INDONESIA WESTBOUND (STAR CLIPPER)

Star Clippers will take you to a hidden corner of the Orient that adventurous travellers treasure for its unspoiled beaches and dream like natural beauty.

For Summer 2018, Star Clipper sails to the spice island of , operating a choice of exciting itineraries exploring the islands of the Indonesian archipelago. These voyages provide a vibrant mix of culture and natural beauty including the dramatic volcanic scenery at , the crater lake of Satonda, Temple at Semarang, Retenggaro village on Sumba Island, the dragons of and the beautiful corals and sandy beaches of the .

The people are friendly and their smiles are genuine. The clarity ITINERARY of the water and the variety of marine life are amazing and many of these exquisite islands and surrounding waters are Day 1 Benoa - Bali, Benoa is the main cruise port on the island of Bali. There are designated national parks, preserved forever to explore and numerous places that can be accessed from here including the enjoy. For snorkelling, or just curling your toes in warm sand, party-centric , the popular beach resort with it's this is paradise found. 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.

Day 2 At sea

Day 3 East Madura / Giligenteng Island, Indonesia 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

01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com no tourist attractions but it is an authentic fishing village and the ocean with Bali's Mt. Agung volcano silhouetted on the will give you an insight into the everyday life of this little horizon. community. The atmosphere is one of quiet content and the people are remarkably hospitable and friendly, saying hello and Day 7 Gili Sudak - Lombok, Indonesia waving greetings as they go about their business. The beach This is the perfect island getaway, a small “resort” with fine here is really beautiful with clear water and pristine white sand. white sand, coral reefs and limpid turquoise waters teeming with marine life including colourful tropical fish and starfish. The Day 4 Probolinggo - , Indonesia island has facilities and there is shade. From here the ship’s Probolinggo is a port town whose main activity is fishing. It is zodiac can take you to “Gili Kadiz”, a great snorkelling site. also the nearest town of any size to the Bromo-Tengger- National Park on the east coast of Java, and a stopping point Day 8 Benoa - Bali, Indonesia on the way to the Gunung Bromo volcano. The area in and Benoa is the main cruise port on the island of Bali. There are around the park is inhabited by the Tenggerese, an ethnic numerous places that can be accessed from here including the minority, and one of the few remaining Hindu communities on party-centric Kuta, Nusa Dua the popular beach resort with it's the island of Java. luxury hotels and restaurants as well as coffee plantations and rice terraces. Trips to temples, palaces markets and a bat cave Day 5 - Bali, Indonesia are some of the many things also on offer. North of Bali, the Lovina tourist area stretches over 12 km and consists of a string of coastal villages: Kaliasem, Kalibukbuk, Anturan, Tukad Mungga, collectively know as Lovina. Lovina’s black sandy beaches are quite lovely, the sea is very calm here and safe for swimming. The atmosphere on the beach is one of laid-back tranquillity with colourfully decorated traditional outriggers called perahu dotted along the shoreline.

Day 6 Carik & Senggigi beach - Lombok, Indonesia Sengiggi is Lombok's traditional tourist resort. A large bay forms the centre of the resort and it is one of the busier places on the island of Lombok. The main street comes alive at night and there are many restaurants to dine in as well as plenty of bars for live music and nightclubs to dance in. However one of the most amazing sights on the island can be viewed from Sengiggi Beach, the spectacular sunset. The bright orange sun sinks into

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Star Clipper is a gorgeous four-masted ship just 360 feet long and carries only 170 guests in pampered comfort. Star Clipper the spacious surroundings, Star Clipper offers more outdoor is a true clipper ship, reflecting her proud heritage in every inch space per person than most conventional cruise ships. of the polished brass and gleaming brightwork that graces her The interior design of Star Clipper again harks back to nautical decks and superstructure. Step aboard this striking vessel and days gone by. Famous sailing ships are remembered in you'll be greeted by a new generation of sailing culture. Here, paintings that are hung on the walls, while teak and lustrous the grand traditions of the past, which characterise what sailing mahogany rails are richly reminiscent of Star Clippers' proud is all about, exist alongside the comforts and amenities found maritime heritage. on the contemporary cruise liners of today. She has an exquisite dining room, in which you can eat when Star Clipper is a modern ship through and through, welcoming and where you like, and a convivial indoor-outdoor Tropical Bar luxury-loving passengers from all over the world who hold the and Piano Bar, multiple swimming pools, and an Edwardian legacy and customs of the grand era close to their hearts yet style library where a Belle Époque fireplace glows with a warmth yearn for a new and exciting adventure. Life aboard is very that reflects the friendliness and enthusiasm of Star Clippers' relaxed, much like travelling on a private yacht. You'll never feel hospitable officers and crew. restricted or disorientated as the staff work tirelessly to meet your needs and make you feel comfortable. AccommodationThere are six categories of generous staterooms; giving you plenty of choice when deciding which one suits you best, whilst the expansive decks give the whole ship an uncluttered feel. In fact, you'll find that, due to the small number of passengers on board and

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