TRIP DESCRIPTION:

Even if you and your travel party are in rush and planning to stay in the bustling city of Pattaya only a couple of days – you should set some time on the sideline and join us on our tropical sea safari. You will be pampered on the largest sailing cruiser at 144 feet in the Gulf of Siam by exploring the coastline and the nearby islands of Pattaya.
The warm and crystal clear water invite you all the time long for snorkeling, a dive or just a refreshing swim. At the end of the day, just imagine yourself, you and your party watching a colorful and resplendent sunset on board the romantic sailing cruiser TAI PAN – a timeless piece of Thai craftsmanship – all the while having a fresh sea breeze teasing your minds. The sailing ship TAI PAN with a unique personality offers you an atmosphere of tranquility and relaxation.

ITINERARY:

DAY 1 :
We meet you at 10 a.m. in South Pattaya at the Bali Hai Pier and our long tail boat will bring you to the sailing vessel TAI PAN, where an opulent breakfast with freshly brewed coffee is prepared for you. Our crew hoist the sails and with a fresh breeze following, the ship sail out of Pattaya Bay with course to the uninhabited island of KOH RIN. During a lazy cruise tropical fruits, refreshing ice-cold drinks, coffee and cakes are never out of rich. Shortly after noon we set anchor at KOH RIN  – a place, where you can probably watching the famous Asian monitor lizards. For lunch we serve cold cut of roasted pork neck with German potato salad and a choice of garden fresh salads. Now it’s a good time, that you spend some time on this tiny island. Our shuttle boat will bring you to a deserted beach, where you can have your own private sun-bathing or just strolling around or you make a journey in our sea kayak. Late in the afternoon we take a tour to KOH LAN ISLAND. We set anchor at Hard Tien Beach – a popular tourist destination over day. But for this time of the day a white and unspoiled beach with fine sand will be yours. Offshore Hard Tien we stay for the night.
For dinner our chief will delight you by preparing genuine Thai food. As a starter we have spicy shrimps soup, followed  by a main course of steamed white snapper with lemon grass, pan fried sea bass, fried rock lobster in garlic, cherry duck with Brussels sprouts, tender beef in oyster sauce, all accompanied by fragrant rice in lotus leaves. What a day!

 
DAY 2 :
After a good sleep and a morning swim a sumptuous German breakfast is waiting for you. During morning hours we cruise the Bay of Pattaya and set anchor at KOH SAK ISLAND for a lunch break. A choice of freshly made light meals will be served. Now we set a course to the magnificent  SANCTUARY OF TRUTH – the largest teak wood building in the world. This masterpiece of wood carving is only a few meters far from the cradle of the sailing ship TAI PAN and late in the afternoon an extraordinary place for photo shooting from the seaside.
Without rush we take course along the coastline to the Pattaya port, where we arrive in the early evening hours. With a last drink on the house our staffs says Goodbye and give you a helping hand for the disembarkment.
Meal         :  B / L


TRIP INFORMATION FOR THE 3 DAYS SEA SAFARI:

TRIP DESCRIPTION:

Join us on our tropical sea safari on the largest sailing cruiser at 144 foot in the Gulf of Thailand and discover the coastline of Pattaya and the nearby tropical islands Koh Rin, Koh Pei, Koh Lan and Koh Sak.
The crystal clear and warm water invite you all the time for a dive or just a refreshing swim. At the end of the day – just imagine yourself – you and your travel party watching a colorful and resplendent sunset on board the romantic sailing cruiser TAI PAN – a timeless piece of Thai craftsmanship and European design  – all the while having a fresh sea breeze teasing your minds. The sailing ship TAI PAN with a unique personality offers you an atmosphere of tranquility and comfort.

