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Cruising Indonesia with Aman: Eight Days on the Equator

Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Price Per Person
Interests
Diving, Luxury Cruises
Destinations
Indonesia

Starting in the far eastern Indonesian coastal city of Sorong, this eight-day cruise takes you across arguably the country’s most spectacular region, made up of thousands of island and islets dotted around the equator. Along the way, there is ample opportunity to dive, snorkel or just swim, exploring the reefs and rich supply of sea life down below. After cruising to the popular diving spot at Mioskon, the tour makes its way on to Yanggefo (where you’ll be spending the night in the wildnerness), Aljuibay and the Kaweand - right on the equator. Take a dip in the famous azure-blue lagoons at Wayagfor, before mustering up the energy to scale the 5,000-foot Mt Pinditoto. The tour winds down near Yanggefoand - where you’ll spend another night under the stars - eventually reaching the final destination of Sorongfor, a great spot for manta spotting with your snorkel set. 

This itinerary is an example. It’s designed to inspire you and provide you with thoughtfully curated ideas. You can choose to do this exact itinerary or completely personalize it. All trips are 100% bespoke.

Highlights

  • Aman: An ultra-luxe brand known for its boutique properties, quiet elegance, and superb service takes you on a world-class expedition on the sea.
  • Remote Villages: Sail to faraway islands and visit the remote local villages. Learn about their community and way of life.
  • Swimming with Mantas: Explore the waters around Sorong which is well-known for its abundance of mantas. Jump into the water and swim alongside these graceful creatures.

Day-by-Day

Day 1

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Mioskon

Arrive in the far-eastern Indonesian coastal city of Sorong for your transfer on to the Amandira ship – your home for the next week or so. A warm welcome from the crew awaits along with a quick lunch before embarking on the cruise. The first six-hour stretch heads to Mioskon, passing many spectacular islands along the way, most notably ‘Batantaand Krias’.

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Why We Love This Hotel

Exploration at Your Own Pace: With a private charter, guests can enjoy the Indonesian isles and islets at their leisure, spending a full afternoon snorkeling a lively coral reef or swapping sunbathing on deck for a hiking excursion - the choice is yours.

Expertise and Attention to Detail: The Aman name offers the ultimate in high-end hospitality for luxury travelers and the Amandira vessel is no exception. A crew of 14, including a dive instructor and a massage therapist, is on-hand to cater to your every need.

Diving Destinations: Under the guidance of a private dive master, guests can explore some of the most remote, untouched and abundant diving sites in the region.

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Amandira Preferred Hotel

Day 2

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Yanggefo

Awake to the spectacular scenery around Mioskon and Waigeoin before enjoying a light breakfast on board. Much of the day’s activities involve being on – or in – the water as you dive, snorkel and cruise around ‘Waigeo’, passing by local villages with lunch included on the way. The final destination is the magnificent Yanggefo, where there’s further chance for snorkeling, diving or kayaking around the mangroves. This second night will be spent away from the boat, in the wilderness of Yanggefo.

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Why We Love This Hotel

Exploration at Your Own Pace: With a private charter, guests can enjoy the Indonesian isles and islets at their leisure, spending a full afternoon snorkeling a lively coral reef or swapping sunbathing on deck for a hiking excursion - the choice is yours.

Expertise and Attention to Detail: The Aman name offers the ultimate in high-end hospitality for luxury travelers and the Amandira vessel is no exception. A crew of 14, including a dive instructor and a massage therapist, is on-hand to cater to your every need.

Diving Destinations: Under the guidance of a private dive master, guests can explore some of the most remote, untouched and abundant diving sites in the region.

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Amandira Preferred Hotel
Yanggefo
Yanggefo

Day 3

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Aljuibay

Wake up to the birdsong of the many different species that have made this area home. After breakfast, there is the option to dive, snorkel, swim or kayak around the nearby waters. This will give you a chance to let off some steam before a three-hour journey cruiser to Alguibay, a journey that passes with several isolated islands for which Raja Ampat is so famous. At Alguibay, there’s more time set aside for diving – or you can just relax on the decks.

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Why We Love This Hotel

Exploration at Your Own Pace: With a private charter, guests can enjoy the Indonesian isles and islets at their leisure, spending a full afternoon snorkeling a lively coral reef or swapping sunbathing on deck for a hiking excursion - the choice is yours.

