through a 60 year period or so of ‘no tourism’,…

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• About Palau & Papua New Guinea

  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

  This incredibly friendly nation of seafarers, a skill born out of necessity due to the 7,641 Islands, offers exploration of some of the more isolated islands in SE Asia. From the Southern Mindanao region, to Luzon and North to the Visayas region, the scenery above and below water can be spectacular. Some of the World’s greatest biodiversity exists here and some consider the rice Terraces of…

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• About Singapore

  Location: Singapore Categories: About/General Information

  The island state of Singapore, considered one of the most successful and safe places in SE Asia, is a hub for commerce, finance and commercial shipping. The multinational companies in turn attract an international workforce, which has created a high level of infrastructure and living standards; along with this comes tourism, leisure and a thriving yachting scene. Singapore offers a massive East meets…

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