SeaTrek from Komodo to Maluku with Marta, Marine Biologist

Led by Marta Filippini, a marine biologist with a deep passion for the sea, this is a new 13-day voyage we have created for 2026 that takes the northern route from Komodo as we make our relocation crossings to the Moluccan Islands. Starting with Komodo dragons and manta rays in the Komodo National park, we head north across the Flores Sea to the Bonerate Archipelago, the world’s third largest coral atoll, past an uninhabited seamount that is home to hundreds of thousands of seabirds, head to the Wakatobi National Park, famed for its reefs, band cross the Banda Sea following the Sula Archipelago as we make our way to Ambon in the Moluccas.

Along the way we will snorkel amazing reefs, visit with the Bajau “Sea Gypsy” people, visit with some “local heroes” at a giant clam restoration project, meet with shipbuilders on a remote islands shipyard where many pinisi boats just like ours are under construction, swim with stingless jellyfish, visit with local people, lie on deserted tropical beaches and swim in gin clear waters, as we explore some of Indonesia’s remotest regions. So remote, you won’t see another traveller for days and days at a time. If you like solitude and open ocean, experiencing different cultures and islands, and seemingly endless snorkelling, then this is the adventure for you.

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 programme 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.