Fort Beverwijk

Our voyage continued to the tiny island of Nusa Laut, situated just at the south of Saparua to another scenic anchorage, this time at the foot of the seemingly impregnable Fort Beverwijk. Walking to this fort from the beach, we were joined by laughing children, keen to know of the world we come from, so foreign to this place left untouched. As soon as we reached, the children ran to their mothers who were setting up local dishes to our pleasure. Here the Ombak Putih guests and crew enjoyed papeda, the most famous and unusual of the many sago dishes in this region. Lunch in the fort meant we were facing the astounding battlement views stretching from pristine seashore to the rugged mountain tops of distant Seram. Getting back to our beautiful phinisi, we were welcomed with cold refreshments, perfect in the evening heat. With a library of books provided on the phinisi, some of us chose to soak up the sun and lounge on sun beds. Some decide to swim to beat off the hot-spell of the Indonesian sun, while others enjoy the kayaks and paddle boards the cruise came equipped with.

Fort Beverwijk at Nusa Laut where the villagers come together to serve traditional lunch