SeaTrek Cruise: The Jewels of Raja Ampat

Met on arrival by your SeaTrek tour leader, you will transfer to the boat and settle into your cabin before setting sail for the southern reaches of Raja Ampat National Park. After lunch on deck, enjoy your first swim and snorkel over a vibrant coral reef, followed by sunset cocktails as the boat cruises south through the night.

Waking at the eastern end of the Misool archipelago, a stunning chain of jungle-clad limestone islets, you spend the day exploring hidden bays and beaches with opportunities for trekking, snorkelling, swimming and paddleboarding. After a full day of island-hopping and marine adventure, the boat anchors in a quiet cove for a peaceful night beneath the stars.

Begin the day with a snorkel through a vast dome-roofed sea cave adorned with dramatic stalagmites and stalactites, followed by a swim in a rare stingless jellyfish lake—one of only a handful in the world. Later, explore ancient sea-cave cemeteries and view prehistoric rock art depicting human figures, giant hands, fish and flowers, estimated to be up to 5,000 years old.

An early morning forest walk offers the chance to see the spectacular red bird-of-paradise performing its courtship display. Later, snorkel one of Waigeo’s finest coral reefs, rich with colourful sea fans and schooling fish, before sailing towards Batanta Island as the sun sets over the sea.

A change of pace awaits on Batanta Island, where a jungle trek from a local village leads through lush forest alive with birds, butterflies and insects. After cooling off in a waterfall pool—followed by an optional hike to a second, larger cascade—return to the boat for lunch and an afternoon of snorkelling, paddleboarding and kayaking before setting off on an overnight cruise northward.

Begin the day with a visit to a pearl farm nestled in a sheltered deep-water cove, where you’ll learn about the cultivation and harvesting of this valuable local commodity. In the afternoon, snorkel and kayak among three small islands connected by pristine coral reefs, or simply unwind on the beach before returning to the boat.

Spend the morning exploring a cluster of limestone islets with hidden coves and vibrant reefs, including a short climb to a scenic viewpoint overlooking the surrounding seascape. After breakfast, enjoy snorkelling in crystal-clear waters before cruising to a small island between Gam and Mansuar, where nutrient-rich currents support thriving coral reefs and marine life around three renowned jetties, home to blacktip reef sharks, spadefish, giant clams and schooling fish.

Explore the rich underwater treasures of Central Raja Ampat with a morning snorkel at Yenuba’s renowned “Fishbowl” reef, teeming with marine life and vibrant coral. In the afternoon, snorkel off eastern Mansuar, known for its schools of large fish and graceful turtles, before heading ashore to Yenbesir village to visit a replica of Alfred Russel Wallace’s jungle hut, accessed via a mangrove-lined channel where cockatoos and hornbills may be spotted.

Begin the day with an early forest walk in search of the magnificent Red Bird of Paradise, with the chance to witness their spectacular dawn mating displays high in the rainforest canopy. Later, enjoy snorkelling along the renowned eastern wall of Gam Island before setting off on an overnight cruise towards an island near Sorong.

Wake up anchored off Sorong and enjoy a final hearty breakfast on board before bidding farewell to the crew and fellow travellers. You will then be transferred to the airport or your onward hotel, marking the end of your Raja Ampat adventure.