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Aqua Blu, Limited Repositioning Cruise ex Sorong Harbour to Ambon

Cruise Aqua Blu, Limited Repositioning Cruise ex Sorong Harbour to Ambon
Cruise Line Aqua Expeditions
Ship Aqua Blu
Destination Asia
Brief Description 12 Night cruise departing from Sorong Harbour to Ambon onboard Aqua Blu.
Type of Cruise Speciality
Departure Date 19 Feb 2022
Cruise Description 12 Night cruise departing from Sorong Harbour to Ambon onboard Aqua Blu.

Day 1 INDONESIA Sorong Harbour
Arrive at Sorong to a warm welcome. Board Aqua Blu and cruise to Gam Island as the sun sets.

Day 2 INDONESIA Birie Island
Arrival in Birie, a group of islands, bays and lagoons that lie just off the coast of north Batanta. Discover mangrove-fringed bays and plenty of wildlife en route to the spectacular waterfall in Batanta mainland.

Day 3 INDONESIA Dayang Island
Embark on a morning trek with our guides to look for birds of paradise in the lush forest. Dayang island is known for plenty of marine life, especially manta rays. Snorkeling is excellent at Wai along the bordering reef systems. For adventurous divers, explore the sunken wreckage of a WW2 P47D fighter plane and the beautiful reefs and sea-mounts of Tapok.

Day 4 INDONESIA Aljui Bay & Pulau Pef
Visit a pearl farm in Aljui Bay before cruising to Pulau Pef and Yangello for snorkeling and watersports in the afternoon. Explore hidden lagoons and karst limestone islets aboard our tenders or kayaks. Arrive at Dayang Island for dinner.

Day 5 INDONESIA Wayag
Watch the magnificence of Pulau Wayag’s limestone islets and lagoons unveil before your eyes as the sun rises. Climb to the top of Mount Pindito for a bird’s eye view of the stunning surroundings and attempt to spot rare birds of paradise before making the lagoons and reefs your home for the day.

Day 6 INDONESIA Penemu Islands
Explore the mesmerizing terrains and lagoons of the Penumu Islands on a tender. Snorkel at Batu Burung (Melissa’s Garden) before ending the day at a pristine beach where a cocktail party awaits. Dinner onboard while cruising towards Arborek.

Day 7 INDONESIA One Thousand Temples
Arrival at One Thousand Temples group after breakfast. Explore cave systems, mysterious moon jellyfish lakes and embark on unforgettable tender trips through karst island seascapes with the opportunity to discover ancient rock art.

Venture into the inner sanctum of Tomolol Cave, Misool’s famed subterranean experience featuring a river-sized waterway that flows through its massive interior.

Day 8 INDONESIA Wayil
Explore Wayil's secret lagoons and limestone peaks on Aqua Blu's fleet of tenders, and discover your very own snorkeling/swimming spot or beach. Relax on the tranquil beaches with sunset cocktails.

Day 9 INDONESIA Misool
The mignificient land and seascape of Misool are said to own some of the finest reefs on the planet. Take a easy trek on small sandy coves and land-locked lakes. Snorkel, swim, kayak and spear-fish in the numerous blue pools over the sparkling coral reefs.

Day 10 INDONESIA Pulau Koon & Pulau Gorong
Snorkel, swim, kayak and spear-fish in the numerous blue pools and over the sparkling coral reefs on the Koon Island, also known as the Marine Superhighway because of its location along a migratory route. Kayak into the narrow waterway entrance in Manawoka of Gorong island to view shallow reefs and deep dropoffs. Set sail to Banda Islands as the sun sets.

Day 11 INDONESIA Banda Islands & Banda Neira
Approach the Banda Islands as the sun rises, greeted by Kora-Kora war canoes as the boat enters the harbor. Stroll through history at the Dutch Fort Belgica on Banda Neira, once the most hotly contested island in the world in the 16th and 17th century, and learn about the colorful story of the Old World spice trade.

Day 12 INDONESIA Saparua
Early morning, depart for the island outpost of Saparua, sailing along the scenic north coast of Ambon. Disembark en route at the coastal town of Hila to explore the old Dutch fortification, Fort Amsterdam. Continue onto Sarapua, where a host of water activities await, or discover local pottery-making at Ouw village, visit a local market, see European relics or explore bird habitats.

Day 13 INDONESIA Ambon
Awake to the bustle of Ambon and disembark after a sumptuous breakfast for your outbound flight.
Sailing Dates
20 Feb 2021
19 Feb 2022
11 Mar 2023
09 Mar 2024
21 Sep 2024
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
19 Feb 2022 Sorong, Papua New Guinea
20 Feb 2022 Birie Island, Indonesia
21 Feb 2022 Dayang Island, Indonesia
22 Feb 2022 Aljui Bay, Indonesia
22 Feb 2022 Pulau Pef, Indonesia
23 Feb 2022 Wayag Island, Indonesia
24 Feb 2022 Pulau Penemu, Raja Ampat
25 Feb 2022 Misool Archipelago, Indonesia
26 Feb 2022 Wayil, Indonesia
27 Feb 2022 Misool Archipelago, Indonesia
28 Feb 2022 Pulau Gorong
1 Mar 2022 Banda Islands, Maluka Islands, Indonesia
1 Mar 2022 Banda Neira, Indonesia
2 Mar 2022 Saparua, Indonesia
3 Mar 2022 Ambon Island, Indonesia
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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