KLM Matahariku
Cruising The Full Indonesian Archipelago
KLM MatahariKu 2012 (NEW BOAT building a GREAT Reputation for top service)
The vessel KLM MatahariKu is one of the newest vessels in our Traditional Fleet, her lines are sleak and roomy and the service aboard is trained and professional. KLM MatahariKu is offering a limited series of departures this year that cover some of Indonesia's most poplular cruise destinations of the archipelago.
Advance Bookings are recommended for this vessel.
| All Cruises Include: | All Cruises Exclude: |
|---|---|
| Full Board Use of Facilities On Board English-speaking Tour Guide Transfers |
Air Fares Insurance Drinks Tips |
The vessel KLM Matahariku is one of the newest vessels in our Traditional Fleet and was constructed by our sister company SongLine Yachts for her European Photographer Onwer. This vessel has great potentials to carry photographic groups to those special places throughout the Archipelgo. While the owner is NOT aboard every departure, special arrangements for Group Photographic Work Shops can be proposed.
The Crew of KLM Matahariku have been hand picked from the best of the fleets crew potentials and all are aware of those special stops and quiet anchorages. KLM Matahariku is running a conservative and low frequency schedule for this year, but advance booking are still suggested. Groups are welcome
Advance Bookings are recommended for this vessel.
Price per night, per person is 200 Euro based on DBL Occupancy
2012 Schedule
| Itinerary | Nights | Period | Price EURO |
| JANUARY | |||
| RAJA AMPAT | 9 | JAN 10-19 | AVAILABLE |
| RAJA AMPAT | 9 | JAN 21-30 | AVAILABLE |
| FEBRUARY | |||
| RAJA AMPAT | 9 | FEB 1- 10 | AVAILABLE |
| SORONG - AMBON | 6 | FEB 12 - 18 | RELOCATE |
| AMBON - BANDA - AMBON (VOC History) | 8 | FEB 19 - 27 | AVAILABLE |
| MARCH | |||
| AMBON - BANDA - AMBON (VOC History) | 8 | MAR 1 - 9 | AVAILABLE |
| AMBON - BANDA - AMBON (VOC History) | 8 | MAR 11 - 19 | AVAILABLE |
| AMBON - BANDA - AMBON (VOC History) | 8 | MAR 21 - 29 | AVAILABLE |
| AMBON - BALI | 4 | MAR 29 - APR 2 | RELOCATE |
| APRIL | |||
| LABUHAN BAJO | 7 | APR 3-10 | FULLY BOOKED |
| ALOR | 9 | APR 14-23 | AVAILABLE |
| ALOR | 11 | APR 24- MAY 5 | AVAILABLE |
| MAY | |||
| KOMODO NATIONAL PARK | 5 | MAY 7-12 | AVAILABLE |
| KOMODO NATIONAL PARK | 5 | MAY 14 - 19 | AVAILABLE |
| ALOR | 8 | MAY 23 - JUN 1 | AVAILABLE |
| JUNE | |||
| KOMODO NATIONAL PARK | 5 | JUNE 4-9 | AVAILABLE |
| KOMODO NATIONAL PARK | 5 | JUNE 11 - 16 | AVAILABLE |
| KOMODO NATIONAL PARK | 5 | JUNE 18 - 23 | AVAILABLE |
| KOMODO NATIONAL PARK | 5 | JUNE 25 - 30 | AVAILABLE |
| JULY | |||
| KOMODO NATIONAL PARK | 5 | JUL 2 - 7 | AVAILABLE |
| KOMODO NATIONAL PARK | 5 | JUL 9 - 14 | AVAILABLE |
| KOMODO NATIONAL PARK | 5 | JUL 16 - 21 | AVAILABLE |
| ALOR | 8 | JULY 25 - AUG 3 | AVAILABLE |
| AUGUST | |||
| PRIVATE CHARTER | 6 | AUG 5-11 | FULL BOOKED |
| KOMODO NATIONAL PARK | 5 | AUG 13 - 18 | AVAILABLE |
| KOMODO NATIONAL PARK | 5 | AUG 20 - 25 | AVAILABLE |
| KOMODO NATIONAL PARK | 5 | AUG 27 - SEP 1 | AVAILABLE |
| SEPTEMBER | |||
| KOMODO NATIONAL PARK | 5 | SEP 3 - 8 | AVAILABLE |
| KOMODO NATIONAL PARK | 5 | SEP 10 - 15 | AVAILABLE |
| KOMODO NATIONAL PARK | 5 | SEP 17 - 22 | AVAILABLE |
| KOMODO NATIONAL PARK | 5 | SEP 24 - 29 | AVAILABLE |
| OCTOBER | |||
| KOMODO NATIONAL PARK | 5 | OCT 1 - 6 | AVAILABLE |
| KOMODO NATIONAL PARK | 5 | OCT 8 - 13 | AVAILABLE |
| ALOR | 5 | OCT 17 - 27 | AVAILABLE |
| TIMIKA PAPUA | 7 | OCT 27 - NOV 3 | AVAILABLE |
| NOVEMBER | |||
| PAPUA - BIAK | 18 | NOV 5 - 23 | AVAILABLE |
| SORONG | 2 | NOV 23 - 25 | RELOCATE |
| RAJA AMPAT | 7 | NOV 26 - DES 3 | AVAILABLE |
"Advance Bookings are Suggested"
"Your BASIC PROGRAM BALI to the Komodo National Park"
Day 1
Embark at Serangan – Bali between 12.00 and 16.00. Welcome drink and vessel familiarization. Dinner on board and departure that evening towards Gili Trawangan, the largest of the Gili islands off the coast of Lombok.
