When the rocks were still young and the earth still soft, Atuf called forth the spirit of his beloved wife, Silolona, to join him on his journey to the sun. With his magical spear Atuf shattered the sun and created the constellations making the world a safer place for all mankind. Sacred chant from Tanimbar Island
...and suddenly a puff of wind, faint, tepid and laden with strange odours of blossoms comes out of the still night - the first sigh of the East on my face. Joseph Conrad The traveler who has eyes to see occupies a world as fresh as the first day and just as full of wonders.
A man who does not travel will never have the experience to use his knowledge nor will he understand the beauty mirrored by art. Silolona, truly a modern classic sailing vessel was built to the demandingly high standards of German Lloyds register of shipping. No expense has been spared to ensure that discerning travelers, accustomed to understated elegance and exquisite cuisine, discover an agreeable mode of transportation from which to admire the majestic scenery, underwater wonders and fascinating artistic expression found along the fabled spice routes of South East Asia.
Travel is the art of living life outside the boundaries established by small minds which live and die without ever experiencing the art of living. Authentic colors, textures, and styles derived from the cultures they embody endow each of the five suites with The Asmat Suite a relaxed yet distinctive atmosphere. Spacious bathing facilities are tastefully integrated into the décor providing in a gracious well considered manner those amenities so essential to a comfortable standard of living. Named for one of the fabled Spice Island, and decorated with original art from that island s culture, each meticulously appointed suite is a spacious dwelling unique unto itself.
The Bali Suite
How can a traveler write of what he felt, smelled, and tasted along How can a place be condensed to the route? mere scenery or people be defined by plain words? Exquisite culinary delights make every meal an adventure in fine taste. Explore the exotic tropical cuisine or enjoy your old favorites carefully prepared from the finest fresh ingredients exactly to your taste.
How can one predict those fortunate times when deep in the unknown an exotic beauty sensually stimulates the creative process? It is then that I must paint or draw what my poor eye tries desperately to capture knowing that it is but a fleeting moment which will soon fade into a memory.
A cloud drifts A ship fills her sails Registry: Bali, Indonesia, July 2004 Builders: Konjo Boat Builders of Ara village Style: Traditional Gaff Rig Phinisi to German Lloyd Specifications Once more life is new Memory is a wistful smile LOA: 49.7 m / 164 ft Beam: 10 m / 33 ft; Draft: 3.07 m / 10 ft Cruising Speed: 10/12 knots Engine: Yanmar 680 hp turbo State Rooms: 3 Master suites and 2 Guest suites fully air conditioned lounge and interior Cuisine: International with Asian flair Diving: State of the art dive equipment, kayaks, fishing, snorkeling, water skis and 3 RBI tenders Crew: 17 + Expedition leader, PADI instructor Passengers: Extended cruising 10 guests Special events and Day cruises: 75-100 guests
Bowsprit Lounge Area Deck Plan Expedition Leaders Cabin Shaded alfresco dining area. Asmat Suite Java Suite Seat pods convert to day beds Bali Suite Sumba Suite 50 meters Lounge and dining area Multimedia Centre Borneo Suite Engine Room and Machinery Bridge Library Galley Crew Cabins Dive Shop South East Asia Dive Area Aft Lounge Area Cool Storage