Dunia Baru Yacht
Length 51m | 7 Cabins | 14 Guests
Prepare to be swept away on a journey of unparalleled opulence as you step aboard Dunia Baru, the epitome of luxury yacht charters. Discover a world where sophistication meets adventure, creating memories that linger long after the waves have settled.
A Masterpiece of Craftsmanship and Elegance
Dunia Baru stands as a testament to exquisite craftsmanship and timeless elegance. From the gleaming exterior to the meticulously designed interiors, every detail exudes luxury. The yacht offers a haven of comfort, featuring spacious lounges, finely appointed cabins, and panoramic views, ensuring an unforgettable voyage.
Tailored Voyages for Discerning Travelers
Experience the freedom to design your dream voyage with Dunia Baru’s bespoke itineraries. Whether you crave the tranquility of secluded anchorages or the vibrancy of bustling coastal cities, our expert team will curate an itinerary tailored to your desires. Navigate through the Indonesian archipelago, discovering hidden gems at every turn.
Unparalleled Service, Unmatched Hospitality
At Dunia Baru, we redefine luxury with our commitment to impeccable service. Our professional crew, trained in the art of hospitality, anticipates your every need. From gourmet dining experiences to personalized excursions, your journey is crafted with precision to ensure an unparalleled level of comfort and satisfaction.
Private Charter 2025
Private Charter Max 14 Persons
Price
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Season
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USD 20.000 / Night + 11% VAT
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Normal Season
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USD 22.000 / Night + 11% VAT
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High Season Christmas & NYE
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Private Charter (Komodo Island min 4 Nighrs / Raja Ampat min 6 Nights)
Sailing Schedules
April to October
Bali / Komodo / Alor
September to November
Banda Sea / Spice Islands
October to March
Raja Ampat / Sulawesi
Include
- All onboard meals, snacks, bottled water, refreshments, and an alcohol package.
- Shore excursions as outlined on the itinerary, entrance fees and permits at our seasonal home ports, and transfers to/from shore to the ship.
- Services of an English-speaking cruise director; service of the crew.
- Onboard Masseuse (up to 5 massages a day).
- Use of all water sports equipment, including a water slide, sea kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, snorkeling equipment, SeaPool, Sunfish sailing dinghy, water skis, jet skis, and fishing gear (where permissible by local regulation).
- Starlink internet wi-fi.
- Dive equipment for up to 14 guests.
Exclude
- Flight tickets & personal expenses.
- Alcoholic beverages.
- PADI dive certification courses.
- Travel and dive insurance.
- Trip cancellation insurance.
- Medical and evacuation insurance.
- Crew gratuities.
Itineraries
Bali to Komodo
Bali to Komodo 6N-7D
Day 1 – Bali – Gili Trawangan
Bali, perhaps Indonesia’s best-known island, which is often called “the Island of the Gods”, and you will set sail from here east, towards Lombok. Bali’s Mount Agung, the holiest peak on the island and
where, traditional Hindu belief has it, the gods reside, and will keep watch over you as you begin your voyage.
After dropping anchor at Gili Trawangan, you will spend the rest of the day easing into island life on this little piece of paradise.
Dunia Baru will sail overnight from Gili Trawangan to Sumbawa.
Just off north-western Lombok there are three little islands known collectively as “the Gilis”. Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air have become a destination loved by travellers who’re wanting to get that iconic island experience: think, palm trees that fringe white beaches, gentle clear turquoise waters that lap at the sand… and beach bars serving fresh coconuts and imaginative cocktails.
Dunia Baru will drop anchor off Gili Trawangan (affectionately known as Gili T) and you can take the RIB out to explore these islands and choose where and how you’d like to spend your day. Laze on an idyllic beach, walk in search of shells, kayak around one of the islands or experience the laid-back beach bars… Island life at its best.
Day 2 – Sumbawa – Satonda – Batu Monco
Today is likely to be one you will always remember with wonder: while you sail past Sumbawa, there is a chance you will swim with whalesharks, the largest fish in the ocean.
This will be a day of natural wonders: from the whalesharks Dunia Baru will sail to Satonda, a conical known for its spectacular crater lake. The
afternoon is yours to kayak or SUP on the lake, take a walk up to the rim of the crater, or do some snorkeling. In the evening you will witness
thousands upon thousands of flying foxes – giant fruit bats – flock from the island in search of food.
Dunia Baru will sail overnight from Satonda to Batu
Monco.
Off the northern coast of Sumbawa, there is a spot where islanders have been fishing for decade – and whalesharks have learned how to benefit from this. The islanders fish with nets strung from floating structures called bagan – and the whalesharks have learned that they can come to these nets to feed.
While you are here, you will have a chance to swim beside and below the bagans and, if luck is on your side, you will be in the water while whalesharks, the largest creatures in the ocean, swim alongside you.
