Leisure & Beach Relaxation
Slow down on palm-fringed beaches in Kadidiri, Malenge, Puat, and Bomba—clear lagoons, soft sand, and uninterrupted island quiet.
Overview
Most beaches here see no one for days at a time. No other boats, no vendors, no buildings. Just empty sand, clear water, and hours of peace and intimacy with whoever you brought.
What you'll do
Crystal water, white sand, coconut palms. Many beaches are tide-dependent and temporary. What you do is minimal: swim, find shade, read, sleep, repeat. Hours disappear without trying.
Best time
Dry season March-October means more sun hours and calmer seas. But beaches exist year-round — and shorts rain just changes the rhythm.
At a glance
- Beach time
- Every day of the cruise, at the guesthouse beach and at stops along the way
- Island nights
- 5 on the 8-day cruises, 6 on the 10-day cruise, 9 on the 12-day cruise, each in a guesthouse with a private beach
- Rest day
- Day 5 of the Crystal Waters Escape is set aside for Bomba: beach, snorkelling, paddleboarding and a sunset on a sandbank
- On board
- Shaded lounge, hammocks, rooftop sundeck, drinking water, coffee and tea
- Best season
- March to October: more sunny hours and calmer seas
On our cruises
- Day 2 (every cruise): a barbecue of fresh fish on a secluded beach near Pulau Puah.
- Bomba (day 5 of the 8-day cruise, days 6 or 8-9 of the longer ones): a bungalow with its own beach at Poya Lisa and a sunset on a sandbank.
- Kadidiri: the beach and sunset deck of Kadidiri Paradise.
- Una Una (The Grand Tour, days 6-7): beach time, a picnic prepared by the crew on a beach reachable only by boat.
Good to know
Everything's on the boat: shade, drinks, meals. Beach choice depends on tides and weather. Crew proximity adjusts to your preference naturally.
Questions
Will there be other tourists on the beaches?
Rarely. Most beaches we stop at have no buildings, no vendors and no other boats; the guesthouse beaches are private.
Is there shade?
Yes. The boat has a shaded lounge and sundeck, and the crew sets up at beaches with trees. Bring reef-safe sunscreen and a hat.
Ready to see it for yourself?
Our cruises run from Luwuk through the Togean archipelago. Check the departure schedule, or message us and we'll help you pick the trip that fits.