Duration
10
Nights
Raja Ampat Explorer West
Darwin / Ambon
to
Biak and Return
Overview
Life's Different After Raja Ampat
After the breathtakingly beautiful archipelago, it will be hard to see a holiday the same again. Consisting of more than 1500 islands, cays and shoals, this spectacular destination is home to the bird of paradise, manta rays, beautiful jungle walks and snorkel spots all guaranteed to give you the adventure of a lifetime.
PLEASE NOTE: Return charter flights ex Darwin are included in the tariff. This itinerary is provided as example only. Prevailing conditions, local arrangements and indeed, what we discover on the day, may cause variation. Please refer to the sailing schedule to determine if this itinerary is available on the True North or True North II.
ITINERARY
Welcome Aboard
Your adventure begins in Darwin where we’ll collect you from your hotel and onto a chartered aircraft to Ambon in West Papua. Here we’ll welcome you aboard the magnificent True North with an arrival cocktail as we begin our journey to the Banda Islands.
Banda Islands
As we enter the Banda Islands, traditional war canoes will lead us into Banda harbour followed by a guided tour of Banda Neira Island. Then we’ll head off in the adventure boats for a scenic tour or for a snorkel and dive on sunken lava flow. Finish the day by watching the sunset with a cocktail in hand in Fort Belgica overlooking the active volcano Gunung Api.
Fak Fak Coast
Today you’ll explore the Fak Fak Coast, starting with either a fishing trip to the Bomberai Peninsula or a scenic tour through the hidden lagoons where you’ll have the opportunity to snorkel or dive in the area’s aquarium-like waters. Then, enjoy a refreshing swim under the beautiful Mommon Waterfall where chilling freshwater thunders down lush jungle slopes into the warm waters of the sea. In the afternoon we’ll explore Sebakor Bay and its spectacular system of water-filled caves. Finishing the day with another snorkel or dive before a night of fine cheese and wine back on board.
Misool Island
The waters surrounding Misool Island teem with fish life and oversized sea fans and feature the underwater caverns of Farondi Island. Get your heart racing on a hike up to Harfat Peak; 290 steps that lead to heavenly panoramic views over the rugged Karst islands and its shallow turquoise lagoons. Over lunch we’ll steam to the Mesempta Karst Channels, one of the prettiest anchorages in Raja Ampat. Then we’ll head off to float through the sacred Tomolol cave system before travelling through the picturesque Karst Islands.
Cape Kri
This morning the shore parties will head into Sawingkrai Village and trek through the jungle to see the magnificent red bird of paradise. Then we’ll adventure to Cape Kri, a long and narrow island that offers astounding diving and snorkelling. In the afternoon you’ll glide in our adventure boats through the winding channel named after British natural scientist Alfred Russel Wallace. This narrow salt-waterway is a vibrant home for marine life and is lined by a magnificent jungle filled with birds, butterflies, tree ferns and orchids.
Wofoh Islands
Wake to the stunning sights of Wofoh Island before enjoying a breathtaking dive on the black coral forest, snorkel over the lush coral gardens or simply laze on the gorgeous white sand beach. Later in the morning we’ll set off to the rocky islets of Bougainville Strait and if we’re lucky we’ll take part in a manta ray convention. Plankton rich currents often attract large numbers of manta rays to Eagle Rock. In the afternoon we’ll arrive at the Equator Islands for a unique opportunity to swim or snorkel across the equator. Our nearby anchorage will provide us with an afternoon of fishing, snorkelling and diving or take a sightseeing expedition to view spectacular rock formations, caves and blowholes.
The Wayags
You’ll hardly believe your eyes as you rise this morning to see the spectacular ‘Karst beehive’ islands of the Wayag Archipelago. Here you’ll begin your day with a snorkel on a breathtaking reef before we wander through the maze of lagoons in the adventure boats. In the afternoon we’ll visit the Wayag Research Station where you will have the opportunity to swim wi
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