7 Nights - Raja Ampat: Sorong to Ambon Cruise

7 Nights - Raja Ampat: Sorong to Ambon Cruise

From USD $ 20,000 per day

The price is based on max occupancy of 14 passengers in January - November 2023. in December 2023, the price will be $21,875 / day.

Departs: Sorong - Afternoon | Arrives: Ambon - Morning

Day 1 - Embarkation

• On arrival at Sorong airport, you will be transferred by taxi then tender to board Lamima. From here a short cruise will bring you to Matan, this is a nice small island with a long white sandy beach ideal to relax and do all the watersport you wish during the afternoon. For the diver this will be a good place for a check dive. Depart for Misool after sunset.

Day 2 - Misool Archipelago

• Today we will drop anchor in Tomolol Bay on Misool Island. This bay is home to hundreds of small karts islands which are each more appealing than the others, this is a paradise to explore with one of our tenders and you can literally get lost in this maze all for yourself, the sea is crystal clear, very sheltered and the scenery exceptional. We will visit a massive cave where you can either go with a canoe, paddleboard or swim through, stalactites are enormous light is minimum and peace is everywhere. This cave is today a sacred site for the local people. 

Day 3 - Southern Misool

• We will spend this day between some islets in south of Misool, sheltered bays and top dive sites. Misool have one of the best dive site in Raja Ampat called Magic mountain. It is an under water pinnacle where you can dive with the mantas, coral is very colorful and the big fishes are plenty (barracudas, giant trevally, white tip reef sharks). This will be a big day for anybody willing to dive or snorkel.

Day 4 - Koon Island

• This is your ideal Tropical island with beautiful white sand beach surrounded by a healthy reef, this area is famous for whales and dolphins, if you are lucky you might be able to swim with them. This is the only island where fishing is prohibited. Swimming there is like being in an aquarium. 

Day 5 - Banda Neira, The Spice Island

• Here you will be welcomed by the Kora Kora, who will escort you on your final approach on the main of the Spice Islands: Banda Neira. Visit the old town which used to be the heart of the spice trade in the eighteen century, the possibility to enjoy sunrise on the top of the volcano which will give you a panorama on the whole archipelago.

Day 6 - Run Island

• Run will be all about diving. The divers will enjoy incredible visibility and will have a unique opportunity to witness schools of hammerhead sharks, wall dives and big fishes. 
  
  Spend the afternoon at a pristine beach on Pulau Run, which was traded for the island of Manhattan in 1667 by the British and the Dutch. Witness the sun setting into the sea while enjoying a cocktail party on these historic sands.

Day 7 - Nusa Laut

• We will have to ask permission to the local to visit their village where we will be able to buy traditional “Ikat”. Snorkeling or diving here are again very rewarding you will see a huge variety of fishes. During lunch, we will move to Molana where our crew will prepare the beach for a memorable barbecue. During this time the guests can do any water sport and try trawling with the tender.

Day 8 - Disembarkation

• Early morning move to Ambon bay and anchor next to the airport where guests will disembark after breakfast. 

Inclusions

• Crew, including cruise director, chef, dive guide and masseuses

• Meals & snacks

• Water, soft drinks, juices, tea & coffee, beer, selected wines and spirits

• Diving (for certified divers) and diving equipment including nitrox

• Use of water sports equipment

• Spa treatments

• Laundry

• All excursions

• Harbour and national park fees

• Local airport transfers

• Fuel

Exclusions

• Alcohol (above the selected wines, spirits and beer)

• Diving certification courses

• Personal travel & diving insurance (mandatory)

• Crew gratuity at your discretion