Visiting the Šolta, we stayed at the sheltered ‘Mojito Bay’. The name attracted us, that's why ;). The next day we noticed tourist boats in this bay stopped at a specific spot and people started looking at the water, sometimes swimming, but most of the time leaving again. It turned out that there was a shipwreck called ‘Kontesa’ which sank here and could easily be seen just below the crystal clear water! The ship was built in 1943 and served as a cargo vessel during World War II. After the war, it was sold and converted into a passenger ship, carrying tourists along the Croatian coast. Its sinking in the 1980s was due to a storm, and fortunately, all passengers and crew members were rescued safely. Today, the Shipwreck of Kontesa serves as a reminder of the island’s rich maritime history and provides a unique opportunity for visitors to explore and learn about underwater ecosystems. Over the years, the sunken ship has become a habitat for a wide range of marine life, including colorful fish, octopuses, crabs, and sea anemones. So I got my snorkeling gear and getting closer to the area you could see the top of the ship, it was only 1 or 2 meter under the waterline! Gilles filmed me with our waterproof Go Pro camera, while I was swimming towards the shipwreck.

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Today, and every day, we celebrate the wisdom and cultural heritage of Indigenous communities around the world — especially across Indonesia’s islands. As we sail through places like Raja Ampat, the Banda Sea, and the remote eastern archipelago, we are privileged to meet the original stewards of these lands and seas. Their stories, languages, craftsmanship, and deep connection to nature inspire every journey we take aboard our boutique phinisi expeditions. May we continue to listen, learn, protect, and uplift these voices — preserving traditions for generations to come. 🌊 Sail with us to discover journeys that honor people, place, and purpose. Experience culture through authentic connection. #WorldIndigenousPeoplesDay #RajaAmpatSailing #IndonesiaCulture #CulturalConnection #ResponsibleTravel #BoutiquePhinisi #MeaningfulJourney #IslandExpedition #LiveaboardIndonesia

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