Malaysia is dense, noisy jungle, quiet island life and an exciting cultural mix of different Asian cultures. Our charter base southeast of the peninsula on the Tioman archipelago promises relaxation and tranquility in a less touristy area. Alternatively, if you start from the archipelago of Langkawi northeast of Malaysia, you can also take a detour to southern Thailand.
Climate: tropical with temperatures around 30 degrees
Winds: monsoon
Sailing season: all year round, best in the dry season: on Tioman April to October, on Langkawi November to April
Yacht charter Malaysia
The Malay Peninsula borders on the states of Thailand and Singapore, the Malay part of the island of Borneo borders on Brunei and Indonesia. In addition, there are several small island groups off the coast. For entry, German citizens need a passport, which should still be valid for 6 months upon entry. In addition, a confirmed entry or onward travel ticket. Further information on entry or recommended vaccinations can be found on the website of the German Foreign Office.
Yacht charter Malaysia - wildlife, beach vacations and island hopping
Those who fly to Malaysia usually first land in the capital Kuala Lumpur or Singapore. If you are not only longing for island life, you should also get to know these two pulsating cities with millions of inhabitants. From here also connecting flights to the two sailing areas Langkawi and Tioman. They consist of paradise islands with jungle and sandy beaches. While Langkawi is more touristy, Tioman is quieter, but accordingly offers fewer supply and stopover options such as restaurants, so you have to plan that part of the trip. For individual travelers in search of nature, the Tioman archipelago with its jungle-covered islands is just right. Hikers are driven to waterfalls through vibrant rainforest, and water sports enthusiasts and climbers will also find plenty to do. Divers can explore coral reefs and World War II shipwrecks. The distances between the islands are short and on a longer cruise the Malay East Coast can also be included.
Special in Malaysia is the dense and original tropical rainforest. In it it is not quiet, because in addition to the lush flora there is also a very lively fauna. There are many different species of monkeys, such as orangutans and spectacled monkeys, colorful birds, monitor lizards and tapirs. The plant with the largest flower in the world is also at home here, the Rafflesia.
In Malaysia different cultural influences from Asia come together: Malay, Chinese, Indian and various small ethnic groups that have their own language and culture. These different influences are also mixed in the cuisine, which is also influenced by the sea. In cities, one benefits from a street food culture and small cookshops with traditional recipes.
Weather-wise, there are differences in monsoon on the east and west coast: In the summer months it is mainly dry on the east coast in Tioman, but on the west coast with Langkawi the best time to travel is in the winter months.
Oct 19, 2023
