KOMODO DRAGONS AND KRAKATOA (DARWIN TO SINGAPORE)

This is the ultimate expedition voyage – 18 leisurely days starting in Darwin and ending in vibrant Singapore. In between you will sample the diversity of the Indonesian archipelago with excursions to Ujung Kulon National Park, the historic caldera of Anak Krakatau, and the rarely visited Karimunjawa National Park. You will experience a bustling Indonesian town – Sumenep – with opportunities to shop and eat locally. Enjoy opportunities to snorkel and dive over lush tropical reefs and swim from white sand beaches.

There is so much to see and do in this amazing region, and with our purpose built small ship (accommodating 120pax – twin share) shallow hull ships we have the ability to get in to the “tighter” spots where the large ships cannot go. We can visit the the island. lagoons, meet with the local villages, see beautiful rainforest, wildlife and marine animals. We embrace the destinations we What’s included: visit. • Chef prepared meals • Beer & Wine with lunch and dinner We are also very fortunate to include Pink Beach in Komodo, • Daily sightseeing & expeditions (shore excursions) with which is an authorised area and will still enable our guests to Expedition Leaders and Guest Lecturers experience time ashore with the regions famous dragons on • Lectures & Presentations nearby islands and these are our usual visitation locations for • Watersports – eg snorkelling, kayaking, introduction to diving our expeditions. Krakatoa – we may not be able to climb at the (on appropriate itineraries) present moment, but most definitely we will able to view this • 24hr Tea & Coffee Station impressive volcano from the ship as we cruise around ITINERARY

DAY 1: DARWIN Embark Coral Adventurer at 4:30pm and depart the harbour at 6pm. Enjoy Captain’s welcome drinks.

01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com DAY 2: AT SEA We awake at Rinca Island, part of the Komodo Islands. The A day of relaxation onboard as we cruise across the Timor Sea. main attraction here is of course to see the ancient Komodo Reminisce about adventures enjoyed with the Expedition Team Dragons. Our group divides to explore the island, taking turns and new friends and join the Captain and crew for Captain’s enjoying water activities or searching for the iconic Dragon. farewell drinks. DAY 8: SATONDA ISLAND DAY 3: KUPANG Satonda Island is a small un-inhabited volcanic island off the Swim in the tropical waters of this beautiful Indonesian marine north coast of Sumbawa, separated by a narrow strait from park. Visit the bustling township of Kupang, which is steeped in Tambora, the site of the largest and most devastating volcanic history (Captain Bligh landed here after his epic voyage from eruption in human history. In 1815 Tambora erupted expelling Tonga). into the atmosphere twice as much material as the later Krakatoa in 1833. For the small island of Satonda, there is a DAY 4: PULAU ALOR lasting effect. The eruption was so great that it breached the rim Enjoy some of Nusa Tenggara’s best snorkelling and diving over of Satonda crater and dumped millions of gallons of sea water world-class coral sea gardens. Learn about indigenous tribal there, leaving the crater lake filled with salt-water instead of groups renowned for their Moko drum culture and visit a fresh. Satonda’s beach is remarkable because a major portion traditional village built halfway up the mountainside. of its sediment consists of pebbles of pumice – a foamy volcanic glass, so light that it floats on water. This hidden gem DAY 5: KELIMUTU NATIONAL PARK offers quiet nature walk, some pristine white beaches, Land on Flores and take a scenic drive to 1,639 metre Kelimutu wonderful snorkelling, and birdwatching. volcano > local guides lead us up the slopes of the volcano, with regular stops to admire the view of the tri-coloured lakes > DAY 9: SUMENEP photography opportunities abound Sumenep is Madura Island’s most interesting town, situated just north of the eastern tip of Java. The history, culture and DAY 6: WERA VILLAGE, SUMBAWA architecture of Sumenep can be seen in the Palace/Kraton At this village in Sumbawa we will witness traditional boat Museum (such as a 500 kg hand-written Quran), which include building techniques and learn how they are crafted by hand. relics of the Hindu kingdoms. Explore the historic Sumenep Hear the stories and play with the village children. We will also Palace and the museum. Marvel at Sumenep Jamik Mosque see the famous traditional checkered cloth being woven right with its distinctive architecture. Visit Kalianget Old Town, with its underneath the village houses. You may be lucky enough to relics of a salt factory, and colonial architecture built by the weave the cloth yourself and certainly you will have the colonial Dutch government. Sumenep Square is a opportunity to purchase some directly from the artisans. well-presented park, Taman Adipura, a horticulturalist’s delight;

