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Aqua Blu, Raja Ampat ex Sorong Harbour Return

Cruise Aqua Blu, Raja Ampat ex Sorong Harbour Return
Cruise Line Aqua Expeditions
Ship Aqua Blu
Destination Asia
Brief Description 7 Night cruise departing roundtrip from Sorong Harbour onboard Aqua Blu.
Type of Cruise Speciality
Departure Date 05 Feb 2022
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.
Sailing Dates
23 Jan 2021
30 Jan 2021
06 Feb 2021
13 Feb 2021
11 Dec 2021
18 Dec 2021
25 Dec 2021
01 Jan 2022
08 Jan 2022
05 Feb 2022
18 Feb 2023
25 Feb 2023
04 Mar 2023
09 Dec 2023
30 Dec 2023
06 Jan 2024
13 Jan 2024
20 Jan 2024
27 Jan 2024
03 Feb 2024
10 Feb 2024
17 Feb 2024
02 Mar 2024
21 Dec 2024
28 Dec 2024
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
5 Feb 2022 Sorong, Papua New Guinea
6 Feb 2022 Mioskon Island, Papua New Guinea
7 Feb 2022 Cape Kri, Raja Ampat, West Papua
8 Feb 2022 Aljui Bay, Indonesia
8 Feb 2022 Wofoh Island, Indonesia
9 Feb 2022 Wayag Island, Indonesia
10 Feb 2022 Dayang Island, Indonesia
10 Feb 2022 Birie Island, Indonesia
11 Feb 2022 Waigeo Island, Papua New Guinea
12 Feb 2022 Sorong, Papua New Guinea
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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