For those who travel on Pelni ships not for the purpose of getting to a particular destination but just for the pleasure of sea travel, we recommend one of the newer ships, such as the MV Kelud and MV Sinabung. Both sail between Medan on Sumatra and Jakarta. Other new ships are the MV Bukit Siguntang and the MV Kabuna which sail to a larger number of destinations. All class A-1 cabins are on an upper deck and have windows, which usually cannot be opened, though. Lunch and dinner on class 1 on Pelni ships is excellent Indonesian cuisine.
Breakfast is a mixture of Dutch and Indonesian morning fare.
The Dutch component is toast, jam, and chocolate spread, while the Indonesian component is fried rice or rice porridge. There usually are also boiled eggs. For those who consider travelling without specific destination, just for the fun of sea travel, Pelni passenger ships easily beat cruise lines and international cargo ships, simply for the entertainment of being with hundreds of friendly Indonesians. It's also too organized. Search the Web.