Sailing Ship Cruise: Bali, Indonesia

Boarding on Saturday up to an hour before departure. A little meeting to get to know eachother and preparation at the Port of Benoa, the main cruise port on the island of Bali. From here you can access numerous places, including the party district of Kuta, the famous seaside resort of Nusa Dua with its luxury hotels and restaurants, coffee plantations and rice terraces. Before leaving, you can of course take an interesting trip to the temples, markets and a bat cave; and these are just some of the many things and activities that are offered.

This day will be entirely dedicated to navigation. As we speed gently through the beautiful Indonesian blue waves, you can choose to relax comfortably on a sun lounger and sunbathe, or cool off in one of the pools on the main deck. For the more adventurous, there will be the possibility of getting on the mast or even being at the helm. Exploring the interior spaces is another excellent option, perhaps enjoying a good drink in one of the lounges or reading a good book taken from the library. Furthermore, for the exclusive benefit of Royal Clipper, the revitalizing wellness center will be available, so that you can completely abandon yourself to a regenerating rest.

After a long navigation in the southern waters of Bali, we arrive at Komodo, a park founded in 1980 with the aim of preserving the exceptional Komodo dragon and its habitat. In the afternoon, we move instead to the so-called "pink beach", or Pantai Merah, one of only seven such beaches on the whole planet. Stroll on this magnificent and unique beach bordered by the turquoise blue sea, offering spectacular views of the surrounding area, including small islands, hills and mountains. It is said to be the best place for snorkeling in the Komodo National Park.

We'll have a rich breakfast and then we will sail gently towards Satonda, a small uninhabited island formed millions of years ago by a volcanic eruption. A sacred island for the locals, Satonda is surrounded by beautiful coral reefs with a wide variety of tropical fish that you can see during diving and snorkeling; in addition to this, to protect this unique underwater paradise, the island was declared a marine nature park in 1999.

While tasting our morning meal, the crew will take us to Gili Trawangan, universally known as "Gili T", the most cosmopolitan and popular island of Indonesia. During the day you can explore the island and have lunch, or go snorkeling, sunbathing, diving, renting a bike or taking a carriage ride. These activities are offered by local companies directly to the landing stage.

Early breakfast, and we arrive immediately at Gili Nanggu, an island located on the southwestern coast of Lombok, which offers an unspoiled natural region that travelers can explore. The only noise that breaks the peaceful silence is the singing and chirping of birds. The beaches that you can admire are of white and powdery sand and the crystal clear water combined with thousands of tropical fish make it an ideal destination for snorkeling. If you're lucky, you might even spot some sea turtles. 

After breakfast, we will return to Benoa. 

Boarding on Saturday up to an hour before departure. A little meeting to get to know eachother and preparation at the Port of Benoa, the main cruise port on the island of Bali. From here you can access numerous places, including the party district of Kuta, the famous seaside resort of Nusa Dua with its luxury hotels and restaurants, coffee plantations and rice terraces. Before leaving, you can of course take an interesting trip to the temples, markets and a bat cave; and these are just some of the many things and activities that are offered.

This day will be entirely dedicated to navigation. As we speed gently through the beautiful Indonesian blue waves, you can choose to relax comfortably on a sun lounger and sunbathe, or cool off in one of the pools on the main deck. For the more adventurous, there will be the possibility of getting on the mast or even being at the helm. Exploring the interior spaces is another excellent option, perhaps enjoying a good drink in one of the lounges or reading a good book taken from the library. Furthermore, for the exclusive benefit of Royal Clipper, the revitalizing wellness center will be available, so that you can completely abandon yourself to a regenerating rest.

The next morning we reach the island of Giligenteng, south of Madura, a community of four peaceful fishing villages where everyone knows each other. The village of Bringsang consists of a narrow street, a mosque and some local shops, and although there are no tourist attractions it will be fascinating to savor the daily local life of this small community. The atmosphere is peaceful and the people are extraordinarily hospitable and friendly, while the beach is really beautiful, with clear water and pristine white sand.

After the usual morning meal, we reach Probolinggo, a port city whose main activity is fishing. It is also the closest city to the Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park on the east coast of Java and a stopping point on the road to the Gunung Bromo volcano. The area in and around the park is inhabited by the Tenggeresi, an ethnic minority and one of the few Hindu communities left on the island of Java.

North of Bali, the tourist area of Lovina covers over 12 km and consists of a series of coastal villages: Kaliasem, Kalibukbuk, Anturan, Tukad Mungga, collectively known as Lovina. Visit the black sand beaches of Lovina, and above all the calm sea, perfect for a swim. Relax with the chill atmosphere of the beach, admiring the bright colors of the coast.

Early breakfast, and we soon present ourselves on board our sailing ship in front of Sengiggi, the traditional tourist resort of Lombok. A large bay is the center of the resort and is one of the most popular places on the island, while the main street comes alive especially at night, and there are many restaurants to dine in, as well as several bars where you can listen to live music and nightclubs where you can dance. However, one of the most beautiful places on the island can be seen from Sengiggi beach, the spectacular sunset, with a bright orange sun sinking into the ocean with Mount Bali and the Agung volcano that stands out on the horizon.

To round off our tour we couldn't miss a glimpse of Gili Sudak, a perfect vacation prototype on an island; provided with a small "resort" with fine white sand, coral reefs and clear turquoise waters teeming with marine life including colorful tropical fish and starfish, the island has all the necessary and shaded facilities, ideal for relaxing while sipping a great drink. In addition to this, our ship can take you to "Gili Kadiz", a great site for snorkeling. 

After breakfast, we will return to Benoa.