PAPUA NEW GUINEA

TO BALI December 2 – 20, 2010

Aboard the Clipper Odyssey
with Asmat, Spice Islands, and Komodo National Park

PRE SENTED BY ZEG R AH M E XPE DITION S

© Rob Dunbar

DEAR ADVENTURER

The islands of Indonesia comprise a collage of fascinating cultures, luxuriant landscapes,

iridescent undersea gardens, and flora, fauna, and marine life that simply baffle the imagina-
tion with their intense diversity. More water than land defines this region, making exploration
by sea the ultimate way to savor its sublime beauty.

We set sail from Port Moresby, the administrative and cultural capital of Papua New Guinea.
From there we cruise to Thursday Island, which punctuates the northernmost tip of Australia,
and travel to the remote Asmat region of West Papua (formerly Irian Jaya). Here, deep in the
tangles of mangrove jungle, in villages of stilt houses, live a fascinating tribal people. Few
travel experiences surpass the arrival of Asmat “warriors”—painted and feathered, whooping
and hollering—paddling toward us in their intricately carved canoes. During our expedition
stops in the idyllic Flores and Spice Islands, we snorkel and dive these waters that shelter and
nourish a kaleidoscopic array of coral and fish. On Rinca Island, we come face to face with the
giant monitor lizard, the Komodo dragon; in a banyan-shaded square on Lomblem, we watch
a mock whaling ceremony performed by local villagers; and on Flores, we witness traditional
ikat weaving in its time-honored, step-by-step process.

On this voyage, we will witness many endemic species along with an enormous diversity
of marine life. In the deep waters of the Banda and Flores Seas lies the Wallacea region, an
invisible north-south demarcation line that divides Indonesia into two major biological realms
and endows it with the world’s most unusual mix of flora and bird species numbering in the
thousands. Our outstanding team of leaders and lecturers know this region intimately, and
through an on-going series of lectures and field guiding they enhance your understanding of
these fascinating island groups.

Join us on this extraordinary voyage to discover coral islets surrounded by glittering sapphire
waters, timeless traditional villages, sky-piercing volcanoes wreathed in clouds, the world’s most
spectacular coral reefs, and incredibly lush rain forests and rice paddies. We look forward to
welcoming you to these islands of diversity on our voyage from Papua New Guinea to Bali.

Kindest regards,

Kevin Clement & Jonathan Rossouw

© Natalia Baechtold
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© Scott Bickell

© Natalia Baechtold

© Robert Flatt
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PAPUA
NEW GUINEA
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Alor ISLA N D S
Maumere, Island
Rinca Flores Island Aru
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BALI Tanimbar
Leti Island
Ubud Island Port
Lomblem Island Group TO RRE S STRAI T
Denpasar Moresby
Benoa A RA F U R A S E A
Kananga Village, Thursday
Sumbawa Island Island

flight from Brisban

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PAPUA NEW GUINEA TO BALI

with Asmat, Spice Islands, and Komodo National Park

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Aboard the Clipper Odyssey | December 2 – 20, 2010 | 19 Days AUSTRALIA

Thursday, December 2, 2010 Sunday, December 12

Depart USA Tanimbar Island, Spice Islands

Friday, December 3 Monday, December 13

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Cross International Date Line Leti Island Group For more information on this popular itinerary visit our Web site and…
Saturday, December 4 Tuesday, December 14 • Read a Field Report and view pictures from a past voyage; click on 2007 Reports,
Brisbane, Australia Alor Island Islands of Diversity: Thursday Island to Bali
Sunday, December 5 Wednesday, December 15 • Read blog entries about this trip on Zeco Travel Talk (our blog), search for “Asmat”
Brisbane / Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea / Lomblem Island
• View the photo gallery on our blog, select the “Islands of Diversity” album
Embark Clipper Odyssey Thursday, December 16
Monday, December 6 Maumere, Flores Island
At Sea Friday, December 17
© Tony Berg

© Rodica Woodbury
Tuesday, December 7 Rinca Island, Komodo National Park
Thursday Island, Australia Saturday, December 18
Kananga Village, Sumbawa Island
Wednesday, December 8
At Sea Sunday, December 19
Benoa, Bali / Disembark Clipper Odyssey /
Thursday & Friday, December 9 & 10
Sanur
Asmat Villages, Indonesia
Monday, December 20
Saturday, December 11 Denpasar / USA
Aru Islands (Expedition Stop)
BALINESE DANCER
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asmat warrior

