Cruise |
Coral Geographer, Raja Ampat and Spice Islands ex Darwin to Sorong |
Cruise Line |
Coral Expeditions |
Ship |
Coral Geographer |
Destination |
South Pacific & New Zealand |
Brief Description |
18 Night Cruise sailing from Darwin to Sorong aboard Coral Geographer. Charter flight from Sorong to Darwin post-cruise. |
Type of Cruise |
Speciality |
Departure Date |
06 Sep 2025 |
Cruise Description |
18 Night Cruise sailing from Darwin to Sorong aboard Coral Geographer. Charter flight from Sorong to Darwin post-cruise.
The rich history and diverse marine life of Raja Ampat and Spice Islands are brought to life on this 18-night voyage. Aboard Coral Geographer retrace the ancient trade routes of spice merchants trading Chinese silks for cloves, Indian cotton for nutmeg and Arabian coffee for pepper. Explore some of the hundreds of rarely visited islands of Raja Ampat whose waters harbour over 75% of the world’s coral and fish species. At Cenderawasih Bay, swim with the gentle whale sharks – the largest living non-mammalian vertebrate – in what guests describe as a ‘once in a lifetime experience.’ Walk through vibrant village markets. Experience a traditional welcome at Banda Neira where our ship is serenaded by kora kora canoes. Enjoy the view over sunset drinks at 17th century Dutch Fort Belgica. Climb atop Mount Pindito to marvel at one of the world’s most photographed marine scenes: the jagged green limestone cliffs and crystal clear water of Wayag.
Highlights:
-Indulge with three days in spectacular Raja Ampat, the famed ‘Four Kings’ archipelago
-Swim in the turquoise waters of Yapap natural pool
-Discover Wayag’s ‘gumdrop’ islands and be rewarded by the view from Pindito Peak
-Swim with the gentle and majestic whale sharks at Cenderawasih Bay, the world’s largest fish
-Be welcomed to Banda Neira by the exciting spectacle of the traditional Kora Kora canoes
-Explore the ancient kingdoms fought over by English, Dutch, and Portuguese explorers
-Learn the customs & cultures of West Papua and Indonesia, and experience local culture, including traditional dances, handicrafts and fresh local food
Note: This itinerary is an indication of the destinations we visit and activities on offer. Throughout the expedition we may make changes to the itinerary as necessary to maximise your expeditionary experience. Allowances may be made for seasonal variations, weather, tidal conditions, and any other event that may affect the operation of the vessel. Coral Expeditions suggests that you do not arrive on the day of embarkation or depart on the day of disembarkation due to any changes that may occur in scheduling. |
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Sailing Dates |
06 Sep 2025 |
10 Feb 2026 |
Pricing |
Please enquire for pricing |
Cruise Itinerary
Date |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
6 Sep 2025 |
Darwin, NT, Australia |
Embark |
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7 Sep 2025 |
At Sea Cruising |
Timor Sea |
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7 Sep 2025 |
Yamdena Island, Indonesia |
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8 Sep 2025 |
Yamdena Island, Indonesia |
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9 Sep 2025 |
At Sea |
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10 Sep 2025 |
Banda Neira, Indonesia |
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11 Sep 2025 |
Banda Neira, Indonesia |
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12 Sep 2025 |
Hatta Island, Indonesia |
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13 Sep 2025 |
Molana Island, Indonesia |
Saparua Island |
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14 Sep 2025 |
Seram Island, Indonesia |
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15 Sep 2025 |
Pulau Misool, Raja Ampat |
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16 Sep 2025 |
Kofiau Island, Raja Ampat |
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17 Sep 2025 |
Gam Island, Indonesia |
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18 Sep 2025 |
Wayag Island, Indonesia |
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19 Sep 2025 |
Amsterdam Island, PNG |
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20 Sep 2025 |
Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia |
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20 Sep 2025 |
Kwatisore, Papua New Guinea |
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21 Sep 2025 |
Palau Roon, Indonesia |
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22 Sep 2025 |
Swande Island, Indonesia |
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23 Sep 2025 |
Manokwari, Papua New Guinea |
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24 Sep 2025 |
Sorong, West Papua, Indonesia |
Disembark |
Fly to Darwin |
24 Sep 2025 |
Darwin, NT, Australia |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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