Early morning start today as L’Austral approaches the port of Benoa in Bali. A massive LNG tanker berthed in the port is visible from miles away. L’Austral has some difficulty contacting the harbor pilot, so […]
Today’s destination is Pink Beach, which requires 24 hours of sailing time from Kalabahi. A crew member has been taken ill during the night, and L’Austral has to divert course to allow them to be […]
Kalabahi is a complete contrast to Ambon. The capital of the district of Alor, Kalabahi is located in the bay of Teluk Mutiara, surrounded by hills and mountains. L’Austral is able to berth at a […]
After a couple of days of ho-hum snorkelling, Wakatobi Marine Park delivers in spades, with sunny conditions and a top temperature of 29⁰C. L’Austral arrives just after 8 am, and passengers are in the water […]
It’s something of a struggle to find something positive to say about L’Austral’s visit today to Ambon. A sprawling regional centre, it is overcast and gloomy on arrival. It’s a wet zodiac ride in the […]
Banda Neira (also spelt as Banda Naira) receives 5 cruise ships per year, so the arrival of L’Austral is a major social event for the residents. It is also L’Austral’s first visit to Banda Neira, […]
