"Ombak Putih" Cruise (Bali - Komodo - Bali)

   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 deck plans) 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.