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Join us as we embark on a series of expedition voyages through the remote islands of the East Indies. Explore small islands including Alor in Lesser Sundas, Tinabo and Buton in Sulawesi. Stir your senses as we delve into the rich history, ancient cultures and unique wildlife of the East Indies. Gain appreciation from traditional seaside lifestyles and visit Lembata Island, home to one of the last subsistence whaling communities in the world. At the coastal island of Flores, travel to the multicoloured Kelimutu crater lakes. Encounter endemic wildlife including the famed orangutan and the illusive sunbear in Borneo and swim with countless harmless golden jellyfish at the Togean Islands. Be spoilt for choice to explore pristine marine environments at Takabonarate and Wakatobi Marine Parks with Bunaken and Lembeh offering some of the most vibrant dive and snorkel opportunities in the world.
Follow ancient Makassan trading routes and witness the confluence of cultural heritage and natural beauty of Sulawesi on this 14-night voyage sailing between Darwin and Makassar. Aboard Coral Geographer witness the fascinating seafaring traditions and rich cultural performances that belong to the small islands of the East Indies. Enjoy many opportunities to snorkel, dive and swim in pristine underwater environments home to diverse marine life.
> Departs 20 March and 23 April 2024
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Discover the ancient seafaring kingdom of the Makassans on a circumnavigation of Sulawesi and the eastern coastlines of Borneo. This 20-night expedition aboard Coral Geographer takes in a full coastal exploration of Sulawesi and its fascinating confluence of cultural traditions, natural beauty and unique wildlife. Vibrant marine parks offer world class snorkelling and rainforests are home to rare species of primates and birds.
> Departs 3 April 2024
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The rich history and diverse marine life of Raja Ampat and Spice Islands are brought to life on a Coral Expeditions voyage. Aboard Coral Adventurer retrace the ancient trade routes of spice merchants trading Chinese silks for cloves, Indian cotton for nutmeg and Arabian coffee for pepper.
> Departs March & April 2023 – Fully Booked
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Discover 10 Must-See Highlights of an Indonesia Expedition
Enjoy the views from Lengkuas Island’s historic lighthouse (Sumatra). Meet Krakatoa and her volcanic ‘offspring’ (Java). Visit the orangutangs of Tanjung Puting National Park (Southern Kalimantan). Navigate the waterways of the ‘River City’ Banjarmasin. Admire the crater lake of Satonda Island. Walk with Dragons at Rinca Island and swim at Pink Beach.
The Mysterious Cultures of Sulawesi
Upon reaching Tana Torajaland, rugged granite cliffs give way to soaring saddleback rooflines that reach skywards like the bows of Indonesian sailing ships. The Tongkanen architectural style has interesting origins with ancestors who descended from the heavens in ships. These striking traditional Tongkanen houses of Tana Toraja are central to ethnic Torajan people who remained isolated from the outside world until Dutch missionaries arrived in the 1920’s.
Sailors, Spices & One of The World’s Smallest Primates
Shaped like a sprawling letter K, Sulawesi is sometimes forgotten despite its size as the 11th largest island in the world. Located in the heart of Indonesia’s Coral Triangle, Sulawesi is one of Indonesia’s most intriguing islands, home to wildlife aplenty, a multitude of fascinating cultures, and captivating stories of spice and maritime history. Below are some fascinating glimpses into this compelling destination.
Discover 10 Must-See Highlights of an Indonesia Expedition
Enjoy the views from Lengkuas Island’s historic lighthouse (Sumatra). Meet Krakatoa and her volcanic ‘offspring’ (Java). Visit the orangutangs of Tanjung Puting National Park (Southern Kalimantan). Navigate the waterways of the ‘River City’ Banjarmasin. Admire the crater lake of Satonda Island. Walk with Dragons at Rinca Island and swim at Pink Beach.
The Mysterious Cultures of Sulawesi
Upon reaching Tana Torajaland, rugged granite cliffs give way to soaring saddleback rooflines that reach skywards like the bows of Indonesian sailing ships. The Tongkanen architectural style has interesting origins with ancestors who descended from the heavens in ships. These striking traditional Tongkanen houses of Tana Toraja are central to ethnic Torajan people who remained isolated from the outside world until Dutch missionaries arrived in the 1920’s.
Sailors, Spices & One of The World’s Smallest Primates
Shaped like a sprawling letter K, Sulawesi is sometimes forgotten despite its size as the 11th largest island in the world. Located in the heart of Indonesia’s Coral Triangle, Sulawesi is one of Indonesia’s most intriguing islands, home to wildlife aplenty, a multitude of fascinating cultures, and captivating stories of spice and maritime history. Below are some fascinating glimpses into this compelling destination.
