Do you want to expedition cruise to the Coral Triangle for twelve days with only a dozen or so like-minded people in the most beautiful places on Earth?
When we do an expedition cruise to the Coral Triangle its on board a luxurious vessel with exemplary service, 30 years experience and a perfect safety record. These are real expeditions with the chance to discover new things and see some of the most spectacular landscapes and wildlife on Earth. They are led by experts with over 30 years experience and the locations are hand-picked.
Eastern Indonesia is one of the most spectacular places you’ll ever visit. But there are 17,500 islands to explore, over 350 cultural groups and a total coastline length of 99,000km (that’s twice the circumference of the Earth). It’s exceptional for wildlife and nowhere more so than the coral triangle.
Would you like to join me? This expeditions I lead are on board Pindito, world famous among those who know how to explore Indonesia’s oceans and islands.
Complete the form (below) or email / phone me on simon@wildiaries.com / +61 (0) 405 220 830 so I can send you details.
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Next available expedition cruise trips to the Coral Triangle
2024
Extraordinary Raja Ampat
26 Feb – 8 Mar 2024
Sorong – Sorong. Explore some of the 1,800 islands that make up Raja Ampat and search for abundant whales and dolphins, while snorkelling the world’s most diverse coral reefs. Diving optional.
From USD5841 pp twin share
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Whale Sharks & Komodo
29 Jul – 9 Aug 2024
Bali – Bima. Drift along with giant manta rays, explore stunning coral gardens and view the island’s famous dragons. The main attraction though, is the chance to swim with whale sharks! Diving optional.
From USD5390 pp twin share
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Banda Sea & Lucipara Is.
28 Oct – 8 Nov 2024
Ambon – Ambon. Explore Banda Sea, visit the Spice Islands, the Lucipara Islands and the southern coast of Seram looking for Blue Whales and exploring the deep ocean and islands. Diving optional.
From USD5841 pp twin share
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2025
Extraordinary Raja Ampat
10 Feb – 21 Feb 2025
Sorong – Sorong. Explore some of the 1,800 islands that make up Raja Ampat and search for abundant whales and dolphins, while snorkelling the world’s most diverse coral reefs. Diving optional.
From USD6210 pp twin share
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Whale Sharks & Komodo
14 Jul – 25 Jul 2025
Labuan Bajo – Bali. Drift along with giant manta rays, explore stunning coral gardens and view the island’s famous dragons. The main attraction though, is the chance to swim with whale sharks! Diving optional.
From USD5760 pp twin share
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Raja, Misool & Banda
10 – 21 Nov 2025
Sorong – Ambon. Explore Raja Ampat, including Misool, finishing in the Banda Sea. Visit the Spice Islands and the southern coast of Seram looking for Blue Whales and exploring the deep ocean. Diving optional.
From USD6210 pp twin share
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2026
Raja Ampat to Fak-Fak
23 Feb – 06 Mar 2026
Sorong – Fak-Fak. Pioneering trip from Raja Ampat to remote Fak-Fak, in search of whales & dolphins, while snorkelling and diving where rainforest meets reef and waterfalls cascade into the sea. Diving optional.
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Whale Sharks & Komodo
8 – 19 Jun 2026
Labuan Bajo – Bali. Drift along with giant manta rays, explore stunning coral gardens and view the island’s famous dragons. The main attraction though, is the chance to swim with whale sharks! Diving optional.
From USD6210 pp twin share
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Raja, Misool & Banda
2 – 13 Nov 2026
Sorong – Ambon. Explore Raja Ampat, including Misool, finishing in the Banda Sea. Visit the Spice Islands and the southern coast of Seram looking for Blue Whales and exploring the deep ocean. Diving optional.
From USD6210 pp twin share
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Expedition cruise to the Coral Triangle: Trip Reports
Expedition Cruise to Raja Ampat on Pindito. – 26 February – 8 March, 2024
A wonderful trip snorkelling and diving some of the key spots in the central Dampier Strait before heading out to explore new sites including Waigeo Lagoon. A large pod of Rough-toothed Dolphins was a highlight, as well as snorkelling among surface-feeding Manta Rays.
Expedition Cruise to Komodo on Pindito. – 26 June – 7 July, 2023
What we saw seen on this trip rivals anywhere like the Galapagos. Swimming with Whale Sharks (for 6 hours!), and seeing Sperm Whales and Komodo Dragons were exceptional experiences. This is where a platform like Pindito and the skills and knowledge of its crew gives us a chance to look differently. It’s been truly remarkable.
Expedition Cruise to Raja Ampat on Pindito. – 27 February – 10 March, 2023
Another amazing and varied trip. Four divers and eight snorkelers. We saw oceanic manta rays, seven species of whale and dolphin and red birds-of-paradise displaying. We visited remote islands, explored pristine coral reefs and enjoyed cocktails on remote beaches. The wildlife experiences were exceptional too. Another reminder of the incredible nature of Raja Ampat. Here’s the latest trip report to read and enjoy.
Expedition Cruise to the Banda Sea, Spice Islands and Raja Ampat on Pindito. – 24 October – 4 November, 2022
This was always going to be a very special trip. For all of us, it was an ice-breaker, to get back into travelling, after a long COVID-induced hiatus. Pindito wouldn’t normally do such a long trip. To look for Blue Whales, visit the Spice Islands and Banda Sea in one go is quite difficult from Ambon but it was worth the effort. It was a nice whirl-wind introduction for those who have not been before and for others, the chance to reconnect with some familiar places. As usual the Banda Sea didn’t disappoint.
Expedition Cruise to Raja Ampat trip including Banda Sea on Pindito. 10 – 21 February, 2020
Here is the first of two trip reports to Raja Ampat. This was the final trip we did before the pandemic set in, in February 2020. This trip started in Ambon and finished in Sorong, taking in the island of Misool on the way. The trip also began in Makassar, an extraordinary historic city. The local museum has an excellent history of Indonesia from the prehistoric to modern day. A visit to the limestone karst scenery of the region is a wonderful way to start a trip too.
Expedition Cruise to Raja Ampat on Pindito. 28 January – 8 February, 2019
This was a particularly fantastic trip. We found Killer Whales, which are relatively uncommon in the tropics. The animal pictured on the front is a well known regular visitor. This trip was just around Raja Ampat, including the islands of Waigeo and Batanta.
Expedition Cruise to Raja Ampat on Pindito. 26 February – 9 March, 2018
Another extraordinary trip which included reaching the island of Wayag. Time spent with False Killer Whales was a particular treat.
Raja Ampat on Pindito. 27 February – 10 March, 2017
This was an amazing trip with great encounters with dolphins and Bryde’s Whales. Even a Sperm Whale. And we managed to visit the distant island of Wayag and climb ‘Mount Pindito.
