India to Malaysia and Sumatra (Indonesia) by boat

illinois333 · Sep 2nd, 2009, 17:43

Hi all hope you are well.

Following my post: India to Thailand overland, I would like to share this issue too.

If I wont be able to reach Thailand through Myanmar, I was considering the following option:

India to Malaysia or Sumatra (Indonesia) oversea, by boat.
Simple question: Did any of you ever hear about boat services that do this routes?

Any suggestion welcome.

I know that in case this will be Legally impossible...I'll fly!

Thank you all
Have a nice day
Illinois

kausiks · Sep 2nd, 2009, 17:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by illinois333

India to Malaysia or Sumatra (Indonesia) oversea, by boat.
Simple question: Did any of you ever hear about boat services that do this routes?

When you say 'boat', do you really mean a boat? You want to cross the ocean in a boat?

illinois333 · Sep 2nd, 2009, 18:03

And here it comes, I expected it...yep sound crazy!

I actually meant COMMERCIAL BOAT, OFFICIAL BOAT, BIG BOAT, ANY KIND OF BOAT that is able to make a long distance. Off course I would like very much to avoid a CRUISE SHIP for a matter of money.

Thank you
AAnyy suggestion more then welcome!

Illinois

kausiks · Sep 2nd, 2009, 18:29

Ok, that's a relief

. I thought you wanted to cross the ocean in a fisherman's boat.

Regular ferry is available from
Singapore ----> Malaysia and Malaysia -----> Indonesia.
I do not know whether you get them from India. If the option of leaving India by boat is not available, one option might be to fly to Singapore and then take the ferry there....

illinois333 · Sep 2nd, 2009, 18:34

Yeah thank you.
I was just checking flights to Thailand, the closest point they are ... quite expensive!!! I'll figure something out!

I'll let know
Thanks

Anymore suggestions always welcome

Illinois

jyotirmoy · Sep 2nd, 2009, 18:43

these days both Singapore and Malayasian airways are offering very low cost flights. Like Thailand package ex Delhi Rs.17999 for 4 nights 5 days, 2 nights in BKK and 2 nights at PTY, coral island tour with speed boat, daily breafast... inclusive of all taxes & airport transfers.

Dacoit Chief · Sep 2nd, 2009, 18:55

Air will almost certainly be cheaper than any form of sea transport. Even though there maybe numerous cargo ships sailing East from Calcutta and Chennai every week, getting on one of these is pretty much impossible. In fact, most people who want to "overland" with their own transport from Europe to Australia end up stuffing their car, bike, london taxi or whatever into a sea container in Chennai and getting it shipped to Singapore. They then have to fly from there. Bit of a cheat really!

Cheapest air tickets that will jump over Burma from India are usually to Singapore and KL, and you may need to overland from there. Though recently Bangkok also has some great deals too. There are quite a few low cost airlines that do all of these routes, from a huge selection of Indian airports! In my experience, the cheapest ones are from various cities in South India (including Chennai), possibly due to the large numbers of Tamilians living in Malaysia and Singapore.

Have a look at Skyscanner.net where it allows you to do generic seaches between country pairs without putting in specific cities, dates etc.

I know it can be done for under 100 US dollars one way! That's hardly expensive!

Dacoit Chief · Sep 2nd, 2009, 19:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dacoit Chief

I know it can be done for under 100 US dollars one way! That's hardly expensive!

Or even cheaper!! Just had a bit of a look around. For example you could fly Trichy to Kuala Lumpur for 2262 Rupees all in. That is only about 30 Euros, or about 45 US dollars!

That is with airasia.com, and the date was the first random one I could conjure up which was 13 October 2009.

machadinha · Sep 2nd, 2009, 19:39

Don't hold your hopes up, but you could see if this thread has any pointers for you: To India via the Ocean.

On the (remote) possibility of flying into Myanmar, then proceeding by land into Thailand, see also my comments on your other thread, India To Thailand Overland (... which, after editing, would make it seem next to impossible).

fdskjalf · Sep 2nd, 2009, 21:41

AirIndia Express also flies cheaply from India to Singapore. From Kolkata the price is (for a few random dates) 2000 rp and from Chennai either 2000 or 2500 rp.

I'm planning to go to Sumatra from Kolkata in the beginning of 2010. Flying to Singapore and then continuing by boat/ship seems to be the best choice at the moment.

wonderwomanusa · Sep 3rd, 2009, 11:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by illinois333

If I wont be able to reach Thailand through Myanmar, I was considering the following option:

India to Malaysia or Sumatra (Indonesia) oversea, by boat.
Simple question: Did any of you ever hear about boat services that do this routes?

