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In the Wake of the Makassans - Coral Expeditions
Validity Dates 28 Nov 2023 to 02 Jan 2025
Start Price AU $14,120 per person
Cruise Coral Geographer, In the Wake of the Makassans ex Makassar to Darwin
Cruise Line Coral Expeditions
Ship Coral Geographer
Destination Asia
Brief Description Cruise 14 nights with Coral Expeditions on a small ship expedition following the ventures of the Makassans.
Type of Special 15 day Cruise Only
Departure Date 09 Jan 2025
Inclusions 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.

Coral Expeditions 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.

Highlights:
- Special Event: Meet the people of Torajaland, high up in the mountains of Sulawesi, and encounter their astonishing cultural traditions and funeral rituals
- Explore 17th century Fort Rotterdam in Makassar, which now houses museums and cultural wonders
- Walk in the tracks of the endangered Komodo Dragons and spot this iconic monitor lizard in the wild with local guides
- Meet the beachside boatbuilders of Tana Beru and admire the skillful construction of Phinisi ships
- Explore the turquoise waters and tiny islands of Takabonarate Marine Park
- Meet the Abui people of Alor Island and watch the Lego Lego dance in their traditional village
- On Padar Island, hike to the summit to enjoy breathtaking panoramic views
- Gaze out over the tri-coloured crater lakes of Kelimutu National Park
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DISCOUNTS, AVAILABILITY & SOLO OFFERS:
These fares are based on full brochure fare. Please note that the prices shown here are not shown in real time availability or pricing. Please check with your consultant at time of enquiry if your preferred cabin type is available and for your best offer!

Single Occupancy Fares: Coral Expeditions have allocated several staterooms for solo travellers. Coral Adventurer and Coral Geographer have two staterooms allocated in each of the Explorer Deck, Promenade Deck and Coral Deck categories. Coral Discoverer has two staterooms allocated in the Promenade Deck Category B. These fares are subject to a sole-supplement.

No Sole Supplement Offers: Occasionally Coral Expeditions run special offers on select voyages so you can enjoy a room to yourself at the twin share rate. For these offers they open additional staterooms beyond the ones allocated for solo travellers. These offers are subject to availability.
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In the Wake of the Makassans - Cruise only package includes:
- 14 night cruise aboard Coral Geographer from Makassar to Darwin
- All meals onboard, chef-prepared
- Captain`s welcome and farewell events, and open bridge access
- Selected wines, selected beers and house spirits, juices, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner
- 24-hour barista-style coffee and tea station
- All excursions with our Expedition Team
- Use of Xplorer and Zodiacs
- Snorkelling & SCUBA equipment (SCUBA diving at an additional cost)
- Daily lectures and briefings with Guest Lecturers
- All entrance fees to National Parks, ports, traditional owner fees and charges imposed by governing authorities
- Tips and gratuities
- Use of all onboard facilities, incl. a reference library
- Your expedition photos captured during the voyage
- Wifi Access – Standard speed connectivity enabling email, social image sharing, web browsing and messaging
- Post cruise transfer from port to CBD hotel or airport

NOT INCLUDED:
- Charter flight from Darwin to Makassar pre-cruise at an additional indicative cost of $1900pp (to be advised by Coral Expeditions once prices are confirmed)
- Pre-cruise transfers
- Alcoholic drinks outside of lunch and dinner service
- Premium Internet services
- Laundry service (available at a cost)
- Items of a personal nature such souvenir purchases
- Optional extras in some destinations

Note: This itinerary is an indication of the destinations visited and activities on offer. Throughout the expedition changes may be made 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.
Special Conditions *Conditions Apply: All prices shown here are per person share twin (unless stated as single) in AUD, based on best available cruise fare at time of publication (22Nov23). Some cabins may have obstructed views. All airfares/taxes are due in full 24 hours from reservation and strict cancellation/change fees apply. Selected routing and airlines apply to package offers - any variances requested by guest will incur surcharges. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent service fees may apply. Special conditions apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Please note that the prices shown here are not shown in real time. While we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ from the prices in our booking system at time of reservation. Transfers only included if guests are arriving/departing by air at specific airports on exact package dates. Offer subject to availability at time of booking. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty.
Sailing Dates
  • 09 Jan 2025
Prices
Category Twin Per Person Single Per Person
Coral Deck Stateroom AU $14,120 Request Price
Promenade Deck Stateroom AU $16,980 Request Price
Explorer Deck Balcony Stateroom AU $22,620 Request Price
Bridge Deck Balcony Stateroom AU $30,380 Request Price
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 09/01 Makassar, Indonesia
2 10/01 Tana Beru, Indonesia
3 11/01 Tana Toraja, Indonesia
4 12/01 Sogori Island, Sulawesi
5 13/01 At sea    
6 14/01 Taka Bonerate National Park, Indonesia
7 15/01 Pink Beach, Komodo
7 15/01 Komodo Island, Indonesia
8 16/01 Padar Island, Indonesia
9 17/01 Kelimutu National Park, Indonesia
10 18/01 Lamalera, Indonesia
11 19/01 Alor, Indonesia
12 20/01 At sea    
13 21/01 Kupang, West Timor, Indonesia
14 22/01 At sea    
15 23/01 Darwin, NT, Australia
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

* Unless otherwise noted all pricing is on a per person twin share basis. All prices based on cash payment - credit card fees may apply. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Special conditions may apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Any pricing not in Australian Dollars will be converted on the day of payment into the relevant currency based on our daily rate of exchange. Please note that many of the prices shown on this website are not shown in real time. Whilst we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ slightly from the live prices in our booking system. All pricing and offers are subject to availability at time of booking. Whilst all information is correct at the time of publication, offers are subject to change. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Please submit any data errors/omissions you may notice on this site.

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