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7-Day Banggai Islands Expedition Cruise
*Per person, twin share, land only. Flights are not included. Final price depends on your dates and group size.
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About this tour
Embark on an all-inclusive 7-day liveaboard island-hopping cruise through the remote Banggai Islands Regency. Sail aboard a wooden boat across crystal-clear lagoons, swim alongside harmless jellyfish in hidden lakes, discover vibrant coral gardens, and experience authentic off-grid island culture
Where you go
- Luwuk
- Danau Paisu Pok Luk Panenteng Mirror Lake & Peleng Island
- Banggai Marine Jellyfish Lake & Hidden Lagoon Exploration
- Banggai Cardinalfish Reefs & White Sand Sandbars
- Coastal Stilt Village Visit & Bajau Culture Experience
- Outer Coral Reef Snorkeling & Sunset Beach Campfire
- Disembarkation & Return Transfer to Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport (Luwuk)
7-Day Banggai Islands Expedition Cruise
Price guide €1,177 pp
Where you go
Cruise through Central Sulawesi’s most remote archipelago to swim in glass-clear lagoons, jellyfish lakes, and untouched reefs.
Tour highlights
- Luwuk Arrival, Boarding & Setting Sail
- Glassy Waters of Paisu Pok & Peleng Island
- Secret Jellyfish Lake & Hidden Lagoons
- Endemic Banggai Cardinalfish & Uninhabited Sandbars
- Bajau Stilt Village & Authentic Island Life
- Outer Reef Snorkeling & Farewell Beach Barbecue
Luwuk Arrival, Boarding & Setting Sail
Glassy Waters of Paisu Pok & Peleng Island
Secret Jellyfish Lake & Hidden Lagoons
Endemic Banggai Cardinalfish & Uninhabited Sandbars
Bajau Stilt Village & Authentic Island Life
Outer Reef Snorkeling & Farewell Beach Barbecue
Morning Sail & Disembarkation in Luwuk
Itinerary in detail
The route as our guides run it. Every day can be adjusted once we know who is travelling, so treat this as the shape of the trip rather than a fixed schedule.
Day 1
Luwuk Arrival, Boarding & Setting Sail
Pickup from Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport in Luwuk or your local hotel, followed by an overland transfer to the harbor.
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Day 2
Glassy Waters of Paisu Pok & Peleng Island
Sail to Peleng Island to visit Danau Paisu Pok Luk Panenteng, famous for its glass-like, deep-blue freshwater springs surrounded by dense jungle.
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Day 3
Secret Jellyfish Lake & Hidden Lagoons
Cruise toward a remote marine lake home to thousands of harmless, stingless golden jellyfish.
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Dates and prices
We do not publish fixed departures for this trip. It runs on the dates you choose, subject to boats, guides and permits. Tell us roughly when, and we will confirm what is possible.
- Twin sharePer person, two sharing a room
- €1,177
- Solo travellerPer person, room to yourself
- €1,236
- Private departureYour own group, your own dates
- On request
Questions about this trip
Answered by the team who runs it.
Where does this tour start and end?
The trip starts and ends in Luwuk, Central Sulawesi. You should book flights into Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport (LUW), where our team will greet you for airport pick-up.
Are the jellyfish in the lake safe to touch?
Yes! The jellyfish species in the Banggai marine lake have evolved without stings, making it safe to swim and snorkel among them.
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