We are on a cycle tour of Asia (currently stopped in Bhutan for a bit). When we carry on, we will aim to head in a general south direction till we get to Australia. Two problems: 1. Don't think we can overland into Burma from India (unless a viable plan crops up we will cheat and fly to North Laos). 2. Bikes will sink between Indonesia and Australia.
Can anyone suggest ways of getting boats between Indonesia and Australia, that won't cost a fortune.
Cheers, Andy
Reply to this Hello Any and Mel and welcome to Travelblog!
Strongly recommend you read this blog:
Freighter Travel Notes - it is a much cheaper option than the usual cruise boat and gives you an idea of what should be available between the two countries.
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Thanks, Shane for steering us towards that blog. Gives a good idea of what a freight journey would entail, but still seems more pricey than buying flights.
We are both experienced sailors - I wonder if there are any yacht deliveries in this part of the world who will need crew?
Otherwise, it looks like we may have to (unfortunately) fly...
Andy
Reply to this There is a website where people can apply for work on such yachts for the price of free or cheap transport, but I cannot recall its name.
Reply to this You're right, Andy. Ship/boat travel will always be more expensive than plane travel. It takes longer so there are more meals to cook/eat/pay for. There are fewer passengers so the costs are not dispersed over hundreds of people.
If you want speed or cheapness, then ships/boats are not the way to go.
The crew website is listed in the Essential Over Land and Sea forum: cruiser.co.za/crewfinder.asp.
Please post again if you find something. There are many others interested.
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Reply to this Of course, you could just catch a fishing boat with a load of Indonesian asylum seekers. You will be escorted by the Australian Coast Guard to the nearest port at which point you will be provided room and board and a generous allowance. Oh wait! The Prime Minister promises to stop this immigration...maybe you can get there before then. I'm just kidding, but this is a very sensitive issue in Australia.
Reply to this You should be able to get a fairly cheap flight on AirAsia from Bali or Jakarta to Australia sometimes as little as AUD$50 if youre happy to fly in the middle of the night. Check out air asias website but i bicycles are considered sports equipment and are an extra $20 or so depending on where you want to go to
tam
Reply to this AirAsia really gives cheaps flights. My friend used to choose this airline when he travels.
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Reply to this Air travel is more cheaper in this situation. I hope you have chosen to fly.
Reply to this I noticed yesterday that the Seat61 website now has a section on travelling to Australia without flying.
They suggest some websites I haven't yet investigated to get ships between Asia and Australia. You might want to check them out although I can't vouch for them.
I'll look in to it further. John.
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