Next Journey Indonesia to West Papua, October 1 - 24, 2026
What’s Included
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44 ft catamaran - live aboard (24 days)
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Hands-on sailing instruction and navigation learning experience
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Professional skipper and crew
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All meals onboard (group preparation, local provisioning)
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Fuel and water
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Marina and docking fees
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Shared group insurance
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Minimum of 4 - Maximum of 6 women passengers
What’s Not Included
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Flights or transfers to/from departure point
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Personal travel insurance (recommended)
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Personal snacks or alcohol (optional)
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Optional shore excursions
Notes
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The experience is immersive, adventurous, and collaborative.
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Guests are expected to participate in basic sailing and food prep.
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2 prices - Private cabin, or shared cabins with privacy dividers - both with own bathroom
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With 16 years of experience - Amy has visited 25 countries and will help guide you FROM ANY WHERE IN THE WORLD to our meeting place on Rote Island.
Flight Centre, Busselton
telephone 08 9751 1500
Shop 5, 8-10 Prince Street, Busselton, WA 6280
Flight details from Kupang:
On Monday September 29, 2025, there is a flight from Kupang (KOE) → Rote Island (RTI) with Wings Air:
Flight IW 1937
departs ~15:35 from Kupang,
arrives ~ 16:10 at Rote.
This flight operates Monday, Wednesday, & Friday.
There is a FAST FERRY that operates daily
Departs Kupang (Tenau) at 9am → Rote Island ~ 2 hrs
What We
Offer
Guided Sailing Journey
Vessel: 44 ft Lagoon Catamaran
Duration: 24 Days
Accommodation: Private or Shared cabins (with privacy dividers) Hot showers and own head
Crew: Professional skipper (Yacht Master)
Professional crew (Indonesian Master, RYA Day Skipper)
Learning: Sailing and navigation instruction and experience.
Raja Ampat
End your journey in one of the most biodiverse marine environments on Earth.
Dive into crystal-clear waters to explore untouched coral gardens, home to manta rays, reef sharks, and thousands of vibrant reef species. A once-in-a-lifetime adventure both above and below the surface.
On your last day, hike the iconic limestone peaks of Wayag for panoramic views over turquoise lagoons.
Two Day Stop Over - Banda
Cultural and historical experience in the Banda Islands. Visit the local museum, explore a well-preserved Dutch fortress, and walk through centuries-old nutmeg plantations — once the heart of the global spice trade. A unique blend of natural beauty and colonial history in a place few have experienced.
Banda Niera - see link to film trailer or listen to 'Nathaniel's Nutmeg' on Audible.
Itinerary
Start in the Timor Sea near Roti Island, sailing northeast into the
Banda Sea with a 2-day stop exploring Banda Niera - the world's original source of nutmeg.
Next, replenish supplies in Ambon, then visit Seram Island’s lush coves. Continue to Misool,
known for pristine reefs, before arriving at Raja Ampat,
the world’s top coral diving destination.
This journey blends culture, provisioning,
and unforgettable underwater adventures.
Crossing multiple seas
Rote in the Timor Sea to Banda 560Nm (4 days nonstop)
Banda to Sorong 240Nm
(2 Days)
with multiple stops in between
Finally, you reach the Raja Ampat area, where the seas meet the western Pacific Ocean.
A Note From Our Skipper
I grew up in Bali and have been around boats since before I could walk. I have a big passion for the ocean, especially sailing, surfing, free diving and meditation. Your program sounds great and Lola is the perfect platform to do this with. Raja Ampat has some of the best freediving/snorkelling spots in the world, not to mention the stunning beaches and anchorages.
