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Sea Safari

RAJA AMPAT 2026

I'm not a diver, but when I sailed and snorkeled Indonesia's Eastern archipelago with National Geographic Dive Master, Graham Abbot, in 2022, I discovered a world that even my imagination could not create until I was floating around in the midst of it.​

 

It was truly the most beautiful natural world experience of my travelling life.  Nothing else like it.

 

I've been wanting to share this with you ever since, and now i have found the right team, with my friends Graham Abbott, and Bob Brunskill, two of the most experienced and passionate Raja Ampat guides/explorers whose combined knowledge of the region covers almost 50 years.

 

Why is Raja Ampat referred to as 'frontier diving'? 

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  • It is one of the most phenomenal snorkeling destinations on the planet- you don't need to dive to experience the sheer wonder of this underwater wonderland - it's heaven for snorkelers!

  • ​You are in the heart of the Coral Triangle - this area holds the world record for the most species recorded in a single dive

  • Raja Ampat is home to more than 1,600 fish species, 75% of the world’s known coral species. 

  • You'll see an astonishing array of sea creatures and sea flora amidst pristine coral gardens in hidden lagoons and narrow channels just below the surface of turquoise waters, fringed by immaculate 'cast-away' white-sand beaches,

  • You'll see turtles dolphins, manta rays - the region hosts 6 of the 7 known species of 'vulnerable to critically-endangered' sea turtles

  • And Raja Ampat is a sanctuary to the 17 known species of marine mammals. 

  • Your hand-picked Phinisi - an Indonesian wooden schooner - also offers  stand-up paddleboarding and diving facilities.

  • Your dedicated crew are the most experienced in the regio​n, with the boat owners operating specifically in the Raja Ampat region for the last 25 years

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Your guides Graham and Bob genuinely delight in bringing you to remote and new locations - where you are on the only boat in the bay - for an absolutely unforgettable, perhaps even indescribable, Raja Ampat Experience.​

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Why come to Raja Ampat now?

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Straddling the equator, Raja Ampat's climate as a whole, doesn't vary much, with a max. daytime temperature of 32oC (91oF) and at night 25oC (78oF), and average humidity around 83 %.  Great  underwater visibility and a comfortable water temperature make for a superb snorkeling adventure

​Microclimates throughout the region mean that in any one day you can be experiencing idyllic conditions, at the same time seeing huge purple clouds blooming on the distant horizon. 

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Understanding these micro-climates is part of our guides' expertise, ensuring your experience is optimised each and every precious day of sailing.

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Group Size — SMALL GROUP - MAXIMUM 10
in 5 EN-SUITE CABINS (each with a double and a bunk bed) and independently adjusted A/C
on a comfortable liveaboard schooner (phinisi)

primarily a tour for snorkelers, with divers welcome!

Transport — flights to and from SORONG - from JAKARTA or BALI and then 11 nights on the phinisi boat. No land nights.

No Hidden Extras - see the inclusions ,,,

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Tour at a Glance
Destination: RAJA AMPAT
Duration: 12 Days & 11 Nights
Dates: 26 May - 7 June 2026
Type: Sea Adventure, Snorkel/Dive and Culture
Accommodation: liveaboard Phinisi vessel
Fitness level: A good average level of fitness. snorkel ability, diving is optional (and included in cost)
⁠Cost:  USD $6495
Single supplement: USD$ 2245 
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Inclusions

Activities

Travel

Accommodation

Meals

Tour Guides

Tips

Fees

Fitness

What you'll do ...

  • Guided snorkeling some of the most outstanding shallow coral reefs on the planet. 

  • Anchoring in very small hidden, unique locations with snorkeling direct from the main vessel. 

  • Going on short tracks to view the legendary birds of paradise. Two different treks possible.

  •  Pristine white sand beaches for relaxing and possible sunset drinks.

