Indonesia Cruise 7N Raja Ampat

Indonesia Cruise 7N Raja Ampat

DURATION

7 Nights

PRICE FROM

$ 8505

WHEN

Dec 2022

DESTINATION

Indonesia

TYPE

SMALL SHIP CRUISE

Indonesia Raja Ampat – Cruise Expedition

Raja Ampat, which translates as “Four Kings,” is a group of limestone karst islands that were formed from a mythical myth and continue to astound and enthrall travelers with their spectacular landscapes that conceal hidden lagoons, bays, and beaches. Raja Ampat allows travelers to choose from thousands of private hideaways while on excursions to see the most biodiverse landscapes on earth. Simply said, you witness a National Geographic moment every day.

World-class wildlife adventures may be held on land and in the water at Raja Ampat. Famous 19th-century naturalist Alfred Russell Wallace has discovered species of the bird of paradise here that are unique to this area of the planet. One of life’s most rewarding wildlife experiences is undoubtedly catching a glimpse of the ethereal beauty of Wilson’s bird of paradise and Red bird of paradise, as well as their captivating behavior. These avian marvels coexist with 350 other bird species, including king parrots and forest kingfishers.

WHAT MAKES THIS TRIP EXTRAORDINARY

  • Visit Wayag Islands, the most iconic islands in the Raja Ampat area.
  • Dive or snorkel in Cape Kri, a fantastic reef that supports a tremendous number of reef fish.
  • Explore Kabui Bay and discover remote local villages adorned with spectacular caves.
  • Visit the Nature-rich area of Dayang & Birie Island, an absolute birder paradise.
  • Get in touch with locals at Arborek Island, home of a welcoming Papuan community, and dive in search of enormous manta rays.

“Live with no excuses and travel with no regrets” ~ Oscar Wilde

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Itinerary in Brief

Day 1 

Sorong Harbour

Arrive at Sorong to a warm welcome. Private transfer to Swiss- Belhotel Sorong to rest and relax, before embarkation at lunchtime. Board Aqua Blu and cruise to Mioskon Island as dinner is served.

Day 2

Gam Island, Waisai & Kabui

Become aware of Gam Island’s beauty. Trekking at Gam and Waisai in the early morning. On tenders, explore Kabui and Karst in the late afternoon, or go on foot to a nearby town and a bat cave.

Day 3

Cape Kri – Arborek

A short sail will take you to a diving site that holds the world record for the most species seen in a single 90-minute dive after you awake to the sound of birds and walk along Cape Kri’s soft, sandy shoreline. Scuba diving is also incredibly gratifying. Take a supper cruise to Arborek Island.

Day 4

Wayag

As the sun rises, watch the beauty of Pulau Wayag’s limestone islets and lagoons unfold before your eyes. Before settling into the lagoons and reefs for the day, ascend Mount Pindito for a bird’s-eye view of the breathtaking surroundings and to try to spot rare birds of paradise. A seafood meal by the water follows arrival at Aljui Bay.

Day 5

Aljui Bay & Pulau Pef

Before sailing to Pulau Pef and Yangello for snorkeling and water activities in the late afternoon, visit a pearl farm in Aljui Bay. Onboard our tenders or kayaks, discover secret lagoons and islets of karst limestone. Reach Dayang Island in time for dinner.

Day 6

Dayang Island

Join our guides for a morning hike as you search the lush forest for birds of paradise. Dayang island has a wide variety of aquatic life, particularly manta rays. At Wai, the surrounding reef systems offer fantastic snorkeling opportunities. Explore the stunning reefs and sea-mounts of Tapok and the sunken P47D WW2 fighter plane wreckage if you’re a daring diver.

Day 7

Birie Island

Birie, a collection of islands, bays, and lagoons off the coast of north Batanta, is where you arrive. On the way to the magnificent waterfall in Batanta mainland, it’s important to see the abundance of animals and bays surrounded by mangroves. The ship will make a course for Sorong in the east during dinner.

Day 8

Sorong Harbour

Enjoy a healthy breakfast onboard in Sorong before your outbound flight.

The Ships

Aqua Blu

Aqua Blu is a striking maritime statement with a distinguished history as the former British Naval Explorer HMS Beagle and then as the private yacht of a European aristocratic family. The Dutch yacht design guru Cor D. Rover oversaw a 2019 refurbishment that brought the ship up to world-class cruising standards. When guests step foot aboard this one-of-a-kind cruise ship, they can anticipate experiencing a distinguished sense of history and maritime progress.

Cor has artfully combined a brass-and-ivory interior motif with roomy and welcoming indoor and outdoor communal spaces, including a sun deck, inside the five-deck, 15-suite Aqua Blu.

Aqua Blu’s navy background makes it the ideal vessel to travel the vast seas of East Indonesia since it is faster, further, and more safe and comfortable. The ship has gained the highest international safety standards (RINA, SOLAS, ISM) and has Quantum Zero Speed stabilizers for the best comfort when at anchor or sailing.

The range of Aqua Blu is far superior to that of its rivals in East Indonesia. The ship allows travelers on board to experience the most diverse, enjoyable, and rewarding coastal cruise itineraries in this wild and breathtakingly beautiful corner of the world. It can go great distances in a short time and any sea state.

