Indonesia's First Fleet of Traditional Bugis Pinisi Schooners
Total insight into private yacht charters and live-aboard diving thoughout the Indonesian Archipelago

From the exotic ports of Jakarta, Bali, Ambon and Makassar, the black sails of Indonesia's Bugis Schooners carried cargoes of spice and porcelain as far as China and the Middle East. The rich history of the Indonesian Archipelago, the Bugis people and of their historical link to sailing, represents the key to what SongLine-Seatrek Cruises offers you as a vacation experience.

Our site offers you the opportunity to view and understand what each of the vessels in the Traditional Fleet of Indonesia, are capable of providing to the adventurous vacation traveler. Traditional Fleet vessels operate migratory Adventure Cruises to many different ports throughout the archipelago. These programs provide the traveler with rich cultural and natural science experiences, with accommodations aboard traditional Bugis Pinisi schooners. The Traditional Fleet also provides a wide range of options for scuba divers and adventurous sailors. Our Live-Aboard Dive Boats operate short 2 and 10 night dive operations to most of the isolated parts of Indonesia's vast island paradise. Dive operations cover Komodo, Raja Ampat, Alor, Wakatobi, Selayar Island and frankly the list to long to cover in this introduction. Our Wildlife Exploration Cruises provide the traveler with a scientific approach to the natural wonders of Indonesia, with visits to the Komodo National Park, The Ujung Kulon National Park and even bird watching programs to Irian Jaya. Traditional Fleet vessels are always available for Private Charter for those who seek the ultimate in adventure cruising.

If you're into the wilder side of life, and enjoy those big surf breaks that can only be found working the outer reefs of the world, drop into our Surfing Holiday section for one of the finest specialty vessels in the Traditional Fleet. KLM NOMAD has been operating off the Western end of Java in the Panaitan Islands, providing liveaboard surfing holidays for the surfer who demands well deserved comforts and the finest waves in Indonesia. Vessels in this area are limited, but we do have 2 others that often work this destination.

Since the inception of the Traditional Fleet of Indonesia in 1994, our fleet has expanded and many of our vessels service the waters of our Asian neighbors of Thailand and Papua Nugini. In 2007, we have made a commitment to provide the same professional insight in to these tourism Mecca's as well as our home Inonesia. If your plans call for a visit to Thailand or Papua Nugini you might want to visit the sites of our partner companies MaxMarine in Thailand and The MajicaExperience in PNG and place there traditional vessels on your short list of boats and good people to cruise with.

Explore the links at left for a detailed description of the cost and operational schedules of each Traditional Fleet vessel. Questions may be posed and payment options may be selected by visiting our online Questions/Comments Center.

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