16 nights All Inclusive Cruise from
$19,242
per person share twinFlights AdditionalDeparts 21 Aug 24
West Papua, Raja Ampat & Micronesia
Travel north from Australia to discover the Spice Islands and the renowned Raja Ampat islands. Then, travel through the Republic of Palau and the isolated little islands of Micronesia before arriving in Yap for an exciting 16-night journey. Experience being welcomed and guided to the ancient Banda Neira settlement in traditional kora kora canoes. Admire one of the most photographed marine vistas on Earth: Wayag's pristine ocean and rocky green limestone cliffs. In Jellyfish Lake in Palau, have a swim with the friendly golden jellyfish. Discover the history of Yap's limestone money and explore the coral reefs that are home to a variety of marine life by kayaking, diving, and snorkeling. An expedition ship is the only way to explore the amazing combinations of history, marine life, and distant island cultures that this voyage offers.
Expedition Inclusions
✔ Pre and post cruise flights / charter flights
✔ 16 night cruise with Coral Expeditions onboard Coral Geographer
✔ All meals, with morning and afternoon tea
✔ Wi-Fi Access – Standard speed connectivity enabling email, social image sharing, web browsing and messaging
✔ Selected beers, wines, spirits, juices & soft drinks with lunch and dinner service, and 24 hour tea and coffee
✔ Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Events
✔ 24 hour coffee and selection of tea
✔ Snorkeling & SCUBA equipment (SCUBA diving at an additional cost)
✔ Use of all onboard facilities, including a reference library
✔ All excursions with our expedition team
✔ Your expedition photos captured during the voyage
✔ Post-cruise transfers
✔ All fees & gratuities
16 nights cruise onboard Coral Geographer
Departs : 21 August 2024
Enquire with us on other departure dates available
Coral Deck Stateroom from $19,242 per person
Promenade Deck Stateroom from $22,534 per person
Explorer Deck Balcony Stateroom from $29,097 per person
Bridge Deck Suites from $39,849 per person
Expedition Highlights
✔ Enjoy the ancient warrior tradition welcome of the kora kora canoes in Banda Neira
✔ At Tual, visit a hundred-year-old village to engage in an energetic cultural welcome before learning of the rich maritime history of the Taar people and their mangrove conservation projects
✔ Discover the limestone karst islands of Raja Ampat and hike to the summit of Pindito Peak
✔ Snorkel and dive the coral reefs and lava flows of the Coral Triangle including Ulithi Atoll, Sonsorol, Banda Neira and the marine playground of Raja Ampat
✔ Join in traditional dance and singing performance and experience ancient Austranesian and Micronesian traditions passed down through history
✔ Learn about Yap’s time-honoured customs and culture and visit the isolated islet of Ulithi home to sea turtles, coconut crabs and sea birds
✔ Meet the people of Sonsorol Island who are linguistically and culturally different from their Caroline Islands neighbours
✔ Discover the breathtaking landscape of Palau and swim with harmless golden jellyfish in Jellyfish Lake
*Activities may be placed on different days dependent on guide and direction of cruise
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Terms and Conditions
RESERVATIONS:
To make a reservation you have to pay a deposit of 20% of the fare. The balance of the fare is due ninety (90) days prior to departure. All prices are converted from Australian dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation at time of booking
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY:
Notification of cancellation must be received in writing. At the time we receive your cancellation the following penalties will apply:
- Up to 90 days prior to departure – forfeit your deposit of 20% of the fare.
- 60 to 89 days prior to departure – forfeit 50% of the fare.
- No-show to 59 days prior to departure – forfeit 100% of the fare.
