Waka Sailing Catamaran

Waka Sailing Catamaran
'If Bali is heaven this is pure paradise!'

A dream of exploring the sea world is come to with Waka SailingCruise adventure. The great and fun cruise with catamaran will explore Bali sea and achieve the dream of wonderful island. Depart from the Benoa harbor to break through the deep of ocean to Nusa Lembongan island with the fun activities and delicious grill food on the boat make your journey more memorable.

Waka Sailing Day Cruise

Sail away from Benoa Harbour on the luxurious catamaran, Waka Sailing, a leisurely sail from Bali to the resort island of Nusa Lembongan, across deep blue seas to a dazzling white sand beach with the Waka sailing trip.
 “The trip from Waka Nusa’s private marina at Benoa Harbour to the stunning Nusa Bay, in Nusa Lembongan, sailing in Bali takes approximately an hour and a half depending on the wind. The sailing catamaran takes guests on a leisurely cruise cooled by sea breezes. Coffee, tea and pastries await guests after boarding. Indoor and outdoor seating areas allow guests to travel in comfort while enthusiastic fishermen can join the crew throwing lines of the back of the boat.

RELAX and ENJOY YOURSELF

One arriving at Bali Lembongan island, you can visit Balinese village, swim in the crystal - clear lagoon or Bask on the golden sandy beach. At the end of the day, you will enjoy the cocktail when we sail into a magical sunset. The free air-conditioning transfer will bring you to the hotel to terminate the tour. It is a real exciting day cruise to experience the beautiful island with white sandy beach, relaxation on board, witness the breathtaking view of sunset and enjoy the fun cruise program that completes your vacation in Bali will enjoyable one.

What to Bring?
In order to comfort your day cruise, the following items are recommended to be brought: short pant, T-shirt, sun glasses, sun screen, hat, change cloth, swim cloth, sandal, camera and money for drink and souvenir.

Special Rate Adult US$ 113 ONLY The above rates are net inclusive of 21% government tax and service charge.

Rate Inclusive of: Return land transfer from your hotel to Benoa Harbor ( Nusa Dua, Sanur, Jimbaran, Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Uluwatu, Pecatu ). Free flow drinks on the catamaran ( Orange Juice, soft drink, mineral warter, tea and coffee ). Pastries and seasonal fruits Lunch Buffet at the Beach Club Use of swimming pool Snorkeling or reef viewing from glass bottom boat or a village tour of seaweed farm and the famous underground house Sail back into the sunset with a complimentary cocktail.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• This program is operating for every Wednesday and Saturday only
• The additional charge of 3% will be charged if the payment is made by credit card on spot for bank administration fee
• Payment can be also made via PayPal
• The above rates are valid until 31 March 2015
• All rate quoted on the page are subject to change without notice and strictly valid when the booking is made via Bali Star Island only
• All booking confirmations are subject to availability basis.
• Free round trip hotel transfer is valid for hotel area in Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Kuta, Legian, Seminyak and Sanur only. Outside of these hotel area will be charged additional fee
• Children under 12 years old are welcome but they must be accompanied, controlled and monitored by parents/adult

Cancellation and No Show Policy

Cancellation fee will be charged if the cancellation is made within:

• If the booking cancellation is made within 3 days before the service date, 50% of the total tour reserved will be charged as a cancellation fee.
• If the booking is made within 1 day before the service date up to no show, a full (100%) charge will be applied as a cancellation fee
• This cancellation policy is valid for individual booking and not valid for group booking. The cancellation policy for group booking will be advised on the confirmation made

Mount Kelud's eruption is force majeure

 Mount Kelud's eruption is force majeure

The Transportation Ministry has declared the eruption of Mount Kelud in Kediri, East Java, to be a force majeure, which exempts airlines from compensating passengers due to cancelled flights.