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY

Thursday, December 2, 2010 Tuesday, December 7

Depart USA Thursday Island, Australia
Independent flight from USA to Brisbane, Australia’s northernmost point, Thursday
Australia. Island, lies in the strategic Torres Strait which
separates New Guinea from Australia. Settled
Friday, December 3 in the late 19th century, its early fame rested
Cross International Date Line on pearling by Japanese fishermen. During
Day lost due to crossing the International WWII, Australian and American troops were
Date Line. stationed at the base here. We explore the
small sleepy town and take in the sweeping
Saturday, December 4 views from Green Hill Fort, built in 1893.
Brisbane, Australia
Upon arrival in Brisbane, transfer to our Wednesday, December 8
hotel for lunch. The afternoon is at leisure to At Sea
explore Brisbane independently. Gather this Enjoy a relaxing day at sea as we sail into the
evening for a welcome dinner and briefing. Arafura Sea toward the western coast of Papua
Overnight at our hotel. New Guinea. Briefings and lectures provide
an overview to the remarkable Asmat world
Sunday, December 5 we are about to explore.
Brisbane / Port Moresby, Papua New
Guinea / Embark Clipper Odyssey Thursday & Friday, December 9 & 10
This morning we fly to Port Moresby; time Asmat Villages, Indonesia
permitting we visit the National Museum A remote riverine world is revealed as Zodiacs
and Arts Center, exhibiting one of the finest carry us along narrow waterways lined with
collections of primitive art in the world, the entwined branches of thick mangrove
including Sepik River carvings. This after- forests, home to Torres Strait imperial pigeons,
noon board the Clipper Odyssey and set sail sulphur-crested cockatoos, and bright
westward into the Coral Sea. red lorikeets.

Monday, December 6 As we make our way upstream, villagers—

At Sea whooping and chanting in elaborate warrior
Settle in and become acquainted with the gear and war paint—paddle vigorously
amenities of the Clipper Odyssey. Our lecture toward us in intricately carved canoes. We
series introduces us to the natural and cultural are escorted to Agats, one of our village stops,
riches we will encounter on our voyage. where enthusiastic welcomes await. A walk
© Sergey Frolov