Satonda is not a very big island (it measures just two by three kilometers), yet it rises more than 1000 meters from the sea bed and, just off-center, it holds a crater lake that is so much fun to explore. Dunia Baru’s crew will carry kayaks and stand-up paddleboards to the lake so that you can make the most of these secluded waters. If you’re up for a walk, the pathway up to the rim of the crater offers a fairly easy (but steep) climb that will reward you with exceptional views of the lake and surrounding ocean. An unbelievable spectacle of nature.
Day 3 – Day 4 – Batu Monco – Gili Lawa Darat
Batu Monco is a bay in the north-west of Komodo island, and it’s here that you’ll spend the morning of day 3. It’s a fantastic place to do some diving and snorkeling – this is, after all, a region known to have some of the most diverse marine life on the planet. Batu Monco also provides an excellent opportunity to take out the SUPs or kayaks and explore the coastline of the bay.
From Batu Monco Dunia Baru will sail to Gili Lawa Darat, an island just off the north-eastern tip of Komodo. Spend the afternoon relaxing on the beach, taking out the water toys or going for a sunset hike.
You will overnight at Gili Lawa Darat, then spend all of day 4 here too – the diving and snorkeling really is spectacular. On the evening of day 4 Dunia Baru will sail to Rinca.
On the north-west of Komodo island there is a rocky bay called Batu Monco (“batu” is the Indonesian word for rock). The bay is surrounded by the hills of Komodo, which drop straight down onto the beach. The bay is known for its beautiful shallow reef, and is a fantastic spot to see blue-spotted stingray, manta rays and the schooling of colorful fusiliers.
Gili Lawa Darat, an island on the western tip of Komodo, is known for its particularly spectacular sunset views. Not only is it a fantastic place to come for a hike: the reefs around Gili Lawa Darat is exquisite and the extensive.
coral gardens are simply out of this world. Plus, at Gili Lawa Darat there’s a good chance you’ll get to swim or dive with manta rays – guaranteed to be an experience you’ll never forget.
Day 5 – Day 6 – Rinca – Padar
When you wake on the morning of day 5, Dunia Baru will be anchored off the island of Rinca, an island tucked between Komodo and Flores.
This morning brings an opportunity to walk with rangers on Rinca, in search of Komodo dragons. There are various walking trails of different distances.
Throughout the rest of days 5, 6 and 7 there will be many opportunities to dive, snorkel, swim, kayak or spend time on some of the secluded beaches around Komodo National Park.
In the Komodo National Park, there is something for everyone – beautiful beaches, scenic walking trails and an abundance of dive sites. Snorkelers will love the beautiful, untouched reefs and the channels that are frequented by manta rays. The Komodo archipelago is known for its strong currents and nutrient-rich waters, and is celebrated as one of the richest marine.
environments on the planet. You’ll see a wide diversity of marine life, from macro to pelagic: reef sharks, mantas, turtles, great schools of reef fish, large groupers, trevallies… there are more than 1000 species of fish in this area. Some dive sites are suited to more experienced divers while others are absolutely perfect for novices, and visibility is usually excellent.
Rinca is Komodo island’s smaller neighbor, and it’s here that you’ll get the chance to go walking in search of Komodo dragons. You’ll probably see a few near the ranger station, but don’t be fooled by their seemingly docile nature: dragons, the descendants of dinosaurs, can be spectacularly aggressive – and knowing this makes a walk through their territory a real adrenaline rush. There are different trails of various lengths, and you’ll always have a guard with you.
On Komodo island there is a beach where the sand is pink: soft, warm, rosy pink sand that gently filters into the clear Flores Sea. The pink color is from a teensy pink-colored marine organism called foraminifera, the most abundant species of marine plankton. Many foraminifera (scientists say there could be 4000 different species) have symbiotic algae living within their coral skeletons: the algae benefits because it has something on which to grow, and the foraminifera benefits by digesting the waste produced by the algae. It’s this waste absorption that, scientists believe, gives red foraminifera their color.
Day 7 – Padar – Nusa Kode – Labuan Bajo
A walk on Padar is a fantastic way to begin the day: it is quite steep, but the view from the top, of ragged hills jutting up from the turquoise
water, is absolutely stunning.
From Padar Dunia Baru will sail to Nusa Kode in the very south of Komodo National Park, where there are pristine beaches and the chance to enjoy some water sports and swimming (you might have a chance to swim with manta rays here). We’ll also take you to a tucked- away beach where, from the safety of the RIB, you’ll see Komodo dragons swimming or lazing along the shoreline.
From Nusa Kode, Dunia Baru will sail overnight to Labuan Bajo. There, on the morning of day 8, a vehicle will be waiting to take you to the airport, for your departure flight.
Komodo National Park
9 Days 8 Nights
Day 1 – Labuan Bajo – Sabolan
Your journey begins as you embark on Dunia Baru in Labuan Bajo, Flores. Once the crew has welcomed you aboard your new home and
you’ve comfortably settled in, enjoy a sumptuous breakfast as we cruise north towards the nearby sandy island of Sabolan.
