Living Treasures of Raja Ampat & the Spice Islands
A twelve-night Raja Ampat and Spice Islands expedition — Wayag, Misool, birds-of-paradise, and Banda Neira aboard Greg Mortimer.
13
Days
Oct-Nov
Season
Classic
Style
Aurora Expeditions
Greg Mortimer
Key facts
Overview
A journey shaped by conditions, not a script.
Aurora's Living Treasures voyage centres on the Coral Triangle's richest marine habitat: four days in Raja Ampat (Wayag, Waigeo, Misool Marine Reserve), then the Moluccas — Seram, the Banda Islands, and Fort Belgica on Banda Neira. Round-trip from Denpasar with a charter flight to Sorong. At 130 guests aboard Greg Mortimer, the format is naturalist-led snorkelling, zodiac cruising, and village visits in West Papua and the Spice Islands.
Four days in Raja Ampat — Wayag's limestone karsts, Misool Marine Reserve, reef snorkelling.
Wilson's and Red Bird-of-Paradise on Waigeo — dawn forest treks.
Spice Islands history — Banda Neira and Fort Belgica.
Coral Triangle biodiversity — 600+ hard coral species, 1,500+ fish species.
Itinerary
Day-by-day route.
Day 1
Denpasar, Bali
Arrive in Bali, welcome briefing, and overnight at the group hotel.
Day 2
Fly to Sorong · Embark
Charter flight to Sorong, West Papua, and embark Greg Mortimer.
Days 3-6
Raja Ampat
Wayag, Waigeo, Wofoh, and Misool — reef snorkelling, Mount Pindito, and bird-of-paradise treks.
Days 7-10
Moluccas · Spice Islands
Seram, Fogi Island reefs, and Banda Neira's colonial forts and nutmeg history.
Days 11-12
Return to Sorong
Final landings and sail back toward Sorong.
Day 13
Disembark · Denpasar
Charter flight to Denpasar and onward connections.
Inclusions
What is included.
Charter flights Denpasar–Sorong return
Shipboard accommodation and all meals aboard
Zodiac excursions, snorkelling, and naturalist guides
Expedition team lectures
Exclusions
What is not included.
International flights to Bali
Travel insurance
Scuba diving supplements
Gratuities
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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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