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From Bali to Darwin

Komodo Island & the Coral Sea: Bali to Darwin

Dates:
24 Jul - 5 Aug 2028
Duration:
12 Nights
Journey type:
Fly-cruise
No. of ports:
10
Ship:
Emerald Xara
Cruise Line:
Emerald Cruises
Fares:

From £8,823 pp

Traditional crafts in Larantuka, Flores island, Indonesia

From Bali to Darwin

Komodo Island & the Coral Sea: Bali to Darwin

Dates:
24 Jul - 5 Aug 2028
Duration:
12 Nights
Journey type:
Fly-cruise
No. of ports:
10
Ship:
Emerald Xara
Cruise Line:
Emerald Cruises
Fares:

From £8,823 pp

Voyage Itinerary

24 July

Setting sail from Bali

25 July

Indonesia: Saleh Bay (Sumbawa)

Saleh Bay is a vast expanse of sea on the northern side of Sumbawa island, semi-enclosed and scattered with uninhabited islands. The main attraction here is the marine life, and in particular the chance to see magnificent whale sharks in their natural habitat.
Saleh Bay, Sumbawa, Indonesia

26 July to 27 July

Indonesia: Komodo Island

Komodo Island is situated within an area of spectacular natural beauty, home to the famous Komodo dragon. The stunning beaches are tinged with pink thanks to the high concentration of red coral just offshore, and the waters draw intrepid divers from all over the world.
Boats in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

27 July

: Padar Island

28 July

Indonesia: Ende, Flores

29 July

Indonesia: Larantuka (Flores)

The island of Flores is home to some of the most staggeringly beautiful scenery in the Indonesian archipelago, a lush landscape of smouldering volcanoes, spectacular lakes and verdant paddy fields. Flores is also culturally distinct from the other islands, with a population that is 95% Catholic.
Sunset over Flores island, Indonesia

30 July - At sea

31 July to 1 August

Indonesia: Wakatobi National Park

2 August

Indonesia: Alor Island

The Alor Archipelago is a fantastic destination for snorkelling and diving, much less well known than Raja Ampat and Komodo. On the main island, also called Alor, you can learn about the traditions of the Takpala indigenous people and visit the Museum of a Thousand Mokos in Kalabahi, with its collection of bronze kettle drums known as mokos.
Alor Island, Indonesia

3 August

Indonesia: Kupang

The city of Kupang is the capital of East Nusa Tenggara province, and lies at the southwestern end of Timor island. It’s more of a transit hub than a tourist destination, although there are some interesting markets, and there are some nice beaches nearby - just watch out for the crocodiles!
Liman beach, Kupang island, Indonesia

4 August - At sea

5 August

Arriving in Darwin

More of a large town than a city, Darwin is less about what’s contained within the city limits and more about the huge expanse of wild landscape that’s outside it. Closer to Jakarta than Sydney, the city really does feel remote in its tropical perch.
Sunset in Darwin, Australia
Yellow Water, Kakadu National Park

Don't miss

With rugged escarpments, sites of Aboriginal art, dramatic waterfalls and huge wetlands, Kakadu National Park is truly beautiful. The iconic scenery is some of Australia’s best, and served as the backdrop to the film 'Crocodile Dundee'.

The ship

Emerald Xara

Capacity:
128 Guests
Crew:
92 Staff
Style:
Intimate, luxury cruising akin to sailing on your own private yacht, with enhanced outside spaces perfect for warmer climes.

Following Emerald Kaia in 2026, Emerald is welcoming two new superyachts - Emerald Raiya and Emerald Xara.

What we love

Accommodating up to 128 guests, both ships will reflect the same sleek design as Emerald Kaia, offering a yacht-like feel, spa and wellness-focused facilities and immersive itineraries. Emerald Raiya will make her debut in the Seychelles from December 2026, before making her way to the East Mediterranean in April 2027. Emerald Xara will first cruise the Mediterranean from April 2027, before crossing the Atlantic to the Caribbean from October 2027 - March 2028.

Learn more about Emerald Xara
Renderings of Emerald Cruises' new yachts, Emerald Kaia, Emerald Raiya, and Emerald Xara

inclusions

  • Meals in a choice of venues
  • Beer, wine, soft drinks & select cocktails throughout the day
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Selected excursions in key ports
  • Use of the onboard marina and water toys (subject to conditions)
  • Onboard gratuities
  • Return economy class flights from London (regional departures available on request)
  • Airport transfers to and from the yacht

Tailor-make your trip

Ways to make it better
    • Bamurru Plains

      Where to stay near Darwin

      Don’t hang around in Darwin itself; if you want to see more of the Top End, we recommend Bamurru Plains.

    • Uluru, Australia

      Visit the Red Centre

      From Darwin take a flight to the Red Centre to see the magical sites of Uluru and Kings Canyon, yet another one of those once in a lifetime experiences!

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    Absolutely. You'll save money and time by booking with us rather than directly with the cruise line and enjoy more flexibility in your travel arrangements. We have access to preferential rates and exclusive offers, and we offer expert advice on how to get the best value.

    Can you help with pre and post-cruise arrangements?

    From flights and transfers to hotels and tours, we can help with all your travel needs to make sure your trip is exceptional. What's more, we are members of ABTA and also offer full ATOL protection, not to mention a 24hr emergency contact, so we offer complete peace of mind.

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    Because small ships are able to reach smaller ports of call and provide a higher level of service than their big ship counterparts, we believe that small ship cruising is the very best way to travel. Usually they offer more space per person, and an attentive team to make sure you have the very best experience. Small ship cruising offers the very best of the best.

    Why Mundy?

    Who we are

    Founded in 1970, we have sold more luxury cruises for more years than anyone else in the UK.

    Mundy Cruising was the very first cruise specialist in the UK. We have been making the best cruise holidays even better since 1970.

    How? Simply by offering our clients more expertise, more personal service, more unique ideas, more fascinating add-ons, more fabulous freebies and more peace of mind.

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