SeaTrek from the Spice Islands to the Dragon Islands with Vincent, Coral Scientist & Pioneer

This 16-day voyage of discovery is an epic journey covering nearly over 1,000 miles (1,800km) as we make our way from Ternate in the northern Spice Islands all the way to Komodo in the south.

Led by Australian coral scientist, Vincent Chalias, this trip has been designed for the true adventure traveller, this cruise will give guests the chance to do a shipborne equator crossing, to see birds of paradise and black-crested macaques in the wild, see the Goldenwing butterfly (one of the world’s largest, visit Dodinga village where Alfred Russel Wallace has his epiphany about the Theory of Evolution through Natural Selection, cross the seldom visited Sula Archipelago and visit with the peoples who inhabit these remote isles, swim in a lake filled with stingless jellyfish, see rare and endangered birds and fish species, visit an island where pinisi boats are under construction, before finishing up in the Komodo National park where you will walk with the legendary dragons, and enjoy endless amounts of snorkeling each day as we wind our way across the mighty seas of Indonesia.

Whether it’s swimming with whale sharks & mantas 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 are also a wealth of information on other great destinations and 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.