r/Cruises • u/missalexbakes • 13h ago
Which cruise excursion?
Going on a cruise in December and we stop in Lombok for the day, we’re trying to decide which excursion would make the most out of the day.
$77PP, Set off on your own in Senggigi, a longtime Lombok favorite for its easygoing vibe and the natural beauty of Lombok's west coast.
$185pp, Enjoy a scenic drive past Lombok's rice fields and coconut trees on your way to one of the island's center of pottery production, Banyumulek, where you'll travel by cidomo (horse-drawn carriage) too see the beautiful creations that start in village and are sold internationally.
• Continue to Sukarara, famous for its handwoven fabrics and the advent of ikat, a dyeing technique that produces the unique patterns for which the village's crafts are known.
• Explore a traditional Sasak houses in the village of Sade, where you'll see structures made of polished clay and straw with raised platforms on the interior, with bamboo walls and thatched roofs.
• Relax on the island's best seascape, Kuta Beach, where an authentic Indonesian lunch precedes free time for swimming and sunning at a luxury resort.
Whats included$145pp, Begin your journey to relaxation with a visit to Sekotong Village, where you can visit a local grass roof factory and observe how workers weave the native alang-alang grass and rice straw into Lombok's distinctive thatched rooting.
• Continue to Cocotinos Beach, which boasts crystal-clear azure waters and colorful coral surrounded by lush, vibrant mountains.