White-bellied Sea-Eagle
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clownfish
along elevated wooden boardwalks leads
to the cathedral with its superb carvings,
and the museum with its elaborate displays
of ancestor poles, drums, body masks,
shields, daggers, and skulls, reminding us that
cannibalism was practiced by the ancestors of
some villagers.
Asmat culture is noted for its remarkable
ritual objects. The people believe that
humanity began with Fumeripits the Creator
who carved humanlike figures and brought
them to life by beating on a drum. The
villagers honor this belief by carving many
of their own everyday items—bowls, spears,
paddles, and shields. The artistic themes are
based on an intriguing interpretation of life
and death, and many of the carvings resemble
recently-deceased relatives. Asmat woodcarv-
ings are known for their powerful lines and
coarse, expressive motifs, and are widely
considered by collectors and scholars to be
among the world’s finest. With our anthro-
pologist helping us to communicate we have
the opportunity to purchase carvings directly
from village artisans.
Saturday, December 11
Aru Islands (Expedition Stop)
Sailing west, we arrive at the Aru Islands
mid-day. Snorkelers and divers are well-
rewarded with colorful species that parade
by in the inviting shallow waters. Beach
forays showcase large pits excavated in the
sand—green turtle nests—and a wide range
© Natalia Baechtold
© Scott Bickell
of natural flotsam and jetsam, as well as wild
yam plants, beach morning glory, spider lily,
and beach almond trees.
Sunday, December 12
Tanimbar Island, Spice Islands
The spectacular Tanimbars are the
southernmost islands of the Spice Islands
(or Moluccas) and home to a mixture of
Melanesian races with strong cultural
traditions, including Indonesia’s finest boat
builders. We visit the village of Sangliat Dol
whose highlights include some of the area’s
best megalithic remains. A 150-foot-long
monumental stone staircase climbs nearly
100 feet, linking the beach with a village that
overlooks the sea. At its top, right in the town
square, sits a large stone ship whose prow
faces the water.
Monday, December 13
Leti Island Group
Today we cruise among the islands in
the Wallacea region—a biogeographical
designation for where the Pacific and Asian
continental shelves meet. The islands,
separated by very deep water, support many
endemic species, and the marine life in the
region is extraordinarily rich.
In the Leti Island group, we step ashore on
Lakor. After a traditional welcome ceremony,
we embark on a walking tour of the village
that includes a look at the local textile
weaving for which the area is famous.
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Tuesday, December 14
Alor Island
For centuries, the island of Alor has been
cut off from the cultural and historical
changes taking place around it. In the
early 1900s, the Dutch installed rajas in
the principal coastal communities, and in
the 1940s Protestant missionaries began
the abolition of spirit-worship throughout
the island. Today the population of Alor
is divided between Islamic peoples and a
large number of indigenous ethno-linguistic
groups who live in the rugged mountainous
interior. These Christian-animist mountain
dwellers live in isolated villages which sit like
fortresses on hilltops, and they speak some 70
varied dialects.
We cruise the protected waters of the 10-mile-
long bay, keeping vigil for dolphins that ride
the swift currents, to the town of Kalabahi.
From here we venture into the countryside to
visit one of the traditional and remote hilltop
villages. At first, we are confronted with war
cries and spears, before the villagers, clad in
colorful dress, welcome us with traditional
music, lively dances, and the chance to view
their superb carvings, ikats, jewelry, baskets,
swords, and other artifacts.
Wednesday, December 15
Lomblem Island
The placid waters surrounding this volcanic
island are filled with marine life—flying fish
sail in front of our vessel and manta rays often
Lomblem Island
alor island
jump high out of the water. We anchor in the
remote town of Lamalerap whose boat-shed-
lined harbor sits at the base of a volcanic peak
where basalt columns reach down into the
crashing surf. Children crowd onto the black
sand beach to welcome our Zodiacs and we
have the chance for a close-up look at the
fishing boats and traditional mat weaving that
takes place along the waterfront. A welcome
dance in a banyan-shaded square leads into a
