The prices includes professional crew and all boat costs, food costs are additional and shared between all crew members.
Further additional costs include flights, transfers, meals and accommodation ashore and personal insurance.
Embarking on a sailing journey from Darwin to Lombok is like setting off on a grand adventure across the tropics – where every mile of this 920 NM trip sailed brings new sights, sounds, and experiences.
The voyage begins in Darwin, the laid-back capital of Australia’s Northern Territory. With its rich history, multicultural vibe, and endless sunshine, Darwin is the perfect starting point for this tropical odyssey. Once Celeste is prepared with provisioning for the passage and a thorough safety briefing we set sail into the Timor Sea, and leave the rugged Australian coast behind and trade it for the open waters of the Indian Ocean.
Taking part in a World ARC leg is both a challenging and rewarding experience. As a crew member you become part of the team and are involved in everything from navigating to cooking and taking care of the boat and your fellow crew mates. During offshore passages watch shifts will be in place. This means crew are on watch for three hours and off watch for six hours. The responsible ‘on-watch’ team handles steering, trimming, and navigation while off-watch you get a chance to rest, sleep and also prepare meals and help out with other duties around the boat.
If we are lucky, we might spot dolphins playing alongside the boat or a sea turtle. The fishing here is legendary. After a few days at sea, the landscape begins to change as we approach the Indonesian archipelago. Continuing our journey, we will navigate through the narrow straits and island-dotted waters of eastern Indonesia. We will sail past lush volcanic islands, traditional fishing villages, and untouched stretches of coastline. The sight of the Rote Islands on the horizon – emerald-green hills rising from the sea, surrounded by turquoise waters. These islands are off the beaten path, offering secluded beaches and snorkelling spots with coral reefs teeming with life.
Finally, as we sail into the Lombok Strait, the towering silhouette of Mount Rinjani comes into view. Lombok is Bali’s quieter, more serene neighbour, known for its stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and rich culture. The island’s coastline is dotted with charming harbours and tranquil bays. There will also be time to explore the lush interior, hike to hidden waterfalls, or simply relax on the pristine sands and share experiences with the other World ARC sailors. Arriving in Lombok feels like a triumph—we have just completed an incredible journey across one of the most beautiful and diverse regions on the planet.
Start: Darwin, Australia, Crew Arrive – 2nd September
Leg starts – Darwin, Timor Sea – Indian Ocean passage – Eastern Indonesia – Rote Islands
End: Lombok, Indonesia – 16th September
S/Y Celeste of Solent is always manned by a crew that holds Master of Yacht certification and has a number of skippers available. The crew rotate and for each Leg of the World ARC the skipper has been nominated so you can be confident of whom you will be sailing with. All skippers have many years of experience sailing on board Celeste and other yachts and some are also instructors for Master of Yacht. Leg 1-4 Skipper: Mats Eriksson has sailed all his life with more than 60,000 nautical miles including multiple crossings of the Atlantic.
Sail in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions on the planet.
Embarking on a 920 NM sailing journey from Darwin to Lombok is like setting off on a grand adventure across the tropics – where every mile sailed brings new sights, sounds, and experiences.
On longer passages, over open sea with night sailing, crew alternate between the berths in the aft. Under way, it is most comfortable place to sleep.
The crew of Celeste are very happy to sail with clients who have limited offshore sailing experience. However, we would suggest that at the very least you have experience of an over-night passage on a sailing yacht prior to joining a World ARC leg.