Jump in for an afternoon snorkel or perhaps a dive in these calm waters and vibrant reefs. Sip on your favorite cocktail as we take off and the sun slowly sets on the first day of our promising journey through the land of dragons.
Day 2 – Sabolan – Rinca – Siaba
No trip through the park is complete without visiting the home of the world’s largest lizard, the infamous Komodo dragon.
Depart early morning to Rinca Island for a trek through a rugged and dry landscape also keeping an eye open for all the wildlife thriving in this seemingly desolate environment.
After returning to a delightful breakfast, we approach the small island of Siaba where we’ll later jump in and search of the green turtles which call it home. After a few drinks and canapes on the top deck, enjoy dinner al fresco below the stars.
Rinca is Komodo island’s smaller neighbor, and it’s here that you’ll get the chance to go walking in search of Komodo dragons. You’ll probably see a few near the ranger station, but don’t be fooled by their seemingly docile nature: dragons, the descendants of dinosaurs, can be spectacularly aggressive – and knowing this makes a walk through their territory a real adrenaline rush. There are different trails of various lengths, and you’ll always have a guard with you.
On Komodo island there is a beach where the sand is pink: soft, warm, rosy pink sand that gently filters into the clear Flores Sea. The pink color is from a teensy pink-colored marine organism called foraminifera, the most abundant species of marine plankton. Many foraminifera (scientists say there could be 4000 different species) have symbiotic algae living within their coral skeletons: the algae benefits because it has something on which to grow, and the foraminifera benefits by digesting the waste produced by the algae. It’s this waste absorption that, scientists believe, gives red foraminifera their color.
Day 3 – Siaba – Padar – Nusa Kode
Brave the sunrise trek up to Komodo’s most famous viewpoint for spectacular views of the iconic Padar island. Indulge in a well-deserved gourmet breakfast as we make our way down south towards the completely different landscape.
Be sure to be out when we enter the dramatic bay of Nusa Kode as it is a spectacle not to be missed. This Jurassic Park like landscape offers
the chance once again the observe some of the dragon you’ve befriended. If you haven’t night dived yet, you’re in luck as this area is well known to house the most mesmerizing critters crawling out after dark.
Day 4 – Nusa Kode
This morning let the crew take you to your exclusive beach set up where you’ll be comfortably nestled for a superb brunch with your toes directly in the sand.Take a walk along the deserted beach and
explore the island or simply lounge below the umbrellas soaking in the beauty. You’ll ind this hard to reach location great to do some water
sports such as kayaking, SUP or even wake board if you dare.
During lunch, cruise back towards the familiar Nusa Kode for an afternoon dive contemplating the deepest wonders the bay has to offer.
Day 5 – Nusa Kode – Batu Bolong – Gili Lawa Darat
Awake with the sun and a gentle yoga flow before we lift anchor and we relocate towards the magical site of Batu Balong which you won’t
want to miss.
Later, cool off before lunch by exploring your choice of famous dive sites such as Crystal Rock, Castle Rock or Shotgun.
We’ll spend the night anchored in the most peaceful of bays and set you up for stargazing on the top deck.
Day 6 – Gili Lawa Darat – Takat Makassar – Loh Liang
Conditions permitting, watch as the crew pull up the sails and experience Dunia Baru in full bloom. Hop in the tender and distance yourself from the vessel to get a full picture of Dunia Baru in all its splendour!
En route today, dive another site Komodo is famed for in Northern Komodo. A late afternoon snorkel at Takat Makassar often
features the elusive gentle giants which is the Manta Ray.
To top the day off, we’ll head to the sandbank to watch the sun set over Komodo island.
Makassar Reef has a flat, shallow bottom that’s interspersed with patches of coral. The corals here might appear pretty ordinary, but Makassar Reef is one of the most interesting places in the Komodo archipelago – because it’s here that manta rays gather. The current here can sometimes be quite strong, and the mantas gather here for feeding and to use the area as a cleaning station.
Day 7 – Loh Liang – Kalong
Enjoy a morning at leisure later cooling off with a bit of snorkelling before a light lunch.
At the end a restful afternoon and perhaps a massage, observe the sun set with thousands of bats flying of as the dark settles in.
In the evening allow us to prepare our unique beach BBQ with all of Dunia Baru’s hallmarks.
Day 8 – Kalong – Tatawa
During breakfast, we approach the idyllic island of Tatawa surrounded by slivers of sand and coral reef.
Whether you choose to relax on the beach, snorkel or perhaps explore the neighbouring mangrove system on a kayak, Tatawa has it all and is yours to discover.
Later that day, take part in an adrenaline filled drift dive home to a colourful and lively underwater world before hopping back aboard. During this final night indulge on with a feast not to be forgotten.
