BEST of INDONESIA Wildlife and Enjoy World-Class Snorkeling and Diving

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A whole new world awaits you in Indonesia, one of the most intriguing and biodiverse destinations on Earth. AM PAT OF The first voyage begins in magical Bali, legendary for its verdant landscapes, beautiful

KOMODO temples, and vibrant art scene. Explorations continue through the warm waters of the Flores

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WWF Program Travel 24th Street,1250 NW Washington, 20037-1132 D.C. toll-free: WWF-TOUR (888) (993-8687) www.worldwildlife.org/travelweb: unique cultures and lush, uninhabited atolls where you will discover endemic birds and BEST OF INDONESIA wildlife and enjoy world-class snorkeling and diving. BALI EST BALI ◆ KOMODO ◆ TORAJA ◆ SULAWESI Thrilling cultural encounters and amazing natural wonders continue on our voyage from Manado to Port Moresby. Zodiacs deliver you to remote shores and allow you to access B ◆ ◆ RAJA AMPAT PAPUA ASMAT legendary snorkel and dive sites. You will also witness the diverse cultures that inhabit

Aboard the comfortable, 110-passenger Clipper Odyssey, a team of naturalists, historians, and cultural experts help interpret the many wonders of this comprehensive itinerary that weaves together the very Best of Indonesia.

And remember when you travel with WWF, you support our conservation work around the world.

Expedition Highlights VOYAGE I (Bali to Manado) VOYAGE II (Manado to Port Moresby) • Experience intriguing cultures: Bali’s rich artistic • Spend two exhilarating days in the Asmat region— heritage, the unique ceremonies of the Flores islanders, here you are greeted by elaborately decorated and a special overnight excursion to discover Toraja’s “warriors” paddling intricately carved canoes and complex ancestor worship. are invited to learn about their unique culture.

• Snorkel or dive among dazzling tropical fish and color- • Explore the Raja Ampat Archipelago whose seas, part ful corals—these waters are among the most biodiverse of the WWF priority region called the Coral Triangle are in the world. the most diverse for a sea of its size.

• Step ashore on Komodo Island and look for its name- • Visit fascinating cultural and historical sites on tiny sake dragon. Ternate Island, long fought over for its bounty of cloves.

• Search for such endemic species as the Sulawesi • Snorkel or dive in Bunaken National Marine Park, hornbill, black crested macaque, and the diminutive a World Heritage Site that is home to nearly 70 tarsier, the world’s smallest primate. percent of all fish species known to the Indo-western February & March 2013 Two Voyages Aboard the Clipper Odyssey Pacific region. | • Enjoy numerous nature walks and Zodiac cruises which reveal stunning scenery, pristine beaches, and • Tour MacCluer Gulf’s breathtaking coastline and The Coral – spanning Triangle Indonesia, Malaysia, New Guinea, Papua the Philippines, Islands the Solomon and – has Timor-Leste seen recent dramatic human population growth As and development. a result, unsustainable coastal hasdevelopment increased, as has the demand tuna, for shark fins, turtle products and live reef fish. than more For 20 years, WWF has address to worked the challenges facing the Coral Among Triangle. the issues are on overfishing work we and illegal fishing, effective management marine of protected areas, regulations protecting marine turtles and their habitats and the impact climate of change on coral plan reach to reefs. the We following targets 2020: by • increase percent A 50 in area priority coral of reef habitats that is protected and sustainably managed with effective financing in place; • Zero decline in the populations three of endangered marine turtle species (leatherback, hawksbill, from green) 2008 levels. • Halting and reversing the degradation key of marine resources—coral reef habitats, turtles, reef fish, and tuna. Cover photos: clownfish © Natalia Baechtold; Asmat © G.Fasanelli luxuriant tropical landscapes. meet the seafaring tribes that populate its shores. WWF at Work WWF at © Giovanna Fasanelli Giovanna © PAID PRSRT PRSRT STD SEATTLE, WA SEATTLE, U.S. POSTAGE PERMIT NO. 5260 SULAWESI

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KOMODO temples, and vibrant art scene. Explorations continue through the warm waters of the Flores

◆ Sea to Sulawesi’s highlands and islands. Along the way you are introduced to the region’s

RAJA

And remember when you travel with WWF, you support our conservation work around the world.

