Visit Prehistoric "Komodo Dragons", the last Survivors
from the Dinosaur Age. Discover Ancient Tribes and Cultures of Indonesia.

These cruises and sea safaris offer a convenient way for visitors to Bali to enrich their experience of Asia and catch a glimpse of pre-historic times by taking a journey into regions of Indonesia little known to the rest of the world.

You can do all this either in just a few days on a scheduled cruise or, more leisurely, on board of a chartered Bugis "Pinisi" schooner – and without any of the hardships often connected with visiting remote areas. There are regular departures from Bali throughout the year, and the fares fit all budgets.

East of Bali stretches a chain of tropical islands which have hardly changed in centuries – the home of many different ethnic tribes who still maintain their ancient languages, religions, rituals, and traditions. The islands around Komodo are also the only place in the world where you can still see large, fierce reptiles, descendants of the carnivorous Dinosaurs which survived only here on these islands from the Jurassic age over 130 million years ago.

Lombok, Sumba, Sumbawa, Flores, Timor, and many smaller islands including Komodo are known as the "Lesser Sunda Islands" and are part of the fabled "Spice Islands" of Indonesia – the habitat of exotic wildlife such as the Bird of Paradise and the ancient Komodo Dragon. The coral reefs here are among the most beautiful in the world. Much of the flora and fauna is unique to this region.

These islands are in stark contrast to refined and polished Bali with its lush tropical vegetation, manicured landscape and hand-carved rice terraces. Together with its refined culture and performing arts, Bali has for a long time been admired by the West as a mystic Island Paradise.

Step into these exotic worlds from a traditional Bugis "Pinisi" schooner. You can choose from different itineraries which fit easily into any schedule and help you see much more of Indonesia. There are regular departures from Bali year-round; the cost fits all budgets and includes all onboard expenses.

Buginese Pinisi Schooner Cruises and Sea Safaris If you prefer to be totally independent, to make your own schedules, and don't like to have strangers around, you can even charter a modern sailing ketch or one of the traditional "Pinisi" schooners with experienced crew and a guide (see some of the vessels available for charter).

The cost depends on the size of the vessel (from 3 to 16 cabins) but is surprisingly low per person, and you can choose the routing yourself. Please fill in the charter inquiries form..

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