Travel Experiences with pearl expeditions
Small Footprints. Infinite Horizons
Shared adventures:
Intimate travel experiences
Welcome to unique travel experiences aboard a stylish expedition motor yacht, shared with 30 fellow adventurers. With Pearl Expeditions, adventure and authenticity converge through small group expeditions that explore extraordinary landscapes with your expedition team.
Our approach centres on meaningful connections. With pristine environments, local cultures, and fellow travellers, these shared adventures transform individual moments into collective discoveries that become part of your travel experiences.
Unique travel experiences: Untrodden Paths
From the dramatic Kimberley tides to Papua New Guinea’s cultural richness and East Indonesia’s diverse archipelagos, these unique travel destinations showcase places where pristine beauty remains undisturbed. As well, we utilise Paspaley’s exclusive navigation charts, developed over 80 years of pearling operations, for exclusive access during our small group expeditions. These destinations offer breathtaking environments where meaningful shared adventures become travel experiences that will amaze those back home.
Small group expeditions:
Access & Capability with Paspaley Pearl
Paspaley Pearl represents the perfect balance of capability and comfort for small group expeditions. With local knowledge and advanced technology, we access places few have experienced, offering unique travel experiences. Our boutique expedition vessel allows us to explore rarely visited locations, while providing an intimate setting that encourages connection during shared adventures. Also, our comfortable suites and staterooms feature thoughtful design that embodies modern Australian character.
Daily Discovery: Expedition Life
Every day delivers unique travel experiences with our small group expeditions. During these shared adventures, our itineraries avoid extended periods at sea, instead offering activities that immerse you in each destination. Also, you’ll have access to our purpose-built exploration craft, allowing access to environments exclusive to small groups.
Between excursions, shared reflection and animated mealtime discussions, you’ll deepen connections with both place and fellow travellers through carefully orchestrated travel experiences.
Unique Travel Experiences: Beyond the Ship
Our four dedicated exploration vessels and Zodiacs are key to accessing remote wonders during unique travel experiences. Purpose-built for both comfort and capability, each craft accommodates eight guests for intimate exploration. Additionally, different to traditional cruise vessels, our expedition crafts enable extended shared adventures. This includes fishing remote estuaries, exploring narrow waterways, or finding perfect snorkelling spots in pristine waters.
Knowledge Shared: The Expedition Team
Our expedition guides transform what you see into what you understand during these shared adventures. Their expertise spans natural history, indigenous culture and regional knowledge—delivered without academic pretence, and adding to our unique travel experiences.
Also, our experts will join you for meals and leisure time, becoming part of the shared journey while adapting to your interests. This ensures personally meaningful connections with each destination.
Cultural Connections
commitment to place
the human element
Your unique expedition fleet:
Unparalleled Access
Step aboard our two purpose-built expedition vessels for shared adventures. Here, our uniquely designed Cairns-manufactured aluminium boats with diesel inboard motors deliver unique travel experiences in complete comfort. We have shaded canopies and innovative fold-out platforms for effortless beach access and dedicated fishing and swimming areas. These transform every remote shoreline into your personal adventure base during small group expeditions.
Launch into hidden mangrove creeks aboard our Mark V Zodiacs, perfect for intimate explorations, helicopter transfers, beach BBQs, and sunset cocktails on pristine shores. Your footprints join only those of nesting wildlife through travel experiences that transcend traditional boundaries.
During expeditions, paddle kayaks through mirror-calm lagoons, stand-up paddleboard in crystal-clear waters, or snorkel vibrant coral reefs with professional equipment. Experience these dive-certified waters or cast lines for barramundi with expert guidance and professional-grade fishing equipment.
These shared adventures with kindred spirits in pristine wilderness locations become transformative, unique travel experiences. They’ll satisfy your cultural and intellectual curiosity while forming lasting connections.
Pearl Expeditions
travel experiences:
BESPOKE AUSTRALIAN EXPEDITIONs
Pearl Expeditions—a new, uniquely Australian, immersive expedition cruise venture delivering unique travel experiences. This initiative marks a partnership between Paspaley and cruise industry leader Sarina Bratton AM, bringing together unparalleled expertise and shared passion for exploration.
This venture reunites Sarina Bratton with the Paspaley family. This family were co-founders of the acclaimed Orion Expedition Cruises—the pioneer of luxury expedition cruising in Australasia. With this, Orion’s legacy laid the foundation for what has since become a thriving global segment of the cruise industry.
Pearl Expeditions is a natural evolution of that groundbreaking vision, offering unique, shared adventures. It draws on the deep regional knowledge of the Paspaley Group, combined with the talents of former Orion team members who first set the standard for boutique expedition travel experiences.
Beyond their rich pearling heritage in the Kimberley, Paspaley also has extensive experience in luxury hospitality through its award-winning Wall Street Hotel in New York. They are also preparing to relaunch the Pinctada Hotel in Broome, Western Australia—demonstrating their commitment to elegant, purpose-designed hospitality solutions that embody our philosophy of “Small Footprints. Expansive Experiences