• Step ashore on Komodo Island and look for its name- • Visit fascinating cultural and historical sites on tiny sake dragon. Ternate Island, long fought over for its bounty of cloves.

• Search for such endemic species as the Sulawesi • Snorkel or dive in Bunaken National Marine Park, hornbill, black crested macaque, and the diminutive a World Heritage Site that is home to nearly 70 tarsier, the world’s smallest primate. percent of all fish species known to the Indo-western February & March 2013 Two Voyages Aboard the Clipper Odyssey Pacific region. | • Enjoy numerous nature walks and Zodiac cruises which reveal stunning scenery, pristine beaches, and • Tour MacCluer Gulf’s breathtaking coastline and The Coral – spanning Triangle Indonesia, Malaysia, New Guinea, Papua the Philippines, Islands the Solomon and – has Timor-Leste seen recent dramatic human population growth As and development. a result, unsustainable coastal hasdevelopment increased, as has the demand tuna, for shark fins, turtle products and live reef fish. than more For 20 years, WWF has address to worked the challenges facing the Coral Among Triangle. the issues are on overfishing work we and illegal fishing, effective management marine of protected areas, regulations protecting marine turtles and their habitats and the impact climate of change on coral plan reach to reefs. the We following targets 2020: by • increase percent A 50 in area priority coral of reef habitats that is protected and sustainably managed with effective financing in place; • Zero decline in the populations three of endangered marine turtle species (leatherback, hawksbill, from green) 2008 levels. • Halting and reversing the degradation key of marine resources—coral reef habitats, turtles, reef fish, and tuna. Cover photos: clownfish © Natalia Baechtold; Asmat © G.Fasanelli luxuriant tropical landscapes. meet the seafaring tribes that populate its shores. WWF at Work WWF at Voyage I: Bali to Manado Voyage II: Manado to Port Moresby Clipper Odyssey Deck Plan & Rates February 23 – March 12, 2013 • 18 Days March 8 – 27, 2013 • 20 Days

February 23 & 24, 2013 March 5 March 8 & 9 March 19 SUITE

Depart USA Padea Besar Depart USA Aiduma Island 602 604 606 608 650 652 BRIDGE DECK BRIDGE

February 25 March 6 March 10 March 20 ELEV SUITE 653 651

AT CATEGORY 6 Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia Banggai Islands Singapore At sea / Agats, Papua GYM 601 603 605 607 OR CATEGORY 5 February 26 March 7 & 8 March 11 March 21 & 22 Denpasar / Ubud / Benoa / Togean Islands Singapore / Manado, Indonesia / Asmat Villages

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Embark Clipper Odyssey Embark Clipper Odyssey 502 504 506 508 510 512 514 516

March 9 March 23 LOUNGE ELEV LIDO POOL LID February 27 Lahaga Island / Bitung / March 12 Sailing the Arafura Sea BAR AT O SHOP OR LIDO DECK

Satonda Island / Tangkoko Nature Reserve Bunaken National Marine Park 501 503 505 507 509 511 513 515 March 24 Sumbawa Island CATEGORY 4 March 10 March 13 Thursday Island, Australia PROMENADE February 28 Bunaken National Marine Park / Ternate March 25 Komodo Island Manado ELEV March 14 – 16 Torres Strait / Ashmore Reef 402 404 406 408 410 412 414 416 418 420 422 424 426 LOUNGE AT MAIN March 1 March 11 Raja Ampat OR MAIN DECK March 26 Tiger Islands Manado / Disembark / Singapore CATEGORY 3 March 17 Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea / 401 403 405 407 409 411 413 415 421 423 425 LIBRARY RECEPTION CATEGORY 2 March 2 & 3 March 12 Kokas, MacCluer Gulf Disembark Palopo / Toraja, Sulawesi Island Singapore / USA March 18 March 27 302 304 306 308 March 4 Mommon Peninsula Port Moresby / USA 310 ELEV MAP NOT TO SCALE DINING Buton Island ROOM