Day 9 – Tatawa – Labuan Bajo
Once you’ve had breakfast, disembark after a heartfelt farewell from the crew. We’ll accompany you to the airport for your onwards travels at the end of the most unique and memorable of journeys aboard yours truly, Dunia Baru.
Flores to Maluku
Flores to Maluku 13D-12N
Day 1 – Maumere
Your 13-day journey begins in Maumere on Flores, the island the Portuguese named Cabo de Flores, the island of flowers. One of Dunia Baru’s crew will meet you upon arrival at Frans Xavier Seda Airport; they will take care of your luggage and transport you directly to the superyacht.Once you’ve settled in and enjoyed a meal prepared by your on-board chef. Dunia Baru will then sail east on what will undoubtedly be the voyage of a lifetime.
Day 2 – Kumba
When you wake on the morning of day 2, you will be sailing along the northern coastline of Flores, heading east towards the island of
Kumba. In true Ring of Fire style, Kumba is an active volcano that erupts regularly – some say as frequently as every 10 minutes. While the eruptions are usually fairly small, it is possible, particularly once the sun sets, to sometimes see rivers of lava glowing in the dark.
The waters around Kumba are rich in nutrients and diving here often leads to encounters with larger species: white-tip and grey reef sharks, mola-mola, mantas, whalesharks and giant groupers are sometimes seen here.
Day 3 – Day 6 – Alor – Kisar – Sermata – Dawera
On days 3, 4, 5 and 6 you will continue to sail east, island- hopping from Alor to Kisar, Sermata and Dawera. This really is a very quiet part of the
world, and you will undoubtedly thrive on soaking up the chilled tropical vibes of island life. You will come across beautiful beaches and pristine reefs, and have many opportunities to dive, snorkel or take out the paddleboards, kayaks and jetskis.
Manta rays, hammerhead sharks, dolphins and whales are sometimes seen around Kisar island, which is where you’ll be on day 4.
Throughout this part of the journey you will have the chance to visit small villages where most families sustain themselves by fishing. In Alor you will also be able to watch women weaving ikat cloth. This is a fascinating process where designs are tie-dyed into the warp threads before weaving begins.
Day 7 – Serua
On day 7 you will have the option to visit a tiny village on Serua island, where life seems to continue as normal, despite the fact that Serua is
one of the most active volcanoes in the Banda Sea. Take a look at the peak of the island, and you’ll see that a constant plume of volcanic gases is emitted from the vents near the central dome.
One of the staples that is produced in the village is salted fish, one of Indonesia’s favorite delicacies. “Ikan asin”, as it’s known in the Indonesian language, is made when fresh fish is dried in the sun and marinated with salt, and it can stay “fresh” at room temperature for many months.
If live fish is more your thing, you’ll be treated to hammerheads and big schools of travellies and barracuda when you dive the reefs here.
Day 8 – Kei
Bring out the beach gear – today’s a day for kicking back and chilling out on the gorgeous white-sand beaches of the wonderfully remote Kei
islands. This is your time to relax in the shade of an umbrella and enjoy the sea breeze, or swim, paddleboard, kayak, go snorkeling or explore the area on jetskis.
For lunch, the chef and hospitality crew will prepare a beach picnic that will quite likely rank up there with the most special al fresco meals you could ever imagine.
The Kei islands are seperated from the Asian and Australian continental shelves by deep waters, and because of this, the mountainous islands have very few native mammals. These islands belong to the South- East Maluku islands, and form part of what’s oftern referred to as “the forgotten islands” because they are so isolated.
Day 9 – Manuk
Manuk means “bird” in the local language, and you’ll know you’ve arrived at Manuk when you see the thousands of sea birds that fly around the island.
Situated in the middle of the Banda Sea, Manuk is the most eastern volcano in Indonesia. Although it’s just 750km north of Darwin, it feels pretty remote out here – and that’s just what makes this part of the world so special.
Manuk is more than 100km from the Banda islands in the north, and due to its isolation this island is rarely visited, even though the diving
here is spectacular. Manuk is known for its unusually large population of sea snakes, as well as the beautiful corals and huge schools of barracuda.
Around Manuk you might see men fishing with kites. They fly kites with very long lines that dangle and bouce bait on the surface of the water, to catch tuna.
Day 10 – Day 11 – Banda Islands
The Bandas might be just a small group of islands, but they fall within an area that’s had an enormous impact on the world: the Malukus, aka the Spice Islands. It was to these islands that Henry the Navigator, Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama and Ferdinand Magellan all set sail, wanting to secure land and the trade of, predominantly, nutmeg and clove.
Famous as a source of nutmeg, the Banda Islands became the center of of struggles between the Portuguese, Dutch and British, all of who wanted control of these islands. Eventually in 1667 the British gave up Pulau Run, one of the Banda islands, to the Dutch, in exchange for New Amsterdam, or what is now Manhatten in New York.
