All Cruises
Sailing in the Wake of Wallace
Sorong to Ternate
This expert-led cruise from Sorong to Ternate honours Alfred Russel Wallace, the 19th century British naturalist and co-founder of the theory of evolution. We will explore, on land and underwater, what captivated Wallace about this part of the world, including the birds of paradise.
Corals, Cultures & Dragons
Cruising North Sulawesi to Flores
Immersing ourselves in the unique nature and island culture of East Sulawesi, we will snorkel on magnificent reefs, visit remote villages, and go on jungle treks to spot endemic birds and animals, and swim with manta rays before finally encountering the fearsome Komodo dragons on Rinca Island.
Tribal Weaving of the Lesser Sunda Islands Pre-Cruise
Travel with us by land to some remote villages on the island of Flores. Witness natural dyeing techniques, buy textiles from the villagers, taste local culinary favourites and see the famous towering Kelimutu volcano with its three, multi-coloured crater lakes.
Wonderful Komodo Cruise
Cruising Komodo National Park
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A five-day cruise through the waters of Komodo National Park encountering an amazing variety of wildlife from Komodo Dragons to flying foxes, sea eagles and giant manta rays, while visiting white-sand beaches, snorkelling colourful reefs or ascending savannah-wrapped hills offering spectacular views.
Tribal Weaving of the Lesser Sunda Islands with David & Sue Richardson
Together we will explore the extraordinary ancestral traditions and amazing landscapes of the Lesser Sunda Islands, where textiles are the predominant form of artistic expression. Every region has its own unique textile culture, its own style of dress, and its own motifs.
Bugs, Butterflies, Bats & Dragons
Cruise Bali to Komodo
Encounter rare indigenous creatures, great and small, from Komodo dragons to bats, butterflies and bugs, as we cruise through magnificent scenery, gently trek through river valleys and savannah grasslands, and snorkel in the clear waters of the Komodo National Park.
East Indies Exploration: Culture, Sea & Spice
Spice Island Cruise
Follow in the footsteps of the maritime explorers on our cruise from Flores to Ambon, through Indonesia’s volcanic ‘ring of fire’ to the historically-famous Banda Islands, lined with clove and nutmeg trees, and blessed with pristine beaches and vibrant coral reefs.
Wallace Trails & Sails II
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This expert-led cruise from Ambon to Sorong honours Alfred Russel Wallace – 19th century British naturalist and co-founder of the theory of evolution. We will explore, on land and underwater, what captivated Wallace about this part of the world, including the birds of paradise.
Wallace Trails & Sails
Cruising in the Wake of Alfred Russel Wallace
This expert-led cruise from Ambon to Sorong honours Alfred Russel Wallace – 19th century British naturalist and co-founder of the theory of evolution. We will explore, on land and underwater, what captivated Wallace about this part of the world, including the birds of paradise.
Indonesia's Exquisite Birds of Paradise
Halmahera to Raja Ampat
Travel on the Katharina on a ten-day voyage into the heart of Maluku and Raja Ampat, encountering myriad special of birds and the possibility of seeing up to nine birds of paradise species.