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CELEBES SEA Bunaken National Included: Marine Park All gratuities; accom- CATEGORY VOYAGE I VOYAGE II VOYAGE I modations in our hotels and on VOYAGE II board Clipper Odyssey as outlined CATEGORY 1 $10,980 $11,980 Manado Tangkoko Nature in the itinerary; all onboard meals; Reserve Ternate all group meals on land; arrival CATEGORY 2 $11,980 $13,280 Lahaga Island / and departure transfers on group Togean Bitung EQUATOR dates; services of the expedition CATEGORY 3 $12,980 $14,380 Islands Boo Islands staff, including lectures, briefings, BORNEO Banggai slide/film shows; all group activi- CATEGORY 4 $14,280 $15,780 Islands Kri Island Misool Kokas / ties and excursions; landing and SULAWESI MacCluer Gulf port fees. CATEGORY 5 $15,780 $17,480 Toraja Not Included: RAJA AMPAT All air transpor- CATEGORY 6 $17,280 $19,280 tation; excess baggage charges; Palopo CATEGO Y 1 CATEGO Y 2 CATEGO Y 3 CATEGO Y 4 airport arrival and departure Padea Besar PAPUA SUITE $20,680 $23,180 taxes; transfersCATEGO for indepen-Y 5 CATEGO Y 6 SUIT Mommon dent arrivals and departures; Peninsula SINGLE/CAT 2 $14,980 $16,580 BANDA S EA Aiduma passport and/or visa fees; Island accident baggage/trip cancella- PAPUA SINGLE/CAT 3 $16,280 $17,980 Asmat tion insurance; scuba diving fees NEW GUINEA and equipment where required; SINGLE CAT 4 $17,880 $19,780 Tiger Buton Island / Islands Agats items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar charges, alcoholic Satonda Island / beverages, e-mail/Internet/fax/ Sumbawa Island FLORES S EA telephone charges; anything else Combine & Save! Travel on both of these Denpasar/ Komodo GULF Ubud Island OF PAPUA not specifically mentioned as voyages and take 5% off the cost of each! BALI Port included. Moresby ARAFURA SEA Ashmore Air Fare: Please contact Zegrahm’s Reef Limited singles are available at the special single rates listed Benoa TORRES STRAIT in-house Air Department at above. Additional singles may be available at 1.6 times the share rate. 800-628-8747 or 206-285-4000 for fare quotes, reservations, or All rates are per person, quoted in U.S. dollars, and must be paid in U.S. Thursday dollars. Rates and itineraries are subject to change. CLIPPER ODYSSEY Island other air related questions. The Clipper Odyssey is an elegant 110-passenger ship, ideally suited for Know Before You Go expedition cruising. She carries a ﬂ eet of Zodiacs, which allows us to land For most activities, a moderate level of exertion is required. You will need to climb into and anywhere nature or curiosity dictates, and a glass-bottom boat, giving us out of Zodiacs for water sports and nature walks. Snorkel and dive activities may occur from the beach or from Zodiacs and there may be opportunities for drift snorkeling, an exhila- a topside-down look at the undersea world. All cabins have an ocean view, rating way to explore the underwater world. You must be able to walk moderate distances (1-3 safe, minibar, individually controlled heat/air conditioner, sitting area with miles) along beaches and sometimes on rough or slippery terrain. Some stairs may be uneven sofa, and an en suite bathroom. and without handrails. Expect high humidity with temperatures ranging in the 80sºF, with the possibility of some days reaching the low 90sºF. © Rich Pagen

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Bali to Manado (voyage i) February 23 – March 12, 2013

