Of traditional phinisi boat design, the Alexa once carried cargo between Sumba, Flores, Sumbawa and Sulawesi. The ship is now docked in Flores, where cruises customarily begin. But as with everything aboard, itineraries are flexible, and if guests want a send-off party for friends in Bali, for example, the journey can start there.
ByIslands StaffJune 12, 2013
If you're looking for the perfect private cruise, look no further. This sleek vessel is the ultimate in overseas romance, luxury and pampering. The Alexa, a traditional ship that's been completely modernized, will take you on exotic adventures that are complemented by gourmet meals and picturesque views. (Yes, we're drooling from both.) Take a look.
So what about the inside? "The design of the Alexa mixes the traditional with the new," says Veronika Blomgren, the cruise concept's creator and founder of Oazia. "We've refinished the original teak and added glass and stainless steel, primitive sculpture and well-chosen antiques."Think of this as your own private deck. Well, because it is.With only one cabin (yep, that's it), the 31-meter Alexa is the ultimate romantic getaway for two — it's a completely private floating oasis.Fish for your supper and then have the chef whip up a gourmet meal with your catch. (We're pretty sure the only thing that can make the food better is this view.)Take your pick on speeds. The boat can motor or sail or combine wind and diesel power depending on conditions and guest preferences.Your private deck has ample space for relaxing, canoodling or sleeping under the stars.Yep, we wouldn't mind spending all day here.The _Alexa'_s crew of 7 will tend to your every need — from making every open-air dining experience memorable to planning out the perfect scuba diving excursion.Cruises on the Alexa are completely customizable for each couple. Go surfing in Sumbawa, trekking and diving in Komodo National Park or swimming with dolphins in the Flores Sea. Or just lounge on deck with no schedules and no plans. It's all up to you.Feeling adventurous? Explore the Indonesian archipelago until you've found the perfect beach for a glass of bubbly.Or the perfect beach for pure solitude.Prepare to be starstruck. On-shore excursions also include a little bit of night sight-seeing right on the beach.Your living quarters blends classic, contemporary furnishings with Persian silk carpets and primitive Indonesian sculptures that speak to the ship's original heritage.Below deck, you'll find a library filled with travel books and maps, along with a big screen TV for movies on rainy nights.Step onshore to this private, far-flung island and indulge in a spa session from the ship's onboard massage therapist. As if you needed any more relaxing.Oh, and there's your own private chef too that cooks the freshest seafood possible (it's caught onboard). "Sure, we serve such staples as the classic
Indonesia fried rice dish nasi goreng but you can also expect some
fantastic international dining choices like ceviche, tartar and
Carpaccio, grilled seafood, healthy salads and delicious deserts along with a well-stocked bar," says cruise director Boumidienne Senous. Sounds good to us.Ready to set sail? Book your cruise here.
