IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES

Local Culture

Once in a lifetime experiences >

GUIDED BY THE BEST

Expedition Experts

Truly memorable experiences >

AMAZING LOCATIONS

Remote Fishing

From beginner to serious angler >

EXCLUSIVE ACCESS

Pearl Cultivation

Witness this amazing process >

DISCOVER MORE INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCES >

Where will your sense of adventure take you next?

DESTINATION SPOTLIGHT

Kimberley & Far North

April to October 2025 >

DESTINATION SPOTLIGHT

Papua New Guinea

October to December 2025 >

DESTINATION SPOTLIGHT

East Indonesia

January to March 2025 >

TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT OUR VOYAGES >
THE KIMBERLEY

The Kimberley You Haven’t Seen – Northbound

10 Nights | Broome to Wyndham/Darwin

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Sepik River Secrets

10 Nights | Madang to Madang

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Islands & Cultures of Papua New Guinea

10 Nights | Cairns to Madang

INDONESIA

Raja Ampat and The Spice Islands

12 Nights | Dili to Dili

BROWSE ALL ITINERARIES >
THE SHIP

The magnificent PASPALEY PEARL

The newest ship in the region >

CUISINE

Modern Locally-Inspired Cuisine

Learn about onboard gastronomy >

LUXURY

Classic yet contemporary comforts

Feels like home away from home >

SLEEP

15 Staterooms &
Suites

Hosting a maximum of 30 guests >

LEARN MORE ABOUT LIFE ABOARD PASPALEY PEARL >

Your voyage of a lifetime begins now…

Unveiling exclusive access to private Kimberley destinations and meticulously crafted itineraries in Australia’s Far North, Papua New Guinea and East Indonesia, offered aboard our intimate boutique expedition motor yacht PASPALEY PEARL

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Exclusive destinations

Exclusive access to private Kimberley destinations

Join the exclusive few granted access to private Kimberley locations, as our expeditions follow the trails pioneered by Nicholas Paspaley AC and his crew in the 1970’s aboard PASPALEY’s pearl luggers. Embarking on a voyage with PASPALEY PEARL in the Kimberley guarantees a deep immersion and understanding of the region’s pearling industry. With a combined history of more than 85 years of expertise in the Kimberley region and remote maritime operations, PONANT and PASPALEY are poised to deliver an unprecedented level of excellence to travellers seeking extraordinary experiences in one of the world’s most unique destinations.

Explore the Tropics in comfort with the expedition experts

Journey through these untouched regions

Unlock your spirit of adventure

Explore aboard the newest boutique expedition motor yacht in this region

PASPALEY PEARL marks a milestone in the development of boutique expedition travel, offering a benchmark-setting standard of excellence in the Asia Pacific region. As the newest and only boutique expedition vessel in the Kimberley featuring private balconies, we have the ability of reaching exotic destinations previously inaccessible by larger vessels. You’re invited to ignite your sense of discovery, all whilst travelling in comfort and safety that has been designed to create the smallest possible footprint, with a philosophy of empowering local people and creating ambassadors for the destinations visited.

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