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A 49-metre wooden sailboat straight out of your Robinson Crusoe fantasies, Silolona has been hand-carved in the traditional phinsi-style and luxuriously fitted out with crisp white cushions, one-off Asian artefacts, and a sundeck to die for. When you see her billowing sails and wander through her stunning interior, we’re quite convinced she’ll blow you away.

And the best thing about this sailboat experience is that it's completely up to you where you want to venture to, making each trip as unique as the vessel you sleep on. So should you wish to explore uninhabited tropical islands, meet indigenous tribes, or just sail dreamily through South East Asia's open seas, you’re the captain – so to speak. As the crew work the sails and whip up gourmet meals from fresh local sources, you can dive into pristine blue waters to enjoy scuba-diving, sea-kayaking, waterskiing or fishing. And you’ll end each day watching the sun set over remote exotic islands.

Aboard the Silolona, the choice of itineraries is endless. Zig-zag through the islands of the Banda Sea, the unparalleled Raja Ampat, or the previously off-limits Mergui Archipelago by Myanmar; one of the few remaining untouched paradises on earth. For an out-of-this-world experience you can’t beat a hike through the New Guinea jungle to meet the indigenous tribes of the Asmat people. After bedding down with them in their homes for a night, you’ll make your way back along a path of bamboo bridges through the dense forest back to Silonona’s sumptuous luxuries. What more could you want for a summer sailing trip?
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