  • Great chances of viewing manta rays and reef sharks and hammerhead sharks

  • Guided snorkeling to view other unique marine life like partner gobies, nudibranchs and so much more.

  • Visiting very rarely visited remotes villages and dropping off essential school supplies. 

  • Cultural musical and dance performances.

  • Beautiful tender boat rides in and round the most lush tropical scenery of Raja Ampat.

  • Snorkeling in an inland lagoon with non stinging jellyfish.

  • Being in very remote places with no other boats and tourists.

  • art and craft visits where we can arrange them

  • Please be aware that this itinerary is designed to be flexible. Although we will visit all the places listed on the itinerary, we rarely follow the schedule as described exactly due to weather, tides, preferences of trip members, and other factors. Come prepared to be flexible!

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Itinerary 2026
1
BALI or JAKARTA - SORONG - SAILING BEGINS  (May 27)

  • FLIGHT : Garuda 01:40 DPS to 05:45 SOQ orLion 07:00 DPS JT944 14:35

  • SOQAirport pick up by the boat team, a 15 minute drive to board the vessel.

  • Welcome drinks and snacks followed by a safety briefing and off we go.

  • We start by heading to a small island nearby to relax and take our first snorkelling experience on a remote island with a lush tropical white sand beach.​

  • SNACKS and DINNER

  • ON BOARD  

  • FIRST SNORKEL EXPERIENCE ON REMOTE ISLAND

2
BETANTA   (May 28)

  • An overnight heading to the southern most area of Raja Ampat

  • Here, we'll have a magnificent anchorage nestled tightly within the classic Raja Ampat island scenery with great snorkeling

  • We will also take you on magnificient tender boat rides to view and photograph the island scenery.​

  • ALL MEALS 

  • TENDER BOAT EXPLORATION 

  • SNORKELLING

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3
MISOOL   (May 29) 

  • WE CRUISE FURTHER SOUTH  and make a few stops for more really outstanding snorkeling on vibrantly rich and colourful coral reefs with outstanding fish life.

  • There will be another great tender boat ride.

  • Chances of seeing the Blyth's hornbill flying overhead

  • Take a short trek to a viewpoint

  • Possibly swim in a hidden lagoon where we can see hundreds of non stinging jellyfish.​

  • ALL MEALS 

  • TENDER BOAT EXPLORATION

  • SNORKELLING

  • SHORT TREK

4
MISOOL  (May 30)

  • MOVING EAST we'll have the chance to take a 40-minute trek to view the really rare Lesser Bird of Paradise

  • Take a walk with the local children around a very remote, rarely visited Papuan village.

  • Here we'll have school supplies to drop off.

  • In this area we have even more outstanding coral reefs with a great variety of coral reef fishes​​

  • ALL MEALS

  • SHORT TREKS 

  • SNORKELLING

  • VISIT REMOTE PAPUAN SCHOOL and DELIVERY SCHOOL SUPPLIES

5
MISOOL  (May 31)

  • Today we have a very different day where we can view ancient cave paintings and snorkel through a gigantic cave filled with great stalagmite and stalagmite formations.

  • The boat rides through this island scenery is also some of the most outstanding in Raja Ampat.​​

  • ALL MEALS

  • CAVE TRIP with ANCIENT ARTWORKS

  • OUTSTANDING SCENERY​

6
PENEMU ISLAND GROUP  (June 1)

  • After an OVERNIGHT CRUISE we arrive at another great island group known as Penemu.

  • Here we can show you some of the richest hard coral reefs packed with fish and have chances to experience an exhilarating drift snorkel, where we allow the flow of the ocean to slowly drift us over lush coral reefs.

  • There is another great tender boat ride and an outstanding scenic viewpoint trek here too.​

  • ALL MEALS

  • ​HARD CORAL REEFS

  • DRIFT SNORKELING

  • TENDER  BOAT EXPLORATION

  • SCENIC CVIEW POINT TREK

7
WAYAG  - UNESCO World Heritage Site (June 2)

  • Another OVERNIGHT CRUISE and we awake in the UNESCO World Heritage site known as Wayag.