Well, one of those boats WAS available in 1972, or thereabouts -- from Chennai to Malaysia. But like the mythical ferry from Ramaswaram to Sri Lanka, it's long gone.

Plan on flying.

illinois333 · Sep 3rd, 2009, 14:10

...Nineteen Seventy Two...reminding me about 1972??? You're right

I wish I was there now so the liberty to travel around the globe would not be so manipulated by companies and laws!!!

Thank you all for you help, I'm checking all the links you posted.

And YES I'm considering the idea, the only way though, to FLY to Thailand.

Just so you know though, I would like to share with you all the reason why I decided to undertake this journey:

Leave India from an airport; enter Australia (my final destination) through an airport. Not so exciting to me.

I am 23 years old. I am passionate about travelling. This time I would like to feel the distance, more than 4000km of land, I want to feel them first hand. I would like to give myself the time to adapt to the countries and the environment that changes km after km.

Off-course I really don't feel like risking my life going through Myanmar (Since May there have been rumours)...I'll try to get on board on some cruise (figuring out how)...ALL NOT POSSIBLE NOW? NO BIG DEAL I'll fly to Thailand.

At least I tried.

That's all for now...I'll keep posting though!

Any ideas...issues...doubts...

yet welcome!

Nice writing to you all.

Have a nice day

Illinois

Dacoit Chief · Sep 3rd, 2009, 23:06

If you're really that keen, what about overland via china? Go from India to Nepal then I presume that Nepal to Tibet is still doable via a bus? The route takes the Friendship highway from Kathmandu to Lhasa and then you can take the new train onwards from there. I'm sure it's been talked about here on IM. Have a look around.

Have a look at http://www.bigfoottrek.com/tibet/kat...and_tour. htm

illinois333 · Sep 4th, 2009, 18:14

Yes that would be great! Thank you

Just one little consideration: MONEY!!!

The plan is to reach Australia for specifics personals reasons, I'm afraid I don't have relatively that much time, I thought about that though...was almost considering to...but I decided no to.

Now I actually wrote to some companies of cargo shipping overseas...let's see if I can get something out of them.

I'm also trying to get in touch with some cruises (always asking for a "ride" while working)...

Also: I'M CHECKING FLIGHTS

Thanks for the KEEN

Have a nice day you all!!!

Illinois

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edwardseco · Sep 5th, 2009, 00:34

#13, I would check that under current conditions..

Sep 2nd, 2009, 18:29	#4
kausiks Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kolkata, India Posts: 307	Ok, that's a relief. I thought you wanted to cross the ocean in a fisherman's boat. Regular ferry is available from Singapore ----> Malaysia and Malaysia -----> Indonesia. I do not know whether you get them from India. If the option of leaving India by boat is not available, one option might be to fly to Singapore and then take the ferry there....

Sep 2nd, 2009, 19:39	#9
machadinha brother my cup is empty member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 14,388	Don't hold your hopes up, but you could see if this thread has any pointers for you: To India via the Ocean. On the (remote) possibility of flying into Myanmar, then proceeding by land into Thailand, see also my comments on your other thread, India To Thailand Overland (... which, after editing, would make it seem next to impossible). __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

Sep 4th, 2009, 18:14	#14
illinois333 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: India Posts: 7	Yes that would be great! Thank you Just one little consideration: MONEY!!! The plan is to reach Australia for specifics personals reasons, I'm afraid I don't have relatively that much time, I thought about that though...was almost considering to...but I decided no to. Now I actually wrote to some companies of cargo shipping overseas...let's see if I can get something out of them. I'm also trying to get in touch with some cruises (always asking for a "ride" while working)... Also: I'M CHECKING FLIGHTS Thanks for the KEEN Have a nice day you all!!! Illinois ..... __________________ Illinois Last edited by illinois333 : Sep 4th, 2009 at 18:15. Reason: spelling check!..and again..sorry!