mock whaling ceremony, during which songs
and play-acting illustrate the taking of a sperm
whale. In the afternoon, we snorkel and dive
in the warm waters off the island.
Thursday, December 16
Maumere, Flores Island
Portuguese explorers lent these lovely islands
the name Cabo das Floras (Cape of Flowers)
after the shimmering, colorful coral formations
that lie in the surrounding sea. Picture-perfect
cone-shaped volcanoes, still active on occa-
sion, and palm-fringed beaches backed by
thick tropical forests make it a veritable island
paradise. Wildlife includes species of lizards,
monkeys, and parrots; the surrounding coral
gardens and caves are home to giant clams
and hundreds of species of tropical fish as well
as reef sharks, sperm whales, and dolphins.
Pacific and Asian people have mixed here for
centuries, and the result is a rich and varied
folklore expressed through dances, music,
and traditional village rituals that include the
placing of food offerings on megalithic stones
to appease their ancestors.
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© Scott Bickell
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Maumere
As we arrive in Maumere, we are warmly
welcomed with a dance presentation pier
side. A short drive takes us to a traditional
weaving village where we have the rare
chance to witness the step-by-step process
of ikat weaving, from the extraction of
seeds from the cotton to the final weaving
of the dyed threads. During lunch onboard,
we sail to a nearby spot to snorkel in these
fabled waters.
Friday, December 17
Rinca Island, Komodo National Park
As we approach Rinca Island in the Flores
Sea, we may spot sperm whales cruising
the straits. The island’s national park is a
sanctuary for the fabled prehistoric giant
monitor lizard, the Komodo dragon (known
as oras by the locals), which exists here
and on nearby Komodo. We walk along a
forested pathway to a viewing area for a close
inspection of these enormous reptiles which
grow up to 10 feet in length and weigh up to
300 pounds. The surrounding forest is also
home to elegant sulfur-crested cockatoos,
friarbirds, megapodes, and sambar deer. In
the afternoon, enjoy snorkeling or diving
over the undersea spectacle off the splendid
“pink beach.” Or, from our glass-bottom
boat we spot shimmering tropical fish such
as the striped clownfish nestled among the
protective tentacles of its sea anemone host,
or a spotted grouper lazily swimming by a
flamboyant coral sea fan.
sumbawa
© Jonathan Rossouw
komodo dragon
Saturday, December 18
Kananga Village, Sumbawa Island
Zodiacs take us ashore to the small village
of Kananga, home to about 500 traditional
Muslim fishermen and their families. We
are greeted with drumming, dances, and
pole-climbing competitions by nimble boys.
We spend the afternoon at sea and our team
of lecturers recap our experiences.
Sunday, December 19
Benoa, Bali /
Disembark Clipper Odyssey / Sanur
In the morning we disembark in Benoa, Bali.
For centuries Bali has captivated the imagina-
tion of artists, writers, and travelers with its
landscapes of emerald terraced rice fields,
lush forests dwarfed by the sacred volcano,
Mt. Batur, and exquisite Hindu temples.
We drive to Ubud where artisans display
their expertise in painting, sculpture, silver-
working, and batik. Enjoy time to visit some
of the countless galleries and artisan work-
shops. We continue to Sanur, an expansive
beachfront area, where we enjoy dinner and
overnight at our hotel.
Monday, December 20
Denpasar / USA
Breakfast at our hotel is followed by a morning
at leisure. Lunch is at our hotel before transfer-
ring to the airport for independent flights home.
© Rodica Woodbury
© Natalia Baechtold
sumbawa
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Papua New Guinea
OPTIONAL PRE-VOYAGE EXTENSION | November 26 – December 5, 2010
From spectacular lowland rain forests on the coastal plains to 15,000-foot-high peaks,
Papua New Guinea is rightly called “the land of the unexpected.” The lush green canopy of
the tropical rain forest is home to 38 species of the ornately plumaged bird of paradise and
over 2,700 species of orchids. Museums and collectors consider the Sepik region one of the
best sources of primitive art in the world. Explore the fascinating culture and villages along the
Karawari River, and enjoy the splendid setting of the lodge, designed as a traditional ancestral
worship house, or Haus Tambaran. In the Southern Highlands, the Ambua Lodge offers a bird’s
eye view of paradise, and showcases massive Sepik carvings.

