ITINERARY 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS
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BENOA MARINA – SANUR (6 NM / 1 h) Embarkation is at 05:00pm at the Benoa Harbour Marina. We will then sail for about an hour to Sanur beach which extends over 5 km on the east coast of Bali. Safety briefings wil commence followed by dinner and a night at anchor off Sanur. |
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SANUR – NUSA LEMBONGAN (20 MN / 3 hrs ) After a first swim we sail to Nusa Lembongan to Mushroom Bay, unofficially named after the mushroom corals in the reef and famous for the crescent of bright white sandy beach. The inhabitants are mainly Hindus who manufacture traditional wooden boats and cultivate algae for carrageenan production. Short sail south to the ” Manta Ray ” bay for snorkeling. We then continue onto anchor for the night in Cenningan channel . |
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NUSA LEMBONGAN – Gili ISLANDS (40 MN / 6 hrs) Early departure to the Gili Islands , they consist of three tiny islands with white sand beaches, lined with coconut trees and surrounded by turquoise waters , a vision of paradise. In the south of Gili Meno we have time for snorkeling and to explore the island. It is the smallest of the three islands, very quiet and friendly. It takes about two hours to go around it by foot. We can visit the turtle sanctuary with its little pools on the beach, teeming with baby turtles. Surrounded by coral reefs the Gilis provide colorful underwater world with turtles, manta rays, clown fish, and countless species of colorful fish. Gili Air was the first island to be settled by fishing families. Coconut plantations and fishing are still important for the local economy. The beaches here are the best of the Gili bunch as well as the snorkeling sites , they can be easily reached from the shores of the white sandy beaches. |
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GILI ISLANDS – SENGGIGI On the west of Lombok Senggigi is some of the most beautiful scenery on this trip. Lombok is a colorful mixture of Balinese, Chinese and Arab influences. Senggigi offers spectacular landscapes with sweeping bays, coconut palm –fringed white sand beaches and jungle –clad hillsides. It also offers wonderful snorkeling spots. Opportunity for an optional half-day excursion on the island of Lombok . We can visit monkey forest , the local market and the Temple of Lingsar, which was built in 1714 and is nestled in enchanting rice fields . |
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SENGGIGI – POH – GILI NANGGU Continue to the island Poh for snorkeling. Later we sail to Gili Nanggu , a small island off the west coast of Lombok with lush vegetation. Time for swimming and anchoring for the night. |
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NANGGU – GEDE Further along the Southwest coast we visit other beautiful places for snorkeling off various smaller islands. This coast boasts pristine, secluded beaches, tiny offshore islands in the turquoise blue water, pearl farms, old mosques and friendly people. We will spend the night off the island Gede . |
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GEDE – NUSA PENIDA – PULAU SERANGAN We set sail toward Nusa Penida (Crystal Bay). Crystal Bay is a beautiful beach on the north coast of the island of Nusa Penida. Here time seems to stand still, you still see people living the old tradition. We spend the afternoon in this small and quiet bay with its crystal clear water, with the whitest sand beach of Bali and one of the best snorkeling places. In the afternoon we sail to the lagoon of Pulau Serangan for the last night on board. |
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PULAU SERANGAN – MARINA BENOA HARBOUR We get up early and set sail, disembarking at 08:00am after breakfast in the Benoa Harbour Marina. |
Note: The Itinerary may vary during the season according to weather and operating conditions.
Your crew will keep you fully briefed each day
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