  • Here we'll spend a few days to show you all the highlights including snorkeling

  • See huge giant clams nestled with rich coral reefs

  • There will be plenty of time to relax on beaches and even experience a beach BBQ one evening.

  • Here there are a few treks to viewpoints where we can see truly magnificent panoramas.

  • ALL MEALS

  • BEACH BBQ

  • SNORKELING

  • BEACH RELAXATION

  • SCENIC TREKS

8
WAYAG REGION (June 3)

  • Staying in the Wayag Area, to take advantage of our expert local knowledge to get us to remote spots with outstanding snorkeling opportunities

  • Treks

  • Boating

  • ALL MEALS

9
WAIYGEO / GAM REGION  (June 4)

  • Over the next few days we will be around the big island of Waiyago and the smaller island of Gam which is separated by a very narrow channel

  • .We will get to view some coral reef regeneration projects along with a truly inspiring education project where children come from all around Raja Ampat to gain a free education and become ambassadors for their islands​​​​

  • ALL MEALS​

  • CORAL REGENERATION PROJECTS

  • ​SNORKELING

  • ​2nd of 3 nights at PALMARIUM

10
WAIYGEO / GAM REGION  (June 5)

  • Indulge in the luxury of having 3 nights in this  beautiful location with plenty to do

  • We will also have another chance to see even more Birds of Paradise with possibilities here to view two species, the Wilson's and the Red Bird of Paradise.

  • tender boats at your disposal for snorkeling

  • ALL MEALS

  • ​SNORKELING

  • DISCOVERY TREKS

11
WAIYGEO / GAM REGION  (June 6)

  • There will  be an afternoon village visit to see a very unique cultural music and dance performance. This is as yet to be added on the general tourist route so guests on this trip will be some of the first to witness this really lovely show.​​​​​​​​

  • ALL MEALS​

  • SNORKELING

  • CULTURAL INTERACTIONS

12
SORONG - BALI or JAKARTA (June 7)

  • The paradise at the end of the world!

  • This tiny islet, Ile aux Nattes is a hidden paradise located in the southeastern coast of Madagascar., and is reached by a quick pirogue ride (local small boat) 

  • Sped the day here or at your or enjoying the facilities of your Ile Saint-Marie Hotel.

  • The lagoon of the island is endowed with significant coralline growth. Its underwater fauna is conserved as a natural heritage and popular diving site in the Indian Ocean; 

  • Highlights include the pink sand beach, turtle reserve and vanilla plantation,  that turquoise water and white sand

  • ​BREAKFAST/ LUNCH /DINNER

  • ​2nd night at Ile Saint-Marie

Itinerary Highlights
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Day 01

YOUR FIRTS SNORKEL EXPERINEC IN 

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Day 02

​ANTANANARIVO - BEOPAKA - MORONDAVA 

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  • CHARTER FLIGHT  over the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, listed with UNESCO’s World  Heritage

  • The Manambolo Canyon

  • The large and small Tsingy 

  • Scenic flight ove Morondava  delta

  • Relax at your beach bungalow spa resort. 

madagascar Reniala Reserve and uncover an impressive forest of baobab trees and learn abou

Day 03

MORONDAVA

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  • Early walk to the fishermens’ village of Betania on the mangrove delta, 

  • Take a sail on a dhow or

  • Explore the town before lunch

  • Experience the  wild environment before finding the perfect viewing spot for

  • Sunset on BAOBAB ALLÉE.

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Day 04

  • MORONDAVA  - ZAZAMALALA 

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  • Zazamalala Reserve, a unique nature conservation project for guided walk of wildlife and flora.