Price: $3,880 per person, double occupancy; $980 single supplement (limited number of
singles available).

NOTE: Space is limited to 34 participants. Please contact our office for a detailed itinerary.
For terms and conditions, cancellation policies, and air fare, please refer to the main voyage.
© Peter Zika

© Jack S. Grove

Faces of Melanesia | November 18 – December 6, 2010

Extend your journey through paradise by joining our Faces of Melanesia expedition,
immediately before this voyage. From Fiji to Papua New Guinea, this fascinating corner of
Oceania reveals the extraordinary diversity of Melanesia and its people. Idyllic islands and
isolated villages offer unique time-honored traditions and ceremonies including hypnotic
drumming, melodic bamboo panpipes, elaborately-costumed dancers, and welcomes as warm
as the sun. WWII history echoes from these shores, and waters, as well. A myriad of natural
wonders complements the cultural component of this adventure: exotic flora and endemic
bird species on land, and colorful reefs teeming with fish beneath the warm sapphire waters.
Please contact us for more information or to receive the brochure.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. Reservations: 25% of the expedition fare, along with a
completed and signed Reservation Form, will reserve a place
for you on this Zegrahm Expeditions, Inc., d/b/a Zegrahm
Expeditions (ZE), program. The balance of the expedition fare is
due 120 days prior to departure. Air fare is also due at this time.
All prices are quoted in U.S. dollars and must be paid in U.S.
dollars. Credit cards accepted for deposit only.
2. Cancellation and Refund Policy: Notification of cancella-
tion must be received in writing by ZE. At the time we receive
your written cancellation, the following penalties will apply:
• 120 days or more prior to departure:
$500 per person
• 60 through 119 days prior to departure:
50% of expedition fare
• 1 through 59 days prior to departure:
100% of expedition fare
Some air fare may be nonrefundable. Once an expedition has
departed, there will be no refunds from ZE for any unused
portions of the trip. The above policy also applies to all exten-
sions and independent travel arrangements made in conjunction
with this program.
3. Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance: We strongly
advise that all travelers purchase trip cancellation and interrup-
tion insurance as protection against an emergency that may force
you to cancel or leave an expedition while it is in progress.
A brochure describing coverage will be sent to you upon receipt
of your reservation.
4. Share Policy: Accommodations on all ZE programs are
based on double occupancy. If you are traveling alone and wish
to share accommodations, a roommate will be assigned to you
whenever possible. When pairing roommates, we will always
pair participants of the same sex. All shared accommodations are
nonsmoking. If it is not possible to pair you with a roommate,
you may be asked to pay a single supplement for the land portion
of the program.
5. Medical Information: Participation in a ZE program requires
that you be in generally good health. It is essential that persons
with any medical problems and related dietary restrictions make
them known to us well before departure. We can counsel you on
whether the expedition you have selected is appropriate for you.
The tour leader has the right to disqualify any participant at any
time during the tour if he or she feels the participant is physically
incapable and/or if a participant’s continued participation will
jeopardize either the individual involved or the group. There will
be no refund given under these circumstances.
6. Scuba Diving: Limited to the first 16 Advanced Open Water
certified scuba divers who complete provided forms; due dates
strictly enforced. Must have completed two open water dives
within the 12 months prior to trip departure.
7. Luggage Restrictions: Luggage size and weight limitations
for both checked and carry-on luggage, imposed by the airlines
or as an operational requirement due to type of aircraft, will
apply for flights to/from/within this program. Specifications will
be provided with pre-departure materials.
8. Fuel Cost Increases and Currency Fluctuation: In order to
keep rates as low as possible, we do not build into the trip fare an
allowance to cover possible increases from fuel costs or currency
fluctuations. Therefore, as fuel-cost increases may occur and
currencies do fluctuate around the world, it may be necessary
for us to initiate a rate surcharge at any time before departure
if there are exceptional cost increases beyond our control.
9. Itinerary Changes & Trip Delay: Itineraries are based on
information available at the time of printing and are subject
to change. ZE reserves the right to change a program’s dates,
staff, itineraries, or accommodations as conditions warrant. If a
trip must be delayed or the itinerary changed due to bad weather,
road conditions, transportation delays, government intervention,
airline schedules, sickness, or other contingency for which ZE
or its agents cannot make provision, the cost of delays or changes
is not included.
10. Itinerary Cancellation: ZE reserves the right to cancel an
itinerary before departure for any reason whatsoever, including
too few participants or logistical problems such as strikes,
wars, acts of God, or any other circumstances that may make
operation of the trip inadvisable. All trip payments received will
be promptly refunded, and this refund will be the limit of ZE’s
liability. ZE is not responsible for any expenses incurred by trip
members in preparing for the trip, including nonrefundable or
penalty-carrying airline tickets, special clothing, visa or passport
fees, or other trip-related expenses.
11. Participation: ZE reserves the right to decline to accept any
individual as a trip member for any reason whatsoever.
12. Limitations of Liability: This section defines ZE’s respon-
sibility with respect to all of our trips, including extensions and
independent arrangements. Please read it carefully.
ZE, its Owners, Agents, and Employees give notice that they
act only as the agent for the owners, contractors, and suppliers
providing means of transportation and/or all other related
travel services and assume no responsibility howsoever caused
for injury, loss, or damage to person or property in connec-
tion with any service resulting directly from: acts of God,
detention, annoyance, delays, expenses arising from quarantine,
strikes, thefts, pilferage, force majeure, failure of any means of
conveyance to arrive or depart as scheduled, civil disturbances,
terrorism, government restrictions or regulations, and discrepan-
cies or changes in transit or hotel services over which it has
no control. Reasonable changes in the itinerary may be made
where deemed advisable for the comfort and well-being of the
passengers.
As described in item 8 above, all prices are subject to change.
As described in item 10 above, in the event that an expedition
must be cancelled, ZE is not responsible for any personal
expenses incurred by trip members in preparing for the program.
Certain ship owners require use of preprinted ticket forms that
limit the ship owner’s and operator’s liability. When such tickets
are used, you are generally bound by the terms of these tickets
with respect to your legal relationship to the owner and operators
of the ship, their agent (ZE), and the ship’s crew.
On advancement of deposit to ZE, the depositor acknowledges
that he/she has read and understands the above recited terms and
conditions, and agrees to be bound by them.

what to expect
For most activities, a relatively moderate level of exertion is required. You will need to climb into
and out of Zodiacs and tenders for diving and snorkeling activities and nature walks (staff and
crew members will be on hand to assist). Snorkeling and diving activities may begin from the
Zodiacs or from beaches. You must be able to walk moderate distances, unaided, over beaches
and sometimes rough terrain. Temperatures will range from the low 70s to the high 80sºF, with
the possibility of some days reaching the low 90sºF. As on all Zegrahm voyages, you will travel
with experienced leaders and a renowned lecture team of naturalists and historians who will add
insight to both the cultural and natural riches you will encounter. We will mail you a complete
list of recommended clothing and a suggested reading list approximately five months prior to
departure. Participants will most enjoy the remarkable opportunities these expeditions offer if
they travel with a spirit of adventure.
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EXPEDITION LEADERS

Especially chosen for this voyage, our team of expert leaders and lecturers serves to bring
a comprehensive educational component to your adventure through lecturers, guided
excursions, and daily recaps.

