Phuket Cruises

Set like a jewel in the Andaman Sea, Thailand's largest island boasts stretches of sandy beaches and a unique culture combining influences from China and Portugal. Whilst you're here, visit the fabled monastery of ‘Wat Chalong', the ‘Orchard Garden' and the ‘Thai Village', where examples of the country's culture are presented in a tranquil lakeside setting. To learn about Phuket's past and present, check out ‘Thalang National Museum'. Water sport enthusiasts take note: Snorkelling and scuba diving are world-class here – and something you've just got to experience. Whatever you decide to do, you simply love this beautiful place.

Phuket is truly a shopaholic's paradise. There's a great variety of shopping on offer, from vibrant open-air markets, street stalls and local shops to department stores and shopping malls. A popular shopping spot is ‘The OTOP market' on Rat-U-Thit Rd, Patong. This is where you'll find leather items, ceramics, wooden carvings, fabrics, silverware and the famous Thai silk.

Phuket's local currency is the Thai Baht. Phuket is 6 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+ 6).