INDONESIA CRUISE
8 night cruise from £ 5299pp
Komodo National Park
WHALE SHARKS , CORALS & DRAGONS
KATHARINA OR OMBAK PUTIH SEATREK SAILING ADVENTURES CRUISE
SeaTrek ' s two wooden pinisi ships , Ombak Putih and Katharina , are part of a beautiful , centuriesold maritime tradition of hand-crafted boat building now classified as a UNESCO cultural heritage . Katharina has six cabins , while Ombak Putih has 12 , all of which are ensuite and below deck . Each ship offers a lounge area , bar , sundecks and outdoor dining areas .
DAYS 1-2 Bali / Komodo National Park
On arrival at Komodo airport , transfer straight to your boat . After settling in , head to the first snorkelling spot , a coral restoration project . Spend time ashore on Komodo Island in search of the fearsome Komodo dragons , the world ' s largest lizards . Enjoy further magnificent snorkelling over some of Komodo National Park ' s best reefs . Hopefully , you ' ll also get to swim with manta rays as they feed on the current and circle the so-called cleaning stations , where small fish remove parasites from their skin . The next hangout is a favourite with sea turtles , and swimming with these gentle reptiles as they cruise along the shallow water of the reef is sure to be a highlight .
DAYS 3-4 Offshore islands
Rise to the sight of a beautiful uninhabited island with a beach of pure white sand punctuated with sparkles of powdered red coral to create a ' pink beach '. Get back in the water to swim , paddleboard or snorkel on the coral reef that lies parallel to the beach . Cruise onwards to a nearby active volcanic island for a unique snorkelling experience , as volcanic gasses escape in the form of bubbles from the sea floor among the corals , with the metallic black volcanic sand home to an abundance of interesting invertebrates . Visit a mystical volcanic island with a sunken crater lake where you have time for swimming , kayaking and paddleboarding .
DAYS 5-6 Sumbawa / Moyo
Wake early off the northern coast of Sumbawa , where you hopefully get to swim with a group of whale sharks ( not guaranteed ). These massive , but harmless animals , have long congregated here and have formed a mutually beneficial alliance with the local fishermen who have their fishing platforms in the bay . Thanks to visits by SeaTrek , the fishermen are paid a healthy fee for spotting the whale sharks and letting guests in the water by their platforms and as a result the fishermen are very glad to protect these endangered animals . Later , visit a beautiful village on the island of Moyo where you walk to a scenic waterfall and are rewarded with a refreshing dip in the cool water .
DAYS 7-8 Offshore islands / Komodo National Park
Visit a nearby active volcanic island where you can see wooden pinisi boats with the same pedigree and history as SeaTrek ' s being built on the beach . Walk around the village , chat with the locals and maybe buy some handmade textiles as a souvenir . At Komodo National Park you will go snorkelling and beachcombing . There is also the opportunity to participate in the coral restoration programme , and see how the corals and fish populations have grown since they were first transplanted in 2015 . Later , experience one of SeaTrek ' s famous beach BBQs under a night sky filled with millions of stars . As you feast on fantastic local delicacies there is live music entertainment from the talented crew .
DAY 9 Cruise / Komodo / Bali
After breakfast on your last day , take a scenic drive towards Melo Village to witness the traditional Caci dance performance . Local strongmen perform a ritual whip fight between two rivals in which the players , each armed with a rattan shield and whip , will try to hit each other while dancing to the rhythm of traditional acoustic instruments . Following lunch on the boat , it ' s time to bid farewell to the crew and fellow shipmates as you disembark for your onward journey .
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SeaTrek Ombak Putih
Mojo Island
WEST NUSA TENGGARA
SUMBAWA
Sea turtle , Komodo National Park
Sangeang Island
Komodo National Park Rinca
Island
SeaTrek 8 nights
SeaTrek double cabin
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Departures : 01 Jun 25 . Alternative departures available between Aug 24 & Apr-Aug 25 . Accommodation : Double or twin cabin aboard Katharina or Ombak Putih . Meals : Full board ( including soft drinks , tea & coffee ) Cruise price : Includes transfers , park fees , fuel surcharge , excursions as outlined , use of kayaks , snorkelling equipment and stand up paddleboards , and return flights between Bali and Komodo . International flights are not included . Note : The itinerary shown is a guide to what you can expect . SeaTrek like to keep things flexible just in case there ' s something exciting going on so you don ' t miss out !
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