by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 11:50 PM ET, Thu April 25, 2024
Small-ship cruise line Aqua Expeditions has unveiled two new itineraries in East Indonesia for 2025.
The one-off sailings will be offered onboard Aqua Blu, a former British Royal Navy vessel that’s based in the region. The yacht has 15 suites and can accommodate 30 guests and 30 crew members.
Aqua Expeditions currently sails on the Amazon and Mekong rivers; the company also offers coastal yacht voyages to Komodo National Park, Ambon, the Spice Islands, Raja Ampat and the Galapagos Islands.
The first new itinerary, called “Spice Islands, Raja Ampat, and West Papua Expedition,” will take place October 11-23, 2025. The 12-night voyage will depart from Ambon and include visits to sites suc as the One Thousand Temples and the Kitikiti waterfall in Momon. Rates start at $19,640 per person based on double occupancy.
Departing from Kaimana, the second new itinerary is called “West Papua and Asmat Tribe Expedition.” The 9-night sailing runs from October 23 to November 1, 2025, and includes stops at destinations like the Kei Islands, Cape Papisol and Triton Bay. Rates start at $12,290 per person based on double occupancy.
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