Whale Sharks, Corals & Dragons
8nt cruise from £ 5599pp
Bali & Beyond- Indonesia cruise
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 alongside 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 which as a result means they 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.
Katharina
Whale Sharks, Corals & Dragons
8nt SeaTrek Sailing Adventures Cruise
flexible itiinerary to ensure you don’ t miss out • intimate ships • magical islands to explore
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, 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.
Komodo National Park
WEST NUSA TENGGARA
SUMBAWA
SeaTrek 8nts
Komodo National Park Rinca
Island
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Mojo Island
Sangeang Island
Katharina or Ombak Putih
SeaTrek’ s two wooden pinisi ships, Ombak Putih and Katharina, are part of a beautiful, centuries-old 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.
What you need to know:
Departs 11 Apr 26. Alternative departures available between Apr-Aug 26
Double or twin cabin aboard Katharina or Ombok Putih.
Full board( including soft drinks, tea & coffee).
The price shown 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 keep things flexible just in case there’ s something exciting going on so you don’ t miss out!