Day 2
Around midday we arrive at Gili Trawangan. Lunch on board. Snorkling in the immediate vicinity, take a walk along the magnificent beaches, or relax in the sun on Gili Trawangan. Dinner on board, drinks, talk and games. We cruise to the next destination in the hours of darkness.
Day 3
During the night we moor in the bay of the island of Moyo; a nature reserve with but one small village. After breakfast we take the tender to the village and a walk over the island to a small waterfall where swimming is also possible. Lunch on board after which there is time for swimming and to enjoy the beach. In the afternoon we cruise to Saleh bay. We anchor close to the village of Mama.
Day 4
After breakfast we take the tender to the coastal village of Mama on Sumbawa and then a bemo bus to Doro Kempo. This is a journey of 3 to 4 hours during which you will be able to stop wherever you like and view some beautiful sights. The MatahariKu crosses the bay to wait for us at Doro Kempo.
Day 5
After breakfast there will be time for snorkeling the crystal clear waters, visiting the island and for those with the energy swimming in the crater lake. Nature explorers may be fascinated by the thousands of bats hanging in the trees close by, an extraordinary sight. A trip to the village of Kananga on Sumbawa is also a rewarding adventure. Towards evening we will be witnesses to the bats leaving the island for their feeding grounds. After dinner the ship departs.
Day 6
We arrive at the village of Lamere, home to many of our crew, who will be delighted to show it off. The tender will then take us to the beautiful beach of the island of Nisasanai where there is sunbathing, local wild life exploration and more wonderful
Day 7
Breakfast finished, for those who would like there is a fascinating walk round the island. We see Komodo dragons and seek out exceptional souvenirs. Desa Komodo is a traditional fisherman’s village, almost totally untouched by the modern world. Lunchtime we take the ship to Pantai Merah for more snorkeling, another carefully chosen and very beautiful place. The ship then sets sail for the island of Rinca.
Day 8
We take the tender to the Rinca’s jetty and walk through the mangroves to the ranger station. A longish walk which rewards with the greatest sights; apes, komodo dragons, fascinating vegetation, buffalos and far distant views of yet more beautiful islands. Almost as though you are walking through a film décor of Jurassic park. Back on board the ship sets course for Pulau Misa where we stay the night.
Day 9
Pulau Misa is a typical fishing village with a friendly local folk, as is the case almost everywhere in this region. Visit to the village for those curious. In the afternoon we take the tender to the island of Kanawa to enjoy the beach and a small resort for backpackers’ with a charming restaurant. There are also plenty of good possibilities for snorkeling. Evening time the MatahariKu sets sail for Tobolong close to Labuan Bajo.
Day 10
We set foot on land to visit Melo to visit, watch spectacular and elegant traditional dancing, drink rice wine and eat locally prepared rice dishes in bamboo. Once back in the boat the afternoon offers splendid opportunities for swimming.
Day 11
An early departure from the MatahariKu takes us to the airfield and a 55 minute flight with Transnusa back to Bali.
Program Ambon To Maluku "VOC History" :
Day 1 :
Our trip starts at Ambon. We go onboard of the MatahariKu and we will show you to your cabin.
There will be a short introduction about the boat and some safety instructions. We set sail to the first island Nusa Laut. The first fort we visit is Fort Beverwijk.
Day 2 :
In the night we arrive on Banda and we stay in the bay. In the morning we will take a walk to the forts and find other remains of the VOC time. After an interesting morning we have our lunch aboard the ship and spend the afternoon snorkeling around the beautiful reef and coral gardens at Gunung Api. Later in the afternoon we visit the nutmeg plantation.
Day 3 :
Next on our list of interesting places is the well of Coen, Fort Hollandia and the Dutch cemetary. We will find that on Banda Besar. The population of this Island is very friendly and we stay to see how they live in their village.
Day 4 :
We sail on to the two islands Pulau Run and Pulau Rozengain. They are unknown islands in the Archipel. Here we can go for a nice snorkeling trip or just walking around the islands and just injoy the surroundings.
Day 5 :
Pulau Ay is our next stop. Here we visit Fort Revenge and the remains of one of the biggest Dutch plantations in the area called Welvaren. We stay in the bay for the night. The next morning an original Kora-Kora, a war canoe, from the village Gunung Api joins us as we leave the bay and set sail to our next destination.
Day 6 :
We are in the bay of Saparua with its impressive Fort Duurstede. It is restored beautifully. There is a small museum next to the fortress. The rest of the day we have time to explore this beautiful island.
Day 7 :
Our next destination is the small island Haruku. There lies the small star fortress Fort Hoorn and has only recently been restired with private funds. The friendly people of the villige will certainly invite us for a walk. Everywhere we see cloves drying in the sun, it gives a great smell.
Day 8 :
We sail across the North of Ambon to Fort Amsteram. This was the first Fort built by the Dutchman Steven van Haghen in 1600. Its purpose was to beat off attacks from pirates from Ternate and keep the Portuguese from entering the Island.
Day 9 :
The last day of our trip, we just enjoy sailing, and we have some time for ourselves.
*Opportunity for optional diving; to be booked in advance, but this vesssel has not yet equipped herself for this service.
"The End of a Great Experience"
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