Cruise |
Coral Geographer, In the Wake of the Makassans ex Makassar to Darwin |
Cruise Line |
Coral Expeditions |
Ship |
Coral Geographer |
Destination |
Asia |
Brief Description |
14 Night Cruise sailing from Makassar to Darwin aboard Coral Geographer. |
Type of Cruise |
Speciality |
Departure Date |
23 Apr 2024 |
Cruise Description |
14 Night Cruise sailing from Makassar to Darwin aboard Coral Geographer.
From the 16th century, Makassan trepangers began to venture from their homeland in South Sulawesi. Travelling through the Flores and Savu seas, they arrived at the shores of the Kimberley and Arnhem Land. On their journeys, Makassans encountered the peoples of northern Australia and left an impact on the cultures that survive to this day.
We invite you to embark on your own journey through the straits of the East Indies to Makassar on this 14-night voyage aboard Coral Geographer. Explore lesser-visited islands home to traditional seafaring traditions and rich cultural practices including at Alor and Torajaland. At Tana Beru, witness ancient traditional Phinisi boat building and visit one of the last traditional subsistence whaling villages at Lamalera. From encountering Komodo Dragons on a walking tour with local rangers to exploring the colourful underwater realm of Takabonarate Marine Park, these voyages are a feast for the senses.
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. Coral Expeditions suggests that you do not arrive on the day of embarkation or depart on the day of disembarkation due to any changes that may occur in scheduling. |
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Sailing Dates |
23 Apr 2024 |
09 Jan 2025 |
Pricing |
Please enquire for pricing |
Cruise Itinerary
Date |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
23 Apr 2024 |
Makassar, Indonesia |
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24 Apr 2024 |
Tana Beru, Indonesia |
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25 Apr 2024 |
Tana Toraja, Indonesia |
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26 Apr 2024 |
Sogori Island, Sulawesi |
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27 Apr 2024 |
At Sea |
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28 Apr 2024 |
Taka Bonerate National Park, Indonesia |
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29 Apr 2024 |
Pink Beach, Komodo |
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29 Apr 2024 |
Komodo Island, Indonesia |
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30 Apr 2024 |
Padar Island, Indonesia |
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1 May 2024 |
Kelimutu National Park, Indonesia |
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2 May 2024 |
Lamalera, Indonesia |
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3 May 2024 |
Alor, Indonesia |
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4 May 2024 |
At Sea |
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5 May 2024 |
Kupang, West Timor, Indonesia |
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6 May 2024 |
At Sea |
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7 May 2024 |
Darwin, NT, Australia |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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