ITINERARY:

DAY 1 :
At 11 a.m. we meet at the Bali Hai Pier in South Pattaya and our long tail boat will bring you to the sailing ship TAI PAN, where an opulent brunch is waiting for you. After lunch time the crew hoist the sails and with a fresh breeze following, the boat sail out of Pattaya Bay with course to the uninhabited island of KOH RIN –  a place where you can probably see the Asian monitor lizards too. During a lazy cruise tropical fruits, cakes and freshly brewed coffee are never out of rich. Late in the afternoon we set anchor at KOH RIN ISLAND and our shuttle boat  will bring you to a deserted beach on the island to enjoy swimming, snorkeling or to make a journey in a sea kayak.. Back on board with a cold refresher on the table the sunset will be yours. At night the theme of the skipper’s table is European interlaced with Thai favorites.

Day 2 :   
After a good sleep on board and a morning swim a sumptuous “German Breakfast“ will be served. During the morning hours we cruise the Bay of Pattaya and set anchor at KOH PEI ISLAND for a lunch break. After lunch you have a nap or go ashore where you can sunbathe or try to catch some fishes. Our staff will give you always a helping hand. For guests who are interested in scuba diving we can organize a dive trip to the nearby wreck – surely an outstanding underwater experience. Late in the afternoon we take a tour to KOH LAN ISLAND, where we set anchor at HARD TIEN BEACH – a popular tourist destination over day. But now a white and unspoiled beach with fine sand will be yours. Offshore Hard Tien our chief will delight you by preparing genuine Thai seafood for your last evening on board.

DAY 3 :  
During the time the crew is setting sails your day starts with a succulent Thai breakfast. For some hours we are cruising through the islands and set anchor at KOH SAK ISLAND for lunch. A choice of delicious light meals will be served. It is now time to take a course to the SANCTUARY OF TRUTH – the largest teak wood building in the world .This magnificent masterpiece of wood carving is only a few meters far from the cradle of the TAI PAN and an extraordinary place for photo shooting from the seaside late in the afternoon. Along the coastline we take course to the Pattaya port, where we arrive in the early evening. With a last cold drink on the house our crew says Goodbye and gives you a hand for disembarkment..
Meal         :  B / L


NEW ITEM - EXCLUSIVE DIVE SAFARI:

TRIP  INFORMATION:

TRIP DESCRIPTION:

The new TAI PAN,  a wooden sailing cruiser with unique flair of the old days and a timeless piece of Thai craftsmanship and European design ideas, is very proud   to offer you in collaboration with well known 5 STAR IDC CENTER " PARADISE SCUBA DIVERS LTD". a three days exclusive dive safari on the schooner TAI PAN in the nearby area of Pattaya.
Our three days dive safari on the luxury ship include dive sites like the remote area surrounding the wreck of the PETCHABURI-BREMEN  offshore the Thai naval base in Sattahip, the area of the uninhabited tropical island KOH RIN, also home of the large Asian monitor lizards and finally the wreck side of the Thai navy vessel  HTMS KHRAM not far from the island of KOH PEI. Combined with the excitements of the underwater world our crew will pamper you on the exclusive journey. Just imagine yourself at the end of the day you and your travel party watching a colorful and resplendent sunset and all the while having a fresh sea breeze teasing your minds. The sailing ship TAI PAN with a unique personality offers you an atmosphere of tranquility and comfort.

For further information about scuba diving see : www.tauchen-thailand.de - website of PARADISE SCUBA DIVERS LTD.  

ITINERARY :

DAY 1 :
At 10 a.m. we meet at the Bali Hai Pier in South Pattaya and our long tail boat will bring you to the sailing ship TAI PAN. During you enjoy an opulent brunch, the boat sail out of Pattaya Bay with course to the  island of KOH PEI. A lazy cruise will bring us there. Early in the afternoon we set anchor at KOH PEI ISLAND and we explore the wreck of the HTMS KHRAM. in a depth of 28 meters. The Thai navy  has sunk this decommissioned warship and turned into a breeding ground for marine life. Back on board with a cold refresher on the table the sunset will be yours. At dark we start the night dive trip
In the meantime the chief is preparing a choice of healthy food for you. For the night the theme of the skipper’s table is European interlaced with Thai favorites.

