Journal

Indonesia sits at the only place on Earth where the Indian and Pacific Oceans continuously communicate. Water flows between the two giants through deep trenches and narrow straits, creating powerful currents that move nutrients across the entire archipelago. As these currents hit Indonesia’s winding coastline, the islands act as a natural filter — slowing, channelling, and enriching the water as it travels east to west and back again.

This month, the Kudanil crew is deep in the Mentawais, Telos, and Banyak islands, fine-tuning a surf itinerary that blends world-class waves with a sense of discovery.

Last September, Kudanil Explorer welcomed returning guests on a rare journey deep into Eastern Indonesia. After embarking in Maumere, Flores, we set out across more than 800 nautical miles.

As we sail into July, we pause to reflect on a truly remarkable season aboard Kudanil Explorer—defined by world-class surf, pristine coral reefs, and meaningful moments shared at sea.

On the far edge of Papua, the jungle does not end gently. It plunges straight into the ocean, where dense green meets rolling surf in a raw meeting of elements.