AQUA EXPEDITIONS : SAILING RAJA AMPAT

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SAILING RAJA AMPAT WITH AQUABLU
Launched in 2007, Aqua Expeditions is a boutique luxury river and yacht cruise line with ships offering a unique brand of expedition cruising in the world’s most ecologically and culturally significant locales: the Peruvian Amazon, the Mekong river in Cambodia and Vietnam, as well as the seas of East Indonesia.
Aqua Expeditions ships have received international acclaim, including the Gold Award in the Architecture/New Build category in the 2015 Asia Hotel Design Awards for the Aqua Mekong. VIP guests to have cruised on an Aqua vessel include leading travel journalists from Travel + Leisure, Financial Times, Conde Nast Traveller, Forbes and Robb Report, amongst others.

Sail with us on an Aqua Expeditions journey and experience a cruise adventure unlike any other.

ABOUT RAJA AMPAT
Situated off the northwest tip of Bird’s Head Peninsula on Papua, the most eastern Island of the Indonesian Archipelago, Raja Ampat or literally meaning ‘The Four Kings’ is an archipelago comprising over 1,500 small islands, cays, and shoals surrounding the four main islands of Waigeo, Batanta, Salawati, and Misool. The name Raja Ampat itself is believed to derived from a legend where a woman found seven eggs, with four of them hatch and become the kings of the four main islands, while the other three became a woman, a ghost, and a stone.

For underwater enthusiasts, Raja Ampat definitely offers the some of the world’s ultimate experience. The territory within the islands of the Four Kings is enormous, covering 9.8 million acres of land and sea, home to 540 types of corals, more than 1,000 types of coral fish and 700 types of mollusks. This makes it the most diverse living library for world's coral reef and underwater biota.

According to a report developed by The Nature Conservancy and Conservation International, around 75% of the world's species live here! Raja Ampat’s sheer numbers and diversity of marine life and its huge pristine coral reef systems are a scuba dream come true – and a fantastic site for snorkelers too.

As you embark on your dive here, the phrase "Attention to detail" takes on new meaning as pigmy seahorses swim around your fingers. Manta Rays and wobbegongs will glide right by you. Schools of Tuna fish, giant trevallies, snappers, batfish, and even barracudas are there to complete your underwater "meeting list". Not to mention the friendly assistant of the dugong, and a busy colleague, the turtle. Down at the sea floors, giant sea clams measuring to over one meter in length truly offers one of kind close encounter sensation.

Obviously, there are a lot of diving and snorkeling spots to choose from in this vast waters. Among these are at the Kabui Passage (the very narrow passage between Waigeo and Gam Island crossed by renowned British explorer, Alfred Russell Wallace in 1860), around the Arborek Island’s Dock, Sawandarek, Yenbuba, Friwen Wall, and many-many more.

While its underwater splendors are beyond exceptional, the landscape above the surface is equally breathtaking. As if it was carefully designed and placed with such aesthetic, the rock islets amidst the clear blue water and bright blue sky in Piaynemo offers some of the most spectacular sceneries on the face of the earth. Looking down from the top of the hill, it almost as seems that Mother Nature painted her finest artwork and offers a glimpse of paradise. Further at , you will also find an amazing rock islets formation in an even bigger scale.
The incredible wildlife of Raja Ampat does not stop underwater. Amidst the many thick jungles within the islands, ones can still find various bird species including the spectacular Cendrawasih or the bird of Paradise. There is also an endemic species of cuscus, the Waigeou cuscus or Waigeou spotted cuscus (Spilocuscus papuensis) which is a species of marsupial in the family Phalangeridae.

Side from its endless fascinating natural attractions, Raja Ampat also offer the distinct hospitality of the Papuan. At the , you can stay at a number of homestays and mingle with the locals whilst observing their daily life and unique traditions. When a group of tourists arrived, they usually perform a traditional welcome dance right at the dock and entertained the ‘guests’ with various Papuan folk songs.

With all its spectacular wonders inland, on the shore, and beyond the waters, and distinct serene ambience that you rarely find anywhere else on earth, Raja Ampat truly offers the ultimate experience ones can only dream of.

So, whether you are an avid divers, occasional snorkeler, or just someone who appreciates beauty in every sense, Raja Ampat welcomes you to the Heaven on Earth.
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WHAT TO DO
  • Snorkeling
  • Diving
  • Relaxing in Boat
  • Animal Watching
  • Swimming with Manta
  • Photography

    WHAT TO BRING
  • Sunblock
  • Sunglasses
  • Swimwear
  • Dry fit tshirt
  • Towel
  • Underwater Camera
  • Your favorite book
  • Personal Medicine

