Malaysia

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More than 90 islands and islets are grouped around the main island of Langkawi, off the north-west coast of Malaysia. It is a natural paradise which is unique in south-east Asia, with a geological history dating back more than 500 million years. UNESCO made no mistake when declaring Langkawi a ‘Geopark', in 2007.
On the programme for this destination, you will discover many islands with very impressive, unique scenery. From mangrove swamps to sumptuous beaches, bathed by warm, emerald-green waters all the year round. Nature here is incredible, especially the birds. You just have to throw a piece of bread in the air and a sea eagle will dive on to it. Impressive! Malaysia is a paradise for sailors, with a warm climate all the year round, and two distinct periods:  
- The north-easterly monsoon (winter monsoon): it dominates from November to February, and brings rain to the east coast of the peninsula and to the coastal regions of Sabah and Sarawak. It also waters the centre and the west coast, but in a less abundant way.  
- The south-westerly monsoon (summer monsoon): it dominates from August to November, and sweeps the west coast, but with less abundant rains than those of the winter monsoon on the east coast.
The ideal thing is to sail at Langkawi between November and April, as the winds, generally from the north-east (between 5 and 20 knots), are more favourable. And here, shield your eyes!  Small anchorages in superb creeks bordered by immaculate white sand, and swimming in the middle of a multitude of fish are yours for the choosing... Distances between anchorages are very small, encouraging you to discover new islands and islets. In these conditions, it is impossible not to find the anchorage or the island of your dreams, with your catamaran anchored in translucent water.
Finally, note that Langkawi is also a stopover renowned for its duty-free shopping and cheap, top-quality crafts. In short, a destination which will definitely please the whole family...
If you want to go to Malaysia between May and October, you will have to go to the base at Tioman, on the south-east coast. This is also an exceptional destination, where certain scenery will remind you of the Seychelles. Dream Yacht Charter moves its fleet from Langkawi to Tioman in May.

Practical info

Situation: Langkawi is situated off the north-west coast of Malaysia. Tioman is on the south-east coast.

Access: Langkawi international airport. To get there, you must stop over at Kuala Lumpur or Singapore. Flight by Malaysia Airlines or Airasia.

Formalities: A visa is not required for a stay of less than three months, but your passport must be valid for six months after your return.

Climate: Malaysia has an equatorial climate with maritime influences. The country has two monsoon periods. Result: there is no real dry season; it is hot and wet practically all the year round. On the other hand, the water is at an almost constant temperature, between 26 and 29°C.

And also...

Health: Malaysia is a country which is quite safe from a health point of view. Beware of sunburn, of course, but also the particularly voracious mosquitoes. No problem with malaria, which is limited to a few remote inland areas.

Money: the Ringgit. 1 euro = 5.04 Ringgit. 1US$ = 3.53 Ringgit.

Language: Malay and English

Itinerary

Dream Yacht Charter is the only local charter company (that we know of). In addition to its monohulls, the company has a brand new Orana 44, a Catana 471 and a Leopard 47, fully equipped to offer you the cruise of your dreams. 

Itinerary, 12 days Langkawi