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Sep 2nd, 2009, 17:43	#1
illinois333 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: India Posts: 7	India to Malaysia and Sumatra (Indonesia) by boat Hi all hope you are well. Following my post: India to Thailand overland, I would like to share this issue too. If I wont be able to reach Thailand through Myanmar, I was considering the following option: India to Malaysia or Sumatra (Indonesia) oversea, by boat. Simple question: Did any of you ever hear about boat services that do this routes? Any suggestion welcome. I know that in case this will be Legally impossible...I'll fly! Thank you all Have a nice day Illinois

Sep 2nd, 2009, 18:03	#3
illinois333 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: India Posts: 7	And here it comes, I expected it...yep sound crazy! I actually meant COMMERCIAL BOAT, OFFICIAL BOAT, BIG BOAT, ANY KIND OF BOAT that is able to make a long distance. Off course I would like very much to avoid a CRUISE SHIP for a matter of money. Thank you AAnyy suggestion more then welcome! Illinois

Sep 2nd, 2009, 18:34	#5
illinois333 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: India Posts: 7	Yeah thank you. I was just checking flights to Thailand, the closest point they are ... quite expensive!!! I'll figure something out! I'll let know Thanks Anymore suggestions always welcome Illinois

Sep 2nd, 2009, 18:43	#6
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 5,223	these days both Singapore and Malayasian airways are offering very low cost flights. Like Thailand package ex Delhi Rs.17999 for 4 nights 5 days, 2 nights in BKK and 2 nights at PTY, coral island tour with speed boat, daily breafast... inclusive of all taxes & airport transfers.

Sep 2nd, 2009, 18:55	#7
Dacoit Chief Dosai, Idli, Sambar eating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Madrid Posts: 273	Air will almost certainly be cheaper than any form of sea transport. Even though there maybe numerous cargo ships sailing East from Calcutta and Chennai every week, getting on one of these is pretty much impossible. In fact, most people who want to "overland" with their own transport from Europe to Australia end up stuffing their car, bike, london taxi or whatever into a sea container in Chennai and getting it shipped to Singapore. They then have to fly from there. Bit of a cheat really! Cheapest air tickets that will jump over Burma from India are usually to Singapore and KL, and you may need to overland from there. Though recently Bangkok also has some great deals too. There are quite a few low cost airlines that do all of these routes, from a huge selection of Indian airports! In my experience, the cheapest ones are from various cities in South India (including Chennai), possibly due to the large numbers of Tamilians living in Malaysia and Singapore. Have a look at Skyscanner.net where it allows you to do generic seaches between country pairs without putting in specific cities, dates etc. I know it can be done for under 100 US dollars one way! That's hardly expensive!

Sep 2nd, 2009, 21:41	#10
fdskjalf Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tampere, Finland Posts: 13	AirIndia Express also flies cheaply from India to Singapore. From Kolkata the price is (for a few random dates) 2000 rp and from Chennai either 2000 or 2500 rp. I'm planning to go to Sumatra from Kolkata in the beginning of 2010. Flying to Singapore and then continuing by boat/ship seems to be the best choice at the moment.

Sep 3rd, 2009, 14:10	#12
illinois333 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: India Posts: 7	...Nineteen Seventy Two...reminding me about 1972??? You're right I wish I was there now so the liberty to travel around the globe would not be so manipulated by companies and laws!!! Thank you all for you help, I'm checking all the links you posted. And YES I'm considering the idea, the only way though, to FLY to Thailand. Just so you know though, I would like to share with you all the reason why I decided to undertake this journey: Leave India from an airport; enter Australia (my final destination) through an airport. Not so exciting to me. I am 23 years old. I am passionate about travelling. This time I would like to feel the distance, more than 4000km of land, I want to feel them first hand. I would like to give myself the time to adapt to the countries and the environment that changes km after km. Off-course I really don't feel like risking my life going through Myanmar (Since May there have been rumours)...I'll try to get on board on some cruise (figuring out how)...ALL NOT POSSIBLE NOW? NO BIG DEAL I'll fly to Thailand. At least I tried. That's all for now...I'll keep posting though! Any ideas...issues...doubts... yet welcome! Nice writing to you all. Have a nice day Illinois

Sep 3rd, 2009, 23:06	#13
Dacoit Chief Dosai, Idli, Sambar eating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Madrid Posts: 273	If you're really that keen, what about overland via china? Go from India to Nepal then I presume that Nepal to Tibet is still doable via a bus? The route takes the Friendship highway from Kathmandu to Lhasa and then you can take the new train onwards from there. I'm sure it's been talked about here on IM. Have a look around. Have a look at http://www.bigfoottrek.com/tibet/kat...and_tour. htm

Sep 5th, 2009, 00:34	#15
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 5,843	#13, I would check that under current conditions..