Jump to content
Login with your Gmail HERE and start posting in seconds! ×
Don't just read! Be part of the Community! Join the conversation ×
Our Newsletter now includes a Sunday edition! Stay updated 7 days a week!

Cruise ships in Patong.

hansgruber

By hansgruber
in Phuket

 Share

Recommended Posts

hansgruber Platinum Member

hansgruber

Posted
Posted

Last few years I used to see cruise ships headed for patong every morning,sometimes two or three a day. Where have they gone? I've only seen two in the last month. Are they all going to Panwa port now or have they just stopped coming due to the crap they endure once they arrive on shore?

I liked watching the different ships arrive at dawn.

NamKangMan Diamond Member

NamKangMan

Posted
Posted

I rang a friend in Sihanoukville in Cambodia a few weeks ago.

At the time of the call, he told me there were two US Navy ships in port there, with many personel allowed shore leave.

In the past, these US Navy boats may have come to Phuket, but chose not to on this occasion.

Unfortunately, you would probably have to conclude it's "due to the crap they endure once they are on shore" because Phuket has a lot more to offer than Sihanoukville.

LivinginKata Star Member

LivinginKata

Posted
Posted

I've noticed quite a few cruise ships this last week passing by Kata beach. Going to Patong early morning (06.00) and returning earrly evening (18.30). I saw 2 cruise ships anchored in Patong bay last week.

NamKangMan Diamond Member

NamKangMan

Posted
Posted

There's a cruise schedule for Phuket here:

(It doesn't seem to cover US navel ships in Cambodia unfortunately.)

http://www.cleancruising.com.au/port.asp?port=THHKT

I note the QE2 will be back on 10 Jan 15.

It seems most park on the eastern side of the Island these days.

I must go on another cruise, I see at least one ship has bumper cars now!

attachicon.gifQN_03.jpg

"It doesn't seem to cover US navel ships in Cambodia unfortunately." - I can't remember the last time I have seen US Navy personel ejoying the nightlife here, not that I go out everynight, but just haven't seen them here for a while.

steelepulse Ruby Member

steelepulse

Posted
Posted

Perhaps why we haven't seen US Navy personnel and vessels is due to the big scandal that had the Singaporean based company falsifying billing into the millions of dollars and giving bribes to top brass. IIRC, Thailand was in the equation in this scandal.

DrDave Silver Member

DrDave

Posted
Posted

For the next couple of months, Star Cruises (Superstar Libra) is making a weekly stop in Phuket (Patong Bay). Arrival Mondays at noon, departing around midnight same day.

There's also a Costa ship that seems to visit Patong at about the same time. I don't recall the ship name or schedule though.

One look at the crowds on the beach and you'll know there's a ship moored out in the bay.

  • Like 1
Peterocket Gold Member

Peterocket

Posted
Posted

Caribbean cruises also do a three day trip from Singapore stopping in Patong.

Would be good if you could get on at Patong and do the cruise the other way around.

LivinginKata Star Member

LivinginKata

Posted
Posted

Caribbean cruises also do a three day trip from Singapore stopping in Patong.

Would be good if you could get on at Patong and do the cruise the other way around.

Cannot board in Patong. Best we could do with Star Cruises was board in Singapore and depart in Patong.

Shot Platinum Member

Shot

Posted
Posted

Saw a few boats yesterday afternoon. Many tuk tuk pukes triple parked, blocking traffic while loading/unloading their victims.

  • Like 1
DrDave Silver Member

DrDave

Posted
Posted

Perhaps why we haven't seen US Navy personnel and vessels is due to the big scandal that had the Singaporean based company falsifying billing into the millions of dollars and giving bribes to top brass. IIRC, Thailand was in the equation in this scandal.

And don't forget the infamous taxi mafia / tuk tuk blockade of the port a few years ago.

iSabai Silver Member

iSabai

Posted
Posted (edited)

There's a cruise schedule for Phuket here:

(It doesn't seem to cover US navel ships in Cambodia unfortunately.)

http://www.cleancruising.com.au/port.asp?port=THHKT

I note the QE2 will be back on 10 Jan 15.

It seems most park on the eastern side of the Island these days.

I must go on another cruise, I see at least one ship has bumper cars now!

attachicon.gifQN_03.jpg

"It doesn't seem to cover US navel ships in Cambodia unfortunately." - I can't remember the last time I have seen US Navy personel ejoying the nightlife here, not that I go out everynight, but just haven't seen them here for a while.

