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East Indonesia

Dual destinations

Featuring vast seas studded with 17,000 islands of unique character, Indonesia is the perfect tropical setting for a small ship cruising expedition.

Exclusive dual-destination sailings in East Indonesia

Embark on Aqua Blu’s most comprehensive sailings, exploring the top highlights in destinations including Bali-Komodo, Spice Islands, Raja Ampat, and West Papua. 

 

Apart from its regular itineraries, Aqua Blu offers highly exclusive dual-destination cruises as one-off itineraries each year. These 9- and 12-night voyages sail to a number of East Indonesia’s uncharted and rarely explored islands. This is the perfect opportunity for those looking to discover the hidden gems of this region, which not many get a chance to see.

 

These journeys incorporate key aspects of Aqua Blu’s regular itineraries with unique additions along the route. Each of the 12-night expeditions include one-of-a-kind excursions such as visits to the intriguing Abui tribe of Flores at Alor, journeys to the multicolored Kelimutu volcano crater lakes in Flores, and explorations of the stunning landscapes of southern Raja Ampat and the Forgotten Islands. 

Combine the best of many worlds

Discover our itineraries

Here’s a look at our exclusive  Indonesia small ship cruises discovering remote biodiverse regions with abundance of wildlife and culture.
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11 NIGHTS
Spice Islands & Forgotten Islands
FROM USD $16,140 PER ADULT
Highlights
Snorkelling & Diving
Wildlife encounters
Kayaking & Paddleboarding

This coastal expedition takes us from Ambon all the way down to Labuan Bajo, with stops along the eastern end of the Nusa Tenggara archipelago, the mythical Banda group, and the Forgotten Islands – a distant and isolated islands chain which isn’t often visited by expeditions and cruises in East Indonesia. Experience hikes through uncharted landscapes, cultural excursions to discover colonial relics, and snorkeling and diving in some of the world’s most biodiverse waters.

11 NIGHTS
Spice Islands & Forgotten Islands
FROM USD $16,140 PER ADULT
Highlights
Snorkelling & Diving
Wildlife encounters
Kayaking & Paddleboarding

This coastal expedition takes us from Ambon all the way down to Labuan Bajo, with stops along the eastern end of the Nusa Tenggara archipelago, the mythical Banda group, and the Forgotten Islands – a distant and isolated islands chain which isn’t often visited by expeditions and cruises in East Indonesia. Experience hikes through uncharted landscapes, cultural excursions to discover colonial relics, and snorkeling and diving in some of the world’s most biodiverse waters.

Best of The Spice Islands & Forgotten Islands

Starting off in Ambon, this itinerary explores the Spice Islands which are renowned for their remarkable colonial history. As the place of origin of nutmeg – a spice that was worth more than gold in terms of weight – the Spice Islands were the holy grail for famous old world explorers including Christopher Columbus and Ferdinand Magellan. Expect to visit the Dutch Fort Belgica on Banda Neira, Pulau Run – an island traded by the British in exchange for Manhattan – and Fort Revenge on Pulau Al. Next, we venture towards the Forgotten Islands – a chain of islands in the north-east of Indonesia, famed for being a remarkably beautiful diving area with palm-lined beaches. Their crystalline waters sit in the heart of the Coral Triangle, hosting vibrant coral reefs and a teeming population of marine life. On board Aqua Blu, divers and snorkelers alike can look forward to a variety of sharks, rays, and schools of pelagic fish.
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Trip highlights and excursions

Getting there

Destination Airport: Pattimura International Airport (AMQ)
Ambon can be reached via a domestic flight from Jakarta which arrives on the day of Aqua Blu’s departure.
Embarkation

Meeting Point: Arrival terminal, Pattimura International Airport (AMQ), 03:15 PM

Guests will be welcomed by the Aqua Blu team at Pattimura International Airport and escorted on a short transfer to Ambon Harbor. Following this, they will board Aqua Blu at around 04:30 PM.

 

Disembarkation

Guests will disembark Aqua Blu at La Prima Hotel at 8:00 AM. Following this, they will be taken on a short 15-minute transfer to Komodo Airport (LBJ). 

Upon arrival, guests will be able to board the recommended flight Batik Air ID6332 at 9:50 AM to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS).

Our ship going to Indonesia

Aqua Blu
Aqua Blu
30 Guests
30 Crew
15 Suites

Aqua Blu is the first ever long-range ocean explorer yacht permanently based in East Indonesia. 15 individually designed suites and refined amenities are accompanied by innovative cuisine curated by renowned chef Benjamin Cross, drawing inspiration from Indonesia’s fabled spice trade route.

Kayaking & Paddle Boarding
Wildlife Encounters
Guided Hikes
Snorkeling & Diving