Over days 10 and 11 you will have the chance to wander the streets of Banda Neira, which was once the global center of the nutmeg and mace trade, as well as climb a volcano and visit a museum fortress. There is fantastic diving and snorkeling in these parts too, as well as the chance to see dolphins.
Day 12 – Saparua – Nusa Laut
The final full day of your journey through this little-visited part of the world will be spent around two beautiful islands: Saparua and Nusa Laut.
You’ll have the chance to visit villages on both islands, where the warm hospitality of the villagers is sure to make these islands very memorable places on your journey.
The reefs around Saparua and Nusa Laut are reputed to be among the best in the area, and around Saparua there is a chance you could see an elusive dugong. Spending time in the water here – whether you’re diving or snorkeling – will be a wonderful way to wrap up what will have been a journey through some of the most beautiful marine environments on earth.
Day 13 – Ambon
On the final morning of your journey you will sail into Ambon, and the captain and crew of Dunia Baru will ensure you arrive in good time to make your flight out of Pattimura Airport.
Ambon is the capital of Indonesia’s Maluku province. It was colonised by the Portuguese in 1526; the Dutch took control of the island in 1609 and, except for brief periods of British rule, they kept control of Ambon until Indonesia’s independence in 1945. Forts, monuments and colonial buildings from these times still stand.
Cendrawasih Bay
Cendrawasih Bay 7N-8D
Day 1 – Manokwari
Your journey begins in Manokwari, a city surrounded by tropical rainforest that’s located at the “top” of Bird’s Head Peninsula in Indonesia’s West Papua province. One of Dunia Baru’s crew will meet you upon arrival at Rendani International Airport; he will take care of your luggage and transport you directly to the superyacht.
Once you’ve settled in, you might choose to explore Manokwari. If you’d like to stretch your legs, we can arrange for you to do a guided walk in Arfak Nature Reserve, where there is a chance you could see an elusive Bird of Paradise. Another option is to take a tender across to Mansinam island, where a 30-meter-high statue of Christ celebrates the place where the missionaries who bought Christianity to Papua first arrived.
Later in the afternoon Dunia Baru will weigh anchor and set sail south, towards Broken Island.
Day 2 – Day 3 – Wairundi
When the sun rises on day 2, Dunia Baru will be anchored off Wairundi, also known as Broken Island. Although it’s just 56km from Manokwari, it feels like it’s in the middle of nowhere: Cendrawasih Bay National Park’s marine and coastal habitats are relatively undisturbed, and the extensive coral reefs rank among the finest in the world.
Over these two days you will have many opportunities to snorkel and dive, relax on the beach, take out the jet skis and kayaks or go diving.
Wairundi is a small lowland island surrounded by a beautiful white sand beach fringed with coconut palms, and a shallow reef that is rich in marine life and coral gardens. There is a pod of curious dolpins that often come and play on the reef.
From Wairundi, Dunia Baru will sail south and spend time around a group of small islands that are a breeding ground for green turtles. The diving here is fantastic, and there is an abundance of brightly colored soft corals, hard corals and sponge corals.
Day 4 – Day 5 – Kwatisore
After sailing through the night, on day 4 you will arrive at the southernmost part of Cendrawasih Bay, near the village of Kwatisore.
It is here that whalesharks gather, and where you will have the opportunity to swim with the biggest fish in the sea (some grow to larger than 12 meters). Near Kwatisore sightings of whalesharks are virtually guaranteed, and the creatures tend to linger at the surface for extended periods of time, feeding on the small bait fish stored in nets under bagans, the villagers’ fishing platforms.
“Kwatisore” is a local word for “afternoon mist”, as late in the day you’ll see mist descending over some of the hills. If you’d like to explore this area you can do some trekking (the elusive bird of paradise can sometimes be seen here) or visit the village, where people tend to keep rather unusual pets. After dark you could head out with a local fisherman to see how he fish with nets and lights, or you could go in search of saltwater crocodiles.
Day 6 – Day 7 – Tridacna Atoll
Dunia Baru sails north on day 6, and the captain will drop anchor in the very middle of Cendrawasih Bay, at Tridacna Atoll.
There’s only a handful of islands in this atoll, and they’re surrounded by a pristine shallow reef that has a spectacular wall – excellent diving here. There are gorgeous beaches too, and time spent at Tridacna is the perfect opportunity to relax on the beach, to swim, snorkel, dive, kayak or jetski.
Closer towards Biak (your final destination) and just east of Pulau Num, you’ll spend some time around an island that officially has no name, but that we refer to as Din’s Haven. Just like the islands of Tridacna, it’s perfect for beaching, snorkeling and diving. A fantastic place to wind down what will have been an unforgettable week of adventure and exploration.
If you’d prefer to explore more, Dunia Baru can sail into Biak on day 7, and you have the option to visit a beautiful waterfall, a cave used by the Japanese in World War II and small bird park.
