Starting a journey with Tiger Blue from Sorong to Penemu and beyond offers an amazing excursion throughout the breathtaking scenery of Raja Ampat. Start with a brief transfer to the vessel and settle down for a leisurely rest lunch on board before an overnight cruise to Penemu, therefore establishing the tone for discovery.
From snorkelling and diving to wakeboarding, kayaking, and treking across secret bays and rich scenery, the next days are packed with exciting sports. The trip is enhanced by iconic events like hiking Wayag’s mountains for amazing vistas and lounging beside bonfires beneath starry sky. Learn about farmed pearls and see varied marine life as you explore the underwater beauties of Kawe, Aljui Bay, and Pulau Pef. Before a last day of snorking with manta ray, the expedition ends with a search for the rare red birds of paradise. Guests leave with treasured recollections of an amazing journey over Raja Ampat’s natural beauty as the trip ends at Sorong.
More about Tiger BlueDives: Approximately 18 dive in total
Experience: Open Water – 30 minimum logged dives required.
Marine Life: At least 75 percent of all coral species can be found in Raja Ampat, divers can expect a range of topography from soft corals and sea fans, to hard corals, seagrass beds, mangroves, shallow reefs, deep drop-offs, caves, black sand, and white sand. Giant manta rays, sea turtles, sharks, cuttlefish, pipefish, various seahorse species and massive schools of reef fish are the norm, plus the delightful wobbegong sharks and epaulet sharks inhabit these waters too.
Tiger Blue will be moored 30-60 minutes from the airport, making your transfer by car and tender a relatively short journey. Settle in and enjoy your rest meal on board. Overnight sail to Penemu.
Following a gourmet breakfast, head off snorkeling or diving before a leisurely lunch. In the afternoon, take your pick between wakeboarding, waterskiing, kayaking or relaxing on board. Then take the tender to visit a secret bay and embark on a short trek on foot which ends in a blaze of color at sunset. Overnight sail to Wayag.
Climb the peaks of Wayag to survey the limestone outcrops from above – an iconic vista full of lush greens and turquoises. After lunch, choose between snorkeling, diving or any other watersports before a cocktail party on the beach beside a roaring bonfire, watching hundreds of stars appear in the night sky.
Set sail early in the morning to Kawe. Cross the equator underwater while you snorkel or dive surrounded by huge manta rays. After lunch, sail to Aljui Bay, home to the best night-diving in Raja Ampat. Enjoy a relaxed dinner on board.
Learn how cultured pearls are made at the Atlas pearl farm in the morning. After lunch, explore the bay with a boat tour taking in limestone cliffs, rocks, pinnacles, dolphins and exotic birds. Snorkeling, diving, and watersports may all the rest of your afternoon, before cocktails and a BBQ on a peaceful beach. Overnight sail to Pulau Pef.
Pulau Pef’s small inlets, bays, and crystal-clear lagoons make the ideal setting for kayaking. Surrounded by giant ancient trees, paddle right up to the mangrove roots reaching into the water. Marvel at pre-historic hand paintings on the limestone cliffs. Snorkel or dive any range of habitats from caverns and overhangs to hard and soft corals, keeping an eye out for pygmy seahorses and the endemic walking shark. After lunch, sail to Yang Efo to dive or snorkel with turtles, stingrays, and schools of snapper and fusilier sh before sailing to Yen Beser overnight.
Before dawn breaks, set off on a trek in search of the rare red birds of paradise, which perform an elaborate courtship display as the sun rises. Puf ng up their feathers, vibrating and buzzing, the birds also tip upside down to show off their long tail feathers, which form a heart around them. Then move on to explore the jungle, observing endemic trees and rich fauna. Dive at Meoscon, pause for lunch then relax on a short sail before snorkeling again with manta rays. Overnight sail to Sorong.
Included: VAT, Port Fees, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Rental Gear, Fishing, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Wakeboarding, Water Ski, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Laundry / Pressing Services.
Required Extras: National Park Fees (100 USD per trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Scuba Diving Courses, Massage, Yoga.
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