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Back to Ao Po… Where My Boat Dragged Anchor
24 avril 2026 · 13 min · 130K vues · Ao Po, Phuket
Woman gazes at James Bond Island from boat in Ao Po.
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Bobby and his crew navigate the Island SPIRIT 525 through the waters north of Phuket, Thailand, beginning with a guided longtail boat tour of the Panyi village mangroves. The tour costs 2,000 baht and lasts over an hour, navigating narrow channels and caves.1:25 After the tour, the crew motors to James Bond Island, where they pay a 300-baht entry fee per person to visit the national park.8:36 The crew then motors two hours south to Ao Po.10:07 Upon arrival, they secure permission from the Ao Po marina to use their facilities, including the Port of Call restaurant and pool, provided they dine on-site.10:21 While anchored at Ao Po, a squall with 24-knot winds causes the Island SPIRIT 525 to drag its anchor.12:57 The crew successfully recovers the vessel without collision.13:04 Bobby notes that insufficient chain length during a previous visit to this location resulted in a similar dragging incident.11:52
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