The Best Cruise Destination You’ve Never Considered (It's Indonesia)
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Dive into one of the most remote and biodiverse places on Earth as we embark on an extraordinary Indonesia cruise with Aurora Expeditions! When most people think of expedition cruising, they picture icy polar glaciers, but this week we traded cold pack ice for the lush, tropical waters of West Papua, Cenderawasih Bay, and Raja Ampat. In this episode, we set out on three massive wildlife and conservation missions: 🐋 Swimming with Whale Sharks: Diving into Cenderawasih Bay to swim alongside the world's largest fish. 🦜 Chasing Rare Birds of Paradise: Braving a jungle trek through dense rainforest in the dark to spot the elusive Red Bird of Paradise and the legendary Wilson’s Bird of Paradise. 🐟 Exploring the Coral Triangle: Joining marine biologists Dr. Rick Stuart-Smith and Paul Day to snorkel and dive into the global epicenter of marine biodiversity. Beyond the wild encounters, we explore the rich culture of West Papua's remote villages and showcase what life is really like on board a small-ship expedition cruise to Indonesia. ・・・・・・・・・・・ Links: REEF LIFE SURVEY is a non-profit citizen science program in which trained SCUBA divers undertake surveys of reef biodiversity around the world. They depend on the support and commitment of volunteers to conduct essential monitoring of the condition of our planet's reefs. 🤿 See the various ways you can support them: https://reeflife.org/how-to/ 💸 Donate here: https://reeflife.org/donate/ Want to join Aurora Expeditions on a future expedition? Check out their Indonesia itineraries here: https://www.aurora-expeditions.com/destination/indonesia-borneo?utm_source=partner_social&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=uprootedtravelers_25 Check out Aurora’s other expedition destinations: https://www.aurora-expeditions.com/destination?utm_source=partner_social&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=uprootedtravelers_25 If you have questions, reach out to reservations@auroraexpeditions.com.au (or call 1-833-826-5828) and use the code “JUSTIN&JESS” for a $250 onboard cruise credit. #IndonesiaTravel #RajaAmpat #CenderawasihBay #WhaleSharks #BirdOfParadise #ExpeditionCruise #WestPapua #CoralTriangle #WildlifePhotography #ScubaDiving #TravelVlog #AuroraExpeditions #AuroraExpeditionsPartner ・・・・・・・・・・・ Our Commitment to Responsible Wildlife Viewing: All videos of terrestrial wildlife were captured with a 600mm lens and cropped in post-production and all wildlife was observed in accordance with applicable regulations and guidelines. The whale shark encounter featured in this video was run in collaboration with the Cenderawasih Bay National Park and actively monitored by park rangers, including strict briefings in preparation to ensure wildlife is respected. Passengers and guides maintained a minimum distance of 10 meters from the whale sharks and if the wildlife appears any closer in particular clips, it is because they swam to us. ・・・・・・・・・・・ Watch more of our expedition cruises: Antarctica: https://youtu.be/iru5rTHjnUA Svalbard, Norway: https://youtu.be/QSUuikmmkfM Iceland to Eastern Greenland: https://youtu.be/NVlCec9OA7k Galapagos Islands: https://youtu.be/b4nQXsxc440 ・・・・・・・・・・・ Gear & Affiliates: 💻 Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing. Use our link for a 7-day free trial. https://prf.hn/l/NJ1ZanN Mirrorless Camera: https://uprootedtraveler.com/recommends/sony_alpha Wide Angle Lens: https://uprootedtraveler.com/recommends/wide_angle_lens Sony Telephoto Lens: https://uprootedtraveler.com/recommends/zoom_lens Peak Design Travel Tripod: https://uprootedtraveler.com/recommends/peak_design_tripod EVEN MORE OF OUR GEAR: https://uprootedtraveler.com/tag/gear-guide/ ・・・・・・・・・・・ CONNECT WITH US: Websites: https://uprootedtraveler.com/ & https://90summers.com/ Email: contact@uprootedtraveler.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinandjess_ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justinandjess_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uprootedtraveler/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/uprooted_traveler/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/justinandjess ・・・・・・・・・・・・ This description may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may receive a small commission, for which we are extremely grateful, at no extra cost to you. ・・・・・・・・・・・ 00:00 Introduction & Setting Sail for Indonesia 00:43 The Three Missions: Whale Sharks, Biodiversity & Birds of Paradise 01:13 Small Ship Expedition Cruising 01:32 Swimming with Whale Sharks in Cenderawasih Bay 04:00 4 A.M. Jungle Trek for Rare Birds of Paradise 06:15 Spotting the Red Bird of Paradise & Wilson's Bird of Paradise 08:29 Marine Biodiversity in the Coral Triangle (Raja Ampat) 09:33 Reef Life Survey Data & Coral Conservation 11:14 West Papua Cultural Experience & Village Visits 13:35 Life On Board & Modern Ship Amenities 14:22 Wrapping Up & Next Destination