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Coral Geographer, Raja Ampat and Spice Islands ex Darwin to Sorong

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.
Sailing Dates
06 Sep 2025
10 Feb 2026
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
6 Sep 2025 Darwin, NT, Australia Embark
7 Sep 2025 At Sea Cruising Timor Sea
7 Sep 2025 Yamdena Island, Indonesia
8 Sep 2025 Yamdena Island, Indonesia
9 Sep 2025 At Sea    
10 Sep 2025 Banda Neira, Indonesia
11 Sep 2025 Banda Neira, Indonesia
12 Sep 2025 Hatta Island, Indonesia
13 Sep 2025 Molana Island, Indonesia Saparua Island
14 Sep 2025 Seram Island, Indonesia
15 Sep 2025 Pulau Misool, Raja Ampat
16 Sep 2025 Kofiau Island, Raja Ampat
17 Sep 2025 Gam Island, Indonesia
18 Sep 2025 Wayag Island, Indonesia
19 Sep 2025 Amsterdam Island, PNG
20 Sep 2025 Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia
20 Sep 2025 Kwatisore, Papua New Guinea
21 Sep 2025 Palau Roon, Indonesia
22 Sep 2025 Swande Island, Indonesia
23 Sep 2025 Manokwari, Papua New Guinea
24 Sep 2025 Sorong, West Papua, Indonesia Disembark Fly to Darwin
24 Sep 2025 Darwin, NT, Australia
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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