Charter 100ft ''Katharina'' Schooner In Denpasar, Indonesia

Frequently Asked Questions: Health & Safety First Aid: Each vessel has an extensive first-aid kit to treat all kinds of minor ailments and injuries. However, it is always advisable that guests bring their own first aid requirements and medical kits, and take ensure that they bring any prescribed medications if needed. Apart from that, we carry (AED) and an emergency oxygen supply. Although our crew is trained in first aid, we cannot take any responsibility for medical care on board. Sun Protection: The tropical sun in our cruising area is hard on light-coloured skin, all the more so because of the additional exposure due to the reflection of the sea. Guests must make sure to protect themselves with a hat, sun lotion of SPF 30 or more, and we advise wearing a t-shirt or rash vest/suit when snorkeling. Small Cuts and Bruises: Never leave even the tiniest cut or coral bruise untreated as it can quickly get infected in the tropical climate. We have the means to treat such cuts and abrasions on board, but it is advised that you bring your own antiseptic ointments and basic first aid materials. Sea Sickness: Most of the time the waters in our sailing area are generally calm, however, if you are prone to seasickness we advise you to bring some medicine from home. Local seasickness pills are available on board, and it is best is to take them at least one hour before departure and to keep taking them for at least the first couple of days of the trip. For most people, even in the case of swell, seasickness usually passes after a day or two once one gets used to the motion of the boat. Children & Toddlers: Since the company’s beginning, both Ombak Putih and Katharina have hosted a great number of children onboard, and they have enjoyed the cruises immensely, especially for short trips of seven days. Many of our crew are family men and are very used to handling children, so will be of great help to you throughout the voyage. The boats were built with child safety in mind and to this day they still have a clean bill of accident-free cruises. To keep things this way, we need the attention of parents and it is of utmost importance for them to be vigilant and to watch their children at all times. For your peace of mind and added safety, the side railings on both ships have been built higher than on normal traditional Buginese schooners, and we advise you keep a close eye on toddlers in the lounge area, especially where the stairs to the cabins can be steep. A child over four years old can share the triple cabin with parents, as we don’t have family cabin onboard. The third occupant in this cabin will enjoy a 50% discount. When to Sail: April to October is the ‘Dry Season’ around Bali when the weather and seas are relatively calm. During this time we mainly cover the ‘Bali – Komodo – Flores’ or ‘Flores – Komodo – Bali’ routes (Dances, Dragons and Magical Lakes I & II), and during these cruises we sail north of the islands, where ships can operate in the lee of the islands and enjoy protection from the wind and swell. The optimum time to go on these cruises is in April – July, just after the rainy season has finished, when the islands are still green and the nature is fresh, although the rest of the season, although much drier with respect to vegetation, is just as dramatic and worthwhile with the possibility of spotting more wildlife. In October the winds and weather shift and we head north to Maluku and Raja Ampat to take advantage of the fine conditions in the northeast of the archipelago. Malaria: While malaria has very little incidence offshore, and our guests will spend the better part of the voyage on board where mosquitoes do not venture at all, on quite a few of our itineraries we do visit areas that are prone to malaria infection. Overall the best remedy against malaria is to avoid being bitten, so we advise our guests to wear long trousers and shirts that cover up the skin during island visits and treks. We also recommend wearing light clothing, and also a hat is a good protection. Apart from that you should bring enough stock of a good quality repellent and use it before each trek and shore visit, especially early morning and late afternoon. If you want stronger protection you can take malaria prophylactics in tablet form. We recommend you check with your local doctor at home or a reliable travel clinic what they recommend and what is best suited for you. Take a copy of the itinerary you are traveling on so they can give you the best possible advice. Be sure you notify your doctor of any allergies. What to Bring The temperature in our sailing area varies little (27° to 33° Celsius year-round) with mostly blue skies and light winds. We suggest you bring light cotton/ linen clothes, including a pair of long trousers for visits in the villages, as well as the following items: water shoes (booties or plastic shoes), hiking shoes, camera, a plastic bag for your camera when disembarking, high protection suntan lotion, a hat, insect repellent, dive/ snorkelling equipment if you have your own (we have plenty on board), as well as a sweater for cool evenings. Children on Board SeaTrek Sailing Adventures is a family- and child-friendly company, and while we are happy to have children under three on board, it is our policy to notify our other guests. This is not normally a problem, but guest comfort is a priority, and crying babies and over-excited toddlers can sometimes be an issue. Cancellations by You and Refunds: Cancellation fees will be applied per person according to the following schedule, based on the date we receive your written notification. • More than 30 days prior to departure – 25% of the total cruise cost. • Within 30 days prior – 50% of the total cruise cost. • Within 29 days prior – 100% of the cruise cost. Your trip/cruise is transferable should you provide an alternate participant at the same fare. No refunds will apply to unused portions of a trip once the tour begins. If we have un-reimbursed payments on your behalf once we confirm your trip, a change fee may be imposed. The trip rate does not include travel insurance. Cancellations or Changes by Us and Flexibility: We reserve the right to cancel, alter or modify any trip without prior notice for the safety and/or comfort of clients due to local circumstances or events. This includes moving guests from one boat to another prior to the trip to optimize passenger numbers. On very rare occasions, a trip cancellation may occur, in which case a full refund will be issued to you, less any airline ticket cancellation fees and non-refundable deposits. This will constitute full settlement of claims you may have arising out of our cancellation.