"Considering that the volcanic activity of Mount Kelud is a force majeure, the airline companies, which cancelled flights in the volcanic ash-affected routes, are exempt from the obligation to compensate their passengers," the ministry's director general of air transportation, Herry Bakti, said in a written statement released on Saturday.

The decision to declare the eruption as a force majeure complied with the transportation minister's regulation number PM 77/2011 on the responsibility of airline companies, he said.

Therefore, he added, the airlines which cancelled flights in the affected routes should inform their passengers of the cancellation.

"We ask the airline companies to make full refunds without administrative fees on air tickets of passengers who cancelled their trips on that day," he said.

On Friday, the ministry said seven airports on the island of Java had been closed until a specified time due to the eruption of Mount Kelud on Thursday night.

"Seven airports have been temporarily closed due to Mount Kelud's eruption," Herry Bakti stated here on Friday.

He noted that the airports were closed, as the eruption had scattered volcanic ash in the area, which drastically reduced visibility.

The volcanic ash also endangered flights, as it could cause jet engines to cease operating while in flight, he noted.

Herry had earlier issued a notice to airmen," which resulted in the temporary closure of the airports.

The seven airports are Juanda airport in Surabaya, East Java, until 6 am on February 15, Adisumarmo (Solo, Central Java) until 7.30 am, February 15, and Adisucipto (Yogyakarta) until 7.30 am, February 15.

The other closed airport are Ahmad Yani airport (Semarang, the capital of Central Java), which was closed until 6 am, February 15, Tunggul Wulung (Cilacap, Central Java) until 5 pm, February 14, Abdurrahman Saleh (Malang, East Java) until 7 am, February 15, and Husein Sastranegara (Bandung, West Java) until 8 pm, February 14.

Meanwhile, on Friday the total flights cancelled included 332 from Juanda, 28 from Adisumarmo, 110 from Adisucipto, 76 from Ahmad Yani, 16 from Abdurrahman Saleh, and 24 from Husein Sastranegara.

He also reported that the Soekarno-Hatta airport in Jakarta and Ngurah Rai airport in Bali remain safe and continue operating, as they have not been effected by volcanic ash. 

Taken from Antara.com

Seven Japanese Divers Missing Near Nusa Penida, Bali

A Failure to Reemerge

Seven Japanese Divers Missing Near Nusa Penida, Bali

International press reports that rescuers have recovered 1 body among 7 Japanese women divers  missing after a diving excursion to Crystal Bay, located a short distance off the southern shore of Bali were apparently in error with search and rescue authorities reporting they continue to search for 7 missing divers.

While details remain sketchy, the croups went missing on Friday, February 134, 2014 at around 1:00 pm. Conditions were said to be rainy and windy at the time.

Searchers from the National Search and Rescue Agency (SAR), Water Police and the boatmen from the vessel that carried the divers are continuing the search aided by a helicopter and fast boats.

The seven divers were brought to Blue Corner, a popular dive spot at Nusa Lembongan by Ocean Express. The divers failed to reemerge on the surface at the end of the dive.

The alarm for the missing divers was only raised at 7:00 pm on Friday, after darkness had already descended on the area.

Bali Travel Tips

Bali Travel Tips

Bali Travel Tips is a free travel tips for your travel to Bali and other regions in Indonesia. Bali is a small island of the god in paradise, surrounding with the beautiful panorama, long beach with the white sand and it is covered by the tropical situation. It will make your holiday more enjoyable and bring home with unforgettable experience. Before entering Bali Island we are delighted to provide some travel tips for your further reference in order keep your holidays are memorable until back home.

Passport and Visa

Indonesia Entering Visa Policy for Tourists.
Indonesian Government has conducted the new Entering Visa policies for tourists who are entering to Bali and Indonesia as of 01 February 2004 as clearly stated below:

The Tourists from the following countries are not requiring a Visa to enter Bali and other regions in Indonesia.

