Coral Geographer, Raja Ampat and Spice Islands ex Darwin return
Cruise Line Coral Expeditions
Ship Coral Geographer
Destination South Pacific & New Zealand
Nights 18
Departure Date 02 Sep 2026
Description 18 Night Cruise sailing from Sorong to Darwin aboard Coral Geographer. Charter flight from Darwin to Sorong pre-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.

Highlights:
-Indulge with three days in spectacular Raja Ampat, the famed ‘Four Kings’ archipelago
-Swim in the turquoise waters of Yapap natural pool
-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
  • 02 Sep 2026
  • 03 Sep 2027
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 02/09 Darwin, NT, Australia Fly to Sorong
1 02/09 Sorong, West Papua, Indonesia Embark
2 03/09 Amsterdam Island, PNG
3 04/09 Mansinan Island, PNG
4 05/09 Swande Island, Indonesia Manim Island
5 06/09 Pulau Roon, Papua New Guinea
5 06/09 Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia Kwatisore, Papua New Guinea
6 07/09 At sea    
7 08/09 Ayau Atoll, Papua New Guinea
8 09/09 Raja Ampat
9 10/09 Waigeo Island, Papua New Guinea Piaynemo
10 11/09 Kofiau Island, Raja Ampat
11 12/09 Pulau Misool, Raja Ampat
12 13/09 Seram Island, Indonesia
13 14/09 Molana Island, Indonesia Saparua Island
14 15/09 Banda Neira, Indonesia
15 16/09 Banda Neira, Indonesia
16 17/09 At sea    
17 18/09 Yamdena Island, Indonesia
18 19/09 Yamdena Island, Indonesia
18 19/09 At Sea Cruising Timor Sea
19 20/09 Darwin, NT, Australia Disembark
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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