DAY 2 :
After a good sleep on board and a morning swim a sumptuous “German Breakfast“ will be served for you. During the morning hours we cruise the Bay of Pattaya and set anchor at the tiny island of KOH RIN for a late morning dive in a depth of 5 to 15 meters. After lunch you have a nap or go ashore to have your own private sun-bathing or stay on board and relax for a while. Than in the afternoon hours we go for another dive at HIN DON MAI – exploring the surrounding colorful marine life. On board the staff is preparing homemade cake and freshly brewed coffee for you. After enjoying another wonderful sunset we go for another night dive.
Finally our cook will delight you for the evening with genuine Thai food. As a starter we have mild spicy shrimps soup, followed  by a main course of steamed white snapper with lemon grass, pan fried sea bass, fried rock lobster in garlic, cherry duck with Brussels sprouts, tender beef in oyster sauce, all accompanied by fragrant rice in lotus leaves. What a day!         .

DAY 3 :
During the time the crew is pulling up the anchor your day start with a succulent Thai breakfast. For about two hours we cruise the Gulf of Siam before we arrive at the area of the sunken PETCHABURI-BREMEN not far from the island of KOH KHRAAM . Before the staff serve you a choice of delicious light meals for your lunch break  we take a dive to the  wreck of the PETCHABURI-BREMEN  in 22 meter depth..In the time when you enjoy the lunch a second dive to the wreck is prepared already..
After diving a cup of freshly brewed coffee will fresh you up. The ship set course to the Pattaya port along the coastline between Sattahip and Pattaya. In the early evening  we arrive at the port and with a last cold drink on the house our crew says Goodbye and gives you a helping hand for disembarkment..
Meal         :  B / L   

INCLUSION FOR THE PACKAGE TOURS :

         2 / 3 days cruise with stops as mentioned in the program
         1 / 2 nights accommodation in 4 twin bed rooms with air-con and bath room en suite
         Meal plan as mentioned
         Coffee, tea & soft drinks         
         Service of the crew during the cruise
         8 hours of air-con supplies ( any extra will be charged with 400 Baht per hour )
         Unlimited dives time ( dive safari only )
         Dive master supervision ( dive safari only )
         Tanks and weights ( dive safari only )

EXCLUSION :

         Other services not mentioned in package
         Other drinks and meals not mentioned in package
         Other personal expenses
         Dive equipment

BRAND NEW ITEM - TROPICAL GOLF SAFARI & MORE:

GOLFING in the area of the bustling City of Pattaya – known as a paradise for golfer all over the world and a place where you can never get bored and PLEASURE SAILING on the largest sailing ship at 144 ft in the Gulf of Thailand.
Imagine being on a romantic wooden schooner gliding along the coastline or heading for a tropical island early in the afternoon, then getting off your floating hotel every morning to play with your golf party on the most beautiful golf courses nearby Pattaya. Tee times and pairings are arranged and a caddy is waiting for you to give you a helping hand with a charming smile. Among 22 golf courses in a radius of 20 km we will select the most exciting courses for you and your party.
The sailing cruiser TAI PAN opens up an entirely new dimension for thus golfer who want to combine there passion with a sailing adventure in Pattaya. Imagine yourself you and your friends watching a colorful and resplendent sun set on board all the while having a fresh sea breeze teasing your minds. The vessel TAI PAN as a masterpiece of Thai craftsmanship and European design ideas and with a unique personality offers you an atmosphere of tranquility and comfort.

