THE LIVEABOARD
The liveaboard is a beautiful, fully equipped traditional wooden boat that searches for adventure and gets away from the crowd. It will take you to the most stunning locations, where the onboard guides will help you explore perfect empty beaches, uninhabited islands and pristine reefs rich in marine life.
Whilst at these idyllic locations, the activities begin with a choice of diving, snorkelling, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, subwing, surfing, fishing or simply relaxing on the deck.
ACCOMMODATION ON THE BOAT
1 X Master Cabin with ensuite and private balcony
1 X Master Cabin with ensuite
3 X Double/Twin Cabins sharing 2 bathrooms
All room are with Air Conditionning
FACILITIES ON THE BOAT
Tender 1-5m RIB 50hp 4 Stoke outboard with fish finder and GPS
Tender 2 -3m RIB 20hp 4 Stroke outboard
Dive equipment
2 X Kayak (Double and Single)
4 X Stand up paddle board
Full snorkeling equipment
Surf and boogey equipment
Fishing tackle
2 X Subwing
CRUISE LOCATION OPTION 1: South Gili’s
Located in the southwest corner of Lombok, the Southern Gili’s or Secret Gili’s as they are known comprise of 13 stunning islands that form a mini archipelago within an hour and a half fast boat ride from Bali.
The area brings a wander to the senses with uninhabited islands, white beaches and sparkling turquoise water and an amazing underwater world with pristine coral reefs rich in marine life.
You will visit the most beautiful islands, barbecue on deserted beaches and enjoy all the activities provided on-board. Protected by the southern Indian ocean swell, it makes for a perfect cruising conditions on the flat waters with breathtaking scenery.
ITINERARY
DAY 1
You will board the liveaboard at Gili Air and cruise to Gili Nanggu, Gili Jangkong and Gili Sudak to explore these beautiful islands and their surrounding waters. Anchor overnight at Gili Sudak.
DAY 2
After breakfast, you will head off to Gili Ringgit, Gili Layar and Gili Gede for a packed day of water activities or island hoping to visit the local village of Gili Gede, the biggest island of the archipelago. You will end the day with a short trek on Gili Gede to watch the sunset from a stunning viewpoint. Anchor overnight at Gili Gede.
DAY 3
Set off to Bangko Bangko for breakfast in this beautiful bay with traditional fishing village and great snorkelling. Then head to Gili Asahan and Gili Goleng for more water activities and exploring these picturesque islands. For sunset, you can take a short trek on Gili Asahan for more stunning views whilst the boat team prepares a barbecue on the beach on the deserted island of Gili Goleng. Anchor overnight at Gili Goleng.
DAY 4
You will spend the morning doing your favourite activities at your favourite spots in the area or take time to simply relax and enjoy the scenery. At midday, you will cruise back to Gili Air.
This is a suggested itinerary and it can be extended and tailored to fit your needs and wishes.
Please contact Julie to customize with her your own style liveaboard retreat.
CRUISE LOCATION OPTION 2: Komodo
Komodo National Park is a UNESCO world Heritage site and has been selected as one of the new seven wonders of nature. Famous for its Komodo dragons, the largest lizards on earth, it is the only place in the world you can see them in the wild. But that’s not all this central Indonesian Archipelago has to offer.
Home to over 250 species of Coral, manta rays, turtles, whales, dolphins, sharks and rich marine biodiversity have insured its place as a world-class destination for diving and snorkeling. As well as visiting the Komodo dragons there is much to see and do on land, short treks up the hills to unforgettable vistas for sunrise or sunset and breathtaking empty beaches, including one of the few pink beaches. The Park is made up of three main islands – Komodo, Padar, Rinca and 26 smaller islands dotted throughout these stunning azure waters.
ITINERARY
DAY 1
Board boat 10am a Labuan Bajo harbor. After safety briefing, you will cruise to the North of the National Park and explore the pristine reefs, secluded bays and beaches surrounding the islands of Lawa Laut and Lawa Darat. Anchor overnight in a sheltered bay in the North of Komodo island.
DAY 2
The day begins with a short trek to watch the sunrise over the North part of the Park. You then head to Makassar reef to have a close encounter snorkelling with Manta rays. After lunch, you will take a short cruise to visit the pink beach on Komodo island. Then, you will head to Padar island to tour anchorage for the night.
DAY 3
The day starts with a sunrise trek to see the stunning view from Padar island. You then head to explore the reefs and small islands in the area North of Rinca, perfect for trying all the onboard water toys. Anchor overnight in a sheltered bay at Rinca island.
DAY 4
It’s off to see the Komodo dragons. The Park rangers will take you on a guided trek to see the dragons and other wildlife unique to the National Park. You will then start making your way back to Labuan Bajo at a leisurely pace, stopping at some of the smaller islands for more snorkelling and exploring. Disembark Labuan Bajo harbour at
approximately 3.30 pm.
This is a suggested itinerary and it can be extended and tailored to fit your needs and wishes.
Please contact Julie to customize with her your own style liveaboard retreat.
THE STORY
This liveaboard was built in 2006 at the famous boat building village of Bulukumba, South Sulawesi, where a tradition of wooden boat construction spans half a millennium. In 2016, she was acquired by Lost Paradise Charters and underwent an extensive refit and overhaul to bring her up to the exacting standards of today’s
lifestyle Charter requirements.
Whilst the boat has been fitted with all modern amenities for maximum comfort, the interior designers have kept a traditional feel throughout. The creative use of teak, bamboo, rattan and local fabrics really gives a sense of the exotic and adds to the unique experience aboard this liveaboard.
The boat itself is unique in the fact she has the largest deck area (diving deck, lounge deck, dining deck) of any phinisi in her class. She is the only one with a swim/dive platform at the rear transom making easy access in and out of the water whilst enjoying paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming or simply jumping of the boat.
VESSEL DIMENSIONS AND CRUISING
Length: 28m
Gross Tonnage: 136
Beam: 7m
Draft: 3m
Engine: Mitsubishi 8dc 350hp
Genset 1: Mitsubishi 30KVA
Genset 2: Perkins 16KVA
Cruising speed: 8 knots
Cruising range: 1600 NM
Areas: Indonesian Archipelago
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Price of this luxury liveaboard retreat will depend on number of students in your group and criteria.
Our goal is to create with you this retreat on a liveaboard according to your needs and wishes.
Everything can be changed and tailored, please contact Julie by Skype (Juthonnard1), WhatsApp (+62 819 996 01058) or mail (AskJulie@GiliTA.com)to customize with her your own style liveaboard retreat.
Looking forward to welcome you in Indonesia.
Julie Thonnard – Co- founder at Gili Travel Agency, Slow Villas & Spa and Slow Retreats.