PRIVATE CRUISE VIA KOMODO
This exciting sailing trip on the luxury private sailing vessel Vela takes you eastward from Pulau Moyo through the heart of the Indonesian archipelago in nine days. After a visit to the island of Rinca, home to the famous Komodo dragons, leave the beaten track and sail past the majestic volcanic landscape of Flores and Riung to Maumere. Explore Tujuhbelas National Park and the remote island of Pemana, inhabited by fishermen of Bugis and relax on the white sandy beaches of Babi.
Wide range of water activities
The diving and snorkeling opportunities in the turquoise waters of the "Coral Triangle" here are among the best in the world: brightly colored tropical fish, majestic whale sharks, pygmy seahorses, manta rays, turtles, dolphins, mandarin fish and vibrant coral reefs. On board the Vela is a great choice of multiple water sports activities, including scuba diving, snorkeling, wakeboarding, water skiing jet skiing, kayaking, surfing and stand-up paddleboarding. On the various islands, hiking trails lead to breathtaking views and idyllic sunsets. For those who want to take it easy and relax during the trip, sailing yacht Vela also features a full spa and wellness offering, as well as a wide range of land and water activities for all ages. Where the world can't find you...
TIPS & TOPS Sailing trip from Sumbawa to Flores:
- The cruise will be on the Vela, a teak ship with great attention to detail to provide her guests with ultimate comfort and enjoyment
- The master cabin at the back of the boat offers stunning panoramic views of the Indonesian Ocean and features a jacuzzi on the balcony
- Snorkel at impressive sites such as Tujuhbelas National Park, Pulau Moyo Nature Reserve
- In Tujuhbelas National Park, large numbers of flying dogs live in the mangrove forests that you can watch fly out by the hundreds
- At Pink Beach, an iconic spot at Komodo with pink sand beaches, you can snorkel beautifully along the coral reef and spectacular walls of fish
- On Komodo, spot the impressive Komodo dragon and on Padar Island, take a brisk hike to the ridge for breathtaking views of the bays
- Spend a relaxing afternoon on Padar Island, a great place for water sports
- Manta Point is one of the most remarkable spots in the Komodo Archipelago because of its gigantic schools of manta rays
- Enjoy refined meals every evening under the stars on the front or back deck
- The waters off Saleh Bay are populated by the majestic whale sharks, which feed here on plankton at the surface
- The deserted island of Kambing is surrounded by white sandy beaches and crowned with a small hill; ideal as a private beach and for a variety of water sports
