Between Bali & Timor Leste: Ancient Islands, Living Traditions
A ten night eastbound run from Bali to Dili through the Lesser Sunda Islands: Badas and Saleh Bay on Sumbawa, two days in Komodo National Park, the 17 Islands Marine Park, Maumere on Flores, Waienga Bay on Lembata, Kalabahi on Alor and Kupang in West Timor. The operator's page cites whale sharks feeding at Saleh Bay's traditional 'bagan' fishing platforms and ikat weaving demonstrations. Maximum 30 guests.
- Operated by: Pearl Expeditions
- Ship: Paspaley Pearl
- Length: 10 nights
- Regions: Southeast Asia
- Wildlife: Whale sharks at Saleh Bay, where they feed at traditional 'bagan' fishing platforms, and Komodo dragons in Komodo National Park
- From: est. $12,170 (A$ 18,495) per person
- Next departures: 2027-12-30
- Route: Bali → Badas, Sumbawa → Saleh Bay, Sumbawa → Komodo National Park → 17 Islands Marine Park → Maumere, Flores → Waienga Bay, Lembata → Kalabahi, Alor → Kupang, West Timor → Dili, Timor Leste
The ship
- Paspaley Pearl: 30 guests
Departures
- 2027-12-30 to 2028-01-09: $12,170
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