Jeff Gneiser (Expedition Leader) – Mountaineer, ski instructor, sailor, and scuba diving
professional—all of these titles describe Jeff’s ability to share the outdoors with others. After
earning a bachelor of science degree in computer/electrical engineering from the University
of Colorado, Jeff returned to the travel industry as a dive instructor and expedition leader.
In the past decade, Jeff has earned his 100-ton U.S. Coast Guard Captain license, Medic
First Aid Instructors ticket, and traveled to the far corners of the earth.

Kevin Clement – Although his specialty is subarctic ecology, Kevin’s work as a naturalist and
adventure travel guide has taken him from his home in Alaska to all seven continents. He has
worked in several national parks and has guided groups in whitewater rafts, sea kayaks, and on
foot. Kevin is a director of Zegrahm Expeditions and he holds certifications in scuba diving,
swiftwater rescue, and wilderness medicine, as well as a Coast Guard Master’s license. He is also
an artist. His artwork has appeared in galleries and gift shops across Alaska and elsewhere.

Jonathan Rossouw – Jonathan is a medical doctor by profession; however, his lifelong interest
in wildlife has resulted in extensive travels throughout the world. He is the author of the
acclaimed Where to Watch Birds in Uganda and birding site guides to Southern Africa and
Madagascar. He is equally enthusiastic about mammals and coral reef fishes as he is with his
specialties, birds and reptiles. Jonathan is a director of Zegrahm Expeditions; he leads travelers
on expeditions to all seven continents and scouts new destinations for Eco-Expeditions.

Giovanna Fasanelli – As a young girl growing up in South Africa, Giovanna spent holi-
days wading through the tidal pools off the eastern coast. Watching the cult classic movie,
The Big Blue, clinched her love of all things marine and after moving to Australia, she pursued
a B.S. in Marine Biology. Today, Giovanna works on an Australia fishing and adventure show,
Escape with ET. As a dive master she has traveled extensively with experience in Australia,
New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Vanuatu, Fiji, and Palau, and has been involved in
numerous documentary projects on the Great Barrier Reef, including satellite tagging of tiger
sharks and green turtles in the Coral Sea.

Charlie Livesey – A native Tasmanian with a degree in environmental studies, Charlie is a

nature conservation specialist with a passion for the marine environment. He began his career
as a park ranger with the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service, then worked as a marine
park ranger in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. In 2007 he returned to Tasmania as
Conservation Programs Manager for the Tasmanian Land Conservancy which aims to protect
and enhance Tasmania’s biodiversity and natural heritage. In addition to working as a frequent
expedition team member, Charlie is a keen photographer and scuba diver.

Kim Jane Saunders – A teacher and writer, Kim is a graduate of international politics and
history and holds a master’s degree in education. She has lived in Hong Kong, Indonesia,
Thailand, and Singapore and has traveled extensively throughout East and Southeast Asia. She
is the author of Contemporary Tie and Dye Textiles in Indonesia and is engaged in research on
tourism and handicraft production in Southeast Asia. Currently living in Singapore, Kim is a
lecturer and consultant and also works with the travel and tourism industry, promoting aware-
ness and appreciation for locally produced Southeast Asian handicrafts.

