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
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Tiger Blue
Tiger Blue
Overview
Tiger Blue is a traditional 112 foot timber phinsi yacht which sails around the beautiful islands of Eastern Indonesia.
The boat has 12 ensuite 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.
The boat 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 waterskiing, wakeboarding and diving, with a qualified dive master 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 go diving or snorkelling after breakfast, or head out on the tender to explore small islands or search for wildlife. Then after lunch back on board enjoy an afternoon of watersports, fish, dive, snorkel, hike 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!
Swimming Pool
Air Conditioning
Capacity
Length
Class
Cabins
5 (1 x main deck double, 2 x lower deck double, 1 x lower deck family 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
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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
We are back and all I can say is what a fantastic tour! Thank you so much for organising, we have both fallen in love with Indonesia and cannot wait to go back to see other things. Sulawesi was fabulous –the diving was so good it was like being in an aquarium. The tarsiers were all that I expected but the black macaques were so much more!
The first evening walk to see the Tarsiers, on the way we saw two Cuscus hanging about in the trees. We saw a couple of Macaques but the main event was the Tarsiers. We saw six in one tree and they are more cute/ugly as their photos. I could have stayed there all night watching them.
The next day we travelled back to see the Macaques, we were a little late and thought we had missed them as a we got to a group of people who had been watching them the macaques turned away into the bush. We carried on walking to look for kingfishers when we found ourselves in the middle of a monkey gang fight. Rambo 1 and Rambo 2 troops had travelled onto each other’s territory and all hell broke loose! They didn’t care that we were there they just rushed back and forth hollering at each other, it was so exciting watching it.
Once all the testosterone subsided Rambo 2 relaxed and groomed each other we just stood in the middle of them watching them for ages. One climbed a tree to communicate with me by sticking his tongue out and showing me some very strange facial expressions – Stewart thought he was asking me to be his 3rd wife! As we stood watching them relaxing, one came to play with my shoelaces and then another liked my trousers, then a brave one climb up me and started grooming my hair! He didn’t give up easily, sticking his fingers in my eyes and kept looking at me seeing how I was reacting– it was a fantastic experience all round.
All that is left to say is thank you again for giving us the wide variety of what we can see in Indonesia, it has whetted our appetite to see more! Now to plan for next year –we will be in touch soon!
