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Introduction:
You have always dreamed about an exploration cruise in tropical waters? Want to combine splendid beaches, crystal clear seas, fascinating reefs, traditional sailing, lush jungles and rich cultures into one vacation?
Picture yourself on the deck of our newly built Buginese schooner, on your way to discover yet another remote island east of Bali. Travel in comfort in a truly relaxed and unique way, aboard Ombak Putih.
A sailing cruise is the perfect way to discover this part of the world. Snorkel and swim in crystal clear water above exquisite coral reefs, join our cultural tours, or simply relax and enjoy the experience of life aboard a traditional sailing boat. There really is no more reliable, comfortable and safe way to discover the exotic beauty of the Spice Islands of Indonesia than on board the Ombak Putih.
All our 7/8-days cruises either start or end (or both) in Bali, which makes a cruise with the Ombak Putih an ideal extension of your next visit to Bali.
Whenever you join a cruise, you will visit East Bali, Lombok and the Jurassic Dragons of Komodo. We also sail to Sumba and South Sulawesi. We have specially designed our 36m Buginese Schooner (pinisi) to make your voyage as comfortable as possible. We have tried to take maximum advantage of the available space and to provide you with the best and friendliest service possible. Whenever possible six hundred square meters of sails are raised, but we rely on an engine to safeguard our schedule.
We will sail you from island to island in traditional style blended with all modern comforts. The hull and deck house are completely made of wood. Below deck there are twelve spacious cabins, each with private bathroom and air-conditioning. The Ombak Putih is a forerunner in safety and environmental protection at sea. We combine tradition with modern technology and awareness of Indonesia's natural resources.
Schedule:
Volcanoes & Dragons
From March until mid October the Ombak Putih sails the waters of the Lesser Sunda Islands or Nusa Tenggara.
Nusa Tenggara is part of a huge volcanic belt that stretches from Sumatra to the Moluccas. Along your journey to Maumere you will pass some impressive volcanoes like Gunung Agung on Bali, Rinjani on Lombok, Tambora on Sumbawa and Keli Mutu in Flores. A visit to the famous three-colored lakes of Keli Mutu is a very popular part of our Bali - Flores
itinerary.
Other highlights on your journey along the northern Sunda islands are the handicrafts sold in Lombok, a jungle hike on Moyo island, an encounter with the fierce dragons at Komodo and Rinca, and the beautiful coral reefs of Satonda and Komodo.
Most of our cruises to the Lesser Sundas depart from Bali. The ship leaves early for a visit to the traditional Bali Aga village of Tenganan in East Bali. The next day you can join a land excursion to a traditional village as well as taking in other highlights around West-Lombok. The ship then sails to the little known island of Satonda with its mysterious crater lake and beautiful coral gardens. From Satonda, the ship sails to the Komodo National park, where you will encounter the fierce Komodo dragons. The ship then heads westwards again to Bima for a visit to a Sumbawa hill tribe. We then sail to the fishing village of Alas to see traditional dances. Before returning to Bali, the Ombak Putih stops for a relaxing morning on a deserted beach at Gili Nanggu, just off the coast of Lombok. There are also Nusa Tenggara cruises that start or end in Bima, East Sumbawa. From here we will visit Sumba. Sumba is known for it's fine horses, massive stone-slab tombs in front of traditional houses that resemble a giant straw hat, and the annual Pasola festival, that celebrates the return of a type of sea worm to the southern shores of the island. Here you can buy magnificent handicrafts and artifacts that have found their way to many museums around the world. From Sumba, the Ombak Putih heads north again to Rinca and Komodo, and then to Alas, Lombok and Bali.
Bugis & Spices
From From
October till the end of December we sail from Bali to South Sulawesi.
These cruises start (or end) in Bali, and will bring you to Gili Nanggu, Satonda, Bima and Komodo National Park. The ship then heads north, crossing the Flores Sea for Bonerate, a secluded string of islands famous among divers for its spectacular coral gardens. From Bonerate, the Ombak Putih sails to Selayar where you will visit an ancient fortress and a colorful local market. Another highlight of this cruise is a visit to Bira, home of the Buginese seafarers who still construct their traditional wooden sailing ships alongside the shores. The cruise ends in the bustling city of Ujung Pandang, with its many historical sites, picturesque harbor and seaside promenade.
Day to Day schedule for the Bali to Bali trip
These are 7 Night trips. You can make this into a shorter trip. During Feb and March and after October contact us our rates.
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| ITINERARY BALI - KOMODO - BALI (7 DAYS) |
| Day 1
Embarkation in Benoa, Bali around 09:00. Departure for Padangbai, East Bali. After lunch you can join an excursion to the traditional Bali Aga village of Tengganan. See beautiful rice terraces and panoramas. Of course you can also stay aboard and explore the fine reef near the boat. You will be served a special welcome dinner at sunset when the ship sets sail accross the Wallace Line for Lombok. Day 2
A tour by bus through western Lombok to a Hindu temple, traditional Sasak village, a weaving village and a pottery's workshop to buy some local handicrafts. Lunch by the side of a natural pool where you can take a refreshing dive as well. In the late afternoon departure for Satonda island.
