... think it has to in town where to stay, help appreciated
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... think it has to in town where to stay, help appreciated
There is no "harbour" in Phuket. Take away the tourist aspect of the island, and what you have is a fishing economy plus some agriculture.
The cruise ships mentioned above don't 'dock' in Patong or Phuket Town, they anchor out in the bay and shuttle their load back and forth by landing craft.
The "harbour" you are looking for does not exist, except for fishing "docks" scattered all over the island.
It is from one (or more than one I'm sure) of these small docks that you will be able to cross over to the mainland to visit Phi Phi or Krabi. As to which one is best and busiest, you will be able to get a brochure at most hotels in Patong Beach which will lead you to a way to get across the water to Phi Phi/Krabi.
Phuket is a small island, and getting to the dock on time on any given day will be easy by bus, tuk tuk, or (maybe) taxi. Don't sweat the small stuff.
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Sittin' in the mornin' sun
I'll be sittin' when the evenin' come
Watching the ships roll in
And then I watch 'em roll away again, yeah
I'm sittin' on the dock of the bay
Watching the tide roll away
Ooo, I'm just sittin' on the dock of the bay
Wastin' time .....
I left my home in (Basingstoke)
Headed for the 'Frisco bay
'Cause I've had nothing to live for
And look like nothin's gonna come my way
So I'm just gonna sit on the dock of the bay
Watching the tide roll away
Ooo, I'm sittin' on the dock of the bay
Wastin' time ....
http://my.photodump.com/sawatdee/phuket1.jpg
http://www.phuket.com/island/travel.htm
http://www.hotelthailand.com/transfer/pp_ferry.html
Click here ( BIG HONKING MAP!!! ) and this huge map will show you the ferry routes from Phuket to Phi Phi etc etc.
Cheers ...
WhiteDesire, you still seem to be missing the point that most folk are telling you here. Phuket is not same-same Pattaya.Quote:
Originally Posted by WhiteDesire
Phuket Town is not a tourist destination - there's not much there for the average tourist. The biggest beach and the largest collection of tourist hotels, bars and restaurants is at Patong, on the west coast, towards the south of the island. There are also popular resorts at Karon and Kata further south and a collection of 5-star resorts to the north, near the airport.
Here's a map:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...uket_map-1.gif
The best place for a ferry to Phi Phi is Chalong, but there's not many places to stay there, and no need.
If you really are a newbie to Phuket, expecting something similar to Pattaya, then stay in the Paradise Complex at Patong, in one of the cheap hotels or Guest houses often mentioned on this board - Connect, Aquarius, Rendezvous etc. You can easily arrange a minibus transfer to the ferry at Chalong for your trip to Phi Phi.
Along those lines ... seems to me I recall a "Poll" thread not so long ago. :blackeye:Quote:
Originally Posted by Sen Yai
Cheers ...
Lonely Planet lists at least 2 dozen hotels in Phuket town. Try their website.Quote:
Originally Posted by WhiteDesire
But, as has been pointed out already, there is no central harbor in Phuket town so the hotels are at least a taxi/tuk-tuk ride to anywhere.
I guess no one here stays in the old town. Im planning a trip there for the first time in Jan. and though I want to see the town I'll be staying in Patong where the "action" is.
I was recently in Phuket town (just before monsson) and I full concur with kenc. I went as I was also interested in what the Old town might have instore for an excited traveler. The answer, unfortunately, is not a lot.
I mean it's harmless and all but really I had much more fun getting there on the bike around the bays (Karon, Kata, Ngawai etc) Beautiful and scenic. We went via the Chalong Police station at one point as my bf had omitted to tell me that he didn't, in fact have a licence to drive.
I thought this to be shocking and carried on like a trained seal and berated him for being so careless. I didn't realise that most of Thailand don't have licences and just prefer to pay the penalty if caught. I thought it was going to cost me a fortune. As it turned out it was a fine of 400 baht (NZ$16).
Anhow ... I digress - back to point - Phuket Town.
I was looking for the general things I look for when I travel ... churches (wots, in this case), museums and art galleries.
Well how stupid am I? Okay all ... I can here you guffawing now.
The town has some history but mostly it's just shabby. I did however assist the marketeers when the bf decided that there was nothing to do but shop at the market stalls on the outskirts. Also, as ever, good food to be had. Actually ... now I come to think of it it was ... peaceful, after the hustle and bustle of Patong.
But it was to Patong we raced back for a beer at our favourite bar in the Paradise Coplex in soi 2.
Yes, Patong is where I would stay and I think someone mentioned that you would be uplifted from your hotel in Patong and taken to wherever the boat may leave from.
Incidentally, doesn't the boat take bloody hours? You could fly to Krabi and take a boat out from there, but maybe you like the sea more than I.
Krobbie
... just for the night, got loads of names of hotels, thanks for the advice, and then get the boat to Phi Phi and Krabi. I am not interested at all in Phuket. But thanks for the advice on the hotels anyway.
If you are not at all interested in Phuket, why go there? Even for one night? If your interest is only in Krabi and Phi Phi, fly to Krabi not Phuket.
Yay Brad! Finally ... what we're all thinking.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brad the Impala
Cheers
Krobbie.
Poor old (oldish?) Whitedesire. He is trying to get out of the arrive at the airport and being whisked off to Pattaya routine. Someone please take him by the hand from his Jomtiem chair and point him in the direction of someplace. Cut the poor guy some slack.
Whitedesire is not as geographically challenged as most Thai boys. Show a map of the world to most Thai boys and they can't show you where Thailand is located. Forget USA and Europe too.