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Aqua Blu November 28-December 5 2026 AQB-112826-7 Cruise & Offers
Ambon to Ambon
Review Spice Islands & South Raja Ampat Expeditions, voyage AQB-112826-7, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.
November 28, 2026 to December 5, 2026 · Voyage AQB-112826-7
Destinations & expedition experiences
This published program may be adapted by the captain and expedition team for weather, sea, ice, wildlife, permit or safety conditions. Panels preserve PONANT's planned destinations or regions without turning them into guaranteed landings.
Days 1 & 8
November 28, 2026 & December 5, 2026Ambon
Destination overview
Ambon is a busy island capital in Indonesia's Maluku region, set around a broad bay backed by green hills. Markets, waterfront neighborhoods and reminders of the historic spice trade shape its character. The surrounding coast provides access to villages, beaches, reefs and the wider landscapes of the Moluccas.
- Day 1 · November 28, 2026Embarkation: Afternoon
- Day 8 · December 5, 2026Disembarkation: Morning
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 2
November 29, 2026Banda Islands & Banda Neira
Destination overview
Approach the Banda Islands at sunrise, greeted by Kora-Kora war canoes at the harbor. Stroll through history at the Dutch Fort Nassau on Banda Neira – which used to be the most hotly contested island in the world back in the 16th and 17th century.
- Day 2 · November 29, 2026No port clock time published
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 3
November 30, 2026Pulau Koon
Destination overview
Spend the morning exploring some of the finest reefs on the planet. Off the remote island of Koon, divers and snorkelers can look forward to visiting ‘Too Many Fish’, an aptly named site with plenty of reef fish sightings as well as occasional pop-ins by leopard sharks and hammerhead sharks.
- Day 3 · November 30, 2026No port clock time published
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 4
December 1, 2026Wayil & Yillet
Destination overview
The Wayil region of Raja Ampat features a number of uncharted islands, each harboring pristine beaches and secret lagoons. Enjoy kayaking among the reefs or head out for swimming and snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters. The setting adds local character and a distinctive sense of place to the published itinerary.
- Day 4 · December 1, 2026No port clock time published
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 5
December 2, 2026One Thousand Temples & Fibiacet Island
Destination overview
Wake up to the magnificent Thousand Temples karst island and lagoon complex. In the morning, we explore mysterious jellyfish lakes and karst island seascapes, witnessing ancient rock art before touring the magnificent caverns of Tomolol Cave. The setting adds local character and a distinctive sense of place to the published itinerary.
- Day 5 · December 2, 2026No port clock time published
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 6
December 3, 2026Kapatcol & Blue Water Mangroves
Destination overview
Head out early in the morning to the lush forests of Kapatcol, home to the Lesser and King birds of paradise. After the morning’s bird-watching excursion, plunge into the surrounding lapis lazuli waters for a refreshing dive or snorkel. The setting adds local character and a distinctive sense of place to the published itinerary.
- Day 6 · December 3, 2026No port clock time published
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 7
December 4, 2026Boano
Destination overview
Arrive early morning at Boano, a small island located between the Ceram and Banda Sea. Head out for a dive or snorkel along the island's coral fringed walls, where you may encounter sharks and schools of pelagic fish. After lunch, revel in a cocktail demonstration, and spend your final evening relaxing on the sun deck, taking in the ocean breeze.
- Day 7 · December 4, 2026No port clock time published
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Planning note: Times appear only when published for this sailing. Blank times remain unpublished; a source-system midnight placeholder is never treated as a genuine call time.
A closer look at this sailing
Ambon to Ambon aboard Aqua Blu
On November 28-December 5 2026, Aqua Blu sails 7 nights from Ambon to Ambon. Spice Islands & South Raja Ampat Expeditions brings together Banda Islands & Banda Neira, Pulau Koon, Wayil & Yillet, One Thousand Temples & Fibiacet Island, creating a specific progression of ports for travelers comparing destination variety and voyage pace.
Aqua Expeditions publishes the departure dates and complete ordered daily program, with broad embarkation and disembarkation timing but no port clock times. The source lists 8 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.
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