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Cruises
During 2006/2007
The
Buginese schooner "Ombak Putih" (which
means "White Wave") was custom designed
for Western travellers and built in 1996/1997 by
traditional craftsmen in Kalimantan. Each of the
12 twin cabins (see Deckplans) has its own shower and toilet and its
own air-conditioner, and there is a crew of 15 to
take care of the passengers' needs.
You can
book 2-day to 10-day cruises on the "Ombak
Putih" during all times of the year, and you
have a wide choice of destinations. There are
visits to the Lesser Sunda Islands east of Bali
where you can swim and snorkel at pristine beaches
or explore villages where women still weave the
traditional ikat cloth. The most popular cruise is
the 7-day trip Bali-Komodo-Bali to visit the
famous dragons who only here have survived from
the Jurassic age.
At other
times, from November to February, the "Ombak
Putih" sails to South Sulawesi, a sun
drenched island that once drew explorers and
traders from all parts of the world. Historic
colonial buildings and forts evoke the shadow of
the past – equally impressive are today's
vibrant local culture and magical beliefs that
still play an important role in everyday life.
In the
Lesser Sunda Island as well as around Sulawesi
you'll also find coral reefs that are amazing both
in their colour and in the variety of life they
sustain. Therefore, these cruises offer new
experiences and unforgettable impressions for
every traveller to Asia.
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