Day 1: Bali (Hotel Night)
You will be met by a cruise representative on arrival at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The evening is free for you to explore.
Day 2 and 3: Fly to Sorong, Papua and embark / Pulau Manim, Numfoor, Papua
After an early breakfast, you will transfer to the airport for your flight to Sorong, Papua. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the ship for embarkation.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 4: Pulau Padaidori, Rusbasbedar Isl, Papua
Pulau Padaidori is one of a cluster of tiny, mostly uninhabited islands and atolls off the northern Papuan coast. This remote stop combines secluded Pacific Rim beaches with a rich, protected marine ecosystem in its calm sapphire waters, where schools of shimmering tropical fish weave amid colourful coral gardens. Mangrove forests shelter snakes and crabs in their twisted root systems and swaying coconut palms decorate white-sand beaches.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 5: Pulau Roon & Pulau Auri, Cenderawasih Bay, Papua
Pulau Roon in Indonesia's Papua province is an island paradise within The Gulf of Cenderawasih, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for rich biodiversity. The island's hilly terrain offers pristine beaches and vibrant coral reefs with diverse marine life like dugong, reef sharks and schools of reef fish Pulau Roon also boasts a rich cultural heritage, showcasing intricate craftsmanship and traditional music.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 6-7: Kwatisore, Cenderawasih Bay, Papua / Pulau Mansinam, Papua
Kwatisore, along the mainland shore of Cenderawasih Bay, is the bay's most renowned spot for close whale shark encounters. Here, the gentle giants gather beneath local fishing platforms (bagans), drawn by the catch. This unique interaction site offers rare, up-close experiences with resident whale sharks in calm, clear waters, making it a world-class destination for marine wildlife enthusiasts.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 8: Ayu Atoll, Raja Ampat, Papua
Pulau Ayu, the main island in the Ayu Atoll, is a remote jewel of Raja Ampat. Fringed by ivory beaches and lush rainforest, and surrounded by vibrant coral reefs, it’s a sanctuary for nesting leatherback turtles. Beneath its clear waters, tropical marine life flourishes, while the villages of Ayu and Imbik Kuan welcome visitors with warm Papuan hospitality. Once a WWII outpost, its isolation made it a key strategic base for Japanese forces.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 9: Kabui Bay & Pulau Kri, Raja Ampat
Kabui Bay on Waigeo Island is the largest of the four in Raja Ampat, with verdant karst islets and rugged cliffs sheltering pristine beaches, hidden lagoons and tranquil shores with turquoise waters. Surreal stalactite caves and serene mangrove forests coexist in this island paradise. Sharks, rays and reef fish glide among clusters of coral rising from the waters, while the dense rainforest hides birds of paradise, cockatoos and maleos.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 10: Pulau Fam & Pulau Mansuar, Raja Ampat
Within the vast Raja Ampat Geopark, the Fam Islands comprise several small islets and four main islands, Fam, Penemu, Inus and Yar, in the Dampier Strait. The inhabited centrepiece is Pulau Pam (Fam Island), where three villages thrive alongside three hidden lakes, one known for its resident crocodiles. The local community proudly creates high-quality virgin coconut oil, contributing to their economy and preserving cultural heritage.
Pulau Mansuar is a long, high ridge of limestone covered in jungle, fringed by rich coral reefs that connect it to nearby Kri Island. Three villages line its northern coast, while a fourth village sits midway along the southern shore. The island is home to just over 100 people living in traditional houses with leaf roofs.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 11: Pulau Misool, Yapap, Raja Ampat / Pulau Misool, Balbulol Lagoon,Raja Ampat
With roughly 1,000 coral and over 1,200 reef fish species, the crystalline waters around jungle-woven Raja Ampat, Indonesia's easternmost islands, comprise the most biodiverse marine habitat unparalleled on the planet. Meaning 'four kings,' Raja Ampat refers to Waigeo, Salawati, Batanta and Misool, yet spreads across 1,000 atolls and islets. Originally joined to Australia, Raja Ampat is home to tree-dwelling marsupials and 500 bird species.
Pulau Misool, a remote island in Raja Ampat, showcases wild beauty with white-sand beaches and lush hills. A highlight is Yapap, a secluded lagoon surrounded by towering limestone karsts. Known for its glassy turquoise waters and white-sand seabed, it's ideal for snorkeling, swimming, and photography. Its serene atmosphere makes it a peaceful escape from more crowded spots.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 12: Sorong, Papua
After breakfast, you will disembark and transfer to the airport for your charter flight to Bali DPS.
The bustling port city of Sorong in West Papua is known as the gateway to the crystalline waters of Raja Ampat, the world's most biodiverse marine habitat, home to over 1,500 species of fish and 75 percent of the world's known coral species. In town, the Buddhist pagoda of Sapta Ratna stands tall on a hilltop overlooking the harbour. Local fishing boats come in with their catch at the bustling Pasar Jembutan Puri fish market.
Breakfast included.
