2010 Schedule

Itinerary	Days	Period	Price
BALI–FLORES–BALI	10	10-Mar-10	USD 2700
		19-Mar-10
BALI–FLORES–BALI	10	24-Mar-10	USD 2700
		2-Apr-10
BALI–FLORES–BALI	10	7-Apr-10	USD 2700
		16-Apr-10
BALI–FLORES–BALI	10	21-Apr-10	USD 2700
		30-Apr-10
BALI–FLORES–BALI	10	5-May-10	USD 2700
		14-May-10
BALI–FLORES–BALI	10	19-May-10	USD 2700
		28-May-10
BALI–FLORES–BALI	10	2-Jun-10	USD 2700
		11-Jun-10
BALI–FLORES–BALI	10	16-Jun-10	USD 2700
		25-Jun-10
BALI–FLORES–BALI	10	30-Jun-10	USD 2950
		9-Jul-10
BALI–FLORES–BALI	10	14-Jul-10	USD 2950
		23-Jul-10
BALI–FLORES–BALI	10	28-Jul-10	USD 2950
		6-Aug-10
BALI–FLORES–BALI	10	11-Aug-10	USD 2950
		20-Aug-10
BALI–FLORES–BALI	10	25-Aug-10	USD 2950
		3-Sep-10
BALI–FLORES–BALI	10	8-Sep-10	USD 2700
		17-Sep-10
BALI–FLORES–BALI	10	22-Sep-10	USD 2700
		1-Oct-10
BALI–FLORES–BALI	10	8-Oct-10	USD 2700
		17-Oct-10
FLORES SEA – BANDA – AMBON	14	21-Oct-10	USD 3800
		3-Nov-10
AMBON – BANDA – KEI	11	5-Nov-10	USD 2950
		15-Nov-10
KEI - AGATS - TIMIKA	12	17-Nov-10	USD 3650
		27-Nov-10
TIMIKA – SORONG	13	29-Nov-10	USD CHARTER
		11-Dec-10
SORONG – TIMIKA	13	14-Dec-10	USD CHARTER
		26-Dec-10
TIMIKA – SORONG	13	28-Dec-10	USD 3800
		9-Jan-11

 

 

 

 

"Your Program to the Komodo National Park"

BALI-FLORES-BALI, 10 days/9 nights

Day 1 08.30 a.m. transfer from Sanur, south Bali to Amed, north-east Bali (2 hrs). Upon arrival in Amed we board the ‘Katharina’, settle in and sail to Gili Trawangan for swimming, snorkeling, diving (optional)* and beach-combing. Late afternoon onward sailing to Sumbawa.

Day 2 Arriving at Sumbawa this morning we disembark and explore the town of Sumbawa Besar on the west-side of the island. We visit the Sultan’s Palace, a raised wooden building built on the site of three former palaces, the pasar and a traditional Sumbawanese village. After lunch we sail to the southern tip of the Island of Moyo where we will spend a few hours relaxing swimming and snorkeling. Night sailing to east-Sumbawa.

Day 3 We will arrive in the morning in the village of Wera, at the east coast of the island of Sumbawa. Wera is a Buginese settlement and famous for its boatbuilding. We will see the manufacturing of all kinds of craft in various stages of construction, much the way the Katharina was built in 1998.

Midday sail toward Sangean island, an active volcano towering 1800 meters above the surrounding waters. We will have a short afternoon stop to visit the tiny settlement on the island and swim in crystal-clear waters. Night-sailing to Rinca.

Day 4 Rinca island, the second biggest in the Komodo archipelago, is also the richest in terms of fauna. We will go hiking and looking for wild horses, water buffalo, wild boar, monkeys, and of course the famous ‘komodo dragons’ in spectacular scenery of savannah and emerald coves. Around noon sail to ‘Sabalon’, a famous reef with a huge variety of live coral and beautiful fish. Snorkeling, diving (optional) * beach-exploration. In the afternoon proceed to the Riung archipelago, north of Flores.

Day 5 In the morning arrival at Riung, a small archipelago of 17 islets, just north of the coast of Flores. Snorkeling, relaxing, beach-combing, climbing one of the summits for enjoying the panorama over the sea and Flores. In the afternoon proceed to Ropa, a small harbour at the coast of Flores.

Day 6 Early morning arrival in Ropa from where we go by bus to the Kelimutu volcano, famous for its three coloured lakes. Experience the spooky atmosphere surrounding this natural phenomenon, unique in the world. Upon returning aboard the Katharina onward sailing to Labuhanbajo, at the westernmost point of Flores.

Day 7 Early morning, if winds allow, the crew of the Katharina will hoist the sails and show their skills in traditional Pinisi-sailing, a.o. by using the two side-rudders alternatingly.

Late morning arrival in Labuhanbajo. Here we will make a tour to a nearby village where we will attend the so-called caci (whip-) dance for which the Manggarai district of Flores enjoys national fame. Midday sail to red beach, another breathtaking desert island where the beaches are red-coloured by pulverized red coral. Barbecue at the beach under the milky way, lit by the moon and the bonfire.

Day 8 Morning arrival in Komodo Island. Another opportunity to catch a glimpse of or even stumble over, the last representative of the Jurassic Park on earth, the infamous Komodo Lizard. In the afternoon visit of Lawa Darat to climb the local summit and enjoy a splendid panorama over the moon-scape islands of the Komodo Archipelago and the mainland of Flores. Late afternoon setting sail, heading west.

Day 9 Around noon arrival in Satonda, the top of an extinct volcano. We will visit the crater lake in the centre of the island, where we may meet colonies of flying foxes after a short walk. An afternoon of relaxation on the beautifully wild beach of Satonda and of lazy floating on the gentle currents over a stunning reefdrop just off the coastline. If time allows from Satonda we proceed to the Island of Moyo for a hike to an exquisite three-tiered where we will take a refreshing bath in the pool down below the waterfall. Late afternoon onward sailing to Lombok.

Day 10 Early morning arrival at the harbour of Lembar, southwest Lombok.

From here we will make a tour over west-Lombok, visiting a few original Sasak villages where we will admire the local arts of pottery and hand weaving. Before noon we re-embark the Katharina to set sail to Serangan (turtle island). Serangan is connected with the mainland of Bali. Arrival in Serangan before sunset. End of the cruise and individual transfer to your hotel.

 

* Opportunity for optional diving; to be booked in advance.

 

"The End of a Great Experience"