Raja Ampat Sailing Cruise

Discover the Paradise of Raja Ampat by Sailboat

12 days/11 nights ● from/to Sorong, West Papua ● Private Tour ● 11 nights onboard ● Level of difficulty: 1*

This discovery cruise on a sailboat will take you to the heart of the Raja Ampat archipelago. This cruise initially follows the same route, from the center to the north, as the short version, except that you will then sail on to Wayag, in the far north of the archipelago. You will cross the equator and reach the karst islands of Wayag, so isolated and wild. You will alternate snorkeling and shore excursions to discover the hidden treasures of Raja Ampat.

This cruise can be adapted for divers, with a route to the south of the archipelago to Misool. The south of Raja Ampat is a rather patchy area with longer cruising times and spots that are only accessible to divers. Therefore, we focus on the northern and central regions of the archipelago, which have more to offer on an exploration tour for non-divers.

USD 6.740 Price in EUR / IDR on request

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Day 1: Sorong Airport – Raja Ampat
Arrival in West Papua, first day of the cruise in Raja Ampat

You arrive at the airport in Sorong, West Papua. Your driver will take you to the Sorong harbor where you will board your beautiful sailing boat Phinisi. Your Raja Ampat cruise begins! You set sail for the central and northern parts of the archipelago. Your yacht offers all the necessary comfort with its air-conditioned cabins with ensuite bathrooms. It has a deck, ideal for relaxing between excursions and watching the sunset each evening.
Your first snorkeling trip around Friwen Island gives you a great taste of the adventure you are about to embark on for the rest of the week. You swim through a colorful soft coral plateau and thousands of fish! Anchor for the night in Dampier Strait. Possibility of a night snorkeling trip after dinner.

Transport: 15 minutes by car. Crew service on board. Accommodation: Double cabin on board. Meals: Full board.

Day 2: Raja Ampat
The passage

You head for the “passage”. This narrow strait with high limestone cliffs is located between the Gam and Waigeo islands. The scenery on land but also underwater is incredible. You swim among multicolored corals, giant trevally and humpback parrot fish, turtles and small harmless sharks, manta rays and even eagle rays!
In the evening, you moor in a small secret bay.

Crew service on board. Accommodation: Double cabin on board. Meals: Full board.

Day 3: Raja Ampat
Snorkelling in the Secret Bay and Tanjung Putus

This morning you start with a snorkelling trip in the secret bay where you spent the night. Its shallow waters are home to many corals and fish! Then sail to Tanjung Putus, also known as Broken Cape. You dive with schools of barracuda, giant trevally, white tip and black tip sharks.

Crew service on board. Accommodation: Double cabin on board. Meals: Full board.

Day 4: Raja Ampat
The beautiful Piaynemo and the mysterious island of Rufus

Early in the morning you climb the few steps that lead you to the beautiful panorama of Piaynemo. The view is breathtaking. Similar to Wayag, the landscape is a patchwork of karst and lush islands against a backdrop of turquoise blue water. Then you visit the mysterious island of Rufus. It encircles a salt lake which communicates with the sea through underground channels which you explore.

Crew service on board. Accommodation: Double cabin on board. Meals: Full board.

Day 5: Raja Ampat
The sea crocodiles of Aljui Bay

This morning you will discover Aljui Bay, north of Waigeo. The bay is very wild and hosts very lush vegetation. You will swim in the shallow water at one of our secret spots at the entrance of the bay. In this ecosystem with its colorful hard corals, you can observe many small fish and tiny creatures. In the afternoon, dive deeper into the Jurassic Park environment of Aljui Bay. Swimming is not allowed here, because the sea crocodile lives here!