Indonesia Nature & Wildlife
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Indonesia Sailing Charters: Ambasi
Overview | 6 Day, 5 Night Komodo Dive Cruise | 4 Day, 3 Night Komodo Sailing Cruise
Sail through the stunning islands of the Komodo National Park aboard the Ambasi, a boutique, traditional-style, Pinisi sailing boat that is available for private charter for groups of up to 8 passengers.
Aboard on the ‘Phinisi Ambasi’ you will enjoy an unforgettable sea-journey. This is an unique possibility to explore even the tiniest of the islands of Komodo Natioanl Marine Park. The Ambasi will anchor in the loveliest bays from where you can go ashore and discover the islands.
Cross tropical rainforests, climb volcano’s, admire waterfalls and crater lakes. Go shopping at the ‘pasar’, or local market, watch traditional dances or simply relax on deck or on hidden beaches to doak up the tropical sun.
Sea treks between the islands seem now and then very much like expeditions a’la Cousteau. Many times the boat is accompanied by dolphins, sometimes even a manta ray or a whale. Fish bought at the ‘pasar-ikan’ (fish market) early in the day are barbecued in the evening, somewhere on a quiet beach, for your dinner. After the Ambasi has dropped anchor, you can dive into the water and snorkel with the mutitude of colourful reef fish.
Notes
This sailing cruise can be incorporated into a Symbiosis customised holiday to Indonesia that can be adapted and tailored to meet your dates, preferences and passions. Please contact one of our bespoke holiday planners to create the ideal itinerary for you.
6 Day, 5 Night Komodo Dive Cruise
Departure every Wednesday - guarateed to sail with a minimum of 4 passengers.
Day 1 Arrival in Labuhanbajo, transfer and boarding on the Phinisi Ambasi in the harbour of Labuhanbajo. Sailing to Bidadari Island and diving [x2]; beautiful coral, slopes and underwater hills. In the afternoon sailing to Loh Liang, the ranger accommodaton on Komodo Island.
Day 2 Take a walk to look for the giant lizards, known as Komodo Dragons, and afterwards diving [x2] at Pantai Merah - "Pink Beach". Night
Day 3 Diving [x1] at Batubolong [walls and slopes, lots of fish], Tatawa Kecil [x1] and Pantemakassar (manta's, if we are lucky). Night dive if possible.
Day 4 Diving at Christal Rock [x1], at Castle Rock [x1] and Lighthouse [x1]. Night dive if possible.
Day 5 Diving at Sabolo [x1]. In the evening BBQ on the beach.
Day 6 Sail back to Labuhanbajo and take a walk through the bustling town and fishing port.
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PRIVATE CHARTER RATES
| Number of Passengers |
Price (Euro) |
| 3 |
3,240 |
| 4 |
4,080 |
| 5 |
4,800 |
| 6 |
5,400 |
| 7 |
5,880 |
| 8 |
6,240 |
Includes: Transfer in/out at Labuhanbajo, full board, snacks, coffee, tea, mineral water, compressor, tanks, weights and belts, dive guide and 15 day-dives.
Excludes: Flight, travel & dive insurance, land tours, entrance fees, donations, beer, soft drinks, laundry, conservation fee in Komodo (US$ 25/person), gratuities (please prepare 10% of the total cruise-rate for the crew).
CHARTER RATE FOR NON-STANDARD CRUISE: € 1,050 per day (max. 8 persons)
4 Day, 3 Night Komodo Sailing Cruise
Labuhanbajo - Komodo - Rinca - Labuhanbajo
Four days/Three nights
Day 1 Board the Ambasi in Labuhanbajo. Sail to Bidadari island and snorkelling/relaxing. In the evening sail to Komodo Island and moor in the bay for the night.
Day 2 In the morning walk through the island to llok for wildlife, including the giant Komodo lizards, or "dragons", and afterwards moor off the beach at Pantai Merah, the "Pink Beach" where the snorkelling is excellent. In the late afternoon continue to Rinca island.
Day 3After breakfast aboard, set off trekking through Rinca island to see lizards, buffalo's, monkeys, wild horses, and more. Afterwards sail to Sabolo Island for further snorkelling and soaking up the beautiful surroundings and sunshine. In the evening BBQ on the beach.
Day 4 After breakfast, disembark in Labuhanbajo and enjoy an exploratory walk through the bustling town and fishing port.
Garanteed departure with a minimum of 3 passengers.
| Number of passsengers |
Rates (Euro) |
| 3 |
1,800 |
| 4 |
2,240 |
| 5 |
2,600 |
| 6 |
2,880 |
| 7 |
3,080 |
| 8 |
3,200 |
Includes: transfers in/out in Labuhanbajo, full-board, snacks, coffee, tea, mineral water, fishing-gear, snorkeling equipment.
Excludes: flights, travel-insurance, land-tours, entrance-fees, donations, beer, soft-drinks, laundry, conservation-fee in Komodo
(U$ 15,= per person), service-costs (10% of the charter-price).
Alternative programmes, full boat charter: 880 Euro/day
The Plataran Ambasi
The Plataran Ambasi is a comfortable, boutique boat for the more budget conscious. She features 3 double cabins and one twin cabin, all en suite and air-conditioned. Ideal for charter by a family or small group.
General Data
Type : Buginese schooner (phinisi)
Year : 1998
Wood : Ironwood and teakwood
Shipyard : Sungai Danau in South Kalimantan
Length : 21 m
Width : 6 m
Draft : 2.5 m
Engine : Yanmar 4 CH 83 PK
Speed : 6 knotts
Total Sailsurface : 70 M2
2 Generators : Mitsubishi 220 Volts 24 hours
Fresh water : 10 tons
Equipment
2 Bauer compressors, 18 tanks, 150 kg weight, 2 dinghy's + outboard engines, snorkeling- and fishing gear.
Navigation equipment
Radar, Compass, GPS, depth-sounder, SSB radio, VHF radio, Satelite telephone.
Lower deck
3 DBL + 1 TWN airconditioned cabins with each a toilet and shower (hot/cold).
Upper deck
A Lounge with dining corner, a covered- and a sun-deck.
Safety equipment
2 safeguard rafts
25 life jackets
2 life-rafts (6 pers. and 8 pers.)
4 lifebuoys
4 fire extinguishers
fire-hose on deck
distress signals
first aid equipment
oxygen
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