Brunei Darussalam Chile Hongkong Special Administrative Region Macao Special Administrative Region Malaysia Morocco

Peru Philippines Singapore Thailand Vietnam

The Tourist from the following countries are required and eligible for Visa-On Arrivals - with cost at US$25 per person for a stay of up to 30 days.

Algeria Argentina Australia Austria Bahrain Brazil Belgium Bulgaria Cambodia Canada Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Eqypt Estonia Fiji Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland India Iran Italy Irish Japan Kuwait Laos Latvia Libya Liechtenstain

Lithuania Luxembourg Maldives Malta Mexico Monaco Netherlands New Zealand Norway Oman Panama People's Republic of China Poland Portugal Qatar Romania Russia Saudi Arabia Slovakia Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Suriname Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Timor Leste Tunisia United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States America

IMPORTANT:

• The Visa on Arrival can not be extended and converted into a different visa
• The Visa purchasing process will take about 3-5 minutes per applicant
• There are available 6 payment counters, a bank and a money changer set up to process payments located at the airport
• Once purchasing the visa on arrival, you will need to proceed to Immigration where your visa will be processed.

For the citizens of countries who are not on the Visa on Arrival List or Visa Free Lists will be required to apply for a visa before entering Indonesia and you may contact the nearest Indonesian Embassy CLICK HERE

PASSPORT

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Indonesia, and you must have proof of onward passage (either return or through tickets). If you cannot fulfill both of these requirements, you may not be allowed to enter the country.

AIRPORT TAX

To leave from Indonesia to the country destinations or to local destination via airport, Indonesian Government will apply the airport tax for every flight passenger at cost

• Domestic Airport Tax is Rp. 50.000 per person
• International Airport Tax is Rp. 150.000 per person

New Security Rules at Bali's International Airport

Effective of 31 March 2007, a new regulation of liquids, aerosols and gels for international passengers on all flight departing Denpasar Bali and to Denpasar Bali is executed. It is issued to improve the security system on passenger services at Bali International Airport and the flight accordingly. Please see more details the regulation of liquids, aerosols and gels at Bali 's Airport.

Bali Time

Bali Time Zone is GMT + 8 hours.

Currency

Indonesia Currency is called Rupiah (Rp). The Rupiah Notes are 100, 500, 1,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000, 50,000, 100,000 and Coins 25, 50, 100, 500, 1000.
If you bring American Dollars (US$) to Indonesia and Bali for further transaction, please kindly noted that the following terms of US Currency/ US Dollar which not be accepted in major banks or companies as follows:

• Series Number with CB and DB code are not accepted
• Year making is lowest than 2004 are not accepted
• Money where there is its streak / illegally written/in a state of tearing/ its picture in looked to be turn tail is not accepted

Money Changer

A lot of small money changer shop are available in the island and run an illegal business which might lose your money after changing. The modus of operandi this shop is putting the exchange rate are more higher than the market exchange rate which able to deceive you and building the interest to change your money there. Once you are changing the money, some shop staff will surround you and having nice talk to deceive you when the money calculation. Therefore in order to save your money we recommend you to change the money in the bank or in the hotel cashier although the exchange rates are below than the market exchange rate. In case you have been rash to change the money at the illegal shop, please be assuring:

• Bring your own calculator
• Account your money before presenting to them
• Calculate the rate in your own calculator and compare with them
• Calculate the money (Rupiah) after given by the staff accurately
• If the money is not correct, ask to them the rest or call the nearest security or police

Accommodation

Bali as a tourist destination has a lot of choice for accommodation from the high class until the lowest one which more popular called LOSMEN/GUEST HOUSE. The availabilities of the accommodation are based on the choice of location, hotel classification, facilities etc. Please CLICK HERE to get more info about the hotel list

Credit Cards

Majority of credit card are accepted by most of the hotel including the bar, restaurant and shop in Bali a long with American dollar travel checque

Driving License

If you wish to rent a car or motor bike you must be over than 18 years old and posses an International Driver's License or license from ASEAN countries.

