Getting
to the vessel
There are various possibilities from Singapore
and Malaysia to join the vessel depending on the
voyage schedule. Please check with your trip organiser
for details.
Visa / Passport
Visa is mostly not required however please check
with your travel agent to be sure. Your passport
must be at least valid for 6 months upon arrival.
Time difference
Singapore / Malaysia GMT +8 / Thailand GMT +7
Language
English is spoken onboard our vessels. Malay language
is spoken in the Malaysian Islands and Thai language
in Thailand, however English is also widely used
in these areas.
Health, vaccinations
and safety
All participants must be in good general health
and condition. You must be able to enter the tender
boat, use the boat steps and also step ashore
(wet landings!). Tropical diseases are rare to
unknown in these islands. Please consult your
doctor or medical center for the latest information
for possible vaccinations. The islands are quite
developed, it is generally safe and thefts are
very rare. However we do not encourage you to
bring your valuables onboard.
Preparing your voyage
Please remember that you may only bring maximum
20 Kg of luggage (excluding hand luggage) if you
are coming by flight or fast ferry. Clothing onboard
our vessels are casual and we suggest shorts,
T-shirts, a long pairs of trousers for excursions,
a sweater for cool nights, including waterproof
jacket. For the land excursions, you will need
proper walking shoes with a good profile (sport
shoes), bathing suits and snorkel gears (also
available onboard). Protect yourself from sunburns,
bring a hat and sun-screen lotion.
You may be
entering a protected Marine Park
Many of these islands are part of the protected
Marine Park. The following ground rules have to
be followed strictly. Not following the rules
can lead to severe penalties!
- It is prohibited to disturb the marine life,
it is not permitted to take or remove corals,
stones, shells and other marine inhabitants.
- Spear fishing is a serious offence
- Do not litter into the sea, there are garbage
containers onboard
- No collection of artefacts from wrecks and other
underwater structures.
Electricity
220 Volt / European connections. Note: American
guests will need an adapter for 110 Volt and a
special connection (from US to European standards).
Telephone
and fax
Onboard our vessels, it is only possible to make
a phone call using our satellite phone system.
Fax cannot be sent however contact can also be
made through various countries radio station to
be connected through our Single Band Radio. Most
handphones can still receive signals while near
the islands.
Changes in
the itinerary
The Master and divemaster of our vessels has the
right to change the itinerary if weather conditions,
nautical and technical difficulties or instructions
from the respective authorities forces us to do
so. If we have to change the itinerary, we will
do our best to offer a proper alternative that
corresponds as much as possible with the original
booked itinerary. With your reservation, you accept
possible changes. These changes can never be grounds
for claims or reimbursements. In case of force
situations, strikes, war etc. we have the right
to cancel departures without being held responsible.
Customised
Itinerary
Our vessels offer voyages from 3 to 14 days. We
operate at different regions depending on the
season and the locations may be subjected to changes.
Please check with our office or visit our website
for the latest information.
For the latest information, please check with
the office or email us at info@fisheyecharter.com
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