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Aqua Blu January 2-9 2027 AQB-010227-7 Cruise & Offers

Sorong to Sorong

Voyage AQB-010227-7 | 8 days DatesJanuary 2-9 2027 Duration7 nights ShipAqua Blu

Review South Raja Ampat Expedition, voyage AQB-010227-7, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.

Published itinerary route sequence for South Raja Ampat Expedition aboard Aqua Blu, Voyage AQB-010227-7
Published itinerary routeSouth Raja Ampat Expedition · Voyage AQB-010227-7Sorong to Sorong · Schematic route sequence; not for navigation.

January 2, 2027 to January 9, 2027 · Voyage AQB-010227-7

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
January 2, 2027 & January 9, 2027
SorongIndonesia

Destination overview

We dock in Sorong as the ship replenishes itself for the next leg of the journey. Spend the day partaking in R&R on board Aqua Blu. Enjoy an outdoor gym session, relax in the jacuzzi, or book yourself a spa session. In the afternoon, welcome aboard the new guests who will be joining us for the rest of the expedition.

  • Day 1 · January 2, 2027Embarkation: Morning
  • Day 8 · January 9, 2027Disembarkation: 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
January 3, 2027
One Thousand Temples & YilletIndonesia

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 2 · January 3, 2027No 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
January 4, 2027
DaramIndonesia

Destination overview

Explore the colorful coral reefs of Daram, renowned for its multiple dive and snorkel sites. Featuring Andiamo, Candy Store, and Andys Ultimate, there’s a site fit for anyone – no matter their experience level. Take a leisurely walk through Daram’s uninhabited beaches and catch sight of endangered green and hawksbill turtles.

  • Day 3 · January 4, 2027No 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
January 5, 2027
SabudaIndonesia

Destination overview

Witness the sparkling coral reefs and beaches of the verdant Sabuda island as the sun rises. Jump in for a refreshing morning swim and discover the reef’s abundant marine life. At The Dome dive and snorkel site, expect to see large schools of tropical fish and even the occasional manta ray.

  • Day 4 · January 5, 2027No 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
January 6, 2027
Neptune’s Passage & Fibiacet Island​Indonesia

Destination overview

PONANT publishes Neptune’s Passage & Fibiacet Island​ as a sailing, scenic or transit segment within Raja, rather than as a conventional port call. The dates and any displayed timing reproduce only the verified schedule. Views and wildlife encounters vary with the route, daylight, weather and operating conditions.

  • Day 5 · January 6, 2027No 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
January 7, 2027
Kapatcol & Blue Water MangrovesIndonesia

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 · January 7, 2027No 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
January 8, 2027
Boo & Kofiu IslandsIndonesia

Destination overview

The penultimate day begins with a kayak exploration of Boo Island’s shimmering lagoons and waterways. In the afternoon, we head off to Kofiau Island, which boasts some of the highest diversity of marine life recorded worldwide. Test your sense of adventure once more as you explore the underwater world of Raja Ampat one last time this expedition.

  • Day 7 · January 8, 2027No 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

Sorong to Sorong aboard Aqua Blu

On January 2-9 2027, Aqua Blu sails 7 nights from Sorong to Sorong. South Raja Ampat Expedition brings together One Thousand Temples & Yillet, Daram, Sabuda, Neptune’s Passage & 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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