Bali Island is a delight and every traveller’s dream destination. The island is rich in culture, adventure and places to visit, which include dance, temples, rituals, resorts, five star hotels, beaches, sports, scuba diving, the Komodo National Forest, cuisine, the rice terraces and the people Balinese people. Other interesting things that make Bali Island stand out are the shops, the art galleries, the nightlife and the boutiques. Everything about the island is simply amazing. The island is one of those places you put on your bucket list as the place you want to visit at least once in your lifetime.
There is also every reason to want to visit the island because it is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. The island also offers some of the best hotel accommodations in the world. The hotels cater for all kinds of people from diverse lifestyles. One such place famed for its astounding beauty is the Ayana Resort. Ayana Resort is a place that astounds you and captivates your mind the minute you step your foot there.
The resort, which is surrounded by an amazing environ also provides the visitors with some of the best Bali cruise packages that will make every day of your stay in the island unforgettable. Below are some of the wonderful places to visit all included in the cruise packages.
What to expect on your Bali cruise package
1. Snorkelling
A visit to Bali means a visit to some of the most exotic marine sanctuaries in the world. Some of the best resorts in Bali including Ayana Resort offer great snorkelling experiences as part of their cruise packages. Snorkelling is a sport that benefits both the body and soul as it relaxes and Bali has magnificent snorkelling spots. Surrounding the Komodo National Park are snorkel spots with very clear shallow waters rich with colourful coral gardens and dozens of all types of fish. Some of the best snorkelling spots are Pink Beach, Manta Point, Kanawa Island and Flores Island among others.
2. Komodo National Park
Komodo national park is one of the major attractions in Bali islands. A Bali island cruise package would be incomplete without a visit to the home of the world famous Komodo dragon. Komodo dragon is the largest lizard species in the world and there are slightly over 5500 of them only found at the komodo national park. The lizards are not the only komodo island animals but it is also home to over twenty other endangered species. Besides the endangered animals, the park is also home to thousands of birds and other wildlife.
3. Scuba Diving
One of the things guaranteed when you choose a Bali cruise package is diving. Besides snorkelling, scuba diving is the other major activity that takes place in the ocean. For those that love underwater exploration, this is a great opportunity to discover mote of what lies underneath the surface of the ocean. Some of the main attractions for divers in this island are the rich underwater different types of fish including manta rays, popularly referred to as graceful giants and pygmy seahorses.
There are thousands of other fish species and diverse species of coral to see. The best time of the year to take a diving cruise is from the months of May to October when the temperatures are more conducive. Some of the best diving locations are the islands of Komodo, Padar and Rinca among many others.
4. Floating Cooking School
A Bali cruise would be incomplete without the one of a kind Ayana resort floating cooking school. Unlike many other cooking classes, this one happens in a boat surrounded by nothing but clear waters and the beauty of Bali. The cooking school, made up of the best creative chef team from the resort teaches the visitors on how to make the best exotic Balinese recipes and other international dishes. The school comes complete with an adequately furnished kitchen and a dining area. The visitors get to learn every detail about what goes into making every recipe and they carry this knowledge back with them to their countries.
Wrapping it up
Besides the above activities, you can include many more in your Bali cruise package. The packages include day and evening cruises where you can have a tour of the neighbouring islands during the day and a splendid nightlife life that includes romantic dinners and Bali nightlife in the evening. Whatever you choose, you will love every bit of the adventure.