Tiger Blue: Seven Night Cruise of Raja Ampat Indonesia
Tour Introduction
Located off the northwest tip of New Guinea Island in Indonesia’s West Papua province, Raja Ampat is an archipelago comprising more than 1,500 islands, cays and shoals surrounding the four main islands of Misool, Salawati, Batanta and Waigeo. These incredibly remote islands are almost undisturbed by humans and are renowned for their incredible diversity of marine life, with perhaps the richest coral reef ecosystems in the world.
During a seven night cruise of this breathtaking archipelago enjoy a flexible program of activities with world class diving, snorkelling, watersports, hikes, wildlife watching and stunning views, where encounters with other visitors are few and far between.
Full Itinerary
Arrive Sorong Airport. Transfer 30-60 minutes by car and tender to Tiger Blue. Settle in and overnight sail to Penemu.
Staying at Tiger Blue. Includes Dinner.
After breakfast head of snorkelling before a leisurely lunch. In the afternoon take your pick between wakeboarding, waterskiing, kayaking or relaxing on board. Then take the tender to visit a secret bay and embark on a short trek on foot to enjoy a magnificent sunset. Overnight sail to Wayag.
Staying at Tiger Blue. Includes All Meals.
Climb the peaks of Wayag to survey the limestone outcrops from above - an iconic vista full of lush greens and turquoises. After lunch choose between snorkelling, diving or any other watersports before a cocktail party on the beach beside a roaring bonfire beneath a starlit sky.
Staying at Tiger Blue. Includes All Meals.
Set sail early in the morning to Kawe. Cross the Equator underwater whilst snorkelling or diving surrounded by huge manta rays. After lunch set sail to Aljui Bay, home to the best night diving in Raja Ampat. Enjoy a relaxed dinner on board.
Staying at Tiger Blue. Includes All Meals.
Learn how cultured pearls are made at the Atlas pearl farm in the morning. After lunch explore the bay with a boat tour taking in limestone cliffs, rocks, pinnacles, dolphins and exotic birds. Snorkelling, diving and watersports may fill the rest of the afternoon before cocktails and a barbecue on a peaceful beach. Overnight sail to Pulau Pef.
Staying at Tiger Blue. Includes All Meals.
Pulau Pef's small inlets, bays and crystal-clear lagoons make the ideal setting for kayaking. Surrounded by giant ancient trees paddle right up to the mangrove roots reaching into the water. Marvel at prehistoric hand paintings on the limestone cliffs. Snorkel or dive any range of habitats from caverns and overhangs to hard and soft corals, keeping an eye out for pygmy seahorses and the endemic walking shark. After lunch sail to Yang Efo to dive or snorkel with turtles, sting rays and schools of snapper and fusilier fish before sailing to Yen Beser overnight.
Staying at Tiger Blue. Includes All Meals.
Before dawn breaks set off on a trek in search of birds of paradise which perform an elaborate courtship display as the sun rises. Then move on to explore the jungle, observing endemic trees and rich fauna. Dive at Meoscon, pause for lunch then relax on a short sail before snorkelling again with manta rays. Overnight sail to Sorong
Staying at Tiger Blue. Includes All Meals.
After breakfast pack and prepare to disembark, returning to Sorong airport by tender and car. Fly home.
Includes Breakfast.
Tour Accommodation
Tiger Blue
Overview
Tiger Blue is a traditional 112-foot timber phinisi yacht which sails around the beautiful islands of Eastern Indonesia, including the stunning Raja Ampat archipelago of West Papua province.
The boat has five en-suite cabins sleeping up to 12 adults, with a main deck cabin with king size bed, and on the lower deck two cabins with king size beds, a twin cabin with two single bunk beds, and a family cabin which can sleep up to four with a king size bed and two full size single beds.
Tiger Blue can be chartered privately or on an individual basis with three core itineraries throughout the year – the Raja Ampat archipelago from November to March, Komodo National Park from May to September, and the Banda Islands from September to October, and March to April.
The boat is fully equipped for water skiing, wakeboarding and diving, with a qualified divemaster and up to four dives per day included. There are also two sea kayaks on board, and a dedicated snorkelling guide. The daily activities are flexible and varied depending on the location. Perhaps partake of some diving or snorkelling after breakfast, or head out on the tender to explore small islands and search for wildlife. Then after lunch back on board, enjoy an afternoon of water sports, fishing, diving, snorkelling and hiking, or just kick back and relax on board. End the day with sunset cocktails, a bonfire on the beach, stargazing under a clear night sky, or perhaps even a night dive on some of the world’s best coral reefs.
Swimming Pool
Air Conditioning
Capacity
Length
Class
Cabins
Total of Five Cabins (1 x Master Cabin on main deck - double, 2 x lower deck - double, 1 x lower deck - family (up to four persons) and 1 x lower deck (twin bunk beds)
Facilities
Top deck with 4 sun loungers, and main deck with dining table, spacious deck beds, large chill out area at the rear, and diving platform.
Route Map
Departure Dates
Tour Dates
Adult Price
Single Supp
Travel Information
Are International Flights Included?
No. Please contact us for a quote if required.
Flight Info:
No flights included.
Best Visited:
November to March
Are you ATOL Registered?
Yes. This means we are legally able to book your international flights in conjunction with your ground arrangements so you can book with us with complete confidence. Read more about our ATOL license here.
Jonathan Morris
Area Specialist
If you have any questions regarding this Tour, please feel free to contact me on +44 (0)1803 866965
It was tiring, but we had a fantastic time and the holiday was up there with the best of them! The boats in particular were brilliant ways to travel, and it was great that each place we visited had something different to offer. The people were so lovely, and the food was great. In fact, it’s one of the few places that we’ve been to over the last few years that I really feel I’d like to revisit.
