The opportunity to “get away from it all” is an essential element in any romantic vacation. Ports of call like Gili Nanggu on the southwest coast of Lombok Island are still relatively undeveloped, offering a pristine natural region to explore. The only noise that breaks the silence here is the singing and twittering of the birds, and the beaches are powder white sand and the water crystal clear. In Waikelo, on Sumba Island, couples can visit waterfalls in the forest or walk the quiet beaches hand in hand.
Onboard, the best spot for cozying up can be found in the bowsprit netting—a hammock-like area stretching 30 feet forward of the bow where guests can lay suspended over the ocean. In addition to affording one of the most unique and exciting settings on any cruise ship afloat, it’s also an ideal spot to spend some quiet time and maybe even pop the big question. More adventurous guests might opt to climb the mast to the Crow’s Nest for unbeatable views of the ocean, landscape and ship below. For those who like to make their romantic getaways more “official,” the crew of the Star Clipper can do a vow renewal ceremony onboard.
Star Clippers starts and ends its Indonesia sailing season with 14-night sailings between Singapore and Bali, and in the months of May through October offer an assortment of seven-, 10- and 11-night sailings round trip from Bali covering East and West coast Indonesia. Guests booking select seven-, 10- and 11-night Indonesia sailings will receive an $800 air credit per cabin, $500 onboard credit per cabin and 15% off cruise fares on consecutive sailings. This offer is good on a range of sailings from June through September 2018 with rates starting as low as $995 per person based on double occupancy.
For more than 25 years, Star Clippers has been introducing travelers to the thrill of modern tall ship sailing to remote ports in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Indonesia and Far East. The company operates three of the world’s largest and tallest sailing vessels: Star Clipper and Star Flyer are traditional clipper ships with modern amenities carrying 170 guests, while the 227-guest Royal Clipper holds the Guinness World Record for being the largest and only five-masted, full-rigged sailing ship in service today. All three ships have expansive teak decks, swimming pools, informal dining, convivial tropical bars on deck and piano lounges. The brand’s newest vessel, Flying Clipper, will debut in late 2018.
For more information or to make a booking, contact your travel agent, or call 800-442-0551 or visit www.starclippers.com.