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Paspaley Pearl – Raja Ampat & Spice: Indonesia’s Crowning Glory

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Dili, Timor Leste – Colonial heritage and marine environments

Board Paspaley Pearl in South-east Asia’s youngest nation, where Portuguese colonial heritage creates distinctive character. Visit the iconic Cristo Rei statue while our expedition team prepares you for encounters with Earth’s richest marine environments across the legendary Spice Islands and Raja Ampat archipelago.

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At Sea – Historic Island Adventure

Connect with expedition community during our crossing toward historic Maluku islands as marine biologists prepare you for extraordinary underwater encounters. Learn about coral reproduction, fish behaviour, and Indonesian Throughflow creating strongest ocean currents nourishing Raja Ampat’s spectacular marine life through constant circulation.

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Kei Islands, Maluku – White sand beaches and remote islands

Discover pristine white sand beaches on remote islands where local oral histories trace ancestral roots to Bali during Majapahit empire expansion. Join traditional welcome performances while exploring idyllic beaches where your expedition group represents the only human visitors, sharing paradise with communities welcoming us warmly.

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Kitikiti Waterfall, Mommon – Freshwater and coral reefs

Experience the extraordinary phenomenon of freshwater cascading directly from cliff faces into the ocean on West Papua’s remote peninsula. Swim under falls where chilled freshwater meets warm ocean currents while surrounded by pristine rainforests and vibrant coral reefs creating remarkable ecological contrasts.

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Raja Ampat – 5 DAYS IN MARINE EXCELLENCE

Spend five extraordinary days exploring Earth’s richest marine environment, where 1,500 islands harbour 75% of all known coral species alongside 1,800 fish species. Navigate limestone karst formations, snorkel pristine reefs, search for birds of paradise, and connect with traditional communities across these untouched frontiers.

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Banda Neira, Maluku – SPICE TRADE HISTORY UP CLOSE

Walk through living spice trade history on an island where the demand for nutmeg drove European powers to undertake dangerous voyages around the world. Explore Fort Belgica and colonial remnants while learning how modern Bandanese maintain cultural continuity through traditional rituals against volcanic landscape backdrops.

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Ambon, Maluku – CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL JOURNEY

Discover an island shaped by centuries of colonial conflicts, from Portuguese arrival to the infamous Amboyna massacre. Tour Dutch East India Company forts and ANZAC War Cemetery while experiencing how this resilient community transformed historical challenges into cultural celebrations, earning UNESCO Creative City recognition.

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At Sea – Marine encounters and underwater diversity

Reflect on extraordinary marine encounters during our return crossing toward Timor-Leste. Join enrichment sessions processing remarkable underwater diversity witnessed across Earth’s richest coral reef ecosystems while understanding conservation efforts protecting these fragile marine environments for future generations to experience.