Paspaley Pearl will debut 25 expeditions to some of the most remote islands in Indonesia

• The elegant Paspaley Pearl will debut expeditions to Papua New Guinea, East Indonesia and Borneo.
• Paspaley Pearl can only cater for 30 guests with 21 crew looking after their every need.
• You will see orangutans, swim with whale sharks and go where few have ventured.

Paspaley Pearl Expeditions will launch 25 expedition cruises to some of the most sought-after and remote destinations in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Borneo in 2025/26.

The elegant Paspaley Pearl motor yacht will kick off her season by taking 30 guests to the Kimberley on 31 July to explore the amazing coastline including rarely-visited sites such as Whirlpool Pass and Ruby Falls.

Each expedition cruise will be accompanied by four naturalists who will regale guests with the myriad secrets of the landscape and region. Guests will also be taken to a working Paspaley pearl farm to see the production of pearls are harvested. Back on board, the 30 guests will be looked after by 21 crew members.

Paspaley Pearl Expeditions is headed by cruise veteran, Sarina Bratton.

After the Kimberley season, Paspaley Pearl will explore Papua New Guinea, East Indonesia, Raja Ampat and Borneo.

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.

There’s also a 10-night circumnavigation expedition of New Britain Island 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 Pearl Suite.

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