Fly to Bali and, after visiting the magnificent Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple perched 250ft above the water on a sheer cliff, proceed to Benoa Harbour where you will board Aqua Blu – your floating home for the next seven nights. Spend your first night sailing to Moyo, a remote, hilly island with just a handful of fishing villages. Its entire coastline has been declared a marine conservation area. 

Your cruise aboard this luxurious long-range yacht offers frequent opportunities to snorkel or dive in waters rich in marine life. At Sumbawa Island’s Saleh Bay, you might have the chance to encounter a whale shark up close. This peaceful, gentle giant is the world’s largest fish, weighing up to 20 tons and growing to a length of more than 30ft.  

This enchanting national park is filled with beautiful scenery both above and below the surface of the water. Set off on kayak excursions, snorkel or dive along pristine reefs, or simply enjoy relaxed afternoons spent swimming from the yacht. Highlights include visits to the beautiful bay of Batu Moncho and to Padar Island, where you can hike to a hilltop for superb views followed by a sunset cocktail on the beach. This region is also the home of the Komodo dragon, of course; set out by skiff to watch these incredible creatures in their natural habitat – a once-in-a lifetime experience.  

After flying to Bali, travel to the town of Ubud. Here, you will experience the peaceful and spiritual side of this beautiful island. Visit 1,000-year-old temples and gaze out on idyllic terraced rice fields. Enjoy a blessing by a local priest and a water purification ceremony during a guided visit to a sacred village. Visit nearby Tegalalang, a center for Balinese art and craft, and travel to the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, home to indigenous macaques, Hindu temples and jungle-covered pathways lined with mysterious statues.