Saturday & Sunday, February 23 & 24, 2013 After lunch on board, visit Sumbawa Island. DEPART USA Local villagers greet you with traditional Board your independent flight to Bali. Cross drumming, dances, and a mock wedding the International Date Line, losing a day. ceremony. You will also watch a pole-climbing competition where agile young boys climb up a Monday, February 25 tall coconut palm pole in a race to see who can DENPASAR, BALI / SANUR, INDONESIA reach the prize at the top. (B, L, D) Upon arrival, transfer to our hotel for dinner and overnight. (D) Thursday, February 28 KOMODO ISLAND Tuesday, February 26 Komodo Island National Park is a sanctuary SANUR / UBUD / BENOA / for the fabled giant monitor lizard, the EMBARK CLIPPER ODYSSEY Komodo dragon. A guided walk along a For centuries Bali has captivated the imagina- forested pathway leads you to a viewing area tion of artists, writers, and travelers with its to look for these enormous reptiles, which landscapes of emerald terraced rice fields, grow up to 10 feet in length and weigh up lush forests, and exquisite Hindu temples. to 300 pounds. The surrounding forest is Today drive to Ubud where artisans display home to Javan rusa deer (the favorite prey their expertise in painting, sculpture, silver- of the dragons),, as well as yellow-crested working, and batik. Enjoy time to visit some cockatoos, friarbirds, and megapodes. of the countless galleries and artisan work- shops. This evening continue to Benoa and In the afternoon enjoy snorkeling or diving embark the Clipper Odyssey. (B, L, D) off lovely Pink Beach, often likened to “swim- ming in an aquarium.” (B, L, D) Wednesday, February 27 SATONDA ISLAND / SUMBAWA ISLAND Friday, March 1 Zodiacs bring you to the shores of uninhab- TIGER ISLANDS ited Satonda, a small circular island that is an Beautiful, warm waters encircle the Tiger ancient volcanic cone. Enjoy your first snor- Islands where you make a morning stop to keling or diving excursion over enchanting snorkel or dive over kaleidoscopic reefs, home reefs here. Or join our naturalists on a hike to to angelfish, fairy basslets, and butterflyfish view the island’s interior sacred lake. among hundreds of other species. (B, L, D) © iStockphoto.com/mr_focus© © Giovanna Fasanelli Giovanna © © Giovanna Fasanelli Giovanna © Holly© Faithfull

Saturday & Sunday, March 2 & 3 bizarre macro world among corals as shallow PALOPO / TORAJA, SULAWESI ISLAND as 20 feet. Highlights could include colorful A full-day overland excursion takes you frogfish, octopus, marbled snake eels, cocka- 4,000 feet into the cool highlands of South too waspfish, flying gurnards, multitudes of Sulawesi to fascinating Toraja. Legends say crab species, and anemones. (B, L, D) that the early Torajans came from the north, Tuesday, March 5 possibly Indochina, and were blown off- PADEA BESAR course by a storm. Their boat-shaped houses Colorful reefs and atolls offer further reflect this seafaring legacy, with a soaring underwater landscapes to explore today. “prow” that slopes skyward. The Toraja bury If the opportunity presents itself, you may their dead in graves chiseled into vertical go ashore to visit a local village. (B, L, D) cliffsides, in keeping with the belief that ancestors repose halfway between heaven and Wednesday, March 6 Earth. Beside these honeycombed graves, gaz- BANGGAI ISLANDS ing out over the valleys are life-like wooden Just below the arm of Central Sulawesi, at the effigies, providing a receptacle for their convergence of the Banda and Maluku seas, souls to guard the gravesites. Walk through sit the 120 Banggai Islands whose waters several villages and investigate the gravesites, harbor “the mother of all living coral reefs” markets, and ornate rice barns of the region. according to Alfred Wallace, a contemporary Meals and overnight are at our hotel. The of Darwin. An astounding variety of marine following day, tour more traditional villages life inhabits the walls, caves, overhangs, and as we return to Palopo, reuniting with the shallow reefs of this archipelago and snorkel- Clipper Odyssey in the evening. (B, L, D) ers, and divers have several opportunities to search for such species as ribbon eels, blue-ring Monday, March 4 octopus, anglerfish, and the endemic Banggai BUTON ISLAND cardinal fish. (B, L, D) Dangling off the southeast coast of Sulawesi, Buton is part of the Wakatobi Island group. Thursday & Friday, March 7 & 8 Your snorkel or dive excursions today reveal TOGEAN ISLANDS an incredible array of marine reef inhabitants, Explore the remote and picturesque Togeans, and underwater photographers discover a a 56-island archipelago surrounded by an © Jonathan Rossouw

