Itineraries:
5 days Bali–Flores–Bali
Journeys along the Lesser Sunda Islands remain among the favorite itineraries and for good reasons.
Few areas in Asia can lay claim to such cultural and natural diversity:
towering active volcanoes, jungle-clad mountain ranges, and dry savannah, teeming with wildlife, quiet coastal villages, emerald seas,
megalithic cultures, colorful market places, tribal rituals and architecture, not to mention a world of kaleidoscopic beauty under water.
This cruise will cover the Komodo area for a couple of days of snorkeling, beach combing and hiking through one
of the most beautiful National Parks of Indonesia.
Day One
At around 08.30 am, board the yacht at Benoa, settle in and sail to Gili Trawangan for swimming, snorkeling,
diving (optional, has to booked in advanced) and beach-combing. Late afternoon onward cruising to Rinca.
Day Two
Rinca Island, the second biggest in the Komodo archipelago, is also the richest in terms of fauna.
We will go trekking and looking for wild horses, water buffalo, wild boar, monkeys, and of course the famous ‘Komodo dragons’
in spectacular scenery of savannah and emerald coves.
Day Three
Morning arrival in Komodo Island.
Another opportunity to catch a glimpse of, or even stumble over the last representative of the Jurassic Park on earth, the infamous Komodo dragon.
Midday cruise to Red Beach, another breathtaking desert island where the beaches are red-coloured by pulverized red coral.
In the afternoon visit of Gili Lawa to hike the local summit and enjoy a splendid panorama over the moonscape islands of the Komodo Archipelago
and the mainland of Flores.
Late afternoon cruising, headed west.
Day Four
Morning arrive in Satonda, the top of an extinct volcano.
We will visit the Crater Lake in the centre of the island, where we may meet colonies of flying foxes after a short walk.
An afternoon of relaxation on the beautifully wild beach of Satonda and of lazy floating on the gentle currents over a stunning reef drop just off the coastline.
Afternoon sailing to Pulau Kromo.
Here we will have our farewell party with the crew, possibly witnessed by thousands of fruit bats crossing to the mainland looking for night shelter.
Evening sailing to Nara Bay (North West Lombok).
Day Five
After an early morning breakfast we have a half day tour over West-Lombok, meeting the local monkeys and see the process of local palm sugar plantations.
Before lunch we re-embark the Yacht to set sail to Benoa harbour, southeast Bali. Arrival in Benoa before sunset.
End of the cruise, individual transfer to hotel or airport.
6 days Diving Komodo Banta and More
Located some 500 kilometres east of Bali, the Komodo National Park is an archipelago of about eighty islands set between Flores to the east and
Sumbawa to the west.
Underwater it offers a universe of spectacular beauty, one of the very richest in the world in terms of diversity, host to more than 1,100 different species of fish
and over 250 types of corals.
When one looks at the map one will readily understand that the Komodo National Park is a magic border area between two totally different marine ecosystems.
To the north there is the Flores Sea, a purely tropical environment with clear warm waters, kaleidoscopic corals and unsurpassed visibility.
The Savu Sea to the south is in reality a sector of the Indian Ocean.
Between the islands there is first of all the eternal lunar clockwork of the tides.
However, in addition there are also the currents from the deep of the Southern Ocean that are pushing up against the continental shelf and venting through subterranean passages, carrying a never ending supply of plankton.
Day One
On day one when you arrive at the airport of Labuanbajo on the western tip of Flores, cars are waiting to take you to the harbour,
where the Yacht is tied up to the dock.
After embarkation we will first give you a general ships’ briefing to familiarize you with the vessel and our safety and emergency procedures.
While you have your first lunch the boat departs to Sabayor Island, at approximately two hours sailing time from the mainland.
Here we make our test dive to check our equipment, to make the necessary adjustments to the weights and to get to know each other.
We spend the night at the mooring and that same evening we also make our first night dive
Day Two
On day two the Yacht will proceed towards Gili Lawa Laut.
This is a small island located on the northern side of the Komodo National Park and offers both a beautiful landscape and
some of the prettiest dive sites in the area.
The diving experience will include a classic reef dive, seamounts and exciting channels.
We make three dives including the Cristal Rock which is famous for its spectacular scenery and where the turn of every corner brings a new surprise
– another school of fish, stunning corals or even the occasional shark.
In the late afternoon our staff will take you up to a spot on the hill where you have a wonderful view over the Park.
It is the perfect point to enjoy the sunset.
Day Three
On day three our plan is to first make an early morning dive at Castle Rock.
With its tip just six meters above the sea level this seamount is regarded as the best shark site in the park.
Sometimes dolphins patrol the deep lip of rock….Rainbow runners, schools of jacks, and eagle rays hover in the blue.
Following our first dive the boat will go on a westerly course and move to Banta Island.
