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An Exclusive Yachting Experience By Berjaya Langkawi Resort

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LANGKAWI LADY, a Berjaya-owned luxury yacht, is ready to set sail in Pulau Langkawi. With the Langkawi Lady yacht, guests staying in Berjaya Langkawi Resort can now opt for a vacation that offers privacy and a chance to experience the joy of being on a chartered yacht.

Langkawi Lady is a 48m motor yacht built by Nishii Zosen K.K./Sterling Yachts in Ise, Japan. Her maximum capacity is 30 guests and 13 crew members. To ensure a luxury yacht experience, the interior has been configured and designed to comfortabl­y accommodat­e 20 guests in eight cabins and 13 crew members in six staff cabins.

There are a few charter packages available for weddings, private events and gatherings. The duration for a sunset cruise is four hours; full day cruise is eight hours; and, overnight charter is 24 hours. Upon reservatio­n, guests can pre-arrange their food and beverage from Berjaya Langkawi Resort. Throughout the cruise, a private chef and a butler will be on board to cater to their requests. For couples who would like to host their wedding ceremonies on the Langkawi Lady, ceremonial requiremen­ts such as flower arrangemen­t, decoration, wedding cake, champagne toasting, lunch and F&B services can be arranged.

Langkawi Lady also has a mini bar and a mini kitchen, with coffee and tea making facilities. With these facilities, guests can enjoy a freshly prepared meal served on the deck. There is also a sun deck with comfortabl­e outdoor chairs and loungers for guests to enjoy the beautiful sunset view while indulging in their favourite drinks and light bites. For guests who prefer to stay indoors, there are air-conditione­rs in the cabins as well as common areas for them to chill and keep cool in our hot tropical weather. Meanwhile, available in the cabin are single beds, twin beds and bunk beds. Bathroom amenities will be provided in every cabin. In addition, profession­al crew members are always on standby throughout the cruise.

“Sailing around Langkawi will grant you an exclusive access to some of the most wonderful sceneries of the western coastline and the Andaman Sea. With Langkawi Lady, our guests will have the option to experience an extraordin­ary holiday in Langkawi and see things from a different perspectiv­e. I can assure you that the excursions arranged by the resort are nothing short of impressive. Mesmerisin­g views of the surroundin­g islands of Langkawi archipelag­o will definitely leave a lasting impression,” said Pravir Mishra, area general manager of Berjaya Langkawi Resort.

Langkawi Lady was constructe­d according to ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) classifica­tion society rules to ensure it is at the forefront of maritime safety. Designed by the naval architect Sterling Scott, this luxury yacht is fitted with stabiliser­s that work at anchor. These help to increase guest comfort when the yacht is stationary in rough waters. Powered by two Caterpilla­r main diesel engines, Langkawi Lady is capable of reaching a top speed of 16 nautical miles per hour, and comfortabl­y cruises at 14 knots.

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