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ancient coral reef and the clear warm waters of including the endemic Sulawesi hornbill, Tomini Bay. Volcanic and covered in lush varied lorikeet, blue-breasted pitas, and the foliage, the islands harbor a variety of endan- finch-billed myna. (B, L, D) gered wildlife, including Togean macaques, Sunday, March 10 babirusa, and hanging parrots. Beaches BUNAKEN NATIONAL MARINE PARK / are the breeding grounds of the hawksbill MANADO turtles and the rare dugong, and diving and snorkeling forays reveal spectacular corals The phenomenal biodiversity of Bunaken—a teeming with colorful fish. Several ethnic key locale for WWF’s work in the region—has groups reside in 37 villages throughout the been protected as a national park since 1991 Togeans, and during your visit you will meet and its crystal-clear waters offer some of the best locals and enjoy guided walks to search for snorkeling and diving in Indonesia. Spend the the amazing variety of birds and wildlife day here, exploring the reefs and drop-off walls that reside here. (B, L, D) adorned with myriad soft corals. Blue-striped and yellow-tailed fusiliers are among the many Saturday, March 9 species of fish you may spot here. (B, L, D) LAHAGA ISLAND / BITUNG / Monday, March 11 TANGKOKO NATURE RESERVE MANADO / DISEMBARK / SINGAPORE Spend the morning snorkeling from the Disembark the Clipper Odyssey after break- lovely beach of Lahaga Island. Continue to fast and enjoy a guided tour of Manado, the Bitung, a bustling center of shops, markets, capital city of North Sulawesi, visiting the open and maritime business. Visit Tangkoko air produce market and the North Sulawesi Nature Reserve, one of Indonesia’s most Provincial Museum. Following lunch at a local important conservation areas which WWF restaurant, transfer to the airport for an early has helped support. Its 21,000 acres are afternoon flight to Singapore. Dinner and final among the last habitats for crested black overnight at our airport hotel. (B, L, D) macaques and cuscus, a lemur-like, slow- moving possum. Or tour Bitung and its Tuesday, March 12 private wildlife center to view tarsiers, the SINGAPORE / USA world’s smallest primate. The reserve is also Depart on your independent homeward a haven for an incredible variety of birds, flight. © Natalia Baechtold Natalia © Baechtold Natalia ©

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Manado to Port Moresby (voyage ii) March 8 – 27, 2013

