Small Footprints. Infinite Horizons

Explore remote destinations with Pearl Expeditions

Our Destinations

The Kimberley

April 2026 - September 2027

Pearl Expeditions presents intimate journeys through the Kimberley. Here, huge 14-meter tides create amazing formations, and guests can cast lines in waters where few have fished before. Discover rock art spanning thousands of years and stunning landscapes with Pearl Expeditions.

East Indonesia & Raja Ampat

March 2026 - December 2027

Explore journeys to East Indonesia and Raja Ampat with Pearl Expeditions cruises. Swim with whale sharks in Saleh Bay and walk among famous Komodo dragons. These boutique expeditions create connections with Indonesia's heritage, using purpose-built travel experiences.

Papua New Guinea

October 2026 - November 2027

Experience boutique expeditions to Papua New Guinea's cultural lands. Visit traditional villages representing different cultures. You’ll also paddle canoes through Tufi's dramatic fjords as Pearl Expeditions cruises reveal Papua New Guinea's cultural diversity and tradition.

Borneo

January 2026 - January 2027

Journey by traditional klotok boats to Camp Leakey, Borneo’s world-famous orangutan site. Explore Indonesia's volcanic lands and encounter Komodo dragons. These exclusive journeys reveal Southeast Asia's wilderness using Pearl Expeditions' sustainable exploration methods.

Your 2026 Kimberley escape awaits

Discover Kimberley expeditions aboard Paspaley Pearl, offering intimate voyages to Australia’s last true wilderness. The region’s ancient landscape, formed over 2 billion years ago, spans 12,000 kilometres of coastline in the Kimberley, Australia. While visiting, you’ll also witness the dramatic 14-meter tidal variations that have sculpted extraordinary formations accessible only by sea.

Join us in 2026 with just 30 guests and our expert naturalists, creating a collective narrative shaped by tide, weather and chance encounters.

Final Sailings Now Open

Waterfalls, Whales, Gorges, and Untamed Coastlines – fill out the form below to join us on our final 2026 sailings in the untamed Kimberley.

Pearl Expeditions: Your Intimate Expedition Experience

Pearl Expeditions delivers small-group journeys aboard purpose-built vessel, Paspaley Pearl. Explore Earth’s most remote destinations with just 29 fellow adventurers, guided by expert naturalists who create immersive discovery experiences. Fish pristine waters and swim with whale sharks, while also experiencing ancient rock art galleries up close. Onboard, savour exquisite cuisine crafted by our top chef Alex Bentley.

We combine comfort with boutique expedition capability. This provides access to remote locations that only remain accessible to smaller vessels. Each journey creates a narrative of discovery, and we focus on connection and responsible exploration. All expeditions visit our signature remote destinations in an intimate, sustainable way.

Paspaley pearl: Purpose-built Expedition vessel

The Paspaley Pearl offers boutique size and technical capability. She also has an extensive range of facilities, which provides opportunities for intimate journeys to destinations that larger ships cannot visit. This purpose-built vessel provides modern comfort for 30 guests. She creates shared adventures to remote destinations, and her small expedition vessels ensure intimate access to unique experiences. This approach delivers unique, intimate access to destinations like The Kimberley and Papua New Guinea.

Pearl expeditions: Your expedition vessel

Pearl Expeditions’ Paspaley Pearl has unique facilities and technical capabilities. She is therefore designed for intimate journeys:

Sophisticated indoor lounge - The social heartbeat for Pearl Expeditions cruises

Intimate 32-seat restaurant - Here, culinary excellence meets conversation among expedition travellers

Modern Australian dining – Inside a climate-controlled lounge, guests experience cuisine with sophisticated style

15 staterooms - Comfort blends with boutique expedition practicality

Spacious bathrooms - These include high-quality Aesop toiletries

Private balconies on select suites – Providing perfectly framed seascapes

Alfresco dining and lounge spaces - Connect deeply with ocean environments

8-person jacuzzi - Here, the day's adventures dissolve beneath the stars

Upper deck sanctuary - Features loungers and panoramic expedition viewing experiences

Recent Blog Posts

Fresh from the market: How our chef, alex, brings local flavours aboard paspaley pearl

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Expedition Travel and Sustainability: Charting a Course for Responsible Discovery

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Papua New Guinea: Where Ancient Cultures Meet Modern Adventure

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