  • See Verreaux's Sifaka Lemur, ringtail Lemur and the Greater Bamboo Lemurs

  • plus rare plants and reptile species in a Dry Forest setting 

  • Exploratory drive for birding and photography ​​

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Day 05

  • MORONDAVA - TANA - ANDASIBE​

  • Scheduled 1hr flight to Antananarivo after breakfast

  • Coach Transfer visit Madagascar Exotic to see  unique reptiles 

  • Picnic lunch en route.

  • Stop in Ambatolampy 

  • Stop in Ambositra - 

  • Relax on arrival at your luxury secluded Lodge which is located within its own private rainforest sanctuary

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Day 06

  • ANDASIBE - MANTADIA

  • Pre-breakfast walk to see  Indri lemurs, diademed sifakas, red bellied lemurs 

  • Mantadia Primary Forest Reserve

  • Relax and enjoy your lodge facilities after lunch this afternoon

  • Take a pre-dinner nocturnal walk in the nearby rainforest, especially to seek out the night active Dwarf and Woolly Lemurs 

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Day 07

  •  ANDASIBE - ANALAMAZOTRA

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  • close encounters with a variety of lemurs, including the Indri Indri, the Comon Brown

  • Sight the endangered 'Dancing Lemur'

  • Explore Analamazaotra Reserve . See a variety of lemurs and astonishing reptiles of the rainforest 

  • Take a leisurely canoe ride to spot the tiny Bamboo Lemur ​

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Day 08

 

ANDASIBE - TANATAVE - PALMARIUM

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  • Drive then boat  to the Palmarium Reserve, located on the east coast on the shore of Lake Ampisabe. and the Indian Ocean and is only reached by

  • a boat journey along the picturesque Pangalenes Channel

  • You stay in a comfortable bungalow amongst Nature - This is a   unique place to be in perfect harmony with Nature 

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Day 09

PALMARIUM - LAKE AMPITABE

  •  boat trip  to  the far side of Lake Ampitabe to meet and mingle with Malagasy people on the Indian Ocean side of the island.

  • 12 species of lemur live in full freedom in the reserve, including Indri, Sifaka, Coronatus, Varécia, Variegata, Propithecus.  Habituated to humans you'll be enthralled by their antics at close range

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Day 10

  • PALMARIUM

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  • Guided walks will introduce you to Palmarium's rare and endemic terrestrial and arboreal fauna as well as a magnificent flora: orchids, carnivorous plants, ebony, mahogany and plams

  • Enjoy the hidden gem of Palmarium: its pristine white sand beach offering unparalleled privacy. 

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Day 11

PALMARAIUM - TOAMASINA - ILE SAINTE-MARIE

  • Leaving Palmarium by boat - then coach to Toamasina, take a FLIGHT  to paradisical island of Sainte-Marie, also known as Nosy Boraha,

  • An infamous hideout in the Golden Age of Piracy - C.16th and C.17th.

  • The island has one of Madagascar's premier beaches

  • Your spa hotel on a stunning beach is a dream,! 

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Day 12

​ILE AUX NATTES

  • This tiny islet, Ile aux Nattes is a hidden paradise  reached by  small boat) 

  • The lagoon of the island is endowed with significant coralline growth. Its underwater fauna is conserved as a natural heritage and popular diving site in the Indian Ocean; 

  • Highlights include the pink sand beach, turtle reserve and vanilla plantation,  that turquoise water and white sand

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✅  Transportation to and from the local airports

✅  Full accommodation in an air-conditioned double/twin cabin, in bathroom shampoo, shop, towel, etc. dinners with bottled water on the table for each meal​

✅  the onshore activities/excursions organized by Anna, Graham and Bob

✅ All meals onboard, snack, barbeque party, soft drinks

✅ Services of Crew, Captain, Dive Guide and Boat Manager and Naturalist guides 

✅ Stand Up Paddle, snorkeling, trekking and sightseeing and all equipment

✅ Diving for Certified Divers

✅ Escorted by Anna Kwiecinska, with pre-tour support & newsletter updates

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