Our Ships
OMBAK PUTIH & KATHARINA
THE LEGACY
Where Heritage Meets the Sea
Long before Indonesia was on any travel map, Konjo boatbuilders of Sulawesi were shaping ships that crossed oceans. Bugis sailors knew how to read stars, wind, and current the way farmers read fields. Out of this heritage came the Pinisi, carved plank by plank, with knowledge passed from father to son.
For over 30 years, our ships, Ombak Putih and Katharina have been exploring eastern Indonesia. They are not floating hotels, they are living stories and when you step aboard, you become part of their journey.
More than Just a Boat
PINISI HERITAGE
The Pinisi is more than just a boat. It is a UNESCO-recognized tradition. Each one is shaped with hand tools, wooden dowels, and saltwater knowledge passed through generations.
SeaTrek’s ships were crafted in this way. Their bones are timber. Their hearts are sail. They are tended by sailors whose fathers and grandfathers built and sailed the same way.
When the sails rise and the wind takes over, you’ll understand; this is how Indonesia was meant to be traveled.
Explore Our Ships
Although our ships are traditional sailing vessels, the nature of our routes means we cannot rely on the wind alone. To keep our journeys smooth and on schedule, we mostly motor — especially when the winds run against our course. But whenever the breeze is right and the telltales fly, the crew raises the sails and the ship slips forward in the way these boats were meant to travel. These moments, when canvas fills, is a reminder of Indonesia’s long, proud tradition of sailing the archipelago.