TRIP INFORMATION:

TRIP DESCRIPTION:

A NEW DIMENSION OF THE NEW MILLENNIUM – join us on our unique TROPICAL GOLF AND SEA SAFARI & MORE on the largest wooden sailing ship at 144 foot in the Gulf of Siam. Discover the islands offshore Pattaya, enjoy your passion on wonderful designed golf courses around the bustling city at the Eastern seaboard of the Land of Smile and come in touch with the heritage of Thai art and culture.
The crystal clear and warm water outside the Bay of Pattaya invite you always for a refreshing swim. Your mind will be teased all the while having a fresh sea breeze during sunset on board the Tai Pan with a chilled refresher on the table.

ITINERARY:

DAY 1 :
Without rush we meet at the port in South Pattaya at 11 a.m. and our long tail boat will pick you up there. A short journey brings your golf party to the sailing ship TAI PAN anchoring offshore Pattaya, where an opulent brunch is waiting for you.
On your first day you are at leisure and you make yourself familiar with the boat. After lunch time the crew hoist the sails and with a fresh breeze following, the schooner sail out of Pattaya Bay with course to the island of
KOH SAK.
During a lazy cruise tropical fruits, cakes and freshly brewed coffee are never out of rich. In the afternoon we set anchor at Koh Sak and the shuttle brings you to the beach, where you can stroll around or have a swim or make a journey in our sea kayak or try to catch some fish. After a splendid sunset our chief serve European interlaced with Thai favorites and during you enjoys your first dinner on board the captain is heading back to the Pattaya port. The skipper invite your party for stroll on the WALKING STREET – the heard of Pattaya vibrant night life. Back on the ship your may feel it is time to have a healthy sleep.

DAY 2 :
The smooth vibration of the ship engines will wake you up early in the morning. A sumptuous breakfast is prepared for you already and at the pier a comfortable mini bus is waiting for you. Today golf is at the SIAM COUNTRY CLUB set behind Pattaya in low hills – one of the finest and most difficult courses in the whole country. On many occasions the course, designed by IZUMI, has played host to international tournaments. The wonderful landscape of the course contain more than its fair share of shrubs and plants. Even if you are to hit hazard after hazard be aware for the last four hotels – they are among the most dramatic in the area.
On the way back to the Pattaya pier we stop at the Big C shopping mall for a lunch break in the FUJI restaurant. In the afternoon we set course for Koh Krok, a tiny island not far from Pattaya and a good spot to test your skill in fishing. During night fall our cook will surprise you with a wide range of mild Thai dishes. Depend on the wind condition we stay here for the night or we change our anchor ground.   

DAY 3 :
Your day start with a rich German breakfast during the Tai Pan set anchor close to the pier. Second day golf is at the 27–hole –mountain, lake and creek nines LAEM CHABANG INTERNATIONAL COUNTRY CLUB.
The course, designed by J.NICKLAUS, has a lot of bunkers, sand traps and water hazards. Beside there is also quite a lot of natural hazards in the shape of exposed rocky formations, lakes, ponds and creeks – truly one of Thailand’s finest golf places.
Early afternoon we embark the ship in Naklua, a small fishing village near Pattaya. On board our crew will serve you a choice of light and tasty meals. Only a few meters far from our anchor place we can see the cradle of the Tai Pan and the SANCTUARY OF TRUTH, the largest teak wood construction in the world. For guests, who want to visit this unique building at 105 meters high, our crew bring them to the shore. At the end of the day the scenery is ideal place for photo shooting from the seaside. At night we have dinner in one of the most famous seafood restaurants in Pattaya, the “ MUM ARROY “. After dinner we are boarding the boat in South Pattaya and stay there for the night.

