Small Footprints. Infinite Horizons

Our Destinations

The Kimberley

Jul 2025 - Sep 2026

Navigate 14-meter tides sculpting formations, casting lines in pristine waters where few have fished. Discover rock art galleries, swim beneath waterfalls, and explore secret locations accessible only to the expedition vessel.

East Indonesia & Raja Ampat

Dec 2025 - Apr 2026

Swim with gentle whale sharks in Saleh Bay, walk among Komodo dragons, and snorkel Raja Ampat's coral formations. Navigate Spice Islands, join village ceremonies, and witness traditional ikat weaving firsthand.

Papua New Guinea

Oct 2025 - Nov 2026

Immerse in traditional villages across 800 distinct cultures, paddle canoes through Tufi fjords, and snorkel above WWII wrecks. Witness ceremonies and connect with communities whose traditions transform your understanding of human resilience.

Borneo

Dec 2025 - March 2026

Journey by traditional klotok boats to Camp Leakey, witnessing endangered orangutans at the world-renowned conservation centre, before exploring Indonesia's volcanic landscapes and encountering Komodo dragons.

Your Expedition

Experience

Aboard the stylish Paspaley Pearl, you’ll explore Earth’s most remote destinations with just 29 fellow adventurers, guided by expert naturalists who transform every encounter into immersive discovery. Between exhilarating days fishing pristine waters, swimming with whale sharks, and walking among ancient rock art, you’ll savour exquisite cuisine crafted by renowned chef Serge Dansereau.

Your floating sanctuary combines sophisticated comfort with expedition capability, accessing secret locations where larger vessels cannot venture—creating the ultimate balance of adventure and refinement.

Paspaley pearl

Her boutique size, technical capability and range, provide exceptional opportunities to explore further, accessing remote destinations unavailable to larger ships. On board, the ship provides modern comfort for 30 guests to create a sense of shared adventure. Her fleet of small expedition vessels provide access to land and nature.

Your expedition vessel

Her extensive facilities and technical capabilities make her unique in the world of boutique, expedition yachts:

Sophisticated indoor lounge is a social heartbeat for the voyage

Intimate 32-seat restaurant where culinary excellence meets elegant conversation

Climate-controlled dining sanctuary showcasing modern Australian cuisine with style

Fifteen thoughtfully appointed retreats blending comfort with expedition practicality

Spacious well-appointed bathrooms featuring Aesop toiletries

Private balconies on select suites frame ever-changing seascapes perfectly

Alfresco dining and lounge space connecting you with ocean breezes

Eight-person jacuzzi where the day's adventures dissolve beneath southern stars

Upper deck sanctuary featuring loungers and panoramic expedition viewing

Recent Blog Posts

Expedition Travel and Sustainability: Charting a Course for Responsible Discovery

Jun 2025
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The global tourism industry is responsible for 8% of all greenhouse gas emissions, making sustainability not just...

Fresh from the Market: How Our Chef, Alex, Brings Local Flavours Aboard Paspaley Pearl

Jul 2025
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Picture this: Alex Bentley, our expedition chef, exploring Dili's vibrant morning market, seeking and selecting t...