Day 8 – Biak
The final stop on your journey is Biak, a small island surrounded by white sand beaches in the north of Cendrawasih Bay. Once a strategic
airfield for the Japanese during World War II, Biak was the scene of horrific battles between the Allies and the Japanese, and also used to be a major stop-over for trans-Pacific flights. These days, however, the island is better known as one of the most easy-to-reach places in West Papua, and popular with travelers because of the lovely beaches and shallow reefs.
On day 8, the captain and crew will make sure that Dunia Baru sails into the port in Biak in good time to transfer you to Frans Kaisiepo International Airport, for you to take your flight out of the island.
Raja Ampat
Ultimate Diving 7D-6N
Day 1 – Sorong – Tomolol
Your journey begins in the port at Sorong, on the “beak” of Bird’s Head Peninsula and less than one degree south of the equator. The word “sorong” is said to originate from the local Soreri language meaning “deep and turbulent seas”, and the ocean here is rich in tuna and shrimp.
Today will be one of cruising, as Dunia Baru sails to the far south of Raja Ampat. Enjoy a lazy afternoon and sunset from the top deck, as you watch beautiful landscapes slip past.
Day 2 – Tomolol – Misool
The morning of day 2 will be spent exploring the astounding Tomolol cave system on Misool, where the elements have carved out a spectacular cave that has a labyrinth of passages and caverns. On the edge of a turquoise lagoon, the entrance to Tomolol is absolutely spectacular: a cathedral of nature that serves as a grand welcome to water- illed caverns where limestone chandeliers seem to drip from above.
Day 3 – Misool – Penemu
The water around Misool offers some of the best diving and snorkeling sites in the region – and here you will witness some of the finest corals and marine life on the planet. This is also a great place to do some kayaking and SUPing.
From Misool Dunia Baru will sail to Balbulol, for a sunset cruise and dinner. The majestic karsts of Balbulol Lagoon make it a spectacular spot to spend time both in and on the beautifully calm water. The karsts are too steep to climb, but the lagoon around them is perfect for exploring by kayak, SUP and for swimming in. There are beautiful corals and fishes in this lagoon – snorkelers are in for a real treat – and bird-life around Balbulol is prolific.
Dunia Baru will sail north through the night, to the island of Penemu.
Day 4 – Penemu – Wayag
The striking Penemu islands are a cluster of rocky limestone domes adorned with throngs of lush green vegetation, and this morning will begin with a hike to take in absolutely phenomenal views that are iconic Raja Ampat. A 316-step wooden staircase leads up to a lookout point overlooking the bay, the outlying islands and the wide ocean beyond.
The islets here encircle a shallow green bay that is perfect for SUPs and kayaks, and from this serene enclosure you can take the small boats out to dive or snorkel Batu Rufus, My Reef and Melissa’s Garden, three of the best dive sites in the area.
Dunia Baru will cruise over lunch, but you will have the chance en route to Wayag to swim across the equator.
Day 5 – Wayag – Arborek
Wayag offers stunning snorkeling, diving, kayaking and beach time. Climb up the peak behind the anchorage for a full panoramic view of
the azure waterways through the rock formations, and finish the hike with a swim at the white sand beach below. In this is area there is a good chance to see black-tipped reef sharks, rays and
turtles, and beautiful corals too. You could take a RIB ride to a ranger station, to see baby reef sharks congregating in shallow waters.
Those who hike some of the karsts around Wayag will be in for a treat – this is a classic picture postcard of Raja Ampat, and the views from the top are absolutely out of this world. There is a chance you could see the renowned crimson Bird of Paradise, as well as plumed herons, frilled and giant monitor lizards and honeyeaters.
Day 6 – Arborek – Sauwandarek
Arborek has long enjoyed a sterling reputation due to the villagers’ devotion to conservation and the protection of the local reefs, as well as the area’s abundant manta ray population. You might choose to visit the village, where people create exquisitely made handicrafts made from pandanus leaves. While here you can snorkel or dive the reef around the jetty.
From Arborek you will sail to the village of Sauwandarek. The diving and snorkeling around the pier of this village incredible – and the village has a special connection with Dunia Baru. In 2019 Sauwandarek’s beautiful learning center, built by Dunia Baru, was officially opened. This learning center is just one example of how Dunia Baru adventures gives back to the people of Raja Ampat. After dinner this evening, Dunia Baru will depart for Sorong.
Day 7 – Sauwandarek – Sorong
Your charter ends where it began: the port city of Sorong. Sorong is the largest city in West Papua and while it is the logistics hub for Indonesia’s thriving oil and gas frontier, it is also the gateway to Raja Ampat, an area of unrivaled beauty.
Members of the Dunia Baru crew will accompany you on your transfer to Domine Eduard Osok Airport, and assist with the check-in process of your departure flight.
