Idyllic Raja Ampat & Cenderawasih Bay
An eleven-night West Papua expedition — whale sharks in Cenderawasih Bay, Wayag and Waigeo in Raja Ampat, aboard Greg Mortimer.
12
Days
Oct-Nov
Season
Classic
Style
Aurora Expeditions
Greg Mortimer
Key facts
Overview
A journey shaped by conditions, not a script.
Idyllic Raja Ampat & Cenderawasih Bay pairs Indonesia's most famous archipelago with one of its least visited bays. Snorkel alongside whale sharks at Kwatisore, explore Cenderawasih's coral ecosystems by zodiac and kayak, then sail into Raja Ampat for Wayag's karst islands and Waigeo's bird-of-paradise forests. Round-trip from Denpasar aboard Greg Mortimer — a focused Raja Ampat voyage without the longer Spice Islands extension.
Whale shark encounters in Cenderawasih Bay (Kwatisore).
Raja Ampat — Wayag lagoon, Waigeo birding, limestone karst islands.
Amsterdam Island cultural visit in Cenderawasih.
Snorkelling, kayaking, and zodiac cruising throughout.
Itinerary
Day-by-day route.
Day 1
Denpasar, Bali
Arrive in Bali and overnight at the group hotel.
Day 2
Sorong · Embark
Charter flight to Sorong and embark Greg Mortimer.
Days 3-5
Cenderawasih Bay
Whale shark snorkelling at Kwatisore, reef exploration, and Amsterdam Island.
Days 6-9
Raja Ampat
Wayag and Waigeo — karst islands, bird-of-paradise treks, and world-class reef snorkelling.
Days 10-11
Return crossing
Sail back toward Sorong with final landings as conditions allow.
Day 12
Disembark · Denpasar
Charter flight to Denpasar.
Inclusions
What is included.
Charter flights Denpasar–Sorong return
Shipboard accommodation and all meals aboard
Zodiac excursions, snorkelling, and kayak use
Expedition team and naturalist guides
Exclusions
What is not included.
International flights to Bali
Travel insurance
Scuba diving supplements
Gratuities
Related
Other journeys to explore.
Planning note
Cabin choice matters as much as itinerary.
Deck height, window size, ship movement, dining style, and guide ratio all shape the expedition. We compare those details before recommending a departure.
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