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  • PRICE : Start
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    IDR
    USD
    105.350.0007.525
    DAYS7    NIGHTS6
    WAIGEO
    Waigeo is the largest of the archipelago’s four main islands. On Waigeo is the town of Wasai, capital of the Raja Ampat regency, located in the west of the island.
    Waigeo Island offers diving, rock islands, scenic bays walled in by towering cliffs, a jungle interior offering good birdwatching, and the cheapest accommodation options in all of Raja Ampat. Aside from diving, Pulau Waigeo has also been bragged as a place for excellent underwater photography due to its bio-diversity and exotic sea creatures. At a depth of approximately 30 meters along the Waiwo Beach, you may get the chance to see white tip reef sharks as well as the black tip reef sharks that are commonly spotted sleeping and sometimes patrolling the blue waters’ depths. Make sure you have Raja Ampat diving package to fascinatingly spend your time for the beauty of the underwater paradise.
    WAYAG
    Wayag is one of the four major islands in the Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua province, Indonesia. The island is known for its beautiful atolls and amazing underwater life covering a total area of 155,000 hectares. In this island you may find pristine beaches with unique Karst islands that look like mushrooms sprouting out from the sea. Wayag Island never ceases to amaze. Divers, especially, have been overwhelmed not only by the rich underwater displays, but also by the panoramic beauty of the island as they climb up to its highest platform and observe coves and atolls around. The island is 10 km north of the equator. 
    ARBOREK VILLAGE
    The village of Arborek is fast rising as a pioneer among the 18 beautiful villages in West Papua that have embarked on developing local regulations for community-based marine conservation. Along the Arborek pier, divers can simply plunge into the water and instantly find a most intriguing illumination of the glittering of a gorgonian fan just below the surface.
    MISOOL
    Misool Island is a remote, tropical hideaway, one of four largest islands in the Raja Ampat archipelago.
    Located off the west coast of the main island of Papua, directly bordering the Seram Sea, the waters are a veritable traffic lane for many large sea creatures, including whales. The crystal clear turquoise sea-waters allow spectacular views of Misool’s sub-surface colorful treasures even when still aboard your boat. The island is heavily forested and mangrove swamps. A number of petroglyphs can be found on walls of caves throughout the island, dating back approximately 5,000 years.
    DISTANCE From JAKARTA
    4 hours 05 Minutes (Direct Flight)
    11 hours (Non Direct Flight)

    FLIGHT RECOMMENDATION
    JAKARTA to SORONG (Direct)
  • NAM Air 00.05 - 06.10
  • Batik Air 01.50 - 07.10
  • Garuda Indonesia 00.20 - 06.35

    Additional 45 minutes by boat from Sorong to Waisai.
    Boat Schedule :
    09.00 & 13.00

    SORONG to JAKARTA (Direct)
  • Garuda Indonesia 07.35 - 09.15
  • Batik Air 07.50 - 10.00
  • NAM Air 11.55 - 13.50

    Additional 45 minutes by boat from Waigeo to Sorong.
    Boat Schedule :
    09.00 & 13.00
  • CATEGORY I
    7 Nights
    USD 10,675 per person (in double occupancy)
    12 Nights
    USD 16,475 per person (in double occupancy)
  • 5 Cabins on Bridge Deck and Forecastle Deck
  • 25-31 SQM / 262-336 SQF
  • King Bed Only with windows facing outward

    CATEGORY II
    7 Nights
    USD 9,625 per person (in double occupancy)
    12 Nights
    USD 14,850 per person (in double occupancy)
  • 7 Cabins on Main Deck and Lower Deck
  • 22-31 SQM / 234-338 SQF
  • King Bed or Twin Bed with windows or portholes facing outward

    CATEGORY III
    7 Nights
    USD 7,525 per person (in double occupancy)
    12 Nights
    USD 11,600 per person (in double occupancy)
  • 3 Cabins on Main Deck and Lower Deck
  • 12-14 SQM / 129-146 SQF
  • Twin Bed Only with portholes facing outward

    RATES POLICY
  • Child under 12 years old with receive a 20% discount
  • Third person sleeping on sofa bed will receive a 20% discount

    NOTES
  • Single Supplement - 25% in addition to the adult rate
  • 7 year age minimum

    INCLUSIONS:
  • All meals while onboard
  • Beverages (non-alcoholic, premium wines and beer)
  • Laundry
  • Group transfers to/from vessels on recommended flights
  • Internet with limited connection
  • All excursions
  • Snorkeling equipment and wet suits
  • Scuba diving (limited to certified divers only)
  • All available non-motorized water sports

    EXCLUSIONS
  • All air tickets
  • Visas
  • Private transfers
  • Spa services
  • Boutique purchases
  • Guide and crew gratituities
  • RESERVATION|PAYMENT|CANCELLATION

    RESERVATION
  • Reservation must be in made 14 days prior the arrival.
  • Reservation may proceed by:
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    − Click to RESERVATION FORM in website

    PAYMENT
  • Payment subject up to 3 installments, which is :
    − 1st Installment : IDR 5,000,000 (upon RESERVATION).
    − 2nd Installment : 50% from the balance (14 days prior the arrival).
    − 3rd Installment : 50% from the balance (7 days prior the arrival).
  • Our payment methods will be:
    − Credit Card Processing in website (additional 3,1% fee for credit card processing).

    (IDR Currency Bank Transfer) :
    Bank Central Asia (BCA)
    PT JALAN TERUS INDONESIA
    Branch office : KCU Blok A Cipete
    Account No: 218-170-0850
    BANK CENTRAL ASIA, JAKARTA SWIFT Code BIC CENAIDJA
    Beneficiary's Name & Address : PT Lima Titik Satu; Jl Cililin No. 11, Petogogan, Kebayoran Baru Jakarta Selatan
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    (USD Currency Bank Transfer) :
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    Bank SWIFT Code - IBBKIDJA
    Bank Branch code - 138 (Juanda Branch)
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    CANCELLATION POLICY
  • Cancellation on 12 days on arrival ​will be charged 50% from total purchase.
  • We do not accept any cancellation for the less 14 days prior the arrival.

    NOTE
  • If payment has not been received as above agreement, Butik Trip will undertake unilateral cancellation and there will be no refund deposit for this matter.
  • Butik trip will not be liable to changes or circumstances caused by force majeure (by weather, local tradition, and political condition).