Sailing from Phuket (Thailand) to the Andaman Islands (India), and back (February-March 2008)

In February-March 2008, I went on a sailing trip with the Aiken-Widom family. On a rented catamaran (Cyrene) we sailed from Phuket to Port Blair (Andaman Islands) and back. Each crossing took 5 days, including a one-day stop in the Similan Islands (Thailand). I left the catamaran in Port Blair and for 10 days I separately visited Havelock, South Button, and Inglis islands

The Cyrene crew, with Alex Aiken, our captain, on the right

Cyrene

Leaving Kata beach (Phuket)

Thai fishing boat near Phuket

Similan island #4

Across the Andaman sea

A nice treat on the boat

Arrival to Port Blair (South Andaman island) at 4am

Ferrys in Port Blair’s harbor

Our taxi in Port Blair (the typical Ambassador)

The clock tower in Aberdeen Bazar (Port Blair’s shopping area)

Scenes in Aberdeen bazaar

A small temple in Port Blair

Beaches in Havelock

Most of Havelock consists of dense forest, but there are many trails that can be used for hiking

Havelock has also farming areas

From Havelock to South Button and Inglis islands

South Button, a tiny island, but a great snorkeling spot

Inglis island

Leaving Port Blair on our way back to Phuket