Friday & Saturday, March 8 & 9 day here, explore both above and below the DEPART USA waters, snorkeling or diving among kaleido- Board your independent flight to Singapore. scopic reefs, investigating walls covered in Cross the International Date Line, losing a day. colorful soft corals, and viewing the amazing invertebrate community that includes an Sunday, March 10 abundance of sea stars, anemones, sponges, SINGAPORE and sea urchins. (B, L, D) Arrive in Singapore midday and transfer to our hotel for a chance to relax before dinner Wednesday, March 13 and overnight. (D) TERNATE Monday, March 11 Tiny volcanic Ternate is situated just west of SINGAPORE / MANADO, INDONESIA / Halmahera, along with its neighbor Tidore, EMBARK CLIPPER ODYSSEY was once the only source of cloves in the This morning return to the airport for your world. Caught between the tug of the Dutch flight to Manado. Upon arrival enjoy a guided and Portuguese for its spicy riches, Ternate tour, visiting the open air produce market and offers fascinating cultural and historical the North Sulawesi Provincial Museum where sites including two impressive forts. After a a local guide presents the history of the region. stop at the local market, enjoy a traditional This afternoon board the Clipper Odyssey. cultural performance. (B, L, D) (B, L, D) Thursday – Saturday, March 14 – 16 Tuesday, March 12 RAJA AMPAT BUNAKEN NATIONAL MARINE PARK More than 1,500 karst limestone islands make Bunaken—a key locale for WWF’s work in up the majestic archipelago of Raja Ampat. the region— lies off the coast of Manado The marine environment here, known as and encompasses more than 185,000 acres of the Bird’s Head Seascape, is heralded as the crystal-clear waters. Established as a national most biodiverse on Earth for a region of its marine park in 1991 the biodiversity here is size and includes 75 percent of all known phenomenal and its coral reefs are considered coral species and more than 1,220 types some of the best in Indonesia. During your of reef fish. Spend three days enjoying this © Thomas Baechtold Thomas © Baechtold Thomas ©

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unsurpassed coral wonderland and abundant a small nearby beach. Snorkeling and diving marine life that calls it home. Birders go reveal huge and colorful soft corals fed by ashore to look for species such as the red bird channels teeming with fish. (B, L, D) of paradise, sulphur-crested cockatoo, beach Tuesday, March 19 kingfisher, varied honeyeater, spice imperial AIDUMA ISLAND pigeon, and singing starling in the dense forests. This afternoon the ship drops anchor off (B, L, D) Aiduma Island for snorkeling and diving in Sunday, March 17 the aquamarine waters. Dazzling soft coral KOKAS, MACCLUER GULF “forests” teem with colorful reef fish, includ- A breathtaking coastline of natural bays, ing dinner plate-sized blue-ring angelfish, tiny islets, pristine rain forest, and soaring six-bar angelfish, and lionfish. (B, L, D) mountains surrounds MacCluer Gulf. Doz- Wednesday, March 20 ens of local seafaring tribes populate the AT SEA / AGATS, PAPUA shores. Our Zodiacs weave among clusters Ten thousand square miles of mangrove of mushroom-shaped limestone islets where forest, bamboo, and sago palms have long rock ledges protect outstanding displays of sheltered the Asmat region from outsiders. ancient Papuan rock art. Then go ashore to At high tide the ship enters the shallow visit Kokas, strongly fortified by the Japanese channel of the Flamingo River to anchor during World War II, and today a prosperous for the night near the village of Agats, the fishing town of 3,000 residents. A cultural regional capital of the Asmat. (B, L, D) heritage presentation includes the traditional gabagaba, or stick dance. (B, L, D) Thursday & Friday, March 21 & 22 ASMAT VILLAGES Monday, March 18 A remote riverine world is revealed as Zodiacs MOMMON PENINSULA carry you along narrow waterways lined with The spectacular Mommon Peninsula is the entwined branches of thick mangrove covered in forest often veiled in wisps of forests, home to Torres Strait imperial pigeons, cloud. A strong river empties into the sea as sulphur-crested cockatoos, and bright red a waterfall. If tides permit, you may land on lorikeets. As you make your way upstream, © Natalia Baechtold Natalia © © Jonathan Rossouw