Banta offers different types of diving experiences.
There is a famous wall on the Northwestern tip of the island that is named ‘Highway to Heaven’.
There is also the well known GPS point, a seamount off the Eastern point covered with beautiful hard coral formations.
With a bit of luck we will see different species of sharks.
After two afternoon dives we will follow up with a night dive on a spot that is usually referred to as ’it’s a small world’.
Day Four
On day four the yacht will move to the island of Tatawa.
Our first dive will be a drift dive on a beautiful reef where we can expect to spot turtles as well as hump-head parrotfish.
Our second dive will be on Batu Bolong which is considered one of the best sites in the Park.
The marine life around this small pinnacle is nothing short of stunning with plenty of fish action including sharks, giant trevallies, tuna and Napoleon wrasse.
Karang Makasar, west of Komodo Island, is one of the best manta observing location and divers have rarely been disappointed.
We will make our last day dive here. Late afternoon, the Yacht will go on a southeasterly course towards the northern tip of Rinca.
Here we spend the night at anchor and our plan is to make a night dive on an excellent macro spot.
Day Five
On day five you will make your last dive after breakfast on the island of Tengah Kecil.
This is a sloping reef which has colorful hard and soft coral growth with abundant sponges and fish life.
Along the top of the reef, hard corals provide homes for huge clouds of schooling anthias and fusiliers.
After lunch, we will go ashore and make a short trek inland on Rinca Island an attempt to spot the famous Komodo dragon.
Once we are back aboard, we will sail a short distance to an anchorage just North of the westernmost tip of the island.
Here we will spend some time ashore to meet the people in the local village.
When the sun sets we will start sailing on a Northerly course towards Labuanbajo.
Day 6
On day six we reach the harbour of Labuanbajo on the Flores mainland early in the morning.
After breakfast, you say farewell to the captain and crew and we transfer you to the airport for the return flight to Bali or to your next destination.
7 days Bali - Flores – Bali
Journeys along the Lesser Sunda Islands remain among our favorite itineraries and for good reasons.
Few areas in Asia can lay claim to such cultural and natural diversity:
towering active volcanoes, jungle-clad mountain ranges, and dry savannah, teeming with wildlife, quiet coastal villages, emerald seas,
megalithic cultures, colorful market places, tribal rituals and architecture, not to mention a world of kaleidoscopic beauty under water.
This cruise will cover the Komodo area for a couple of days of snorkeling, beach combing and hiking through one
of the most beautiful National Parks of Indonesia.
Day One
At around 08.30 am, board the yacht at Benoa, settle in and sail to Gili Trawangan for swimming, snorkeling, diving
(optional, it has o be booked in advanced) and beach-combing. Late afternoon onward sailing to Sumbawa.
Day Two
Arrive at Pulau Bungin a tiny island, populated by ‘sea-gypsies’ (bajao).
We stroll through narrow streets lined up by houses on stilts to outsmart the incoming tide. Performance of traditional music and dance.
Onward sailing to Pulau Moyo. At the South point of Moyo we spend a few hours relaxing, swimming and snorkeling.
Night sailing to The Komodo.
Day Three
Rinca Island, the second biggest in the Komodo archipelago, is also the richest in terms of fauna.
We will go trekking and look for wild horses, water buffalo, wild boar, monkeys, and of course
the famous ‘Komodo dragons’ in spectacular scenery of savannah and emerald coves.
Around noon sail to ‘Sabolon’, a famous reef with a huge variety of live coral and beautiful fish. Snorkeling,
diving (optional, it has to be booked in advanced) and beach-exploration.
In the afternoon proceed to the Riung archipelago, north of Flores.
Day Four
Late morning arrival in Labuhanbajo.
Here we will tour to a nearby village to attend the so-called caci (whip-) dance for which the Manggarai district of Flores enjoys national fame.
Midday sail to Bidadari Island, swimming, snorkeling, exploring the interior.
Afternoon sail to Komodo; spend a quiet night in the bay of Komodo island.
Day Five
Morning arrival in Komodo Island.
Another opportunity to catch a glimpse of, or even stumble over the last representative of the Jurassic Park on earth, the infamous Komodo dragon.
Midday sail to Red Beach, another breathtaking desert island where the beaches are red-coloured by pulverized red coral.
In the afternoon visit of Gili Lawa to hike the local summit and enjoy a splendid panorama over
the moonscape islands of the Komodo Archipelago and the mainland of Flores.
Late afternoon setting sail, headed west.
Day Six
Morning arrive in Satonda, the top of an extinct volcano.
We will visit the crater lake in the centre of the island, where we may meet colonies off lying foxes after a short walk.
An afternoon of relaxation on the beautifully wild beach of Satonda and of lazy floating on the gentle currents over a stunning reef drop just off the coastline.
