I’ve been captain of the 39-metre LADY AZUL for over eight years, and have been living in South East Asia for over 10 years. I live permanently in Malaysia, and have no desire to move anywhere else – I love this part of the world, and am seeing more and more large charter yachts trickle into the region.
I am not surprised that more superyachts are heading this way, as there is so much to see and do, while still experiencing some of the most beautiful places on the planet. What I am also learning from our charter guests who join us in South East Asia is that the peace, quiet and the feeling of being remote is the ultimate escapism.
Compared to the Mediterranean, where you will most likely be seen onboard a yacht, South East Asia is much more secluded and can give you total privacy – you will often be the only person on the beach! There are times we can be cruising and not see another person or boat for a week.
At the moment, LADY AZUL is moving towards Indonesia and Raja Ampat. There are so many beautiful spots in Indonesia to choose from, and historic kingdoms, coral reefs, jungles and isolated beaches are never too far away.
There is nowhere else in the world like Raja Ampat. Just google it, and you can get an idea of what you could be seeing from the decks on a charter on LADY AZUL. Another area we cruise to regularly is the Komodo National Park. It’s called the “real-life Jurassic Park” for good reason! Every time we visit it is always exciting, and the crew and I know all the best bays for anchorages to spend some time spotting the dragons.
There are also the dive sites… you will have to come on board to know my secret spots that I’ve gotten to know very well after 15 years as a commercial diver. The diving is a definite highlight of the region and while chartering LADY AZUL. You will spend time in some of the best spots on the planet – and there are so many! Around Komodo Island, you could spend two weeks diving there and still not cover everything. Whether it is a whale shark or turtles, there is always a surprise on these trips.
The crew and I always try to make any excursion (diving, canoeing, snorkelling, you name it) more adventurous for our guests. Recently we visited a few World War II shipwrecks which were very unique and gave us all lasting memories. Many of our charter guests are looking for a trip that is also adventurous and “back to nature” style.
LADY AZUL is perfectly set up for a charter in the region, and benefits from a recent refit. With all brand-new interiors and modifications, she is a yacht that gives her guests the comfort they need when returning from an amazing day out.
Those looking for a new way of chartering, in one of the best places on the planet, should come and join us!
To find the ideal charter yacht to make your dream holiday come true, contact the TWW Yachts team via info@twwyachts.com.
