Experience Indonesia aboard the Star Clipper, a ship as fleet as the wind and as graceful as a swan. This 15-day itinerary starts and ends the season with sailing from Singapore to Bali and in reverse. Notice a collision of cultures, hear a few of Indonesia's 300 dialects spoken, and sniff the air full of fragrant food and spices. Sail to various ports on Lombok Island, virtually spiriting you away to visually dream-like beaches where you find nature at its best, breathtaking views, and refreshing waterfalls. Step onboard to experience this collection of islands aptly named the "the Emerald of the Equator".
Highlights
Get a taste of colonial Singapore and its colorful Victorian homes
Discover the beautiful Parai Beach characterized by its boulders
Enjoy a cultural experience at the vibrant Museum Kata Andrea Hirata
Experience the everyday life of an authentic fishing village at Bringsang
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Singapore is a city dedicated to business. The spires of its skyscrapers look like a big bar graph pointing to the sky. It is incredibly clean and crime is virtually unknown. But amid this obsessive neatness is a madly chaotic welter of peoples and cultures, drawn to Singapore in pursuit of the almighty Singapore dollar. Get a taste of colonial Singapore at Raffles, where the Singapore Sling was invented, Emerald Hill, with its charming pavilioned pre-war homes, the Victorian botanic garden, and the green lawns of the Padang Cricket Club. And lest you forget, be sure to visit Orchard Road for non-stop shopping.
Parai Beach is a beautiful spot on Bangka Island characterized by its boulders. Swim, sunbathe, snorkel, and or relax under a gazebo with an ice cold beer. If you can tear yourself away from the lounger to go exploring then the combination of the powder white sand, gray rocks, and deep blue sea make for an amazing photographic backdrop.
Belitung Island has been described as an incredible island paradise that you never knew existed. There are indeed lots of unique places to visit here. Danau Kaolin, also known as the Blue Lake, is an area where water started collecting in a kaolin mine, the combination of bright blue crystal-clear waters and white mounds that look like floating icebergs is quite something which makes for some stunning photography. If you fancy a more cultural experience there is Museum Kata Andrea Hirata, the first and only museum of literature in Indonesia, a very colorful and vibrant place.
Day 5: Pulau Seribu, Thousand Islands, Java, Indonesia
Pilau Seribu means a "Thousand Island" but actually consists of 128 small islands located in the Bay of Jakarta. A few of the islands have been developed for tourism and offer general tourist facilities. The beaches are golden and fringed with coconut palms and the abundance of marine life make this another excellent choice for diving and snorkeling.
Located on the northwest coast of the world's most populous island of Java, Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural, and political center. As you would expect there are hundreds of things to see and do here. Numerous museums, historical buildings, landmarks, parks, shopping malls, and markets await. The fusion of cultures including Chinese, Indonesian, Malay, and Dutch make for some incredible dining experiences. Be sure you try one of the Street Food stalls. Jakarta rewards you with some unforgettable meals.
Karimunjawa is a hidden paradise of Java. Also known as Karimun Java, it is an archipelago of 27 islands known for its white-sand beaches and clear blue sea. Many visitors like to rent fishing boats and the locals are keen to help guide you on a hike around the islands. As you would expect diving is excellent here as the islands have 35 types of corals, sponges, and there are even shipwrecks. After your chosen activity refresh yourself with a cooling coconut milk as coconuts can be found in abundance here.
Semerang is a port city on the north coast of Java. Dutch colonial architecture is prominent here and includes Lawang Sewu, a huge structure built by a railway company. It's a busy administrative and trading city which has many captivating colonial monuments, beautiful gardens, and superb views of the sea. There is even a museum established in 1970 to preserve a wide selection of steam locomotives, Ambarawa Railway Museum.
To the south of Madura lies a small island, Giligenteng, a community of four peaceful little fishing villages, where everybody knows each other. The village of Bringsang consists of one small street, a mosque, and a few local shops. There are no tourist attractions but it is an authentic fishing village and gives you an insight into the everyday life of this little community. The atmosphere is one of quiet content and the people are remarkably hospitable and friendly, saying hello and waving greetings as they go about their business. The beach here is really beautiful with clear water and pristine white sand.
Probolinggo is a port town whose main activity is fishing. It is also the nearest town of any size to the Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park on the east coast of Java, and a stopping point on the way to the Gunung Bromo volcano. The area in and around the park is inhabited by the Tenggerese, an ethnic minority, and one of the few remaining Hindu communities on the island of Java.
North of Bali, the Lovina tourist area stretches over 12 km and consists of a string of coastal villages: Kaliasem, Kalibukbuk, Anturan, and Tukad Mungga, collectively known as Lovina. Lovina’s black sandy beaches are quite lovely, and the sea is very calm here and safe for swimming. The atmosphere on the beach is one of laid-back tranquillity with colorfully decorated traditional outriggers called perahu dotted along the shoreline.
Day 14: Gili Meno | Gili Trawangan, Lombok, Indonesia
Gili Trawangan, universally known as “Gili T”, is the most cosmopolitan and popular island. During the day you can explore the island on foot, snorkel, sunbathe, join a dive trip, rent a bike, or take a horse carriage ride. These activities are offered by local companies directly at the disembarkation pontoon.
Day 15: Benoa, Bali, Indonesia | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Benoa is the main cruise port on the island of Bali. There are numerous places that can be accessed from here including the party-centric Kuta, Nusa Dua the popular beach resort with its luxury hotels and restaurants, as well as coffee plantations and rice terraces. Trips to temples, palaces, markets and a bat cave are some of the many things also on offer. Disembark after breakfast and continue your independent trip back home.
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Located on the Clipper & Commodore Decks, this inside/outside cabin features a raised double bed, two lower beds, or triple berths, and a marble-lined bathroom with shower.
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Located on the Clipper Deck, this large outside cabin features two lower beds, double bed, or triple berths, and a marble-lined bathroom with shower.
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Located on the Main & Sun Decks, this deluxe deck cabin features two lower beds that can convert to a double bed, minibar, marble-lined bathroom with whirlpool bath, and cabin doors that open onto the deck.
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Owner's Cabin (Double)
Located on the Clipper Deck, this deluxe outside cabin features a double bed, sitting area, minibar, and marble-lined bathroom with whirlpool.
Notes
Single supplement: A single supplement fare is available at 150% of the published cruise fare for categories 2-6 during the season in which passengers are traveling. It is available at 200% for category 1 cabins, Deluxe Suites, and Owner's Suites. Single space is capacity controlled.
Children's rate: Savings may be available for children under 18 years when traveling with a full-paying adult on select sailings and subject to availability. Contact us for details.
Initial deposit is $400 pp for Cat 2-6 and $800pp for Cat 1, Deluxe and Owner's, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by bank transfer, check, or credit card
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Included
14 Breakfasts, 13 Lunches, 14 Dinners
14 Nights Accommodations
Accommodations as listed
Ground transportation as listed
Activities as listed
Meals as listed
Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
All meals and snacks (open seating) including: Coffee and tea are available 24 hours a day. Different juices are included only for breakfast.
Ocean transportation to remote ports.
Complimentary snorkeling, kayaks, paddle boarding, water-skiing, windsurfing, and sunfish sailing (subject to weather conditions and
local authorities).
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Travel Insurance
Personal Expenses
Flight costs (please request a quote)
Additional excursions during free time
Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
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