Aqua Blu, Raja Ampat ex Sorong Harbour Return
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- Departs
- Saturday, 21st December 2024
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- Aqua Blu
Cruise Description
7 Night cruise departing roundtrip from Sorong Harbour onboard Aqua Blu.
Sailing towards the edge of the Pacific Ocean, the Raja Ampat 7-night cruise expedition is a visual spectacle with unmatched marine diversity on show at the best dive and snorkel sites on Earth.
Day 1 Indonesia Sorong Harbour
Arrive at Sorong to a warm welcome. Board Aqua Blu and cruise to Mioskon Island as dinner is served.
Day 2 Indonesia Mioskon Island & Kabui Bay
Awake to the beauty of Mioskon Island. Take an easy dive and snorkel excursion. Afternoon tour on tenders or kayak of ‘The Passage’ – a narrow passage between Waigeo and Gam Island that Alfred Russell Wallace travelled through in 1860. Enjoy the mangrove views and catch sight of saltwater crocodiles, hawksbill turtles and hornbills before returning to Aqua Blu for sundowners and dinner.
Day 3 Indonesia Cape Kri & Yangeffo Island
Rise in the morning to birdsong for an early tender tour of the magnificent karsts around Kabui Bay. Enjoy breakfast while cruising to Cape Kri. Snorkel or dive at Cape Kri – a dive site which holds the world record for most species spotted in a single 90-minute dive. Arrival at Yangeffo Island, with an exhilarating afternoon dive excursion at the Mayhem reef or a sunset cocktail tender tour of the mangroves. Dine underneath the stars back onboard.
Day 4 Aljui Bay & Wofoh Island
Early departure to Aljui Bay and an eye-opening visit to a pearl farm before cruising to Wofoh Island for diving, snorkeling and water sports in the afternoon. Lay back and enjoy Aqua Blu’s Beach Club on a private beach, sipping on bespoke cocktails and frolicking family fun as the sun sets.
Day 5 Indonesia Wayag Island
Watch the magnificence of Wayag Island’s limestone islets and lagoons unveil before your eyes as the sun rises. Jump in for a refreshing early morning swim and listen to the sound of the surrounding nature. Attempt to spot rare birds of paradise before a hearty breakfast back onboard and diving at Figure Eight Rock or snorkeling at the Ranger station to spot black tip reef sharks. Spend the afternoon exploring hidden lagoons aboard kayaks from “Castaway” beach.
Day 6 Indonesia Dayang Island & Birie Island
Early arrival at Dayang Island, known for its plethora of marine life, especially Reef Manta Rays and occasionally Oceanic Manta Rays. Both snorkelers and divers alike will revel in the close presence of such majestic creatures at the Manta Cleaning Station. Cruise to Birie Island to indulge in a cultural excursion at the Papuan village of Yensawai for traditional dancing. Return onboard to dine beneath the stars.
Day 7 Indonesia Mayalibit Bay
Rise before the sun to embark on a spectacular nature excursion on tender, local canoe and a hike to spot the rare birds of paradise on the island of Waigeo. Test your sense of adventure before a refreshing swim down the shimmering blue Kali Biru river. The afternoon brings a relaxed snorkel excursion at Friwinbonda Island, before departing for Sorong for your last night.
Day 8 Indonesia Sorong Habour
Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast onboard in Sorong before your outbound flight.
Cruise Itinerary
Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
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21/12 | Sorong, Papua New Guinea | ||
22/12 | Mioskon Island, Papua New Guinea | ||
23/12 | Cape Kri, Raja Ampat, West Papua | ||
24/12 | Aljui Bay, Indonesia | ||
24/12 | Wofoh Island, Indonesia | ||
25/12 | Wayag Island, Indonesia | ||
26/12 | Dayang Island, Indonesia | ||
26/12 | Birie Island, Indonesia | ||
27/12 | Waigeo Island, Papua New Guinea | ||
28/12 | Sorong, Papua New Guinea |