The Batu Bolong: life aboard the Good Life

The Batu Bolong: life aboard the Good Life -

an area of ​​1817 Komodo National Park, square kilometers of three major islands, Komodo, Rinca and Padar, as well as several smaller, was previously awarded this year with the prestigious title of the new seven wonders of nature. A protected area where a prehistoric giant lizards, turquoise blue sea, white (and even pink) sandy beaches, untouched islands, a rich ocean fish, coral and even can see dolphins, it's hard, this kind of world to believe still exists is. The best way to experience this paradise, on a live-aboard and if you want to be on one, where you come as friends and leave as family, I suggest you try the Batu Bolong.

Owned by Jon Elliot (an Australian geologist), Pedro Restrepo-Pace (a Colombian geologist) and Danny beak of Labuanbajo, the Batu Bolong is a subtle beauty. Your 23 meter long skeleton was found in Sulawesi, where they are working for several months, what it is now; three levels with an upper deck to dance and relax, along with an open-air sleeping area at the rear of the upper deck, where eight can sleep walls on four twin beds sans, a middle deck, where the kitchen cum available on shaded lounge area and two double en Bridal suite cabins below. My advice would be to sleep up as pretty stuffy, especially if the generator is switched off at midnight down there. But that's what other distinguished this boat; Sleep, while anchored without the sound of a generator in the ear nagging, and instead of the sounds of the wilderness in a bay where hardly can see a ripple on the surface of the ocean.

of Batu Bolong is fully equipped for diving trips and will take on some of the best diving in the world. Also was our instructor, Adrienne Salcau who knew these parts like the back of her hand and enthusiastically shared their experiences with us on board. Adrienne predive briefs were thorough and clear meant fun and safe dives, and they encouraged us gently more recent dives to try (famous in these waters) and so we were able to experience the best to offer the diving here has, as well as become more ourselves out.

the best site was Castle rock, which was enjoyed at sunrise to avoid sharing with other divers. We have, however, share the surface with dolphins, curious diving in and out of the waters around our dinghy as we continue towards the drop site edged. The entry of water over negative entry, we went straight down to about 25 meters and were immediately met with a strong current, which forces us to stick to the rocks to avoid pulled away in the length. This site is special because it is filled in size with all things - white and black tip sharks up to three meters long, reef sharks, tuna, giant trevally and Napoleon (weighing known up to 150 kg) and thousands of other fish on a found Eat. If you feel at the bottom of the ocean park, holding on and in your face the current explosion, you can see only go to their world as if you were watching a huge aquarium. I would return just for this page to Komodo. It is an intoxicating effect dive filled to the brim with life.

Another major attraction for divers to these parts is the Manta Ray. These gentle giants are the largest of their kind here (three meters long) and we came in contact with at least six to Manta Alley. With a maximum depth of 15 meters, this street can be enjoyed by snorkelers and although the current you can pretty much take place on the surface. A manta especially swooped down slowly and hovered a few feet above us to bask in our bubbles, and it was a great honor to be able to get these beautiful animals close, the poached at an incredible speed off the east coast of Bali and are elsewhere.

is of course a trip to Komodo Island would not be complete, some of the local residents without meeting - the Komodo dragon. We have a morning trip to Rinca Iceland National Park and enjoyed the medium walk, several major mothers push their nests guarding, a large man who everywhere we went on the prowl, after a water buffalo and snoozing nearly a dozen lazy dragon under the island dapur (kitchen). This park is so well maintained, not seen with a trail of trash everywhere and guides speak English very well, leaving us with effective protection, albeit primitive large fork sticks. The National Park has a significant upturn seen in tourism, as they encountered a New7Wonder with 40,000 visitors this year was declared the first quarter alone.

Life aboard the Batu Bolong is multidimensional and is suitable for non-divers and children, with guided snorkelling trips on a whim available. Other activities include short hikes, where you can watch stunning sunsets, barbecues on the beach and swimming in crystal clear water of isolated islands

The crew was really first class. I until the moment my email contacts we arrived after they had from the moment we looked to the left. Coordinator, Santy, a barrel was laughing, welcoming me with open arms, navigates Captain Hassan, a pirate hat wearing and always had a smile on his face, as co-owner Danny (also a dive master) did, and chef only cooked delicious healthy food on board in our time. The sailors were quiet but hardworking, and there was even a live-aboard Masseuse that pesky knot knead out. Nothing was too much to ask, and we felt 100% relaxed and above all safe.

When asked whether it plans to expand the business, Elliott said, "We have no intention to expand We want the boat to pay its way, the provision of ongoing employment for our. team Labuanbajo and our crew opportunities to develop new skills such as mechanics or instructors. We also plan to take the boat to other parts of the archipelago in the off-season this year as Raja Ampat. "

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Getting .:
to take an evening flight from Jakarta to Bali and stay overnight near the airport
morning flight is best of Bali to Labuanbajo may be organized by the team Batu Bolong

Recommended length of stay: ..
3 nights - 2 just is not enough

must bring:
plenty of sunscreen and a camera. , Clothing optional

Contact:
key.me77@yahoo.com
Danny 0852 3933 4873/0812 3720 7579 Santy
http: / /www.divingkomodoflores.com/

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