10 cruises found
A cruise to Indonesia feels like a journey through several worlds in the same archipelago: temples and rice fields around Bali, Komodo dragons, pink beaches, Java volcanoes, villages of Flores, Raja Ampat lagoons or more urban ports of call in Surabaya and Semarang.
The journey is shaped as much by the sea as by cultural contrasts, from reefs, local traditions and spicy cuisine to volcanic landscapes and major spiritual sites.
Depending on the itinerary, the experience can be beach-focused, cultural, nature-focused, luxurious or firmly focused on expedition cruising to the most isolated archipelagos.
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Indonesia
Itinerary : Singapore, Phuket, Penang, Port Kelang, Celukan Bawang, Benoa, Lombok, Singapore
Celebrity Solstice
14 d
Balcony Stateroom
Singapore
12/05/2026
from
US$ 2,728
Itinerary : Singapore, Phuket, Langkawi, Penang, Port Kelang, Celukan Bawang, Lombok, Benoa
Celebrity Millennium
14 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Singapore
11/26/2026
from
US$ 1,417
Itinerary : Singapore, Phuket, Langkawi, Penang, Port Kelang, Celukan Bawang, Benoa
2 other departures
Celebrity Millennium
13 d
Inside Stateroom
Singapore
01/03/2028
from
US$ 1,758
Other departures:
21 Dec 2026
13 Jan 2027
Itinerary : Singapore, Benoa, Singapore, Benoa
Silver Moon
5 d
Suite
Singapore
11/16/2026
from
US$ 2,400
Itinerary : Singapore, Semarang, Surabaya, Celukan Bawang, Benoa, Darwin, Cairns, Airlie Beach, Moolooba, Sydney (Australia)
Azamara Pursuit
21 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Singapore
11/14/2026
from
US$ 5,761
Itinerary : Darwin, Kupang, Waingapu (Sumba), Komodo, Lombok, Benoa
Seven Seas Explorer
8 d
Suite
Darwin
02/09/2027
from
US$ 7,618
Itinerary : Laem Chabang, Ko Samui, Port Kelang, Jakarta, Semarang, Surabaya, Benoa
Seven Seas Explorer
12 d
Suite
Laem Chabang
11/22/2026
from
US$ 10,907
Itinerary : Lautoka, Parga, Port Vila, Honiara (Solomon Islands), Altau, Samarai, Dili, Komodo, Bali
Paul Gauguin
21 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Lautoka
01/28/2027
from
US$ 11,358
Itinerary : Brisbane, Airlie Beach, Cairns, Darwin, Benoa, Lembar, Semarang, Singapore, Brisbane, Airlie Beach, Cairns, Darwin, Benoa, Lembar, Semarang, Singapore
Silver Dawn
19 d
Suite
Brisbane
02/22/2027
from
US$ 11,500
Itinerary : Sydney (Australia), Townsville, Cairns, Cooktown, Darwin, Komodo, Benoa, Surabaya, Semarang, Singapore
Seven Seas Splendor
19 d
Suite
Sydney (Australia)
03/16/2027
from
US$ 30,251
Benoa and Bali
Komodo National Park
Padar Island
Komodo National Park
Padar Island
Benoa and Bali
Padar Island
Benoa and Bali
Komodo National Park
Borobudur
Prambanan
Surabaya
Prambanan
Surabaya
Borobudur
Surabaya
Borobudur
Prambanan
Raja Ampat
Banda Neira
Alor
Banda Neira
Alor
Raja Ampat
Alor
Raja Ampat
Banda Neira
Singapore
Bali
Northern Australia
Bali
Northern Australia
Singapore
Northern Australia
Singapore
Bali
Weather & swimming
Warmer, more humid and sometimes more unsettled. Rain can be heavy, especially in Bali, Java and some western regions, and the sea can occasionally be rougher.
Expert advice
Worth considering if the itinerary is well suited to the season or focuses on less-affected areas. For Komodo and Bali, the dry season remains the easier choice.
Weather & swimming
Conditions can sometimes be better in the east. Raja Ampat has different seasonal patterns from Bali and Komodo, with periods favorable to snorkeling and diving when local seas are calmer.
