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Chers lecteurs,
Nous avons le plaisir de vous informer que Le Figaro nous a recommandé dans le Figaro magazine du 15 Juillet 2019.
Ils ont écrit sur les aventures de Thibaud et Remi Epstein, les fondateurs du Kudanil Explorer. Plus exactement, comme ils ont “reconverti un navire de service offshore en un exceptionnel bateau de croisière d’exploration sillonnant les archipels oubliées à l’Est du pays.”
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Dear reader,
after our season in the Komodo National Park, Flores, Alor and Sumba, we are now sailing again in the North-east of this wonderful archipelago called Indonesia.
Last March, Traveller Magazine’s writer Julie Miller embarked on a Kudanil Explorer journey to Raja Ampat, Triton Bay and Papua. The Raja Ampat Marine Park is arguably the epicentre of the coral triangle. Swimming with whale sharks in Namatote, diving Misool and exploring the magnificent Triton Bay were only some of the journey’s highlights.
Our dear friend and lecturer Bruce W. Carpenter led the trip in order to add a cultural as well as historical dimension to the experience. Bruce is author and co-author of more than 20 books and numerous articles on Indonesian art, culture and history. He is considered a leading expert in the field of Indonesian studies.
This very Papua trip was a cabin trip meaning that we hosted several individual parties aboard our expedition yacht. The comfort and safety of the Kudanil Explorer is ideal for these kind of trips due to its robustness, eight identical cabins and 1000 sqm of space. Therefore, come aboard and contact us for an exclusive charter or a cabin trip in Eastern Indonesia in 2020.
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Fortunately, in March 2019, we had the pleasure to welcome Kendall Hill aboard. Kendall is a Melbourne-born journalist specializing in food, travel, food, and people features. He wrote the best-selling recipe book Coast and founded The Sydney Morning Herald Café & Bar Guide. Hill came aboard the Kudanil Explorer for an article in “How To Spend It”, the award-winning luxury lifestyle magazine of the Financial Times. Kendall arrived all the way from Australia to cover his Kudanil Explorer experience in the remote waters of North-East Indonesia.
The route was very unique and a bit out of the ordinary, a great example for our sense of exploration and going beyond the well-travelled paths.
On the first day, we embarked in Sorong, the capital of Raja Ampat, and headed west towards Batanta. Next, we stopped for several days in wonderful Misool, an island and area in Southern Raja Ampat. Given the abundance of marine life, we could have easily stayed longer. From Misool, we slowly set our course for the spectacular Kiti Kiti Waterfalls that drop straight into the Indo-Pacific Ocean.
Another highlight were the days spent in Namatote where we swam and dived with the resident whale sharks. Guests as well as our staff had a memorable encounter with these peaceful giants. From Namatote, we continued on to magical Triton Bay, a magnificent area in West Papua with an array of options for watersport activities as well as breathtaking scenery. We could spend a week here alone, however, all good things come to an end. Eventually, we departed for Tual and the Kei Islands where we spent the last day beach-combing and relaxing (as if we hadn’t done so before).
12 fantastic days with new friends, experiences and forever-lasting memories. And we couldn’t be happier about the words Kendall found for this adventure.
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In September 2018, we welcomed our returning guests on a unique journey deep in the Eastern Indonesian archipelago. After disembarkation from Maumere / Flores, we cruised for over 800 nautical miles with finish in Ambon. The route led us via Alor and many tiny, remote islands in the Banda Sea to the colonial city, rich in history and culture.
Along the way, we enjoyed world-class dives and absolutely forgotten islands with villages where time stands still. We seeked and found Hammerhead sharks, Manta rays and plenty of rare underwater species. In-between dives, we tried our luck fly fishing and kissed the days goodbye with sunset drinks on the beach.
After twelve magnificent days on board, we finished this wonderful journey with an exploration of the Ambon Fort. Ambon is the capital of the Spice Islands which are famous for not only its richesse in Nutmeg but also a famous trade centuries ago. It is the land the Dutch colonists once traded with the British for a now famous place called Manhattan.
Please have a look at the video and get in touch with us for your customized trip on board our luxury expedition yacht.
Earlier this year, we set out to a secret mission with Harrison Roach, one of the world’s finest free surfers. Conditions weren’t blue skies and calm seas but our surf guide was spot on and we scored. Just us, for days.
Not even a handful of surfers, among them DEUS teamrider Harrison Roach, teamed up on Kudanil Explorer to find some hidden waves somewhere in Indonesia. Being an ex-oil supply ship, it made for the perfect expedition vessel to explore remote surf breaks far away from civilization. And a little bit of comfort and space certainly never hurt nobody. Be it the massage therapist, the en-suite bathrooms, the private balconies or the delicious food – we had the guys covered.
Accompanied by Andy Gough and Woody Gooch, some of the most featured and renowned photographers and videographers in the surfing world, we left the harbor and ventured out. The forecast was tricky but our guide was confident. We weren’t sure what exactly to expect but this is what this trip was all about. Tap the unknown, explore the uncharted. Watch the video and send us a message for your very own surf trip now! Whether you want to explore with us for waves never ridden before or just benefit from our already done research – it’s up to you. Find all other surf videos on our YouTube Channel.
We are proud to inform that – just months after our launch – Robb Report has ranked us among its top 5 yachts to explore Southeast Asia.
Robb Report is an American lifestyle magazine synonymous around the world with affluence and luxury. It is widely regarded as the single most influential journal of living life to the fullest. What is more, besides it’s US-edition, Robb Report publishes in 18 other countries across the globe. Therefore, we are very excited about Robb Report including us into their exclusive list.
Precisely, we convinced the Robb Report editors for two main aspects. On the one hand, our on-board comfort with 1000m2 of space for guests to use and our 8 en-suite cabins with private balconies. On the other, our history as an oil supply vessel and it’s robustness. In other words, the ship’s structure and original purpose makes for unrivalled safety and the Kudanil Explorer Robb Report’s favorite ultimate luxury exploration yacht.
Luxury is often measured in design, amenities or space. On yachts, especially first time yacht guests often overlook another dimension to luxury aboard. While we certainly score on design, amenities and space, too, there is another element that really sets us apart. Due to the ship’s hull and original purpose, the boat rocks and moves a lot less than your usual charter yacht. This is especially important for guests getting sea sick easily or, for any guest, if the ocean conditions get a bit rougher during a crossing or at anchorage. The Kudanil Explorer will still sail through the Indo-Pacific ocean with ease. Rest, assured, and wake up at a new destination in the morning.
Safety, space and comfort – welcome to Kudanil Explorer. Enquire now for your private journey.
Check it out: Robb Report’s Top 5 Most Luxurious Yachts for Exploring Southeast Asia
A nautical journey through the archipelago of Indonesia offers a chance to encounter sights, sounds, and people unlike those in any other place on earth. On the Kudanil Explorer, you have the opportunity to cruise through the most remote reaches of this fascinating country, balancing adventurous encounters with the relaxation of life aboard a luxury …