Pearl Expeditions, the new luxury venture from Paspaley, has released its inaugural 2025–2026 Calendar of Expeditions, offering a fresh take on boutique exploration across northern Australia and Asia.
Featuring 25 curated voyages from July 2025 to April 2026, the new program sets a benchmark in small-ship expedition cruising, blending insider access with sustainability and cultural connection.
Kimberley launch season nearly sold out
The first expedition aboard Paspaley Pearl begins 31 July 2025, kicking off a 70-day Kimberley season with only four sailings still available. Guests will explore one of the world’s most remote coastlines with guided access to exclusive locations like Whirlpool Pass and Ruby Falls, alongside a visit to a working Paspaley pearl farm. With just 30 guests on board and four expert naturalists leading each voyage, the program promises a personal and in-depth experience in the wilds of Western Australia.
Expanding horizons: Papua New Guinea to Raja Ampat
After the Kimberley, Paspaley Pearl will sail through Papua New Guinea, East Indonesia, Raja Ampat and Borneo. These regions will be explored through immersive shore excursions shaped by long-standing cultural relationships held by General Manager and Head of Sustainability Mick Fogg. Fogg and Pearl Expeditions Chair Sarina Bratton were pioneers of these destinations with Orion Expedition Cruises and bring decades of regional expertise to this new offering. With a strong focus on sustainability and local engagement, Pearl Expeditions lives its ethos: Small Footprints. Infinite Horizons.