Expert advice
For Raja Ampat, Moluccas or eastern Indonesia, base your choice on the exact itinerary and the cruise line's advice, rather than relying only on Bali's seasons.
Weather & swimming
A good compromise in some regions. The weather can remain pleasant, sometimes with fewer visitors, but conditions vary more widely from one region to another.
Expert advice
A good option for flexible travelers. Check the main region covered by the itinerary, as Indonesia does not have a single uniform season.
Weather & swimming
The most comfortable period for the most popular itineraries. The weather is often drier, the seas calmer and excursions to Bali, Komodo, Lombok or Java easier to organize.
Expert advice
The best time for a first cruise in Indonesia, especially if you are targeting Bali, Komodo, Padar Island, Pink Beach or Borobudur.
| Season | Weather & swimming | Expert advice |
|---|---|---|
January | Warmer, more humid and sometimes more unsettled. Rain can be heavy, especially in Bali, Java and some western regions, and the sea can occasionally be rougher. | Worth considering if the itinerary is well suited to the season or focuses on less-affected areas. For Komodo and Bali, the dry season remains the easier choice. |
February - March & November - December Conditions can sometimes be better in the east. Raja Ampat has different seasonal patterns from Bali and Komodo, with periods favorable to snorkeling and diving when local seas are calmer. For Raja Ampat, Moluccas or eastern Indonesia, base your choice on the exact itinerary and the cruise line's advice, rather than relying only on Bali's seasons. | ||
April & October A good compromise in some regions. The weather can remain pleasant, sometimes with fewer visitors, but conditions vary more widely from one region to another. A good option for flexible travelers. Check the main region covered by the itinerary, as Indonesia does not have a single uniform season. | ||
May - September The most comfortable period for the most popular itineraries. The weather is often drier, the seas calmer and excursions to Bali, Komodo, Lombok or Java easier to organize. The best time for a first cruise in Indonesia, especially if you are targeting Bali, Komodo, Padar Island, Pink Beach or Borobudur. | ||
In Indonesia, hotspots depend heavily on the region selected. The country is vast: a cruise centered on Bali and Komodo will not have the same pace as an itinerary through Java, Raja Ampat or the broader Asia-Pacific region.
Bali
Temples, artisan villages, rice fields and traditional performances make for a culturally rich port call from Benoa.
At Borobudur
The great Buddhist temple remains one of the most rewarding excursions from Semarang.
At Prambanan
The Hindu shrines deepen visitors' understanding of Java's spiritual and historical heritage.
Bali
Temples, artisan villages, rice fields and traditional performances make for a culturally rich port call from Benoa.
At Borobudur
The great Buddhist temple remains one of the most rewarding excursions from Semarang.
At Prambanan
The Hindu shrines deepen visitors' understanding of Java's spiritual and historical heritage.
In Komodo
Dragon viewing takes place with rangers in a protected national park under strict supervision.
Padar Island
The bays, dry hills and colorful beaches make up one of Indonesia's most famous panoramas.
In East Java
Bromo or Ijen can be considered as an extension, with volcanoes, calderas and stark rocky landscapes.
In Komodo
Dragon viewing takes place with rangers in a protected national park under strict supervision.
Padar Island
The bays, dry hills and colorful beaches make up one of Indonesia's most famous panoramas.
In East Java
Bromo or Ijen can be considered as an extension, with volcanoes, calderas and stark rocky landscapes.
From Padar Island
The view of the three bays is the most spectacular sight on cruises around Komodo.
In Raja Ampat
Karst islets, lagoons and viewpoints create instantly recognizable scenery.
Bali
Seafront temples and terraced rice fields reveal a gentler, more cultural side of the archipelago.
From Padar Island
The view of the three bays is the most spectacular sight on cruises around Komodo.
In Raja Ampat
Karst islets, lagoons and viewpoints create instantly recognizable scenery.
Bali
Seafront temples and terraced rice fields reveal a gentler, more cultural side of the archipelago.
