Langkawi,
off the northwest coast of peninsular Malaysia in the Straits
of Malacca, just a few miles south of the Thai border, lie over
a hundred magical islands – some just small outcrops of
coral with a few trees and a sandy beach of which Langkawi is
the largest.
The main island is known as Pulau Langkawi and 40,000 people
live there, mainly Malay. The island is popular as a tourist
destination with some excellent beaches.
Langkawi enjoys a vast array of culinary delights, made up
of Malay, Thai, Chinese and Indian cuisine. Fish features
on every menu as does the exotic fruit. As well as fresh coconuts
year round and plenty of Starfruit, there's the soft, sweet
Ciku, the Pomelo (Jerunga) Jackfruit, Rambutan and the Mangosteen.
The Spiky green Durian fruit which looks nasty, smells horrible
but tastes delicious is a national favourite, perhaps not
least because of its powerful aphrodisiac qualities.
As Langkawi is a duty free island this is an ideal place to
stock up on goods. Good value souvenirs include Silks and
Gold.
Langkawi is a small place and relatively new to tourism. To
show respect for the Muslim faith we recommend that when in
town you dress modestly and leave skimpy clothing for the
beaches and when on board!
The population is an estimated 55,000 of which 90% are Malays.
The other ethnic groups consist mainly of Chinese, Indians
and Thais.
click on a sailing area to view a detailed map
Boat rental navigation zones around Langkawi
The boat rental base is at the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club. From here you can explore some of the 99 islands which make up the Langkawi group. Or you can choose to cruise the southern islands of Thailand, including the famous Tarutao and the crystal clear waters of the Butangs.
Boat rental Exp. Level
From 1 easy to 5 very experienced: 3/4.
We could provide a skipper service for your first day's sail from our base to familiarise the crew with the boat.
Diving
The water surrounding the island is filled with a wonderful
diversity of marine life, including coral and has a variety
of old shipwrecks for diving enthusiasts to discover. Lots
of boats equipped with scuba diving equipment. Lots of diving
centers around the Islands.
Airport
The new international airport at Kuala Muda, 20 kilometres
west of Kuah. The airport sees the arrival of domestic flights
from the main cities in Malaysia, like Kuala Lumpur, Penang,
Johor Baru and Ipoh while international flights. A few hundred
metres away is a large duty-free complex, where shoppers will
be able to get goods free of tax, and the international convention
and exhibition centre where the Langkawi International Maritime
and Aerospace (LIMA) exhibition is held every year around
November.
Local Language
Bahasa Malaysia and English.
Currency
Malaysia Ringgit (Approx 1 USD = 4 MYR). US Dollars is used. Major credit cards may be accepted in hotels, restaurants and some shops. There are many places throughout the sailing areas to exchange money from cash, Travellers Cheques and Major Credit Cards.
Climate
The climate is tropical and always warm. There are 2 distinct
seasons. The dry season, November to April, when the winds
blow predominately from the NE ,the weather is generally fine
with nice sailing breezes.
During the wet season, May to October, one can expect rain,
although showers tend to be over very quickly. The winds at
this time are predominately from the W/SW.
Langkawi does tend to be much drier than other parts of Malaysia.
All year round the average temperature is from 25-32 degrees
Celsius.
General
Information
Official Religion: Islam. Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity
and other religions are practiced freely.
Time Zone: GMT+7.
Electricity: 220V, 50hz.
Sample cruise
Langkawi-Butangs-Langkawi
(7 days )
Langkawi-Tarutao-Butang-Langkawi
(10 days)
Phuket-Langkawi
10 days / 9 nights trip
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