EXCLUSIVE BOAT CHARTERS
Travelling in a far corner of the world doesn't mean that you have to abandon the luxury and comforts of home. Indochina Services can offer a private and exclusive chartered vehicle or transfer service for the discerning traveller.
Jazz up your expeditions to the far islands of South East Asia with a luxury cruise and yacht charter. Travel lavishly aboard a chartered wooden clipper on the Indonesian seas.
It is undeniable that exclusive boat charter is one of the most delightful ways to enhance your holiday experience.
SEA TREK
We
invite you to embark on a truly adventurous cruise of a life time
exploring the exotic islands of the ‘Southern Seas’.
Our sailing cruises are primarily focusing on Eastern Indonesia.
Highlights during our sailing adventures are the islands of Lombok,
Sumbawa, Komodo, Rinca, Flores, the Moluccas, and Irian Jaya
(West-Papua) where we will visit among other places the famous Asmat
tribe.
Our exploratory cruises will bring you to the unknown and extraordinary,
to dragons in Komodo, whale hunters in Lembata, warrior tribes in Papua.
We follow the ancient spice routes to the gorgeous Banda’s, trace the
vestiges of Captain Cook in the Lesser Sunda Islands and marvel at
undiscovered coral reefs the tropical treasures of the underwater world.
Cruising in Indonesia aboard Katharina means sailing adventures to the
end of the world, truly exploratory voyages in the wake of ancient
discoverers like Magellan, Cook, and Tasman.
Our home base is Lombok from where sailing charters may be organized
tailored to your needs.
Rejoice this exclusive experience on Planet Earth light years away from
the maddening crowds!
SILOLONA
Silolona
sails in Indonesia from April to November every year, before going up to
the West Coast of Malaysia and Thailand and up to Myanmar, from December
to March. As you will see on our schedule, the cruises are planned by
blocks of 5, 7 or 9 nine days although it is possible to either take
several blocks or less days than a full block. By deciding when you want
to sail with Silolona, you will have the choice to have a quiet beach
and dive trip in the Andaman Sea and in Komodo National Park or one of
the most memorable cultural trip you can dream of, by visiting the
tribes of Irian Jaya (Papua), attending the Asmat Auction for their art
and visiting the remote and rich Spice Islands and discover the trade
posts and beautiful islands visited during
the height of the Spice Trade. For beach and sailing, cultural trips or
astonishing diving in Komodo National Park or Raja Ampat, Indonesia’s
Eastern Islands are yours to discover.
Onboard a traditional teak 2-masted sailing ship, Silolona, we will
explore the little known yet fascinatingly diverse, island cultures east
of Bali. From Komodo dragons, "ikat" textiles, volcanic crater lakes to
war dances, we will explore, in-depth, the ancient cultures rimming the
Savu Sea. Each dawn will reveal a new island landscape and a different
culture, perhaps a gently smoldering volcano, the craggy peaks of Komodo
or a sleepy native harbor bustling with traditional fishing craft and
local inter- island schooners.
Although our schooner will blend right into the local scene, she has
been specially designed and built to International Lloyds specifications
with passenger comfort and safety in mind. All the romance of sailing
the ancient spice routes with billowing sails and polished teak decks
remains, while you are pampered by all the latest amenities and a
gracious crew of 17. Silolona includes five spacious cabin suites, a
teak lounge and dining area surrounded by large windows, on deck dining
area, and well equipped dive area. To allow for a full days' activities
on shore the ship usually sails at night and anchors during the day for
cultural excursions or water activities. Most of the islands are blessed
with deserted white sand beaches, transparent turquoise waters, and
stunning coral reefs waiting to be explored. Each day we will have the
opportunity to snorkel, swim, fish, dive, or simply stroll a deserted
stretch of beach collecting shells or just sorting thoughts. The beauty
of these islands is legendary, their bio-diversity astounding, and the
rich tapestry of their cultures and warmth of their people help make
these little explored islands of the world’s largest archipelago a truly
memorable destination.