If you are a golf enthousiast, we can also arrange for you to play nine holes at a golf course at the foot of Mount Rinjani..
Day 3
Arrival at Satonda island to see a mysterious crater lake. The coral garden just in front of the beach is teeming with colorful fish. From the beach you can see the Tambora volcano on Sumbawa, which massive eruption in 1815 was one of the most destructive and powerful in recorded human history. In the afternoon the captain sets sail for Komodo. As we will mostly travel during the night, this is your chance to enjoy a true sailing experience. Of course, when the wind permits, the crew will hoist all six hundred square meters of sail.
Day 4
The highlight of this cruise may well be your visit to Komodo National Park. Early morning hike to watch the infamous Komodo dragons in their natural habitat. Skilled rangers will guide us to see these feared predators that can reach a length of more than three meters and can weigh up to 150 kg. Over lunch we will sail to one of the beautiful surrounding islands. At night our crew will prepare a barbecue on the beach. Late night departure for Bima.
Day 5
In the bustling capital of East Sumbawa, Bima, you will visit a lively market and a small palace (keraton), with a collection of the sultan's royal artifacts. From here, a scenic route brings you to a village where locals weave colorful sarongs, a must-have souvenir. Lunch under traditional rice barns. If time permits you can make a city tour by 'Ben Hur', as the horse carts are called here. At night sailing to Alas, West Sumbawa.
Day 6
Arrival in Alas district. If possible we will visit a primary school. After that you can stroll through the authentic fishing village of Labuhan Mapin, home to many of our crew. The villagers will present us with a charming demonstration of martial arts and Buginese dances. After lunch, swimming and snorkeling from a deserted beach on a nearby island. In the late afternoon the Ombak Putih sails into the sunset for southwest Lombok.
Day 7
In the morning a last stop at a small island, off the south-west coast of Lombok. A last morning in paradise, when you can finish your book or finally start writing your travel journal. You could also stroll along the pristine beach. At noon, the Ombak Putih sets sail for Bali, where you will arrive in Benoa harbor around 17.00. Disembarkation. Please note that the above itinerary is subject to change without notice due to sea and weather conditions, availability of safe anchorage, government regulations and other factors beyond the company's control.
Rates
Retail Rate is $1225;we discount the trip for our Internet clients to $1,155pp dble occupancy. For Singles rates please ask
Inclusive
Full board, AC cabins with private shower and toilet, soft-drinks, tea and coffee, mineral water, towels, excursions, laundry service, use of snorkeling and water-ski equipment and sea canoes, European cruise director, transfers to or from the boat in Bima Kupang and Maumere, and a Personal Injury insurance.
Exclusive
Airfares, alcoholic beverages, crew gratuities and transfer to or from the boat in Bali. Adventure Health travel can arrage thes etransfers with our office in Bali..no worries mate,br>
Itineraries; are subject to change without notice due to sea and weather conditions, availability of safe anchorage, government regulations and other factors beyond the company's control.
CONSTRUCTION:
The Ombak Putih was especially built for tourism. After finding a suitable shipyard, construction started in May 1996. Although Bira is widely recognized as the center for wooden shipbuilding, many shipyards have moved to South Kalimantan because of a scarcity of good and affordable timber in South Sulawesi.
Batulicin is the new center for construction of, especially larger, wooden vessels. It takes four uncomfortable hours by car through endless marshlands from the provincial capital of Banjarmasin to Batulicin. But your harsh journey is rewarded by the amazing sight of dozens of wooden vessels in various stages of construction alongside a muddy river.
Wooden vessels constructed in Bira, South Sulawesi
Together with our captain, who supervised construction of his/our vessel, we discussed the measurements of our schooner with local ship builders. They needed nothing more than a quick sketch on the back of a cigar box and some basic measurements. The length of the keel decides the rest of the measurements, such as overall length, beam and width. A naval architect from Holland would later recalculate the hull measurements and found them almost perfect!
Detailed design drawings from the ship's deck house and interior then gave directions to the ship builders in turning the vessel into a tourism commodity. After 10 months in Batulicin, the Ombak Putih was sailed to Surabaya (capital of East Java) for finishing. Here the air-conditioning, electricity, bathroom fittings and other equipment was installed. On 11 August 1996, the Ombak Putih was ready for her first trip with guests.
DECK PLAN OF OMBAK PUTIH.
Introduction
The Ombak Putih has been specially designed to make your voyage as comfortable as possible. We have tried to take maximum advantage of the available space and to provide you with the best and friendliest service possible.
Whenever possible six hundred square meters of sails are raised, but we rely on an engine to safeguard our schedule. We will sail you from island to island in traditional style blended with all modern comforts.
The hull and deck house are completely made of wood. Below deck there are twelve spacious cabins, each with private bathroom and air-conditioning.
The Ombak Putih is a forerunner in safety and environmental protection at sea. We combine tradition with modern technology and awareness of Indonesia's natural resources.