West Papua & Papua 11D-12N
Day 1 – Sorong – Misool
Your journey begins in Sorong, which is less than one degree south of the equator and on the west coast of West Papua. One of Dunia Baru’s crew will meet you upon arrival at Domine Eduard Osok Airport; they will take care of your luggage and will transport you directly to the superyacht.
Once you have settled in and enjoyed a meal prepared by your on-board chef, Dunia Baru will sail towards Misool in Raja Ampat, which is southwest of Sorong.
Welcome to Misool, one of the four major islands in the area known as Raja Ampat – the Four Kings. Raja Ampat lies at the point where the Pacific currents collide with the Indian Ocean and these nutrient-rich waters have spawned a marine Eden; the richest coral reefs on earth.There are almost 1000 species of fish around the waters of Raja Ampat (although new species are regularly discovered) and 15 species of mammals. Threequarters of all the hard corals in the world are found here.
Above the surface of the ocean Raja Ampat’s landscape is truly breathtaking: forested karst islands rise from crystal waters and surround bays more magnificent than you could imagine. The fauna and flora here is fascinating and while hiking there is a good chance you’ll see the legendary birds of paradise or even the bizarre tree, kangaroo.
Your time in Raja Ampat will be spent mostly around eastern Misool, one of the “four kings” (the others are Salawati, Batanta and Waigeo).
Day 2 – Efkasya
On day 2 you’ll have the chance to explore a small group of islands called Efkasya, at the easternmost part of Misool. The landscape here is dominated by beautiful beaches and dramatic limestone islets, while underwater it’s Raja Ampat’s signature abundance of marine life. This is the perfect place to go diving, snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding and picnicking on the beach.
Day 3 – Dafunlol Island
Day 3 is your chance to catch sunrise from a Harfat Peak on Dafunlol island – and to take in magnificant views of Raja Ampat’s iconic limestone karsts. You’ll also have the opportunity to kayak into Tomolol Cave, where there are paintings that date back more than 1,500 years.
Day 4 – Daram
On Day 4 Dunia Baru will sail south- east from Misool, towards a group of islands called Daram, which lie within a “no-take” marine protected area. The marine life here is superb, and the pristine beaches make Daram a very special place to relax and snorkel for a few hours.
Day 5 – Pulau Pisang
Pulau Pisang translates as “banana island” – although it probably won’t be the tropical fruit that makes this day memorable. Instead, it’ll be the wildlife you might encounter.
Coconut crabs are said to be the largest land living anthropod in theworld (they can weigh more than 4kg and measure 1 meter from leg
tip to leg tip) – and the ones on Pulau Pisang, our crew says, are particularly large. The crabs eat fallen fruit and use their pincers to crack open coconuts.
Pulau Pisang is also a nesting ground for green and hawksbill turtles, so be sure to look out for them while snorkeling the picturesque shallow coral reef around this group of islands. Divers might be treated to sightings of manta rays as they glide through a popular cleaning station.
Day 6 – Kiti-Kiti Waterfall
On Day 6 Dunia Baru sails south- east from Raja Ampat, brushing the coastline of West Papua en route to the whale sharks of Triton Bay and the headhunter villages of Papua.
Today you will see the little-known waterfall of Kiti-Kiti, which drops directly into the sea. If you’re feeling the need to move on land, take a walk from the waterfall to a small lake, alongside a stream and past little rock pools (perfect for cooling off) to a larger lake, and along the way you might see pygmy kangaroos and wallabies.
You’ll also have the chance to play on the water – zip around on the jet skis, the paddle boards or kayaks, or snorkel along the coastline.
Day 7 – Day 8 – Triton Bay
There are more than 30 dive sites around Triton Bay in the Kaimana regency, and days 7 and 8 are your chance to explore this little-visited part of Indonesia. Here, dive sites include pinnacles, walls, boulders, and spectacular soft coral gardens, and you can expect to see an abundance of schooling fish as well as wobegong sharks, frog fish, parrotfish, and pygmy seahorses. Triton Bay is also known for the elusive walking shark.
Despite being labeled by many dive enthusiasts as “the next frontier of diving in Indonesia”, Triton Bay’s biggest draw is the whale- sharks, which you can snorkel with year round. They tend to linger at the surface for extended periods of time, feeding on the small bait fish stored in nets under bagans, the villagers’ fishing platforms.
Your stay in the area might coincide with the local market day, and it’s always interesting to witness the bustle of bargaining for fresh fruits and fish. You’ll also have the chance to go hiking, and swim in a small lagoon.
Day 9 – Triton Bay – Agats
Throughout day 9 you will be at sea, as it will take around 33 hours to sail from Triton Bay to Agats, where you’ll spend time with the Asmat tribe. If you’d like to stop off at a small coastal town in the Timika area, the crew will be very hapy to take you ashore and and show you around the village’s fish and fresh produce markets.
