SeaTrek with Whale Sharks, Corals & Dragons with Dr. Anita Lundberg

Starting and ending in the Komodo National Park, this is a journey through the volcanic epicenter of Indonesia’s Ring of Fire, where you will see the results of countless millennia of Earth’s shifting tectonic plates, mighty forces that have helped shape the landscapes, cultures, and habitats that exist both on land and in the sea.

Join Indonesia expert Dr Anita Lundberg as she shares her knowledge of the region each evening with nightly presentations and talks.

– Visit local villages to experience local customs and see how the people live their lives and make their living from fishing, farming, and boat building.

– Visit a highly successful coral restoration project on Hatamin Island to learn, where you can get a hands-on experience in creating and placing coral racks into the sea.

– Walk on an active volcanic island and witness the building of a UNESCO-heritage pinisi using the same traditions and techniques used to build your own SeaTrek ship.

– Trek the hills and forests of the park’s prehistoric islands in search of Komodo dragons in the wild. Listen to the early morning birdsong as you hike through the dry tropical and monsoon forests of the region.

– Experience being in the water with whale sharks and learn how they live in symbiotic harmony with local fishermen. Swim with manta rays and sea turtles as they glide along the reefs and “cleaning stations”.

– Swim, kayak, paddle, and play on remote island beaches and feel the soft pink sand between your toes.

– Soar weightlessly through warm tropical waters as you snorkel on kaleidoscopic coral reefs teeming with underwater life.

– See thousands of giant fruit bats fly high above the boat as they emerge from their forest roosts on their nocturnal quest for food.

Whether it’s swimming with whale sharks & manta rays, or leisurely gliding along a stunning tropical reef surrounded by myriad fish and corals, snorkelling lies at the very heart of what we do at SeaTrek. We do it well, and we do it often – usually twice a day for an hour or more at a time. No matter if you are a novice or a seasoned pro, our tour leaders will ensure that you have everything you need to have some of the best underwater experiences of your life.

Our mission is to provide the best experience possible for our guests, given the current conditions, and when unexpected opportunities for adventure may present themselves along our cruise routes. Sometimes, weather conditions, tides, or other local factors dictate that we need to vary from the published route, and at times, there are special opportunities to explore and discover new locations, events, and activities. These explorations will always be a definite enhancement to the published itinerary and will be undertaken after discussion and agreement among guests. Ultimately, the boat captains and your tour leader will make decisions to maximize trip safety and your overall enjoyment, so please come prepared to be flexible!

Our tour leaders are a wealth of information on the regions we visit and will prepare you for each activity with on-board talks and presentations to give you a greater understanding of the different experiences you will have each day. They will also act as your cross-cultural bridges to all the people we meet along the way, so feel free to ask them to translate when talking to local Indonesian people on your travels.

Our four-day orangutan cruise that features in our Orangutans & Dragons itinerary can be worked into any of our SeaTrek cruises throughout the year, regardless of length or location, so just let us know if this is something you would like to do when visiting Indonesia, and we will happily arrange it for you.

We also have a wealth of information on other great destinations, wildlife, and cultural excursions in Indonesia that can be added on to your SeaTrek cruise. The possibilities are endless, so all you have to do is ask.