Getting Around

There is a lot of transportation available in this island from self-drive cars, taxis and hotel courtesy cars. Many taxis do not have meter account so you may to negotiate the price before having abroad. Local transportation which is called 'Bemo' is a unique form of transport. Please ask the price/fare before join the Bemo to get your destination. A lot of Motorcycles can also be hired in many places and ensure you have to check the complete papers of the motorbike and insurance cover of the motorbike. On the way driving the motorbike, you must use the helmet to secure you head of accident otherwise the police will stop your way immediately. Some of motorbikes are manually gear and rest of them automatically. Please do practice before starting to drive it. Traveling a round Bali are very easy to located the destination, due to Bali is a small island and not much road should be remember and if you having loss the way, the Balinese will very happy to show you the way on every your request. Stop you car or motorbike and say to them with a short language or just simple to say the destination name. Please don't forget to bring the Bali Map to guide your travel in this island.

Useful Numbers
Transportation Number

TAXI
Bali Taxi	Tel. 701111	Location : Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Kuta, Denpasar, Sanur
Kowinu Taxi	Tel. 773030	Location : Nusa Dua, Tanjung Benoa
Jimbaran Taxi		Location : Jimbaran

RENT A CAR
Ayu Merta	Tel. 7441796	Address: Jl. Wana Segara, st 169 Tuban - Bali
Karmila	Tel. 773462	Address: Jl. Pratama Street 79A Nusa Dua, Bali
Liberi	Tel. 775795	Address: Jl. Pratama Street 55X Nusa Dua, Bali
CV Lintas Persada	Tel. 771702	Address: Jl. Baypass Ngurah Rai,Nusa Dua, Bali
Akuba	Tel. 772139	Address: Jl. Pratama Street 57C Nusa Dua, Bali

Balinese Concepts

Balinese Concepts

Cosmogony and Tri Hita Karana

The Balinese Concept is fundamental from the Hindu Religion concept, which is more popular called TRI HITA KARANA where nowadays this concept is becomes the point of the hotel, restaurant and other building assessment in the world. The Balinese Traditional Architecture is not only monumentally, but also has the aspect philosophies and religious. The cosmogony is oneness of three worlds (Tri Bhuana) which is called Bhuhloka, Bhwahloka, and Swahloka. Each of this world (Loka) has habitants it self.

Tri Hita Karana Concept for Life

In addition of this three concepts cosmogony, it is also own contextual with Hindu Religion Concept, which is called Tri Hita Karana (three of the harmony, balance to create the peaceful and happiness). Tri Hita Karana word is come from Sansekerta Language that has meaning to keep the harmony and balance between human to God, human-to-human and human to environment. These three concepts is most popular in Bali spread out as follows:

PARHYANGAN

Parhyangan is one of the three concept related to the god. On this stage, the human is demanded to keep the harmony and balance with god. This concept has huge meaning where the Balinese discipline and full confidence to do this. It is not only including to pray at the temple, however it is cover all the activities which has a good thing in the life like build the temple, cleaning the temple, keep the religion symbols well a lot of thing we can do on this concept.

PAWONGAN

Pawongan in this concept is required to keep the harmony and balance between human to human and this concept has emphasized how to keep good relation with others. The simple ways to execute the implementation of this concept are to conduct three good things like to think the good thing, to speak the good thing and to conduct the good thing. By conducting three good things that is called Tri Kaya Parisuda, it is ensure we can conduct this concept.

PELEMAHAN

Palemahan, this word is come from lemah that is meaning the land or environment. Generally the Pelemahan in Tri Hita Karana is all aspect related to the environment. Base on this concept the Balinese has treated the environment well and they believe that the good environment will give their life better. Once example the Balinese treat the environment that on the Tumpek Uduh based on the Balinese calendar, the Balinese give the offering to the tree with the purpose that the tree has given them prosperity and a lot of thing they can do to keep the harmony and balance with the environment.