Putting adventure at the heart of every story.

Stepping back in time to retrace the great routes of the Spice traders and relive Alfred Wallace's epic voyages of discovery, this adventure took guests on a romantic and exotic cruise to remote and untouched islands off the Indonesian Archipelago, a paradise where time has stood still.

Along the way they encountered abundant marine wildlife and explored fascinating indigenous cultures.

On board and at sea guests engaged with a leading marine conservationist and professional underwater photographer and film maker to host this mini expedition adding huge value to the marine elements of the guests' experience.

When they ventured onshore they joined a leading social anthropologist on a mini expedition to meet indigenous tribes living on the very edge of the world as we know it. To witness unique customs and traditions unchanged through thousands of years and to join in with colourful celebrations.

This was a truly unique opportunity to experience a culture before it got tainted by modernity. An element of living philanthropy was also built in to help maintain this ancient culture and way of life.

Sometimes clients' requirements allow Based On A True Story to act out its own dreams, and this has never been truer than during a magical, mythical voyage it plotted around the Peloponnese for three generations of a very special family.

Working closely with the guests, the captain and crew, the company set to work creating a magical and immersive adventure that would become a celebrated chapter in the family's own story.

It scoured every coast to find the very best hidden anchorages for the yacht, to ensure privacy and secluded beaches - a challenge in itself to deliver in the middle of August - and locations to bring creative ideas to life.

Researching ancient Greek gods, myths and monsters, intertwining Homer and various texts from the tragic Greek playwrights, guests experienced a unique blend of mysterious mythology. Based On A True Story's own creativity infused the narrative to bring the past to life.

The pirates of the Caribbean were commonly believed to hoard their plundered treasures by burying, returning to retrieve them at a later date. Many stories have been told of the unlucky pirates who never made it back to collect their loot, which still lies deep beneath the golden sands...

From the window of their private plane a group of close friends gaze across over the picture-perfect cays of the Bahamas - stretches of deep green, encircled by crisp white sandbars that drop off to sapphire-blue surrounding waters.

Several days are spent together relaxing and exploring the islands of Copperfield Bay. While some soak up the tranquil tropical island vibes, exploring the pristine reefs by snorkel and paddleboard, the more adventurous of the group revel in windsurfing, water-skiing, and big-game fishing.

However, a journey that begins as a relaxed vacation with friends quickly takes on a new narrative when the group discovers a mysterious barnacle-encrusted bottle, washed up along the shoreline. 

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