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FR White Lotus Season 3 has arrived in Thailand, and when the first episode dropped on Sunday 16th February, our inbox exploded with questions about the red-sailed, junk-style boat that guests arrived in (which set the scene for their exotic stay.)
WAS IT OUR BOAT?
Traditional junk boats are iconic to Southeast Asia, and ours is no exception. Originally a trading vessel over 100 years ago, she journeyed across Southeast Asia, transporting goods. After decades of work across the seas, our Owners Carolyn and Michael adopted her, finally giving her the TLC she deserved and restoring the boat with a sympathetic ear to her history.
Her traditional design features a horseshoe-shaped stern and a high deck, giving her a classic, timeless charm. With a flat bottom and no keel, she relies on a big rudder or leeboard to glide smoothly over the waves.
Found more broadly today is a growing number of modern recreational junk-rigged sailboats and yachts, and we believe that was what we saw on the new series of the popular luxury travel series.
Can I take a sunset tour with the White Lotus Season 3 Thailand boat?
We’re huge White Lotus fans, and so as soon as those big red sails came into scene, we had suspicions around who they belonged to! The primary filming location for this season is the Four Seasons Resort in Koh Samui (Thailand’s second-largest island) Their site is renowned for its luxurious 43-acres, offering 60 teak villas, each equipped with private pools and expansive ocean views.
And so, it makes sense that the White Lotus boat was also based in the Koh Samui area. We’re led to believe that the ship in question is the Red Dragon classic Thai yacht – a semi-private sailing cruise that journeys around Samui’s marine park islands. While it’s not a traditional junk boat, the Red Dragon (like ours) provides a more luxurious take on the classic sunset cruise, offering relaxing cushions that are big enough to lay down and lounge throughout your tour.
White Lotus Season 3 film locations in Thailand
For those looking to visit the Thailand filming locations, the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui welcomes guests, offering an opportunity to experience the luxurious setting depicted in “The White Lotus.”
Additionally, the series filmed in various locations across Thailand, including Bangkok, Phuket, and Phang Nga Bay, providing fans and travellers with multiple destinations to explore the show’s backdrop. For a bit of background research before your trip, we recommend Time Magazine’s White Lotus article – a super detailed behind-the-scenes piece around Season 3 filming (including interesting photos of the crew shooting with camera set-ups in the pool!)
Live your own “White Lotus” moment aboard an authentic junk boat in Krabi
If you’ve been captivated by the stunning visuals of The White Lotus Season 3, you’re not alone! And while a visit to Koh Samui’s Four Season’s might be a little out of budget, a trip on our 4-islands cruise is an affordable way to re-create your favourite TV moment!
Our traditional junk boat has been sailing these waters for years, long before Hollywood came knocking. With its towering red sails and plenty of space to lounge with a cold drink in hand, it’s the perfect setting to soak in the scenery – no film crew required.
And if you’re looking to mimic that effortlessly stylish White Lotus aesthetic, you’re in luck. The show’s costume design, as Vogue pointed out in their new White Lotus fashion article, is all about quiet, understated luxury, something that feels right at home on a sunset cruise in Krabi. Throw on your favourite flowy linen, kick back on the deck, and watch the sun sink behind the limestone cliffs.
Ready to recreate the magic of The White Lotus in real life? Join us for a sunset cruise and sail into a scene straight out of the show, only this time, it’s your reality.