DAY 7: RINCA ISLAND and the night markets provide a wide range of culinary

01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com specialties. Visitors can obtain fine batik cloth, wood carvings, rocky shores, mangrove swamps, mud flats, sea grass beds, Dutch antiques – browsing through shops and stalls is coral reefs, and sea trenches provide diverse and fascinating fascinating. insights into the underwater world. Ujung Kulon’s tropical climate makes travel pleasant in this World Heritage listed site, DAY 10: BAWEAN which is also home to the highly endangered Java rhinoceros. Discover the mountainous inland Lake Kastoba, an idyllic The large array of wildlife is fascinating, with some sighted daily retreat in the heart of Bawean Island. Visit the Bawean Deer while others are rarely seen. What is remarkable is that this park Sanctuary and cruise to isolated Gili Noko for water activities. remains a pristine haven of nature on Java, one of the most densely populated islands in the world. DAY 11: KURIMANJAWA NATIONAL PARK Uncover Karimunjawa Archipelago’s pristine beaches and coral DAYS 14 & 15: KRAKATOA reefs and join in numerous water activities or hike the low hills Krakatau (Krakatoa) is a black volcanic island in the Sunda through lush forests. We visit Pulau Kecil, a privately owned Strait between Java and Sumatra in Indonesia. The name is island which the owner allows us to visit. This remote location used for the island group, the main island, and the volcano as a has an excellent great coral reef for snorkelling and a beautiful whole. It has erupted repeatedly, massively, and with disastrous beach with shady areas for relaxation. consequences throughout recorded history. The best-known eruption culminated in a series of massive explosions on August DAY 12: AT SEA AND HMAS PERTH 26-27, 1883, which were among the most violent volcanic Celebrate Australia Day and end the day with sunset at HMAS events in modern times. The sound of the explosion was heard Perth. Our Senior Master Captain Gary will host our as far away as Alice Springs, in Central Australia; fine ash remembrance service with the Coral Adventurer positioned over reached as far as New York City, while the resultant tidal waves the resting place of the HMAS Perth. which caused complete destruction in the surrounding coastal areas. Despite the devastating effects, the disappearance of the DAYS 13 & 14: UJUNG KULON NATIONAL PARK gigantic Krakatoa also meant the birth of small islands in its Ujung Kulon, one of Indonesia’s best known national parks, lies place, including the present Anak Krakatau (Son of Krakatoa). on the SW corner of the island of Java. It is one of the last From both West Java’s west coast, and from Sumatra’s remaining natural forests on Java and one of very few areas Lampung Province, this young and very active volcano is clearly offering a profile of sea-shore to mountain top tropical visible. Today the volcano is under 24-hour visual and vegetation. The beautiful isolated beaches that cover the electronic surveillance from Java. Here guests can climb up coastline are among Ujung Kulon’s best-kept secrets. While Anak Krakatau and also enjoy water activities. snorkelling, it is spectacular to see the variety of tropical fish in the clear blue crystal water. The park holds well over 700 DAY 16: LENGKUAS ISLAND, BELITUNG species of plant life, of which 57 are classified as rare. The

01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com Lengkuas Island, Belitung is a very pretty little island with a lighthouse. Guests can climb all the way to the top and be accorded a beautiful view. Visit a local eatery and be welcomed by local dancers. Rock-hop ‘painted beach boulders’ and explore undeveloped beachfront. The warmth of the locals and the beautiful idyllic setting is how we say good bye to Indonesia

DAY 17: AT SEA Today guests can recap their adventures with photo sharing and final lectures by our Expedition Team. In the evening enjoy Captain’s Farewell Drinks.

DAY 18: SINGAPORE Coral Adventurer will arrive into Singapore at 8:00am, and farewell your captain, crew, and fellow guests.

Please Note: This itinerary is an indication of the destinations we visit and activities on offer. Throughout the expedition we may make changes to the itinerary as necessary to maximise your expeditionary experience. Allowances may be made for seasonal variations, weather, tidal conditions and any other event that may affect the operation of the vessel.

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Launched in 2018 withher maiden voyage in 2019, Coaral Adventurer has been designed and built to take you closer to unspoilt vistas in comfort, style and safety. A culmination of two years of design and three decades of passion for expedition cruising. enabling our guests to go ashore in comfort and ease. The BIGGER IS NOT BETTER shallow draft of the ship enables us to go closer to shore than At a time when cruise ships get larger and glitzier, we remain larger ships. Together with a renowned expedition team, this stubbornly compact and intimate. Our ships are designed to new ship will offer the most advanced expedition capabilities of take you to unspoilt destinations not accessible to large ships. any small ship afloat. We want you to have the luxury of space, dine with whom you BUILT FOR COMFORT please, or find your quiet corner on deck. So Coral Adventurer With active stabilisers dampening sea motion, mostly balcony has just 60 spacious cabins. This preserves the intimate cabins, and interiors designed with the colours and textures of atmosphere we are known for without sacrificing the stability tropical Queensland, the Coral Adventurer is a comfortable ship. and comfort of a true ocean going vessel. She features promenade decks, generous communal areas that BUILT FOR DISCOVERY accommodate all guests, a passenger elevator, and an open The Coral Adventurer features the trademark dual 'Xplorer' kitchen where you can observe our chefs whip up small batch tenders cradled on a hydraulic platform slung off the back of cuisine from locally sourced ingredients. the ship, BUILT FOR PERSONAL SERVICE The Coral Adventurer will continue a proud tradition of Australian flagged vessels with friendly and professional

01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com Australian crew. The onboard atmosphere remains refreshingly informal and intimate. Take your seat at our bridge lounge, chat with the captain at your leisure or accompany our chefs on a market tour. Food and wine features Single seating dining area with communal 'wine table' finished with Australian stone; serving buffet breakfast and lunch, and multi-course table d'hote dinners Showcase galley visible to guests for fresh small-batch cuisine featuring Australian produce Multiple indoor and outdoor bars, including the Explorer bar on the sundeck for sunset drinks with 180 degree views Curated wine cellar featuring modestly priced boutique wines for daily drinking and exceptional vintage Australian reds. Guest comfort All outside guest cabins with en-suite bathrooms; majority have private balcony Active stabilisers to dampen sea motion Gym equipped with elliptical trainers and treadmills Passenger elevator Wi-Fi available in all guest areas

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