DAY 4 :
During the early morning hours the crew moved the ship already to the Jomtien area. After a succulent Thai breakfast we drive to the PHOENIX GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB – landscaped with eucalyptus, bushes and bamboo. The designer DENIS GRIFFITHS utilize wooded, rolling terrain on its three nines-ocean, lake and mountain. The middle nine is one of the most playable in the area due to its large amount of water hazards. The course fulfills the wishes of experienced golfers. On our way back we have a lunch break at a nearby winery in the beautiful valley adjacent to Khao Chee Chan Buddha image.
Now it is time to go back to the ship, where the crew is waiting for you with homemade cake and freshly brewed coffee. During you at leisure the boat is cruising to Koh Lan island. We set anchor at Hard Tien Beach – a very popular tourist destination over day. But for this time of the day a white and unspoiled beach with fine sand will be yours. Offshore Hard Tien we stay for the night.
For dinner our chief will delight you by preparing genuine Thai food. As a starter we have spicy shrimps soup, followed  by a main course of steamed white snapper with lemon grass, pan fried sea bass, fried rock lobster in garlic, cherry duck with Brussels sprouts, tender beef in oyster sauce, all accompanied by fragrant rice in lotus leaves. What a day!

DAY 5 :
Assorted cold cuts, Thai omelet and fresh peeled fruits are the starter for the morning. An air-conditioned bus at Jomtien beach road brings you to the full 18 holes golf course ST.ANDREW  with 74 par of memorable golf, featuring elevated tees and greens, tight landing zones, split elevation fairways and huge putting surfaces. This truly championship course demands power and accuracy, with the strategic positioning of hazards forcing the player to remain focused on every shot as one mental error can be quite costly. This course will create lasting memories.
After you tested your skills to the limit the bus brings you for lunch to the NONG NOCH GARDEN restaurant on 600 acres of pure botanical beauty. There are about 1.400 varieties of palms, over 300 species of bromeliads and more than 600 native species of orchids. For the afternoon we will be busy by joining cultural shows from regions all over Thailand, Thai boxing performances and elephant shows    
Back on the ship the crew set course for the fishing village of Ban Saen, where we have an opulent seafood dinner in one of the numerous restaurants at the beach.

DAY 6
After breakfast the bus brings us to the RAYONG GREEN VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB – designed by Peter Thompson. This intelligent and beautifully landscaped course on the side of a hill and thus takes its features from the native fauna, rocky outcrops and boulders. The bunkers inviting a good golfer to go for the drive over them while the lesser player has plenty of room to lay up.              
For the afternoon we take course to an uninhabited island. We set anchor at KOH RIN island. A place, where you can probably watching the famous Asian monitor lizards. Our shuttle boat will bring you to a deserted beach for snorkeling and swimming. After sunset our cook will serve shrimps salad with fresh dill, sliced roasted pork neck with creme mushroom sauce, mashed potatoes and fresh cucumber salad a la Berlin. During the evening hours we are steaming back and for our last night on the ship we anchor at Pattaya with their glittering skyline against a backdrop of twinkling stars.  

DAY 7 :
BURAPHA GOLF COURSE is the last station on our golf journey. After a rich morning meal on board we take a drive to the classic 36 holes at Burapha. The design take full advantage of the beauty of the land and its natural features-lakes, hill, palms and thickets of tropical fauna all enhanced by professional landscaping.   The two championship golf courses are the work of Gary Panks and David Graham.
The last remaining hours of our sea safari with the Tai Pan are reserved for a short trip to Koh Sak. Early evening we are back in Pattaya and with a drink and bunch of special made Hamburgers a la Berlin the crew say goodbye and help you to disembark.
Meal         : B / L

INCLUSION:

         7 days cruise with stops as mentioned in the program (anchor grounds, places
         for embarkation and disembarkation can change depend on marine weather
         conditions)
         6 nights’ accommodation in 4 twin bed rooms with air-con and bath room en suite
         Round trip transportation to and from golf courses in mini bus
         Green fee with caddy fee
         Golf cart when it is compulsory
         Meal plan as mentioned
         Coffee, tea & soft drinks         
         Service of the crew during the cruise
         8 hours of air-con supplies (any extra will be charged with 400 Baht per hour)
        
EXCLUSION:

         Other services not mentioned in package
         Other drinks and meals not mentioned in package
         Other personal expenses
         Golf cart when it is not compulsory
         Golf tip given to the caddy after a round