There is an interesting collection of books about Indonesia onboard Dunia Baru, and if you haven’t yet had a chance to take a look through them, this would be a good opportunity to catch up on some reading. It’s also the perfect time to relax on one of the sun loungers on deck, and enjoy the hospitality of the crew.
Day 10 – Agats
Your final full day on this journey is likely one you will remember for ever: it will be spent near the town of Agats, with people from the Asmat tribe.
The Asmat tribe was once one among the most feared in the world: known as head hunters and cannibals, there are tales of how they would use human skulls as pillows and incorporate heads into celebrations and rituals.
It was probably due to their reputation that the Asmat tribe had very little contact with the outside world before the mid-1900s, when the town of Agats became a base for Catholic misisonaries. Life in this region is still very traditional, and a visit here offers a rare glimpse into a culture not yet tainted by the modern world.
The Asmat people are known for their elaborate wood carvings – considered among the best in the world – many of which are made specifically for rituals.
Day 11 – Timika
The final stop on your journey is Timika, a small city with a population of around 130,000 that’s the capital of the Mimika Regency in Papua province. About 100km north of Timika is Grasberg mine, site of the world’s single largest gold reserve and second largest copper reserves.
On day 11, the captain and crew will make sure that Dunia Baru sails into the port in Timika in good time to transfer you to Mozes Kilangin Airport, for you to take your flight out of Papua.
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Yacht Detail
Specification
- Length overall: 51 m / 167 ft
- Length on deck: 36 m / 118 ft
- Beam: 11 m / 36 ft
- Draft: 4.2 m / 14 ft
- Speed: 10 kts
Build & Desain
- Designer: Karsten Marine USA Interior
- architects: Deirdre Renniers Interior Design
- Marine systems: NorEast Marine Systems USA
- Builder: Konjo Boat Builders
Living Space
Galley
- Gourmet galley 60-inch commercial range with teppanyaki grill & custom hood
- Prep galley with electric range
- All modern galley system, freezers, cooling systems, kitchen appliances
Internet & TV
- KVH Industries TRAC TracPhone V7 satellite internet communication
- KVH TracVision TV8 Marine Satellite TV Antenna System
Lighting & Sound
- Imtra LED lighting
- 34 underwater LED lights
- Sonos 14 zone integrated music system encompassing full interior & exterior
- Touchscreen control
- 30 HiFi quality speakers, 9 subwoofers & iPhone docking systems
Diving
- 2x Coltri air compressors
- 1x Nuvair nitrox generator
- 26x 80 CU tanks
- 2x 100 CU tanks
- 14x dive kits (Aqualung) in various sizes including BCD, regulator & computer
- Assortment of wetsuits, fins & masks
Tender
- 6.8m Hypalon RIB – 250 HP Yamaha 4-Stroke
- 5.5m RIB – 100 HP Yamaha 4-Stroke
- 5.5m RIB – 70 HP Yamaha 4-Stroke
Toys
- FunAir Water Slide
- 2x 900cc SeaDoo Jet Ski
- 3x sea kayak
- 2x paddle boards
- Sunfish sailing dinghy
- Various water sport equipment including water skis, wakeboard, towables, fishing gear
Booking
Terms & Conditions
Reservation
- The reservation will secure after pay down payment 50%.
- The reservation will be confirmed upon reception of a 50% deposit to be paid no later than 3 days after the initial booking is made. We reserve the rights to offer the available to other guests in case the deposit has not been received within the above stated period of time.
- The balance must be settled 90 days before the trip.
- If in emergency / forced / not resolved due to natural conditions, riot, and other bad weather, the itinerary can be changed for passenger’s safety.
Cancellation Policy
- 90 days or more prior departure : Full refund minus a USD 100 Administration Fee
- 89 days – 0 day of departure : No Refund
- Cancellation due to force majeure (natural disaster, bad weather, riots, disease outbreaks, government regulations etc) trip can be reschedule and no refund.
- Participants who arrive late at the meeting point so they interferes their travel time are considered to resigned and there will be no refunds.
Responsibility
- We are not responsible and cannot be prosecuted for flight schedules, damage / loss baggage damage by passengers on flights, hotels or other transportation. We are not responsible for damage/loss of participant’s items during the trip.
- Participants are responsible if there is loss / damage to the trip facilities lent to participants and replaced with the right price.
- Participants must obey the tour leader/dive leader during the trip and cannot make unilateral decisions of any kind without consent from the tour leader/dive leader.
- If there are participants who bring illegal drugs or make a riot so that it makes other participants uncomfortable during the trip, then the tour has the right to issue / repatriate the participant without any refunds that have been paid.
- The cost of renting or booking a room on a ship does not include accident or death insurance. We recommend that you purchase travel or diving insurance privately.
- If an accident, injury or death occurs, you cannot claim anything from us or the ship’s crew, but we will resolve it amicably.
- Participants understand and agree to the terms above.