We did a day trip with Gordon as captain and crew together with another couple and their 2 children. It was a relaxing and interesting journey through around the tributaries and some small islands.

During the trip we had an opportunity to kayak around, snorkle, visit an active fish farm and their family and see some local monkeys who came on board the boat.

The choices were up to you and some of us did it all while others simply read a book or relaxed in the sun. The best bit for us was it was not going to the 'tourist' locations but actually just sailing around and seeing small but interesting parts of the non-tourist Phuket.

Also the children seemed to have fun on the trip as well!

Gordon the host was very good at explaining the areas we were seeing and giving us options on what we wanted to see/do.

Recommended for those who want a good non-mainstream tour on the water.

My thanks to Capt. Gordon and his crew for a most enjoyable cruise up the river on board Pita, the flat-bottom river boat., where a friendly band of monkeys came on board for a banana feast! We had a delicious lunch of Masaman Curry cooked by Uan, his Thai cook, and were entertained by the boat boy.

I absolutely recommend this trip to anyone wanting a safe and delightful trip up the river and along the coast, I hope to visit again later this year and look forward to having another memorable cruise. Thanks again folks, best wishes -
Freer Richardson. Norfolk England.

While visiting my in-laws in Phuket, Captain Gordon, Uan and Margot took us out on River Rover. We had an excellent Thai lunch served on board. Swam and canoed in the river and basically saw a part of Phuket that is difficult to access unless you have the River Rover. Everything was absolutely perfect. A must do when in Phuket.

Like most people (I think) - knock off time on a Friday can not come soon enough. Last week I decided to go to Phuket (a 5 hour trip for me) and chill out.
Having lived by the ocean all my life (until now) I decided to go sailing with Captain Gordon of River Rovers on the Saturday. It was a beautiful day, and our group met by Jimmy's Lighthouse and set off to the sailboat in the 'Green Mamba'.
The wind was pretty slight - maybe about 10 knots, the water was as smooth as a mirror and the sun was a warm comfort, as we set out for our days sailing. Captain Gordon had packed some food and refreshments and there was always something on offer. Even free beer. A good way to unwind after a hellish week. Those of us who wanted to try our hand at sailing did so, some better than others :-)
Just after lunch time we anchored off Freedom beach, which I believe is on Coral Island. Totally deserted. Apparently, they set up a bar and food during season, but now it is abandoned. Sort of Robinson Crusoe-ish. We snorkelled, kayaked and had hermit crab races (no we did not eat them). The more energetic (read young) of the group went hiking up the hill. Great view of Chalong they said.
After a few hours we sailed slowly back to our anchorage, loaded up the 'Green Mamba' and made our way back to sure, just as the most amazing sunset was sketching itself on the cloud canvas. Brilliant! A tonic for the soul. Thank you Captain Gordon