Afternoon sailing to Pulau Kromo.
Here we will have our farewell party with the crew, possibly witnessed by thousands of fruit bats crossing to the mainland looking for night shelter.
Evening sailing to Nara Bay (North West Lombok).
Day Seven
After an early morning breakfast we have a half day tour over West-Lombok, meeting the local monkeys and see the process of local palm sugar plantations.
Before lunch we re-embark the Yacht to set sail to Benoa harbour, southeast Bali.
Arrival in Benoa before sunset. End of the cruise, individual transfer to hotel or airport.
8 days Bali - Flores - Bali
Journeys along the Lesser Sunda Islands remain among our favorite itineraries and for good reasons.
Few areas in Asia can lay claim to such cultural and natural diversity:
towering active volcanoes, jungle-clad mountain ranges, and dry savannah, teeming with wildlife, quiet coastal villages, emerald seas,
megalithic cultures, colorful market places, tribal rituals and architecture, not to mention a world of kaleidoscopic beauty under water.
This cruise will cover the Komodo area for a couple of days of snorkeling, beach combing and hiking through one of
the most beautiful National Parks of Indonesia.
The Flores Highlands will be an opportunity to hike to some remote villages and witness the tedious process of ikat weaving, practiced
amid unsurpassed scenery of gigantic volcanoes, bamboo forests and intriguingly coloured crater lakes.
Day One
At around 08.30 am, board the yacht at Benoa, settle in and cruise to Gili Trawangan for swimming, snorkeling,
diving (optional, it has to be booked in advanced) and beach-combing. Late afternoon onward cruising to Sumbawa.
Day Two
Arrive at Pulau Bungin a tiny island, populated by ‘sea-gypsies’ (bajao).
We stroll through narrow streets lined up by houses on stilts to outsmart the incoming tide. Performance of traditional music and dance.
Onward cruising to Pulau Moyo. At the South point of Moyo we spend a few hours relaxing, swimming and snorkeling.
Night cruising to east-Sumbawa.
Day Three
Arrive in the morning at Wera on the east coast of the island of Sumbawa.
Wera is a Buginese settlement and famous for its boatbuilding.
We will see all kinds of craft in various stages of construction, traditional phinisi building at its best.
If weather does not allow a smooth landing we cruise to Sangean island, an active volcano towering 1800 meters above the surrounding waters.
We will visit the tiny settlement on the island and make a short hike testing the steepness of the volcano Afternoon cruise to Gili Banta, a perfect place for some excellent swimming and snorkeling.
Night-cruising to Rinca.
Day Four
Rinca Island, the second biggest in the Komodo archipelago, is also the richest in terms of fauna.
We will go trekking and looking for wild horses, water buffalo, wild boar, monkeys, and of course
the famous ‘Komodo dragons’ in spectacular scenery of savannah and emerald coves.
Around noon cruise to ‘Sabolon’, a famous reef with a huge variety of live coral and beautiful fish.
Snorkeling, diving (optional, it has to be booked in advanced) and beach-exploration.
In the afternoon proceed to the Riung archipelago, north of Flores.
Day Five
Late morning arrival in Labuhanbajo.
Here we will tour to a nearby village to attend the so-called caci (whip-) dance for which the Manggarai district of Flores enjoys national fame.
Midday cruising to Bidadari island, swimming, snorkeling, exploring the interior. Afternoon sail to Komodo; spend a quiet night in the bay of Komodo island.
Day Six
Morning arrival in Komodo Island.
Another opportunity to catch a glimpse of, or even stumble over the last representative of the Jurassic Park on earth, the infamous Komodo Dragon.
Midday sail to Red Beach, another breathtaking desert island where the beaches are red-coloured by pulverized red coral.
In the afternoon visit of Gili Lawa to hike the local summit and enjoy a splendid panorama over the moonscape islands of
the Komodo Archipelago and the mainland of Flores.
Late afternoon cruising, headed west.
Day Seven
Morning arrive in Satonda, the top of an extinct volcano.
We will visit the crater lake in the centre of the island, where we may meet colonies of flying foxes after a short walk.
An afternoon of relaxation on the beautifully wild beach of Satonda and of lazy floating on the gentle currents over a stunning reef drop just off the coastline.
Afternoon sailing to Pulau Kromo.
Here we will have our farewell party with the crew, possibly witnessed by thousands of fruit bats crossing to the mainland looking for night shelter.
Evening sailing to Nara Bay (North West Lombok).
Day Eight
After an early morning breakfast we have a half day tour over West-Lombok, meeting the local monkeys and see the process of local palm sugar plantations.
Before lunch we re-embark the Yacht to set sail to Benoa harbour, southeast Bali.
Arrival in Benoa before sunset. End of the cruise, individual transfer to hotel or airport.
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