About Captain Eva

 

After sailing for almost 20 years, including a six year circumnavigation, we settled down here in Langkawi in 2005. We have sailed many an ocean and have visited highly rated and popular islands such as Bora Bora and Tahiti, but they are not even close to having the charm and attraction of the Langkawi archipelago. Langkawi enchanted us from the minute we arrived and although we are out on the ocean almost every day, its abundant beauty still delights us.
                         
Langkawi’s beauty is definitely best seen from the water, not on the road! You need to go out on a boat to discover this archipelago and the numerous untouched isles of the Andaman Sea. On board the DAMAI INDAH you can do this in style! Sip a glass of champagne or a fresh juice whilst sitting on a comfortable deck mattress or in the hammock and let this tropical paradise you’ve always dreamt of, reveal itself to you. Langkawi is still 80% natural vegetation! The steep sloped limestone islands are not suited to human habitation, thus only 4 of the 99 islands populated. Out of 5500 plant and tree species in Malaysia, 3500 here grow without soil, but on pure rock. It is amazing to see trees that are more than 2000 years old with their ancient their roots entwined in these rocks!

On our cruises you will see more than 20 islands where eagles, hornbills, monitor lizards and monkeys are living an undisturbed life. You can choose to charter the ship for a private cruise or to share the boat with other guests. DAMAI INDAH provides the perfect background for any cruise and is a great combination of traditional wooden sailing boat and modern amenities.

Only from the deck of a boat will you discover the true beauty of the 99 islands of the Langkawi archipelago. With the constant trade winds fanning welcome refreshment, inviting bays with pristine white sandy beaches and steep limestone cliffs draped with lush verdant shades of green, this cruising ground is certainly one of the most idyllic in the world. It is in this paradise that the Damai Indah has rapidly developed she reputation as number one in crewed charter yacht, able to meet any taste and budget. If you feel that it is time to trade your busy schedule in for a holiday, trade your responsibilities for fun, and trade your wristwatch for the sun, moon and stars, we can help you to experience life as it ought to be!

We know your time is precious, therefore, we ensure your cruise is well planned and perfectly organised from start to finish. As the premier yacht charter company in Langkawi, we are here to make your vacation the most carefree, memorable one you have ever had!

My cooking History
Frankly speaking, I learned cooking quite late in my life. When my husband Gerd and I planned to sail around the world eventually he told me that there are no restaurants on the Atlantic. That was in the year 1999. I bought more than one hundred cook books and started to experiment. During our almost 6 years of circumnavigation I think I did a good job. As an example, when we crossed the Atlantic, I used only 6 cans of food, that was three of tomatoes and three of tuna-fish.

The rest was all cooked fresh. And I am truly proud of the reviews you can read at tripadvisor or holidaycheck about my tours. I am the ONLY charter boat on Langkawi where the food does not come from a caterer,but rather is cooked fresh. My Indian housemaid Mary or I go to the wet-market every morning. Here we buy everything we need. And I am honestly buying only the best available. You know, I hardly work with any hotels – almost all my booking come online. The hotels want to take a commission and I cannot see the reason why I should pay up to 40 % of my hard earned money just for them making a phone call! No way would I then be able to serve the wine in crystal glasses or tenderloin and prawns. No other charter boat offers a 12 year old whiskey and all together has an open bar as I have on DAMAI INDAH. Life is too short as we all know! And your hard earned and paid for holiday, your honeymoon, birthday or whatever you are celebrating,it is surely worth it to do so in style and comfort. The best is just about good enough for you. So instead of paying commission to hotels, I would rather spend the money on you!