Join an 8-day Spice Islands & South Raja Ampat cruise aboard Aqua Blu and explore the remote beauty of the Banda Sea and Raja Ampat. Begin in Ambon with a warm welcome and curated dinner by Chef Benjamin Cross. Visit historic Banda Neira to tour Dutch forts and snorkel or dive vibrant reefs. Cruise to Pulau Koon for world-class diving at “Too Many Fish,” and kayak through the lagoons of Wayil before diving Yillet Island’s coral-rich waters. Discover jellyfish lakes among the karst islands known as One Thousand Temples. At Fibiacet Island, dive into one of Indonesia’s most biodiverse marine zones. Spot birds of paradise in Kapatcol and explore the Blue Water Mangroves and Crocodile River. End your expedition in Boano, diving coral walls and spotting pelagic fish before returning to Ambon.
Highlights
Discover ancient forts in historical Banda Neira island
Dive “Too Many Fish” off remote Pulau Koon
Spot rare birds in Kapatcol’s pristine island forest
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
Arrive in Ambon and board Aqua Blu, where a warm welcome and dinner curated by Chef Benjamin Cross await. Settle in as you sail along the scenic northern coast.
Arrive at the Banda Islands at sunrise, welcomed by traditional Kora-Kora canoes. Explore historic Fort Nassau and stroll through Banda Neira’s lively streets filled with traces of its colonial past. After lunch, enjoy snorkeling or diving, then relax with a sundowner at Fort Belgica.
Spend the day exploring some of the finest reefs on the planet. Off the remote island of Koon, divers and snorkelers can look forward to visiting ‘Too Many Fish’, an aptly named site with plenty of reef fish sightings as well as occasional popins by leopard sharks and hammerhead sharks.
The Wayil region of Raja Ampat features a number of uncharted islands, each harboring pristine beaches and secret lagoons. Enjoy kayaking among the reefs or head out for swimming and snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters. After lunch, we head out to Yillet – an island featuring some of the world’s most iconic diving and snorkeling sites, before returning to Aqua Blu.
Wake up to the magnificent Thousand Temples karst island and lagoon complex. In the morning, we explore mysterious jellyfish lakes and karst island seascapes, witnessing ancient rock art before touring the magnificent caverns of Tomolol Cave. In the afternoon, we visit the remote Fibiacet Island – home to some of Indonesia’s most biodiverse waters – before returning to Aqua Blu for sundowners.
Head out early in the morning to the lush forests of Kapatcol, home to the Lesser and King birds of paradise. After the morning’s bird-watching excursion, plunge into the surrounding lapis lazuli waters for a refreshing dive or snorkel. In the afternoon, we visit the remote Blue Water Mangroves and Crocodile River in search of saltwater crocodiles basking in the sun. Cap off the day with a tender tour of the mangrove channels with cocktails and canapes.
Arrive early morning at Boano, a small island located between the Seram and Banda Sea. Head out for a dive or snorkel along the island's coral fringed walls, where you may encounter sharks and schools of pelagic fish. After lunch, revel in a cocktail demonstration, and spend your final evening relaxing on the sun deck, taking in the ocean breeze.
Day 8: Ambon
1 Breakfast
Awake to the bustle of Ambon and disembark after a sumptuous breakfast for your outbound flight.
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$10,220
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Category III Suite
Averaging 12-14 square meters. Located on the Main Deck and Lower Deck. Featuring twin beds, en-suite bathroom, and porthole windows.
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Category II Suite
Averaging 22-31 square meters. Located on the Bridge Deck, Main Deck and Forecastle Deck. Featuring a King bed or twin beds, oval or porthole windows, lounge area in selected suites, en-suite bathroom, and interior sofas.
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Category I Suite
Averaging 25-31 square meters. Located on the Bridge Deck, Forecastle Deck, Main Deck or Lower Deck. Featuring a King bed, large windows, en-suite bathroom, and interior sofas.
Notes
Single Supplement: 25% in addition to the double rate as posted.
Third Person Rates: 20% discount for a third passenger sleeping on the sofa bed.
Children Discounts: Children under age 12 will receive a 20% discount. A child sleeping on the sofa bed as a third passenger in the room will pay $500 per night.
Initial deposit is $1000, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by Bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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