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villagers—whooping and chanting in troops were stationed at the base here. elaborate warrior gear and war paint—paddle Explore the small sleepy town and take in the vigorously toward you in intricately carved sweeping view from Green Hill Fort, built in canoes. You are escorted ashore, where enthu- 1893, then return to the ship for lunch. There siastic welcomes await. A walk along elevated is free time this afternoon to explore on your wooden boardwalks leads to a cathedral own. (B, L, D) with superb carvings, and the museum with Monday, March 25 displays of ancestor poles, drums, body masks, TORRES STRAIT / ASHMORE REEF shields, daggers, and skulls, a reminder that cannibalism was practiced by the ancestors Ashmore Reef, a fully submerged reef, is of some villagers. Asmat woodcarvings are a vast atoll-like ring that encloses a deep known for their powerful lines and coarse, lagoon. Make an expedition stop here today expressive motifs and are widely considered to snorkel or dive in this rich marine environ- by collectors and scholars to be among the ment. (B, L, D) world’s finest. With our anthropologist Tuesday, March 26 helping you to communicate, you have the PORT MORESBY, opportunity to purchase carvings directly PAPUA NEW GUINEA / DISEMBARK from village artisans. (B, L, D daily) Disembark in Port Moresby in the morning Saturday, March 23 and visit the National Museum and Arts Cen- SAILING THE ARAFURA SEA ter, exhibiting one of the finest collections of Enjoy a relaxing day and attend informative lec- primitive art in the world. After lunch check tures as you sail into the Torres Strait. (B, L, D) in to our hotel and enjoy an afternoon at lei- sure before dinner and overnight. (B, L, D) Sunday, March 24 THURSDAY ISLAND, AUSTRALIA Wednesday, March 27 Australia’s northernmost point, Thursday PORT MORESBY / AUSTRALIA / USA Island lies in the strategic Torres Strait. Board your independent flight to Brisbane Settled in the late 19th century, its early fame this morning and connect with your home- rested on pearling by Japanese fishermen. ward flight. During WWII, Australian and American © Jonathan Rossouw Sergey Frolov© Fasanelli Giovanna © © Giovanna Fasanelli Giovanna ©

Expedition Leaders

These popular itineraries will be led by a team of veteran leaders that have visited Indonesia numerous times and look forward to sharing their knowledge of the region’s many natural and cultural wonders. In addition, we have assembled a stellar team of experts from additional fields of study who will enlighten you both ashore and afloat, through lectures, guided excursions, and daily recaps.

MIKE MESSICK (EXPEDITION LEADER) – One of the best expedition leaders in the business, Mike embarked on a full-time career in adventure travel shortly after graduation. Since then Mike has traveled to over 195 countries and conducted research at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in its onshore laboratory and aboard one of its research vessels. He is a member of The Explorers Club, holds a U.S. Coast Guard captain’s license, and has his scuba instructor certificate from National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI).

JONATHAN ROSSOUW – Jonathan is a medical doctor by profession; however, his lifelong interest in wildlife has resulted in extensive travels throughout the world. He is the author of the acclaimed Where to Watch Birds in Uganda and other birding site guides to Southern Africa and Madagascar. He is equally enthusiastic about mammals and coral reef fish as he is with his specialties, birds and reptiles. Jonathan has led travelers on expeditions to all seven continents and frequently scouts new destinations.

MICHAEL MOORE – Mike earned both his B.S. in biology and an M.S. degree in ecology, ethology, and evolution at the University of Illinois. Since then he has spent 10 years conducting research around the Pacific Rim, where he lived in the highlands of New Guinea, logged hundreds of hours beneath its waters working for conservation organizations, taught field biology courses for the University of Papua New Guinea. Mike has led numerous expeditions in Melanesia and loves to share his extensive knowledge of the region with travelers.

SHIRLEY CAMPBELL – Dr. Shirley Campbell is an anthropologist specializing in the indigenous peoples of Australia and Papua New Guinea. She holds degrees from Stephens College, Missouri and the Australian National University in Canberra, and is currently a research fellow at the Australian National University. As part of her doctoral research, Shirley lived in a tiny native village for 18 months in the remote Trobriand Islands, speaking only the local language. She has described her research in a book titled, The Art of Kula.

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KOMODO temples, and vibrant art scene. Explorations continue through the warm waters of the Flores

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• Step ashore on Komodo Island and look for its name- • Visit fascinating cultural and historical sites on tiny sake dragon. Ternate Island, long fought over for its bounty of cloves.