Pink Beach
The clear waters and pink sand make it a popular stopover around Komodo.
In Raja Ampat
The abundance of marine life draws travelers who are passionate about snorkeling and diving.
In Alor
Currents, reefs and volcanic landscapes provide a more exclusive and technically challenging experience.
Pink Beach
The clear waters and pink sand make it a popular stopover around Komodo.
In Raja Ampat
The abundance of marine life draws travelers who are passionate about snorkeling and diving.
In Alor
Currents, reefs and volcanic landscapes provide a more exclusive and technically challenging experience.
Watch dragons in Komodo National Park
Komodo remains one of the most memorable highlights of a cruise in Indonesia. Travelers appreciate the supervised experience with rangers, the islands' arid scenery and the chance to see wildlife found nowhere else.
Explore Bali's temples, rice fields and artisan villages
Bali is popular because it makes it easy to experience a variety of settings from Benoa. Travelers enjoy moving from a temple to a market and from rice terraces to a beach, while experiencing its distinctive cultural identity even in a single day.
Sail among Raja Ampat's lagoons and reefs
Raja Ampat often stands out as a rarer, more immersive experience. Travelers mainly seek its lagoons, islets, Zodiac outings and snorkeling, along with the feeling of reaching a more remote part of Indonesia.
Hike on Padar Island before visiting Pink Beach
Around Komodo, Padar Island offers one of the archipelago's most dramatic viewpoints. Travelers enjoy following the panoramic climb with a stop at Pink Beach, as the day combines a short hike, spectacular scenery and swimming.
Discover Banda Neira on historic spice routes
Banda Neira offers a more historical, lesser-known side of Indonesia. Travelers find forts, old houses, views of the volcano and the legacy of the nutmeg trade during a port call that is very different from Bali or Komodo.
Taste Javanese cuisine after an excursion to Borobudur
From Semarang, the excursion to Borobudur is often packed, but travelers also appreciate a simple break over a local meal. Nasi gudeg, soto or a few Javanese snacks add an everyday dimension to a day centered on the major temples.
If you like to be in communion with nature, you won't be disappointed by your stay in Indonesia, because here, nature sets the pace. As you stroll through Komodo National Park, one of the seven new natural wonders of the world, you'll be accompanied by the Komodo dragons, the large monitor lizards. And if you decide to go diving, you'll come face to face with kaleidoscopic fish and manta rays. On Gili Island, far from the crowds, you can revel in the pleasures of the water on a sandy beach. The coral reefs that adorn the island's seabed are home to stingrays and sea turtles, which you can get up close and personal with on a dive. If you're looking for the buzz of fashionable resorts, head for Seminyak or the Bukit peninsula.
Do you like hiking? Indonesia is home to a wide choice of trekking itineraries. In Toraja country, it's great to stroll along the rice terraces and admire the ballet of farmers on their way to the fields. While you're in this part of Indonesia, take advantage of the buffalo fights, dances and feasts that the region's deeply traditional people organize in honor of their dead. In Kalimantan's Tanjung Puting National Park, you'll meet the world's largest primates: the orang-utan. If you feel like it, you can cross the jungle on board a houseboat. In this fully equipped boat, you'll travel up the Sekonyer River to Camp Leakey.
Some hikes in Indonesia are cultural strolls. Walks in the heart of the Baliem valley, for example, take you to the village of thatched huts belonging to the Danis, mountain people deeply attached to their destination. In the heart of Java, you'll discover the Borobudur temple, an architectural masterpiece of Indonesian art. The building's pyramidal shape, with open terraces one on top of the other, is a real eye-catcher, but the sculpted bas-reliefs are what really catch the eye. Central Java also boasts Candi Sukuk, dating from the 15th century. This temple overlooking the Solo plain is nicknamed "erotic time" because of the fertility sculptures that adorn it.
Indonesia enjoys a warm, humid equatorial climate. The ideal time to travel to this archipelago is from May to October, during the dry season. From July to August, Indonesians also play at being tourists, which increases the crowds at the most popular sites. For greater peace and quiet, it's best to plan your trip between May and June, or later, from September onwards.
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