Discovering Indonesia and its stunning volcanic landscapes

“My adventure on Deo Juvante took me from Timor to Flores, then further across Sumbawa and Lombok, and finally into Bali. On our way we saw so many volcanoes and nearly all the amazing fauna Indonesia has to offer. We swam with Mantas. We snorkeled with whale sharks and sea turtles, two different species of them, and we paid a most special visit to Komodo National Park where we met with the Komodo dragons. A 700 plus miles experience that I won’t soon forget!”

Simon: “I joined Deo Juvante for 1,600 nautical miles of fun, from Bali all the way to Sorong. We started off in my favorite place in the whole of Indonesia, the Banda Islands. From there we went up to Raja Ampat. It is not without reason this island is nicknamed "The Crown Jewel". Nestled in the heart of Southwest Papua, Raja Ampat is comprised of 1,500 small islands and four main islands: Misool, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo.

One of the highlights of my trip was a visit to the Thousand Temples, a beautiful area on the island of Misool that features hundreds of spires and ancient rock art.

We also stopped by Waisai, the capital of Raja Ampat, before heading to the equator where two new equator crossing crew members were baptized – always a unique experience! Lastly, at Wayac, we spent three days simply taking in the scenery and hiking up Mount Pindito for one of the best views of the area.”