Port Dickson yacht rental
The relaxed atmosphere of Port Dickson, conveniently located near to Kuala Lumpur, on Malaysia’s West Coast, is a perfect setting for yacht rental. Clean, uncrowded beaches line the coastline running south toward Tanjung Tuan, a wildlife reserve and bird-watching spot, with a 16th-century lighthouse. Other historical sights are worth visiting nearby such as Fort Kempas, with a sacred Islamic tomb and the Lukut Museum, with exhibits about the area’s history dating from the early 1800s. Port Dickson, fondly known as ‘PD’, is named after Sir Frederick Dickson, a British official looking for a suitable port during colonial times. What better place to rent a yacht and visit its surroundings.
Why rent a yacht in Port Dickson?
The Royal Port Dickson Yacht Club is home to a variety of luxury yachts, catamarans and speedboats. Easy to rent yachts are available all year round from this marina. Avillion Admiral Cove is another large, integrated marina with a prestigious waterfront hotel situated on 100 acres of seaside beauty. Getting to Port Dixon takes less than one hour from Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Port Dickson experiences monsoons with January and February being the driest months. Summer is the wet season, which lasts from March to December. Temperatures hardly vary all year round, but there is humidity, and a fair chance of rainfall too. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Port Dickson, the hottest months are April, May, and June with, a daytime temperature of 33°C and 25°C at night, so you can get a tan while you are sailing!
What are yacht rental prices in Port Dickson?
Port Dickson yacht rentals are available for a few hours, by the day or week. A yacht rental will start at around 1000 USD or more for a couple of hours, and speed boat rental starts at around 250 USD per hour. Port Dickson yacht and boat rental are relatively more expensive than other locations in Malaysia, but Port Dickson also offers high-end luxury yacht charter that is world-class. So if you want to impress the love of your life, or your new business associates, or simply revel in world-class comfort, then head to Port Dickson.
When is the yachting season in Port Dickson?
Yacht rental in Port Dickson is available all year round. The Malaysia Yacht Show represents a fantastic event hosted in Port Dickson, which displays the latest superyachts for charter and sale, as well as new yacht designs and products related to the luxury yachts yachting industry. Why not rent a yacht to accommodate you, and your colleagues, during this high-profile event. The Malaysia Yacht Show is one of the leading luxury lifestyle exhibitors in the region. So if you are a real fan, this could be the best time to rent a yacht in Port Dickson, but be prepared to share your space with around 5000 visitors, including industry professionals, yachting enthusiasts, or possible buyers and other yacht charterers.
Port Dickson yacht rental for a day
Port Dickson has yacht, boats, speedboats, and fishing boat rental available from two hours to a full day. An exhilarating short trip or a full day on the clear, blue waters. Take your pick, but don’t leave yourself wanting longer. There is much to see and enjoy near to Port Dickson. Set your sails for the Tanjung Tuan Lighthouse. This old Portuguese-style lighthouse is surrounded by equatorial forest and offers spectacular views of the Straits of Malacca. As you sail by, you will likely see migratory birds flying high in the sky, including hawks, eagles, and swallows from March to April and September to October.
Port Dickson yacht rental overnight
An overnight sail from Port Dickson can take you to a different country. The Indonesian Island of Pulau Rupat is less than three hours across the waters. Don’t forget to take your passport with you just in case you decide to hop ashore on the flat sandy beaches. Motorcycle taxis are available for tourists on the island. Otherwise, simply stay on board and watch the passing ships, both Malaysian and international, pass you by. You can reach Rupat Island by speedboat too. Whatever mode of sea transport you decide to use, in the evening, you will be able to see the lights of Port Dickson if you decide on yacht rental overnight.
Port Dickson yacht rental for a week
More than a few days at sea in the Malacca Straits means that you will have plenty of time to explore if you want to. Why not sail North from Port Dickson to the renowned Pangkor Island. The name of the island comes from the Thai words, 'Pang Koh', which means Beautiful Island. This is one reason why the opera singer Luciano Pavarotti decided to stay there. It is one of a trio of smaller islands, including Pulau Mentagor and Pulau Giam.
Around Pulau Giam, you can go snorkeling, enjoy the fabulous beaches and marine life. Do include fishing as there are many good fishing spots here too. There is no 'best time" to visit Pangkor Island as Sumatra, Indonesia shields the island, and the weather is much the same throughout the year. So why wait, just book your yacht rental now.
If you are interested in Singapore's spectacular economic developments, then head South from Port Dickson for some stunning scenery and startling sophistication. Singapore's development has led the world, and it offers a stopover with facilities second to none. As you sail towards Singapore along the Straits of Malacca, you will be able to get fresh seafood from the fishermen who trawl these waters. What a perfect way to enjoy sailing with a fresh catch to eat daily.