Exploring the Malay Archipelago
Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Manila
Philippines
Wander through centuries of Spanish colonial architecture and vibrant street markets in the historic walled city of Intramuros.
Arrive
2028-06-01 00:00:00
Depart
2028-06-01 18:30:00
Day 2
Cresta De Gallo Island
Philippines
Dive into pristine turquoise waters teeming with tropical fish and vibrant coral gardens that rival the world's best dive sites.
Arrive
2028-06-02 13:30:00
Depart
2028-06-02 18:00:00
Day 3
🌊 At Sea
Day 4
Limasawa Island
Philippines
Discover pristine white-sand beaches and vibrant marine life while walking in the footsteps of Magellan's historic 1521 landing.
Arrive
2028-06-04 07:00:00
Depart
2028-06-04 18:00:00
Day 5
🌊 At Sea
Day 6
🌊 At Sea
Day 7
Tangkoko National Park
Indonesia
Trek through pristine rainforests to spot rare crested black macaques and exotic wildlife in their natural habitat.
Arrive
2028-06-07 13:15:00
Depart
2028-06-07 17:00:00
Day 8
🌊 At Sea
Day 9
Pulau Molana
Indonesia
Dive into pristine coral gardens teeming with tropical fish and discover untouched beaches framed by lush jungle canopy.
Arrive
2028-06-09 13:45:00
Depart
2028-06-09 18:00:00
Day 9
Pulau Saparua
Indonesia
Dive into pristine coral gardens and encounter colorful tropical fish in crystal-clear waters that rival the world's finest snorkeling destinations.
Arrive
2028-06-09 08:00:00
Depart
2028-06-09 12:30:00
Day 10
Banda Neira
Indonesia
Dive into crystalline waters surrounding untouched coral gardens where rare tropical fish and sea turtles glide past centuries-old shipwrecks.
Arrive
2028-06-10 07:00:00
Depart
2028-06-10 17:30:00
Day 11
Mommon Peninsula, West Papua
Indonesia
Dive into the world's richest marine biodiversity where pristine coral gardens teem with exotic fish species found nowhere else on Earth.
Arrive
2028-06-11 08:30:00
Depart
2028-06-11 17:00:00
Day 12
Triton Bay
Indonesia
Dive into pristine coral gardens teeming with exotic marine life in one of Southeast Asia's most untouched underwater paradises.
Arrive
2028-06-12 07:00:00
Depart
2028-06-12 17:30:00
Day 13
Kai Islands
Indonesia
Dive into pristine coral gardens teeming with tropical fish and discover untouched island beaches fringed by emerald cliffs.
Arrive
2028-06-13 07:00:00
Depart
2028-06-13 12:00:00
Day 14
🌊 At Sea
Day 15
Darwin, Northern Territory
Australia
Encounter saltwater crocodiles and Aboriginal culture at Kakadu National Park's stunning waterfalls and ancient rock art galleries.
Arrive
2028-06-15 08:00:00
About This Cruise
<p>Embark on a captivating odyssey into the heart of the Malaysian archipelago, between South-East Asia and Oceania, where insular cultures with ancestral traditions meet preserved natural environments. Through this scattered chain of islands, the Philippines will reveal little-known shores that are perfect to be explored, with isolated beaches, historic villages and sailing to preserved islets. In Indonesia, the experience will continue. Observe enchanting marine life in Triton Bay, contemplate the pristine nature of the Tangkoko Nature Reserve, explore distant natural sites like Kitikiti Waterfall and discover Banda Neira in the Moluccas archipelago, a major site in the history of the spice trade. In West Papua, encounters and ancestral traditions will set the pace of your journey, while Triton Bay will enchant you with its karst landscapes visible during your Zodiac outing.</p>
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