If I remember correctly, in the past the US did not allow their ships to r&r in Phuket due to a 'non-elected government'. That was after the last coup. Not sure if that's the case now, but may be a reason.

Edited by iSabai
NamKangMan Diamond Member

NamKangMan

Posted
Posted

Members steelpulse, DrDave and iSabai have all put forward good reasons why there hasn't been any US navy ships here for a while. It's probably a combination of all of them.

iSabai - do you know if that is US policy?

NamKangMan Diamond Member

NamKangMan

Posted
Posted

Caribbean cruises also do a three day trip from Singapore stopping in Patong.

Would be good if you could get on at Patong and do the cruise the other way around.

"Would be good if you could get on at Patong and do the cruise the other way around." - I would say that would be a very, very popular cruise with the wealthy Thai's here, because as soon as the ship reached international waters - the casino/s could open. :)

  • Like 1
iSabai Silver Member

iSabai

Posted
Posted

Members steelpulse, DrDave and iSabai have all put forward good reasons why there hasn't been any US navy ships here for a while. It's probably a combination of all of them.

iSabai - do you know if that is US policy?

I believe so, but I don't know how concrete or extensive it is. Going strictly from memory as I said. After Thaksin's removal, the US refused to send the ships here as a bit of a diplomatic slap on the wrist, and/or diplomatic nudge to encourage them to move towards free elections. Probably both.

Peterocket Gold Member

Peterocket

Posted
Posted

Members steelpulse, DrDave and iSabai have all put forward good reasons why there hasn't been any US navy ships here for a while. It's probably a combination of all of them.

iSabai - do you know if that is US policy?

I believe so, but I don't know how concrete or extensive it is. Going strictly from memory as I said. After Thaksin's removal, the US refused to send the ships here as a bit of a diplomatic slap on the wrist, and/or diplomatic nudge to encourage them to move towards free elections. Probably both.

Don't worry we've got an Indian warship here today. Looks like it holds about 6 people.

  • Like 1
glassdude007 Silver Member

glassdude007

Posted
Posted (edited)

When the Korean Cruise ships hit Patong , Very pretty girls some of them...

most of the passengers head straight for Juncylon or to the new Noodle shops food court upstairs at end of Bangala,

very nice up there as well cheap clean and cool great AC up there and has beer for sale as well....NICE

on another note ...

Was thinking of taking GF and kids for a short holiday cruise,

is there any cruise lines that departs from Thailand cruise around asia and return to Thailand??

5 day trip out of Phuket ???

I know i know google is my friend...i just found something like this i guess.....

NOT CHEAP either...hmmmm

http://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise/Cruise-Search?port=112072

Edited by glassdude007
  • 3 weeks later...
stevenl Star Member

stevenl

Posted
Posted (edited)

Perhaps why we haven't seen US Navy personnel and vessels is due to the big scandal that had the Singaporean based company falsifying billing into the millions of dollars and giving bribes to top brass. IIRC, Thailand was in the equation in this scandal.

Big US Navy ship coming in on the 22nd of this month, due to depart again on the 29th. So all the speculation was just that, idle speculation.

Also every day big cruiseships docked in Patong.

Edited by stevenl
  • 4 weeks later...
PaulHamon Silver Member

PaulHamon

Posted
Posted

since the cruise liner plan 12 -18 month in advance, many dropped Laem Chabang and Thailand from their rosters because of the political turmoil and marital law.

since everything has calmed down, Thailand is not back on the destination list, but it'll take a little time for it to come back to the levels it was... the same time it took to drop down.

stevenl Star Member

stevenl

Posted
Posted

since the cruise liner plan 12 -18 month in advance, many dropped Laem Chabang and Thailand from their rosters because of the political turmoil and marital law.

since everything has calmed down, Thailand is not back on the destination list, but it'll take a little time for it to come back to the levels it was... the same time it took to drop down.

Strange, since they are lining up at Patong beach every day.

Old Croc Star Member

Old Croc

Posted
Posted

Don't forget the QM2 is due in about the 10th of next month.

(I mistakenly called it the QE2 in a previous post)

Apologies.

Apparently the QM2 is due in Phuket on the 30th of Jan.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.






ASEANNOW

ASEANNOW (formally ThaiVisa) is Thailand's oldest and most popular expat and foriegner forum. Sign up today and have your say!

MORE INFO

POPULAR AREAS

CONTACT US

219/59 Asoke Towers, 15th Floor, Soi Sukhumvit 21, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
(+66) 99 196 1100
[email protected]

×
×
  • Create New...