Departure Dates & Rates

DEPARTURE

Dec 2022

PRICE FROM

$8505

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STATUS

OPEN

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Indonesia Cruise 7N Bali to Komodo

DURATION

7 Nights

PRICE FROM

$ 8505

WHEN

Apr-Sep 2022

DESTINATION

Indonesia

TYPE

SMALL SHIP CRUISE

Komodo National Park – Cruise Expedition

The Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, rises from the East Indonesian waters where two tectonic plates intersect. It is a marvel of nature in every manner. With picture-perfect savannah hills, bays, and beaches, ancient volcanic activity has produced some of the most magnificent coastal landscapes on the planet. At some of the world’s top diving and snorkeling locations, the Park’s majestic scenery also provides the ideal backdrop for breathtaking marine discoveries.

The 669 square miles (1,817 square kilometers) of Komodo National Park comprises 26 smaller islets in addition to the three main islands of Komodo, Padar, and Rinca. The largest lizard species to have ever walked the Earth, the native Komodo Dragon, lives in several of these.

Set sail on a lifetime trip on the outstanding Aqua Blu from Bali to Komodo National Park and take an adventure Komodo cruise through the breathtakingly magnificent scenery of the unexplored Indonesian waters.

WHAT MAKES THIS TRIP EXTRAORDINARY

  • Explore the most dramatic UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Komodo National Park.
  • Visit the second largest island in the Komodo National Park, Rica.
  • The Paradisacic island of Moyo.
  • Swim with whale sharks at Saleh Bay.
  • Explore Linta Strait, and Karang Makassar reef complex.
  • Visit the surreal Jurassic landscape of Horseshoe Bay.
  • Snorkel, swim, and dive in Gili Lawa.
  • Visit Pink Beach, one of the best beaches in the world.

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” ~ Saint Augustine

QUESTIONS?


If you have any questions, please let us know. We are here to help you!

Itinerary in Brief

Day 1 

Benoa (Bali)

Arrive in Bali, board the Aqua Blu, and sail to Moyo Island as the sun sets.

Day 2

Moyo Island

Arrive on the lonely, steep island of Moyo, explore its few fishing communities, and meet the local people. Afterward, visit the island’s magnificent waterfall, then snorkel at the accessible Angel Reefs as you learn the complexity of this fragile ecosystem and its endemics.

Day 3

Saleh Bay, Sumbawa

Arrive at Saleh Bay. Depending on the time of the month, you’ll have the chance to encounter friendly whale sharks up close. In the evening, witness a dramatic flight of the fruit bats at Sattonda.

Day 4

Gili Banta, Gili Lawa

Arriving at Gili Banta, an isolated sanctuary for beach lovers, snorkelers, and divers alike, enjoy a stunning sunrise and breakfast with the Sangeang volcano as the backdrop. For breathtaking vistas, hike the Eastern Ridge. Sail to Gili Lawa in the afternoon, an islet with broad beaches and shallow reefs ideal for kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding.

Sail to adjacent West Komodo in the afternoon to see Komodo Dragons in the wild.

Day 5

Linta Strait – Padar

Discover about Linta Strait, a popular location for diving and drift snorkeling, in the morning. Manta rays, huge trevallies, and large schools of barracuda are all frequently encountered, along with large pelagic fish.

Visit the lovely Padar Island in the afternoon. Before enjoying a sunset cocktail on the beach, hike up the savannah hill for spectacular views.

Day 6

Horseshoe Bay, Pink Beach

After a morning of sailing through a magnificent sea passage, you will arrive in Horseshoe Bay, a stunning land-curve remnant of a former volcano caldera. Onboard, explore the favorite haunts of sea eagles and Komodo dragons, or opt to dive or swim.

The famous Pink Beach is there for you in the late afternoon. Trek, watch bats fly or go to the nearby settlement. Or just unwind on the beach.

Day 7

Rinca – Gili Lawa Laut

Discover the most significant population of Komodo Dragons in Komodo National Park on land at Rinca before taking a boat to Gili Lawa Laut, an islet with wide beaches and shallow reefs ideal for kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding. Locations for snorkeling and diving where there is the potential opportunity for sea turtles.

Day 8

Labuan Bajo

Disembark at Labuan Bajo after leaving the Gili Lawa Daut harbor to catch your flight home.

The Ship

Aqua Blu

Aqua Blu is a striking maritime statement with a distinguished history as the former British Naval Explorer HMS Beagle and then as the private yacht of a European aristocratic family. The Dutch yacht design guru Cor D. Rover oversaw a 2019 refurbishment that brought the ship up to world-class cruising standards. When guests step foot aboard this one-of-a-kind cruise ship, they can anticipate experiencing a distinguished sense of history and maritime progress.

Cor has artfully combined a brass-and-ivory interior motif with roomy and welcoming indoor and outdoor communal spaces, including a sun deck, inside the five-deck, 15-suite Aqua Blu.

Aqua Blu’s navy background makes it the ideal vessel to travel the vast seas of East Indonesia since it is faster, further, and more safe and comfortable. The ship has gained the highest international safety standards (RINA, SOLAS, ISM) and has Quantum Zero Speed stabilizers for the best comfort when at anchor or sailing.

The range of Aqua Blu is far superior to that of its rivals in East Indonesia. The ship allows travelers on board to experience the most diverse, enjoyable, and rewarding coastal cruise itineraries in this wild and breathtakingly beautiful corner of the world. It can go great distances in a short time and any sea state.

Departure Dates & Rates

DEPARTURE

Apr-Sep 2022

PRICE FROM

$8505

Single Supplement

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STATUS

OPEN

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RESERVATION

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