Julie Christensen (Cruise Director) – During Julie’s tenure leading travelers around the world
she has visited all seven continents. Aboard a variety of expedition vessels she has traveled to
the Russian Far East and Alaska; the numerous countries rimming the Mediterranean, Black,
and Baltic Seas; Central America; Micronesia and Melanesia; the Middle East; and India.
During several of our past voyages, Julie has been integral to the success of the expedition team
due to her calm, decisive, and affable nature. Julie received her B.A. in Spanish from Western
Washington University and lives in Washington state.
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RESERVATION FORM
PAPUA NEW GUINEA TO BALI December 2 – 20, 2010
o PAPUA NEW GUINEA PRE-VOYAGE EXTENSION November 26 – December 5, 2010

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DINING MAIN LIDO
LOUNGE 652 653
ROOM LOUNGE
650 651

LIDO
BAR
LIBRARY
& BAR

POOL

A-DECK MAIN DECK LIDO DECK BRIDGE DECK

RATES
CATEGORY RATE CATEGORY RATE
Category 1 $8,980 Category 6 $12,480
Category 2 $9,680 Suite $15,280
Category
CATEGORY 1 3 $10,380 2
CATEGORY Single/Cat
CATEGORY 3 2 $11,980 4
CATEGORY

Category 4
CATEGORY 5
$11,080
CATEGORY 6
Single/Cat
SUITE
3 $12,980
Category 5 $11,780

Main Lounge Category 3 Cabin Dining Room

Limited singles available at the quoted single rates
above. Additional singles may be available at 1.7
times the share rate (suite not applicable).
Included: Accommodations in our hotels and on
board Clipper Odyssey as outlined in the itinerary;
all onboard meals; all group meals on land; group
transfers; services of the expedition staff, including
lectures, briefings, slide/fi lm shows; all group activities
and excursions; landing and port fees; all gratuities.
Pre-voyage extension includes all of the above.
Not Included: All air transportation; excess baggage
charges; airport arrival and departure taxes; transfers
for independent arrivals and departures; passport and/
or visa fees; travel insurance; items of a personal nature
such as laundry, bar charges, alcoholic beverages,
e-mail/Internet/fax/telephone charges; scuba diving
fees and equipment where required.
Air Fare: A tentative fl ight schedule is available
upon request. Zegrahm Expeditions will contact you
approximately 180 days prior to the departure of this
program to finalize your flight plans. As of December
2009, the approximate economy air fare as listed in
the itinerary is $1,950 for Los Angeles/Brisbane/Port
Moresby – Denpasar/Los Angeles. Additional fares
from other cities will be quoted as needed. Extension
air fare is $1,690 for Port Moresby/Mt. Hagen/
Karawari/Port Moresby.
All rates are per person, quoted in U.S. dollars, and
must be paid in U.S. dollars. Rates and itineraries are
subject to change.
Combination Voyage: You will receive a $500 savings,
per person, if you combine your expedition with our
Faces of Melanesia voyage which immediately precedes
this program. Please contact our office to receive
a brochure.
 © P.H. Wick
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
December 2 – 20, 2010
TO BALI Aboard the Clipper Odyssey
with Asmat, Spice Islands, and Komodo National Park

CLIPPER ODYSSEY
192 Nickerson Street #200 Seattle, WA 98109 USA PRSRT STD
The Clipper Odyssey is a 110-passenger luxury expedition vessel, ideally tel: (800) 628-8747 or (206) 285-4000 U.S. POSTAGE
suited for expedition cruising. She carries a fleet of Zodiacs, which allows fax: (206) 285-5037 • e-mail: info@zeco.com PAID
us to land anywhere nature or curiosity dictates, and a glass-bottom boat, SEATTLE, WA
web: www.zeco.com PERMIT NO. 5260
giving us a topside-look at the undersea world. All cabins have an ocean
view, safe, minibar, individually controlled heat/air conditioner, in-room
music system, and sitting area with sofa. Passengers can track the progress
of their voyage on the Global Positioning System broadcast in each cabin.
Beds can be configured for twin or queen-size sleeping arrangements.
All cabins have an en suite bathroom with shower. The Clipper Odyssey
maintains a gourmet kitchen, providing American and international
specialties. Facilities on board the Clipper Odyssey include a dining room,
lounge, small library and gym, outdoor pool, massage room, and gift
shop. An elevator services all passenger cabin decks. The Clipper Odyssey
has an infirmary staffed by a registered physician and a sophisticated
telecommunications system permitting Internet access and telephone
and fax communication with any location around the world. Ship
registry: Bahamas.

Cover, small photos on top: © Sergey Frolov, Shirley Metz, Rodica Woodbury, Sonia Surguy, Andrew Ahl, Scott Bickell, Jamie Surguy.
Cover, main photos: © Sonia Surguy (Bali statue & Balinese door); © Jonathan Rossouw (indigo flycatcher); © Peter Zika (waterlily); © Thomas Baechtold (Komodo dragon).