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Badas Islands, Indonesia

 

7d6n SAILING HOLIDAY • adventurer

 

The Badas Islands are a cluster of islands 230 nautical miles from Singapore, located far east of Singapore in the midst of South China Sea. The archipelago of Badas Islands is so remote that it is still uncharted on our navigation system and inaccessible to most tourists, as there are no ferries that travel there. When we first visited in 2017, locals excitedly mentioned that we were the first foreigners they have welcomed to their islands. 

Due to the lack of tourists, the Badas Islands boast of abundant marine life and untouched, colourful corals, which literally feels like you're diving in a massive aquarium with 20 metres visibility. We highly recommend this itinerary as we have never experienced such amazing underwater scenery in our lifetime.

 
 

 
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Charter Highlights:

  • 1.5 days (36 hours) of sailing without any stopovers (sailing overnight)

  • Possible sightings of dolphins and schools of tuna

  • Exploring the local fishing villages at Badas Islands

  • Cultural exchange activities with the friendly locals

  • Plenty of snorkeling and diving spots with unblemished corals and abundant marine life

  • Trekking up hills for scenic views of the far-reaching sea with multiple shades of blue

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Suggested Route

Day 1

  • Sailing from ONE 15 Marina Club, Singapore to Nongsa Point Marina, Batam, Indonesia for port, immigration and customs clearance (3 hours)

  • Sailing from Nongsa Point Marina for Badas Islands (36 hours)

DAY 2

  • Sailing to Badas Islands

  • Eat, sleep, fish, sail

DAY 3

  • Stopover at P. Pejambu, a small uninhabited island with a sandy beach and short rocky cliff

  • Trekking up the cliff top for beautiful aerial view of the sea

  • Sailing from P. Pejambu to P. Tebon (1 hour) for snorkeling, diving, kayaking, and exploring the island’s fishing villages

  • Overnight at P. Tebon

DAY 4

  • Sailing from P. Tebon for P. Pinang Serebu (2 hours) for snorkeling & diving (this is where it feels like an aquarium with 20 metres visibility)

  • Overnight at P. Pinang Serebu

DAY 5

  • Sailing from Badas Islands back to Nongsa Point Marina, Batam (36 hours)

  • Eat, sleep, fish, sail

DAY 6

  • Seafood dinner & overnight at Nongsa Point Marina, Batam

DAY 7

  • Breakfast & lunch + port, immigration & customs clearance at Nongsa Point Marina, Batam

  • Sailing from Nongsa Point Marina back to ONE 15 Marina Club, Singapore (3 hours)

 
 

best time to sail

April - October

(The months of November - February are affected by the Northeast Monsoon and will be not suitable for sailing / diving.)

 

TOTAL MILEAGE

400 nautical miles

 

PACKAGE COST

S$21,000+ for up to 6 guests
+ Price is subject to GST.

 

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Private use of our yacht for up to 6 guests

  • Flexible route that can be customized according to guests’ preferences

  • 7 nights stay on board

  • Unlimited use of all available equipment on board (kayaks, paddle board and snorkeling equipment)

  • 2 licensed skippers and 1 crew

  • Fuel, water and utilities

  • Meals on board (prepared by crew)

  • Free flow of soft drinks and hot drinks

  • Fruits and snacks

  • Customs, immigration, port and quarantine clearance fees in Singapore

other costs

  • Customs, immigration, port and quarantine clearance fees in Indonesia - please check with the team for prevailing charges and agent fees

WHAT'S not inCLUDED

  • Meals on land

  • Alcoholic beverages (can be supplemented)

  • Dive gear and equipment

  • Land accommodation and transport (if any)

About the Yacht: Gracefully

Well-designed to blend luxurious living with high performance, the Lagoon 400S2 sailing catamaran delivers comfort with wide lounging spaces and average speed of 5-6 knots in 12-15 knots of wind under sail. Other than an air-conditioned interior saloon, galley and 3 cabins, Gracefully is also fully equipped with a built-in watermaker and dive air compressor, ideal for comfortable living during your sailing holiday adventure.

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