Sail the blue waters of the South Pacific on this 15-day cruise! Stop on the islands of Satonde, Komodo, and Larantuka before making port in Australia. The beautiful coral reef systems are ideal for snorkeling.
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Arrive in Bali and board the SeaDream II for your South Pacific Adventure! Settle in to you cabin and familiarize yourself with the ship and her crew as you set sail.
Day 2: Satonde Island
Sail through the narrow strait which separates tiny Satonde Island from Sumbawa's northern shore. The volcanic island is uninhabited and a trail leads from the natural pumice-lined beach to the interior and volanoe caldera. Inside the partially collapsed volcanic crater, the island's salt lake, fed by an underground channel, is well known among a small group of devoted fans. Mysterious stone monuments appear to mark ancient burial sites.
Day 3: Komodo Island
Best known for its indigenous Komodo Dragons, Komodo Island is a fascinating port of call. The giant monitor lizards can grow to more than 9 ft long and weigh up to 300 lbs. Join a park ranger to encounter and meet the Komodo Dragons, which are incredible in size and legend.
Day 4: Larantuka
Sail for Larantuka and the village of Flores. Portuguese influence persists to this day, and the people of Flores are predominantly Christian. The island is 220 miles long, but the main road is double that. Relentlessly undulating terrain accounts for the difference. Larantuka, the tiny capital of East Flores Regency, is nestled snugly between the sea and looming Gunung Ile Mandiri.
Day 5: Kupang, West Timor
Arrive on Timor, the driest of the Indonesian Islands and a peculiar climate which favors sandalwood trees. Many people believe that fragrant groves once covered both Timor and neighboring Sumba. The island was introduced to Christian faith by missionaries, but Timor is largely a Muslim nation.
Day 6: Dili
Arrive in the port of Dili on lofty Atauro Island. Cave paintings, pottery shards, and stone relics suggest people have lived in the region for at least 4,000 years. The earliest written reference to the island comes from a 13th-century Chinese navigational logbook. The nation of Timor L'este won its independence in May 2002, but Portuguese influence is on full display. Join a guide for a historical Land Adventure and scenic drive around the island.
Day 7: At Sea
Relax on board as you sail for Darwin, Australia.
Day 8: Darwin, Northern Territories
Arrive in Darwin and disembark to experience the traditional Aborigine culture. In 1839, Lt. John Lort Stokes of the HMS Beagle named the city Darwin to honor the famous naturalist, though Charles Darwin never saw the port. Hearty Darwinians are fond of celebrations – any excuse will do. Join an optional flightseeing adventure to Kakadu National Park or visit the Crocodiles at Litchfield Park.
Day 9: Seven Spirit Bay, Northern Territory
Arrive on Australia's Coburg Peninsula and visit Seven Spirit Bay. British settlers tried to establish a community on the bay in the early days, but it failed and the ruins at Port Essington are the only proof of the endeavor.
Day 10: At Sea
Enjoy the scenic South Pacific as you sail for Thursday Island.
Day 11: Thursday Island
In the morning, arrive on Thursday Island, known as Waiben among the indigenous Kaurareg people. Related to the earliest Australians, their ancestors were likely stranded at the end of the last ice age when large sections of the land bridge linking Papua New Guinea and Far North Queensland sank beneath the waves. Nature has used every color to paint the local scenery – especially every subtle shade of blue. Join an optional excursion and visit the neighboring Wednesday or Friday Islands.
Day 12: At Sea
Spend the day on board the SeaDream II as you sail for Cooktown.
Day 13: Cooktown, Queensland
Arrive in Cooktown, a sliver of tropical Australian determination set beside a remote stretch of the Coral Sea. The quaint town has not changed much since Captain James Cook beached the HMS Endeavour on the south bank of the town river. This event qualifies Cooktown as Australia’s first European settlement.
Day 14: Port Douglas, Queensland
Explore Port Douglas, an isolated region which originally served as the home for gold miners. Cristofero Palmerston, one of the hopeful gold-seekers, cut a trail to the coast and it was not long before others followed his path. The town was established soon after.
Day 15: Cairns
Arrive in Cairns and disembark the SeaDream II. Before transferring to the airport, set off to explore this cosmopolitan Australian city. Cairns serves as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and is very popular with international travelers. The city is surrounded by rainforest and can be used as a gateway to destinations such as Kuranda and the Daintree.
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Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
Meyer Smolen
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1 day ago
The holiday of a lifetime. The company is Alaksa-owned and thhat makes a big difference to the experineces you get i.e. meet genuine First Nations tribes people. The amount of wildlife was beyond my expectation, and seeing everything on sucha small, intimate boat made it even more spoecial and unique.
Liz O
1 day ago
Adventure Life covered all the details in planning our trip to Ireland. Any questions we had were answered immediately. Any trip glitches, which always happen when traveling, were resolved immediately. There were no worries, just fun!
Kathleen Weller
1 day ago
It was an outstanding, up-close, educational vacation of nature, culture, history, animals and geology! It was everything they promised! Binoculars were plentiful on the boat, but I'm glad I brought my own. Food was excellent. Rooms had black-out shades. Pack/wear multiple layers of clothing (I carried a small backpack when off the ship). Crew were delightful and very accommodating! Remember to jump FEET FIRST first when taking the optional polar plunge! Spend as much time outdoors as you are able and ENJOY!!!
Janet Dutton
6 days ago
Excellent travel advice and service
This is my second experience working with Adventure Life. I’m sold. Jess Heuermann is an experienced traveler and provides a lot of useful information when planning a trip. These are the questions I like to ask at the outset - What’s it like to go here, there, what would you suggest, what do people report, can we add any additional side trips? Jess took the time to answer my questions and seek additional information to share with me. Petchie Colina is outstanding in helping with travel logistics and final preparations. Adventure Life has excellent guides and offers private guides and small group adventures. We enjoyed the opportunity to talk with the guides and drivers to learn more about their countries, cultures and histories. A highlight was having the guides pick local restaurants where we could share meals together. Highly recommend.
Claire Cordon
1 week ago
Our six-day tour in Iceland went smoothly with one exception. We had asked for two rooms each night. Somehow we were booked with one room with three beds. It could not be fixed at the first hotel in Reykjavik because the hotel was fully booked. Once informed of the problem, however, Adventure Life rebooked for two rooms for the remainder of the trip. As an 85-year-old traveler, I appreciated that one could participate at different physical levels at many of the stops. Iceland is a great place to visit but on the expensive side.