Thu, 20 Feb 1997

800 tourists head for E. Timor

DILI, East Timor: A German cruise ship with approximately 800 passengers on board will arrive in Dili, East Timor on Saturday, an official of the state-owned shipping company, Pelni, said yesterday.

A.J.P. Ringgu told The Jakarta Post that TTS Albatross' itinerary also included visits to Lahad Datu, Malaysia; Pare Pare, North Sumatra; Ujungpandang, South Sulawesi; Bali yesterday.

After Dili the cruise ship is heading to Darwin, Australia. (33/01)