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Indonesia’s Coral Gardens and Komodo Dragons Aboard Aqua Blu
Indonesia’s Coral Gardens and Komodo Dragons Aboard Aqua Blu
Discover remote Indonesian islands on a voyage that stretches nearly 2,000 miles, from the untamed realm of the world’s largest lizard—the Komodo dragon—to the azure expanse of the Spice Islands and the enchanting Banda Sea. With the state-of-the-art *Aqua Blu* as your home base, snorkel through waters teeming with life and color, engage with local communities to learn about their time-honored traditions and actively explore the natural beauty of one of the world’s most spectacular archipelagos.
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Discover remote Indonesian islands on a voyage that stretches nearly 2,000 miles, from the untamed realm of the world’s largest lizard—the Komodo dragon—to the azure expanse of the Spice Islands and the enchanting Banda Sea. With the state-of-the-art *Aqua Blu* as your home base, snorkel through waters teeming with life and color, engage with local communities to learn about their time-honored traditions and actively explore the natural beauty of one of the world’s most spectacular archipelagos.
Highlight
- Island hop through Indonesia in comfort and style aboard the Aqua Blu, an intimate vessel with just 14 cabins
- Snorkel the Coral Triangle’s marine paradise, where dazzling schools of reef fish, countless coral gardens and megafauna like hammerhead sharks and rays thrive
- Spot Komodo dragons in their natural habitat at Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, guided by knowledgeable park rangers
- Become immersed in the region’s way of life with the time-honored weaving art of Watublapi village and the traditional dances and demonstrations of the Abui tribe
- Wander through Dutch forts and storied passageways in Banda Neira that illuminate the complex role this small island played in the 16th and 17th century spice trade
