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Snorkel among thousands of stingless golden jellyfish in crystal-clear tropical waters at Jellyfish Lake

Jewels of Raja Ampat

Sorong - Sorong - Example 10 Day Cruise aboard Katharina
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Join a 10-day Raja Ampat cruise aboard the Katharina, sailing round-trip from Sorong to explore the highlights of Raja Ampat. Travel through the Misool archipelago, kayaking and paddleboarding between limestone islands and sheltered bays. Snorkel some of the region’s most diverse coral reefs, home to a wide variety of fish, corals, and marine life. Explore ancient cliffside cave paintings from the water and swim in a rare stingless jellyfish lake, a rare natural feature found in Raja Ampat. Early morning treks offer the opportunity to observe the mating displays of the Lesser Bird-of-Paradise, Red Bird-of-Paradise, and Wilson’s Bird-of-Paradise. The cruise ends with snorkeling along the well-known sea wall east of Gam Island before returning to Sorong.
Misool Island in Raja Ampat IndonesiaWilsons Birds of ParadiseA snorkeler in full gear, exploring the jagged rock overhangs and hidden crevices of the reefVibrant Corals in IndonesiaSnorkel among thousands of stingless golden jellyfish in crystal-clear tropical waters at Jellyfish Lake
Highlights
  • Snorkel vibrant coral reefs in the stunning Misool archipelago
  • Swim among thousands of rare creatures in a stingless jellyfish lake
  • Explore ancient cave paintings estimated to be up to 5,000 years old
  • Trek into the jungle to spot the dancing Lesser Birds of Paradise
  • Kayak and paddleboard through the hidden coves of Central Raja Ampat
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Activity Level: Variable
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Day 1: Sorong | Embark

Your SeaTrek tour leaders greet you at your hotel on the first morning and take you to the boat. After an alfresco lunch, you stop to swim and snorkel on a coral reef before continuing south.

Day 2: Misool Archipelago

The Misool archipelago features jungle-covered limestone islets and coral reefs. You spend the day exploring the inlets, bays, and beaches by trekking, swimming, and snorkeling. You also use kayaks and paddleboards on the water.

Day 3-4: Misool

You will swim in mysterious stingless jellyfish lake, one of only 20 in the world
where these amazing creatures exist and swim amongst the many thousands of
stingless animals.
- Using our tenders, we will investigate some prehistoric cave paintings, estimated
to be anything between 3,000 to 5,000 years old and depicting various human
figures and huge human hands, fish and flowers.
- Experience an early morning jungle trek to look for the Lesser Birds of Paradise in
the wild, an unforgettable experience for anyone lucky enough to see them as
they dance around in their ‘lekking’ trees.

Day 5-6: Central Raja Ampat

Central Raja Ampat stores many magical underwater gems. Exploration and lots
of water borne opportunities await as we cruise we snorkel and get the paddle
boards and kayaks in the water.
- Snorkel around one of the best coral reefs in the world with large school of fish
hanging out in the deep, masses of healthy corals and large sea fans clinging to
the reef walls.

Day 7-8: Limestone Islands

Explore a small group of limestone islands filled with coves and beautiful reefs
and we will go ashore for a short climb to a vantage point where we can survey our
beautiful surroundings, before heading out to snorkel on the beautiful reefs.

- We will have an epic snorkel adventure on one of Raja Ampat’s best reefs where
hundreds of species can be found including large schools of fish of all sizes and a
massive diversity of coral species.

Day 9: East of Gam Island

A super early awaits as we head off into the forest in search of two incredible
birds: the Red Bird of Paradise and the Wilson’s Bird of Paradise. The walk takes
about 40 minutes, and as we arrive at the bird site at dawn, if we are lucky, we will
see the incredible mating displays of these birds in the canopy of the rainforest.
This is a David Attenborough moment if ever there was one.
- Enjoy more great snorkelling in the famous underwater sea wall on the east of
Gam Island.

Day 10: Sorong | Disembark

  • 1 Breakfast
On the last day of our adventure and we will wake up anchored in Sorong and
have one last hearty breakfast on board before saying farewell to our crew and
your fellow travellers before making our way to the airport or hotel for the next
phase of your journey.

Ship/Hotel

Katharina

Katharina
Sunsets on the Katharina

Dates & Prices

My Preferred Start Date

Per person starting at
$8,100 2-3 travelers
Katharina Cabin
Cabin Deck
Cabin Deck. Spacious, air-conditioned twin-share cabins with twin bunks or double beds. Private bathroom with toilet, washbasin, and hot shower.

Notes

- All rates are quoted in USD and represent cost per person, based on double occupancy.
- Cabins are available for single occupancy at 1.75 times the published rate.
Included
  • 9 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 9 Dinners
  • 9 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • First aid kit containing all major medicines.
  • Use of sleeping bags for sleeping on deck.
  • Complimentary cotton backpack, luggage tag, fan, and stainless steel water bottle, which guests are encouraged to take home and keep.
  • Two pieces of laundry each day.
  • Beach BBQ with complimentary wine, beer, and selected cocktails
  • English-speaking SeaTrek tour leaders
  • Full board including all meals and soft drinks, tea, coffee, snacks. Starting and ending with lunch on first and last days.
  • All port fees
  • Welcome drink and cold towel upon boarding the boat on the first day and each time guests return from all off-boat excursions
  • Daily room cleaning
  • Towels and linens
  • Sunscreen lotion but do bring your own
  • Soaps, shampoo and conditioner
  • Selected wines with special farewell dinner
  • Use of on-board TV and multimedia facilities
  • Library of books, kids’ games and TV documentaries
  • Unlimited use of espresso machine
  • All park fees, cultural performances, local guides, and off-boat activities
  • Use of all facilities on board, including snorkeling gear, paddle boards, kayaks, board games
  • All transfers to and from the boats outside of Bali
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Domestic Flights
  • Alcoholic drinks outside of special dinners and beach BBQ.
  • Fuel Surcharge - to be invoiced separately
  • Transit hotels

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