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 For
either groups or individuals stay in The Villas, we offer a special
package of “The Villas aboard the Katharina”, which gives
you the opportunity to really explore the hidden beauty of Eastern
islands of Indonesia. Strolling along the deserted beach, diving in
the world class dive sites ever, or simply relax on our deckchair,
sipping a glass of wine while our Pinisi schooner sail along the calm
Flores Sea. The daily meals will be served a la carte if you wish
for!
Choose your favourite itinerary which suits your schedule and your
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Flight
to Bima. Transfer to the KATHARINA to settle in and enjoy
a first lunch on board. In the afternoon, explore the
beautiful villages of the Donggo highlands. Afternoon
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Arrive
at dawn in Komodo island, a dry and rugged island of jagged
peaks, white-sand beaches and dry shrubs. We will meet
here the ferocious and horrific Komodo dragons. Midday
sail to Tatawa island for some truly world-class snorkeling.
Onward sailing to Rinca. Quiet night at anchor. |
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Our
second day in the Komodo National Park will start by a
trek on Rinca, the second biggest island of the Park:
monkeys, wild boar, buffaloes, deer, megapodes and the
famous Komodo ‘dragons’ can be seen during
the hike, amidst unsurpassed scenery of savannah, cut
by deep blue coves an inlet. Midday-sail to Gili Lawa
Darat for an afternoon of snorkelling, diving or short
walks. In the evening barbecue at desert beach under the
star-spangled sky. Overnight in the bay of Labuhanbajo,
west-Flores. |
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Early
morning attending of the famous ‘caci-dance’
(whip-dance) for which west-Flores is famous. Before noon
transfer to the airport of Labuhanbajo airport for the
return flight to Denpasar.
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accommodation
in en-suite air-conditioned cabin, full board, tea, coffee,
soft-drinks, wine at dinner, laundry service, use of snorkeling
gear, programmed tours, services of English speaking cruise-director.
domestic airfares, personal
insurances, alcoholic beverages, gratuities.
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Leisure, island-hopping cruise along the coast of Lombok,
Sumbawa and Komodo islands.
For those of you for whom a sea voyage aboard a tall ship
is above all the opportunity to relax, enjoy the sea and
the scenery, as it glides past, and be pampered by an
attentive crew, this cruise definitely is the right choice
While a few short excursions will be planned during the
voyage, the order of the day will mainly be: lay back,
relax, enjoy the sumptuous food, indulge in one or more
glasses of delicious drinks, lower yourself into a deckchair
and imagine you are Captain Cook, who once sailed these
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Upon
arrival in Lombok, embarkation aboard the ‘Katharina’,
settle in and sail to Gili Trawangan for swimming,
snorkeling and beach-combing. Late afternoon onward
sailing to Sumbawa. |
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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 Bima |
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Upon
arrival in Bima, we will leave the vessel after
breakfast for a few hours hike through the Donggo
villages, overlooking the Bima bay. Midday sail
toward Sangean island, an active volcano towering
2000 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 |
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Our
main trek into the Komodo national park will start
early, 06.00 am, in Rinca. For three hours we’ll
hike through magnificent scenery of dry savanna
and open grassland, searching for the elusive Komodo
“dragon”, the largest monitor lizard
on earth and a survivor from the time of the dinosaurs;
wild buffalos, monkeys, boars and deers also inhabit
the park.
Upon returning to the vessel, depart for Tatawa
or Payangan island, at which locations we find some
of the best sea-gardens of the Komodo islands: regular
sightseeings of huge bump head parrotfish and other
large pelagic fishes and.. an evening BBQ on the
beach, below the starry sky. Sail to the harbour
of Labuhanbajo, at the western-most tip of Flores. |
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After
breakfast, transfer to a village 10 km from Labuhanbajo.
Here we will attend a so-called caci-(whip-) dance.
This ceremonial performance is still practiced at
certain official occasion like weddings, etc. Transfer
to the airport for the return-flight back to Denpasar.
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Accommodation in en-suite
air-conditioned cabin, full board, tea, coffee,
soft-drinks, wine at dinner, laundry service, use
of snorkeling gear, programmed tours, services of
English speaking cruise-director, transfers airport-harbour
or v.v., fast ferry between Bali and Lombok or v.v.
Domestic airfares,
personal insurances, alcoholic beverages, gratuities.
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 Enjoy
your days of relaxation by starting your journey pampering yourself
in the cultural Island of the Gods. After few days of relaxation,
you will be joining our floating hotel the Katharina, cruising
over the remote island of the eastern part of Indonesia, the
Komodo archipelago and the surrounding islands between Sumbawa
and Flores. A thirty odd isolated and sparsely populated locations,
consisting of rugged and inhospitable scenery shape the perfect
habitat for the last relative of the Dinosaurs on earth, the
giant Komodo Lizard. We will also enjoy the fantastic underwater-sceneries
of this area and we’ll have barbecues on deserted beach
under star spangled sky.. Enjoy a few days of escape, which
upon return will be recalled as a distinct episode in your life.
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After
boarding the Katharina in Lembar, we will sail to
Gili Trawangan for a few hours of beach-combing,
snorkeling or diving. Evening sail to Pulau Moyo,
north of Sumbawa |
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The morning will be spent
on Moyo island, where a large nature reserve is
located. Hike in the monsoon forest to a lovely
three-tiered waterfall for a dip or swim in complete
wilderness. Midday sail to nearby Satonda island,
the tip of an ancient volcano; see the huge crater-lake
just a few minutes from the beach. Reefs around
the island are spectacular and mostly in pristine
conditions, excellent for superb snorkeling. Later
afternoon onward sailing to the Komodo Archipelago.
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Our
first stop in the Komodo archipelago will be in
Padar island: uninhabited, dry and rugged, with
jagged mountains and undulating hills, it is also
fringed by long white sand beaches with not a soul
in sight. Excellent swimming and snorkeling. Late
afternoon sail to Rinca island. Quiet night at anchor
in Rinca. |
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Our
main trek into the Komodo national park will start
early, 06.00 am, in Rinca. For three hours we’ll
hike through magnificent scenery of dry savanna
and open grassland, searching for the elusive Komodo
“dragon”, the largest monitor lizard
on earth and a survivor from the time of the dinosaurs;
wild buffalos, monkeys, boars and deers also inhabit
the park.
Upon returning to the vessel, depart for Tatawa
or Payangan island, at which locations we find some
of the best sea-gardens of the Komodo islands: regular
sightseeings of huge bump head parrotfish and other
large pelagic fishes.
Evening sail to the harbour of Labuhanbajo, at the
western-most tip of Flores. |
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After
breakfast, transfer to a village 10 km from Labuhanbajo.
Here we will attend a so-called caci-(whip-) dance.
This ceremonial performance is still practiced at
certain official occasion like weddings, etc. At
midday sail to Sabolan besar island: snorkeling,
optional diving, beach combing… and an evening
BBQ on the beach, below the starry sky. Night sailing
to the harbour of Bima, east-Sumbawa. |
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After
breakfast, we will disembark from the vessel to
visit the local pasar, have a ride in a horse chart
and visit the palace of the former Sultan of Bima
with its exceptional collection of “Kris”.
Transfer to the airport for the return-flight back
to Denpasar.
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Accommodation in en-suite
air-conditioned cabin, full board, tea, coffee,
soft-drinks, wine at dinner, laundry service, use
of snorkeling gear, programmed tours, services of
English speaking cruise-director, transfers airport-harbour
or v.v.
Domestic airfares,
personal insurances, alcoholic beverages, gratuities.
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