CHARTER HIGHS yachting Island Indulgence Cruising the Andaman Sea aboard Talisman Maiton is a perfect balance of sophisticated style and superb destinations, says Julia Zaltzman Talisman Maiton provides an exceptional charter experience, with a sumptuous lounge part of her charms T here may be no better place to experience Phuket’s golden sunrise than on the 360-degree observation platform atop Talisman Maiton. It’s an almost transcendent experience and a testament not only to the wonderfully sumptuous 54m yacht, which was built by Proteksan and refurbished in 2016, but also to Captain Rob Smith’s savvy with Thailand’s seas, which enables him to position the vessel in just the right spots, as here in Phuket, to enjoy the extraordinary natural splendour in all its forms, from sunrises and sunsets to scuba dives and land expeditions. Starting from Layan Bay in Phuket, an overnight cruise to the north takes you to the virgin rainforestcovered Surin and Similan Islands, which are low on day-trippers, meaning both seclusion in every bay and also healthy, vibrant coral reefs. The yacht boasts jet skis and wakeboards, but with depths of just 20 metres, ditch the engines and take a paddle board or kayak ashore to Koh Surin Tai, home to PHOTOS BUGSY GEDLEK (2) 80 CENTURION-MAGAZINE.COM
