ASMAT and EASTERN INDONESIA
Across the eastern reaches of Indonesia lies a world shaped by ancient trade, sacred rituals, and islands seemingly untouched by time.
At the heart of the journey lies the ceremonial world of the Asmat people — where ancestral chants echo through mangrove riverways and sacred drum ceremonies continue traditions passed down for generations.
Whether sailing from the legendary Spice Islands toward the sacred riverlands of Papua, or continuing onward from Asmat into the coral frontiers of Raja Ampat, each expedition reveals a different chapter of Eastern Indonesia’s untamed spirit.
From Banda Neira’s spice trade legacy and the untouched waters of Kei and Aru to whale shark encounters and rainforest coastlines of West Papua, the journey offers a rare immersion into one of the last great frontiers of the archipelago.
All explored aboard the timeless schooner, Mutiara Laut
THE JOURNEY
A voyage through one of Indonesia’s last great cultural and marine frontiers.
The expedition unfolds across two distinct passages through Eastern Indonesia — one tracing the maritime history of the Spice Islands before entering the sacred world of Asmat, and another beginning within Papua’s remote riverlands before continuing toward the coral kingdoms of Raja Ampat.
Explore colonial forts and ancient nutmeg routes, navigate labyrinthine mangrove waterways by canoe, encounter sacred ceremonies deep within Asmat territory, and sail through some of the richest marine environments in the world.
Blending anthropology, maritime heritage, wildlife, and expedition sailing, Echoes of Asmat offers a rare immersion into the soul of Eastern Indonesia
8
Days
7
Nights
1+2
Dive per day
PRICING
Indonesia is home to some of the world’s most enchanting islands—each one a unique mix of natural beauty, rich culture, and unforgettable adventure
Owner’s Cabin
USD 2,000 / person + 11% tax
Double Cabin
USD 1,320 / person + 11% tax
Front Cabin
USD 1,140 / person + 11% tax
Schedule
Two expedition routes. One extraordinary cultural frontier.
Whether journeying eastward from the Spice Islands into the ceremonial heart of Asmat, or sailing onward from sacred Papua riverlands toward Raja Ampat’s untamed reefs and whale shark waters, each voyage reveals a different perspective of Eastern Indonesia.
From ancient maritime trade routes and remote island kingdoms to sacred ceremonies and marine wilderness, every expedition aboard Mutiara Laut is designed as a passage through ritual, history, and discovery
LIFETIME of RARE and INSPIRING JOURNEY AWAITS
Begin your journey aboard Mutiara Laut with the guidance of our dedicated reservations team