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It’s time to plan your trip
into the uncharted
territories of Indonesia.

Get ready to experience a rich and diverse Indonesia like no one else ever will. Discover the cultures and traditions of some of the world’s lesser-known communities. Head to Nusa Tenggara Timur where you can have the hidden surf breaks of the Savu Sea all to yourself. You can snorkel or dive at some of the world’s best sites and meet manta rays, whale sharks, and more coral fish species than any other waters on the planet. To make the journey even greater, you’ll also get a moment to take in the most breathtaking beach and volcano landscapes in the country.

This is your invitation.

BESPOKE JOURNEYS

Tailor your own adventure and join us to create the journey of a lifetime shaped around your own interests and passions. Whether you come with your family or friends, we are pleased to suggest a bespoke itinerary for you that could include surfing, diving, snorkeling or a mix of it. Or cruises are suited for all interests and ages, from toddler to grandparents.

 

The options are abundant: Dive with Manta Rays in Komodo, explore the volcanoes in Flores, visit the Abu Tribe in Alor, explore remote surf breaks in Sumba or Papua, walk down memory lane and learn about the spice trades in the Banda Islands, dive the very best sites of Raja Ampat or go on a real adventure in Triton Bay, snorkeling with whale sharks and looking upriver for crocodiles. Discover the whale sharks in Sumbawa, stroll along pink beaches, discover waterfalls hidden in the jungle or witness the endemic Komodo Dragon.

 

The Kudanil Explorer is the ultimate platform to explore Indonesia by sea, being able to venture out further and providing unrivaled safety, space and comfort. With our crew of minimum 21 crew, led by co-owner and cruise director Thibaud Epstein, we pride ourselves with the utmost flexibility and attention to detail.

 

With your preferences in mind, we will help you create the perfect itinerary: Nothing is set in stone and our flexibility (almost) infinite.

Imagine. Explore. Discover.

SURF

Being an ocean-going exploration yacht, the Kudanil Explorer is the perfect platform to discover world-class surf breaks off the beaten track where pristine conditions and deserted beaches await. Maximize your range and explore areas that can only be accessed by sea. Our two main surf regions, Sumba (April – October) and Papua (November – March), offer perfect conditions and an array of empty waves, away from the busier surf hubs of Indonesia such as Bali or Lombok.

 

Especially on longer journeys, tailor-make your surf trip and include other islands such as Rote, Savu or Northern Maluku en route. Every Kudanil Explorer surf trip includes a team of experienced surf guides who have accumulated extensive experience in the area and know the breaks as good as anyone.

 

With our three tenders, we can accommodate to different breaks at the same time while also keeping the non-surfers aboard entertained: think diving, island excursions, hiking, scuba diving, or spa treatments. Our two jet-skis (equipped with sleds) help surveil the line up for safety and our guests certainly appreciate a little tow-back after having surfed a long right or left.

 

A surf trip on the Kudanil Explorer is truly a real adventure: Enjoy uncrowded waves for all levels in some of the most remote parts of Indonesia along with first-class comfort aboard, before and after each session.

DIVE

Indonesia is situated right in the heart of the so-called Coral Triangle, home to more coral fish species than any other waters in the world and blessed with the presence of pelagic life ranging from manta rays to whale sharks.

 

Eastern Indonesia features many of the world’s best dive and snorkelling sites and, to our fortune, some of the finest are also the least accessible via normal modes of transport.

 

With the Kudanil Explorer, we have access to these gems, allowing us to dive in some of the most remote and beautiful waters on the planet, underwater worlds teeming with life. While the reefs and subaquatic sites are absolutely spectacular, after every dive, you’ll emerge and will be excited to find yourself within Indonesia’s most breathtaking beach and volcano landscapes.

CULTURE

We have curated the ultimate itineraries to introduce you to the richness and diversity of Indonesia’s past and present. Step aboard for a cultural expedition, witnessing the traditions and daily existence of some of the world’s least known communities, tribes and rituals, maintaining their ancestral ways of living until today.

 

Immerse yourself into the remarkable, bygone times of the Spice Trades, discover little known tribes in Papua, such as the Asmat, or join us on an exploration to Alor and Savu with their unique blend of culture, history, natural beauty and intricate ikat weaving tradition.

 

On our cultural journeys (and also on our selected cabin trips), we partner with esteemed lecturers and explorers, such as Dr. Lawrence Blair and Bruce Carpenter, beyond doubt authorities in their field, to add another dimension and depth to your journey and make it truly unique.