Expertise and Attention to Detail: The Aman name offers the ultimate in high-end hospitality for luxury travelers and the Amandira vessel is no exception. A crew of 14, including a dive instructor and a massage therapist, is on-hand to cater to your every need.

Diving Destinations: Under the guidance of a private dive master, guests can explore some of the most remote, untouched and abundant diving sites in the region.

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Amandira Preferred Hotel

Day 4

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Kaweand

A morning visit to a pearl farm awaits after breakfast. Visiting this interesting stop-off is a chance to learn more about how this lucrative industry works directly from its source, and you’ll see how the pearls are extracted from their ‘mother’. Afterwards, there’s more snorkeling or diving at one of the select spots before setting course for Kaweand and the equator islands in the afternoon. Cross the equator before anchoring up for another night on board.

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Why We Love This Hotel

Exploration at Your Own Pace: With a private charter, guests can enjoy the Indonesian isles and islets at their leisure, spending a full afternoon snorkeling a lively coral reef or swapping sunbathing on deck for a hiking excursion - the choice is yours.

Expertise and Attention to Detail: The Aman name offers the ultimate in high-end hospitality for luxury travelers and the Amandira vessel is no exception. A crew of 14, including a dive instructor and a massage therapist, is on-hand to cater to your every need.

Diving Destinations: Under the guidance of a private dive master, guests can explore some of the most remote, untouched and abundant diving sites in the region.

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Amandira Preferred Hotel

Day 5

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Wayag Islands

After a night of gently being lulled by the ocean waves directly on the equator, jump in the water again to explore the abundance of sea life and reefs down below. The following part of the day takes you on to Wayag – a particularly picturesque spot with a series of azure lagoons – great for more snorkeling and diving.

Hotel Options
Why We Love This Hotel

Exploration at Your Own Pace: With a private charter, guests can enjoy the Indonesian isles and islets at their leisure, spending a full afternoon snorkeling a lively coral reef or swapping sunbathing on deck for a hiking excursion - the choice is yours.

Expertise and Attention to Detail: The Aman name offers the ultimate in high-end hospitality for luxury travelers and the Amandira vessel is no exception. A crew of 14, including a dive instructor and a massage therapist, is on-hand to cater to your every need.

Diving Destinations: Under the guidance of a private dive master, guests can explore some of the most remote, untouched and abundant diving sites in the region.

Read More
Amandira Preferred Hotel
Wayag Islands
Wayag Islands

Day 6

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Yanggefo

Disembark the vessel for dry land; make sure you get your fill at breakfast as this morning’s activity involves scaling the magnificent Mt Pinditoto. Enjoy the breathtaking views from the top before heading back down for some more action in the water. After lunch, set course during the mid-afternoon for Yanggefo; it’s here where you’ll be spending the night underneath the mangroves.  

Hotel Options
Why We Love This Hotel

Exploration at Your Own Pace: With a private charter, guests can enjoy the Indonesian isles and islets at their leisure, spending a full afternoon snorkeling a lively coral reef or swapping sunbathing on deck for a hiking excursion - the choice is yours.

Expertise and Attention to Detail: The Aman name offers the ultimate in high-end hospitality for luxury travelers and the Amandira vessel is no exception. A crew of 14, including a dive instructor and a massage therapist, is on-hand to cater to your every need.

Diving Destinations: Under the guidance of a private dive master, guests can explore some of the most remote, untouched and abundant diving sites in the region.

Read More
Amandira Preferred Hotel

Day 7

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Sorong

The morning cruise takes you onto a nearby spot well-known for its abundance of mantas. You’ll be able to jump in the water with them as they don’t hurt (although they can grow up to five meters in ‘wingspan’). After lunch, it’s back to the comfort of the boat, which makes its way towards Sorong for overnight anchorage.

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About

Navigate the waterways and explore the islands in luxurious style and comfort on your private schooner. Remote Lands offers a range of vessels for your stay, with air-conditioned cabins, en-suite bathrooms and spacious decks on which to relax and admire the views.

This accommodation has been personally vetted by the Remote Lands team and is the best available in the area. More information on this property is available on the “Hotels” tab at the top of the page.

Sorong
Sorong

Day 8

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Departure

This eighth day marks the end of this cruise around Indonesia. Take time for breakfast, pack up your things and say goodbye to the friendly crew who have looked after you for the past week. The tour includes all onwards transportation to the airport, where you can catch a flight to your next destination of choice.  

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