sojourn
but everyone on board as they settled in for
the 90-minute journey.
Our collective reverie was temporarily
interrupted by three members of staff
who appeared to provide a snorkelling
demonstration. You would think nothing
could be duller, especially for those to
“The resort was quiet with a relaxed atmosphere. It
would be superb to return for a stay in the Balinese style
accommodation known as traditional lumbungs.”
Brian Rilatt, Essential Bali Guest reviewer
whom snorkelling is anything but a new
experience, but they somehow made it into
an attraction in itself with a variety of weird
and wonderful actions. We’re not sure if
anyone learned much about snorkelling, but
everyone enjoyed the show.
Nusa Lembongan appeared on the horizon,
looming ever closer, and the anticipation
of indulging in the numerous activities on
offer grew palpably. Just before we arrived
a welcoming party appeared off the bow,
a pod of dolphins adding a new layer of
excitement for the humans regarding them
from above.
This particular cruise has two options – the
Reef Cruise or the Beach Club Cruise. Those
on the former have access to a purposebuilt reef pontoon, a nautical playground to
while away the day. We stopped off to make
use of the facilities here, including the water
slide that ends with a drop into the ocean
and a diving board. An underwater viewing
chamber allows you to appreciate life under
the surface without even getting your feet
wet, while you can see even further afield
with a trip on the semi-submerble that
ESSENTIAL LOWDOWN
Type of activity:
Adrenalin level:
1. All aboard: The
Essential Bali cruising club
and friends
2. Floating playground:
The catamaran, pontoon
and semi-submersible
EDUCATION CULTURE WILDLIFE ADVENTURE PHYSICAL
CHILLED WAKE-UP CALL WOW AAAARRRGGGHHH
Price (US$):
$0-50 $50-100 $100-200 $200-$300 $300+
Length of activity:
UP TO 2 HOURS HALF-DAY ALL-DAY
Child friendly:
NO
Experience needed:
NO YES
Meal provided:
NO
YES
YES
www.essential-bali.com
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