This epic sea voyage whisks you away from the popular resort destination of Bali into the stunning wilderness of East Indonesia, where towering volcanoes, myriad underwater habitats and mythical wildlife species await with world-class diving, snorkelling and hiking opportunities.
Discover a spectacular waterfall at Moyo Island Nature Reserve, go in search of whale sharks in Saleh Bay, and hike up the hills of the UNESCO-inscribed Komodo National Parks past wild Komodo Dragons, the largest lizards on Earth. The multi-colored caldera lakes of Kelimutu volcano are the only ones of its kind in the world.

This incredible itinerary takes in not just one, but four of East Indonesia’s finest cruising destinations: East Nusa Tenggara, The Forgotten Islands, Spice Islands and Raja Ampat. Beginning in the coastal town of Maumere on the north Flores shoreline and finishing at Sorong, the capital of West Papua, this sea-borne odyssey stretches for 950 nautical miles and includes a huge variety of sights, sounds and experiences, on land and in the sea.
Besides retracing the route of Old World European colonialists in their quest for spices, avid divers and snorkelers will also relish the sheer variety of marine habitats as they journey towards the heart of the Earth’s one and only Coral Triangle. In the meantime, uncover your passion for bird-watching as you sail into the habitats of the rarest and most intriguing bird species in the world.

This coastal expedition takes us from Labuan Bajo all the way up to Ambon, part of the Lease Islands of the Central Maluku Region and includes the eastern end of the Nusa Tenggara archipelago, the Forgotten Islands and the mythical Banda group along our proposed route.
Along the way, discover intriguing native tribes, active volcanoes, rare and unusual marine habitats, as well as Banda Neira, the epicentre of the Old World spice trade where well-preserved relics coexist with rich local tradition.

The Spice Islands in the Maluku region was once the center of the global spice trade. Centuries-old traditions and European relics on Banda Neira, once a booming spice hub, sit against the backdrop of Gunung Banda Api (“Fire Mountain”), an active volcano that’s also a hiker’s and birdwatchers’ favourite. Lava flows into the sea has created magnificent underwater gardens.
Raja Ampat, a land of glittering blue waters and strange rock formations, is part of the Bird’s Head Peninsula in West Papua, the Indonesia’s second easternmost province. The region is home to endemic and rare bird species, including the exquisite Wilson’s bird of paradise. As well as the most diverse marine habitats in the world.

The Spice Islands in the Maluku region was once the center of the global spice trade. Centuries-old traditions and European relics on Banda Neira, once a booming spice hub, sit against the backdrop of Gunung Banda Api (“Fire Mountain”), an active volcano that’s also a hiker’s and birdwatchers’ favourite. Lava flows into the sea has created magnificent underwater gardens.
This journey takes guests south across the Banda Sea to The Forgotten Islands, where the world’s most remote and spectacular dive and snorkel sites can be found. Visit the intriguing village of Alor, home to the colorful Abui tribe.
Disembarking in Maumere, guests can visit the famed Flores’s famous Kelimutu volcano lakes before their onward journey.