Ship’s specifications
Construction : Kalimantan, Indonesia, 1996/97 Registry : Indonesia Length : 36 meters Beam : 10 meters Draft : 3.5 meters Decks : 1 main deck, 1 sun deck Engine : Detroit Diesel, 8 cylinder Sails : 2 masts, 7 sails, total sail area 600 m2 Max. Speed : 10-12 knots under sail Crew : 16 (Indonesian) Capacity : 24 passengers, 12 air-conditioned cabins, twin shared with private shower and toilet Safety : 2 inflatable life rafts (VIKING) and life jackets (all SOLAS approved), EPIRB Communication : VHF and All-band radios and walkie-talkies Navigation : Radar, GPS, depth sounder Speed boats : 1 large speed boat with capacity of 10 people, 1 zodiac for four people
Decks
The Ombak Putih has two decks. The main deck is dominated by the 25m tall mainmast and a large deck table. It's a special feeling to have diner under the stars. A large tent provides some welcome shade during the day.
On top of the deck house at the aft side of the boat, a spacious sun deck overlooks the sea. Here you can read on one of the comfortable deck chairs or relax in a hammock. We have placed a tent to protect you from the blazing sun.
Sail Plan
The Ombak Putih has two solid masts of iron wood, a mainmast and a mizzen mast. Although she is called a Buginese schooner, she is not a real schooner as for these kind of vessels it is more common for the foremast to be shorter.
The Ombak Putih has three (triangular) jibs, a mainsail, maintop sail, mizzen and mizzen topsail (all quadrilateral). No booms are used for the mainsail and mizzen.
Cabins
The Ombak Putih has twelve cabins below deck. Most cabins are similar in size. There are two smaller cabins that are usually reserved for people traveling alone.
Each cabin has its own shower and toilet. There are only bunk beds, which leaves plenty of space to move around. An individually controlled air-conditioner keeps the cabin cool. Towels are changed every two days.
Lounge
The spacious lounge overlooks the sea. The kitchen crew serve breakfast, lunch and dinner in the lounge. Our buffet meals can be enjoyed here or on deck. In the lounge you will also find a small library, a refrigerator with free soft drinks, and a coffeemaker.
Ombak Putih reserves the right to change above itinerary at all times due to weather and Sea conditions, availability of safe anchorage, government regulations and other factors.
WELCOME ABOARD FOR A COMFORTABLE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME...
These booking conditions are sent to you as part of confirmation of your booking. Please read these conditions carefully. By paying us, you also confirm to have read and agree to the conditions set out below.
PAYMENT / CONFIRMATION
Bookings are not firm until an advance payment of 10% of the total fare is deposited. By forwarding the deposit for passage, the passenger certifies that he/she does not have a physical condition that would create a hazard to him/herself or other passengers. Cruise fares must be paid in full not less than 56 days prior to sailing.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
Two weeks before sailing you will receive your travel-information and or voucher for the Ombak Putih. The responsibility of the cruise company and/or its agents, is limited. They act only in the capacity of an agent for passengers in all matters connected with transportation whether by rail, air, motor, car, boat, or any damage, injury or loss resulting from any cause. The Company can not be held responsible for any extra costs or losses resulting from any damage, expense or inconvenience caused by delayed or cancelled transportation service, change of schedule, strikes or other conditions beyond Ombak Putih's control. Please keep in mind that your passport should be valid for 6 months after the date of entering Indonesia. Most clients of Adventurehealthtravel.com receive the cruise docs in Bali. In the event you want them ahead of time, we can arrange same. The cost to you to express mail thm is about $30
INSURANCE
It is essential to take out comprehensive personal and baggage travel insurance to cover any eventuality, including charges arising should you have to cancel your holiday plans. Arrange a policy with your agent when booking. We excludes liability for matters such as personal injury, baggage loss or damage. AdventureHealthTravel.com can arrange for Insurance for you
ITINERARIES
Sailing itineraries and daily programs are subject to change due to weather and Sea conditions, availability of safe anchorage, government regulation and other factors. Every effort will be made to carry out the program as planned. Program changes may take place during the cruise to take advantage of local cultural events, to adapt to sailing conditions, or in response to other factors.
PASSENGERS
The maximum number of guests aboard the OMBAK PUTIH is 24. The minimum of guests to guarantee a 2- or 8-days cruise is 10. If any of these 2- or 8-days cruises is withdrawn prior to sailing date, our liability is limited to a refund of monies received at time of cancellation.
CANCELLATION FEE
If you have to cancel your trip, we will charge the following cancellation fee: * outside 56 days prior to sailing 10 % of the total amount. * from the 56th day up to the 28th day prior to sailing 30% of total amount. * from the 28th day up to the 7th day prior to sailing 60% of total amount. * from the 7th day up to and including one day prior to sailing 75% of total amount. * cancellation on or after the day of departure 100%. Other cancellationfees may exist PLease enquire
COMPLAINTS
We will do our utmost to make your trip as pleasant as possible. Shortcomings in our service are to be reported to our tour leader. He/she will try to find an appropriate solution. When your complaint cannot be solved aboard, you should notify us in writing (through bookings agent) not later than one month after disembarkation. We will settle the problem within 6 weeks after receiving your complaint.
*TESTIMONIALS:
See our testimonial section.
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