Luxury motor yacht Paspaley Pearl has been handed over to Pearl Expeditions at a ceremony in Singapore

• Executive chair Sarina Bratton toasts the handover ceremony with champagne.
• The 53-metre ship accommodates only 30 guests.
• Paspaley Pearl will be manned by 21 crew members.

After an elegant fit-out and upgrade in Singapore, Paspaley Pearl has been handed over to Pearl Expeditions at a ceremony in Singapore. Executive chair Sarina Bratton and Group CEO of ICF International Annie Chua toasted the handover occasion with champagne. Paspaley Pearl is heading to Darwin, her new home where she will welcome the first guests onboard for a 10-day expedition to explore the amazing coastline of the Kimberley on 31 July.

After her Kimberley season, Paspaley Pearl will embark on 25 expedition cruises to some of the most sought-after destinations in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Raja Ampat and Borneo in 2025/26.

In Papua New Guinea, Paspaley Pearl will venture deep into the remote corners to engage with village communities and learn about their rich and traditional cultures.

There are 10-night expeditions to the Sepik River, departing on 19 October  2025, visiting Madang, Watam, Crown Island, Witu Islands and Cape Gloucester. Prices start from $17,495 pp.

There’s also a 10-night circumnavigation expedition of New Britain Ialand departing on 29 October 2025 taking adventurous guests to discover Kimbe Bay, Rabaul, Duke of York Islands, Jacquinot Bay and Tami Islands. 

Prices start from $17,495 pp to $28,995 pp for the top Pearl Suite.

From December to March 2026, Paspaley Pearl will be sailing in East Indonesia taking guests to dive and snorkel in the pristine waters of Raja Ampat and exploring isolated islands including Saleh Bay, renowed for its whale sharks.

The first Raja Ampat and Spice Islands expedition will depart on 22 December 2025. The 12- night expedition will depart from Dili and explore Ambon, Sawai, Raja Ampat, Kitikiti Waterfall and Banda Neira.

Prices start from $20,995 pp to $33,995 pp for the Pearl Suite.

From January to March 2026, Paspaley Pearl will head to Borneo to discover the orangutans who live in the protected Camp Leakey.

There is an 11-night expedition departing Bali on 13 January 2026 and will visit Sumenep, Madura, Kumai Bay, Probolinggo, Saleh Bay, Komodo National Park and Badas.

Prices start from $19,495 pp to $32,995 pp for the top Pear Suite.