All Cruises
Kingdoms of Coral, Karst and Cloves in association with ASA
Historian and seafaring expert, Jeffrey Mellefont, leads us though the spectacular marine landscapes of Raja Ampat – home to karst spires, birds of paradise, and the world’s most bio-diverse coral reefs – to the clove plantations of the fabled Sultanate of Ternate.
12 days / 11 nights
Jan 2019
Spice Traders, Island Tramps and Sea Gypsies
Ternate to Sulawesi Cruise
Seafaring history expert, Jeffrey Mellefont, leads an adventure through ancient monsoon sailing routes to some of Indonesia’s remotest islands, connecting us with the true nature of this island nation: a maritime crossroads of rare spices, sea-borne trade, migration and boat-builders.
12 days / 11 nights
Jan thru Feb 2019
Sulawesi Snorkelling and Culture
This 10-day cruise down the eastern side of Sulawesi will feature lots of land exploration, visiting with the Balau Sea Gypsies, jellyfish lakes, an Equator crossing, encounters with exotic birds and fishes, meetings with conservation groups and plenty of spectacular snorkelling opportunities.
10 days / 9 nights
Feb 2019
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, explore remote villages, and go on jungle treks to spot endemic birds, before finally encountering the fearsome Komodo dragons on Rinca Island.
12 days / 11 nights
Mar 2019
Dances, Dragons and Magical Lakes I & II
Cruise Komodo
Immerse yourself in the Komodo National Park and Indonesia’s Lesser Sunda Islands on a voyage of discovery from Bali to Flores, or Flores to Bali, visiting remote beaches, villages, jungle-clad mountain ranges, volcanoes, rivers, waterfalls, a mysterious lake, and the legendary Komodo Dragons.
8 days / 7 nights
Mar thru Aug 2019
Wonderful Komodo Cruise
Cruising Komodo National Park
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.
5 days / 4 nights
Mar thru Sep 2019
Orangutans And Dragons
Borneo and Komodo Cruise
A two-in-one adventure that will take you on a river-boat cruise through Central Kalimantan in search of proboscis monkeys and orangutans, followed by a sea voyage from Bali to Flores, visiting beaches, villages, waterfalls, a mysterious lake, and the legendary Komodo Dragons.
12 days / 11 nights
Apr thru Jul 2019
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.
3 days / 2 nights
Apr thru May 2019
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.
12 days / 11 nights
May 2019
East Indies Exploration: Culture, Sea & Spice
Spice Island Cruise
Follow in the footsteps of the maritime explorers on our expert-led 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.
12 days / 11 nights
Sep 2019