Set sail through Raja Ampat’s maze of jungle islands, coral reefs and remote anchorages on an unforgettable sailing adventure.
Raja Ampat is the kind of place that seems made for exploring by sailing boat.
Scattered across the seas off western New Guinea, this extraordinary Indonesian archipelago is a maze of forest-covered islands, limestone karsts, hidden lagoons, coral reefs and impossibly clear water. More than 1,500 islands, cays and shoals surround the four main islands of Waigeo, Batanta, Salawati and Misool, creating an enormous cruising ground where travelling by yacht allows you to reach places far beyond the usual tourist trail.
Join a small crew aboard a 52ft sailing yacht for a series of intimate Raja Ampat expeditions over December 2026 and January 2027. Days unfold according to conditions and opportunity: sailing between islands, anchoring in beautiful bays, swimming and snorkelling over remarkable reefs, going ashore to explore and enjoying life aboard in one of the most spectacular marine environments on Earth.
These are adventurous, flexible voyages rather than fixed-route cruises. The skipper will shape each journey around weather, sea conditions and the best opportunities available at the time.
Your home throughout the voyage is a comfortable 52ft ocean-going sailing yacht with four double cabins and four bathrooms. Led by experienced skipper Francesco and his partner Anna, life on board is collaborative and relaxed, creating an authentic expedition atmosphere rather than a charter experience.
20-27 December 2026 – 8 days including Christmas
Price: €1,250 per person
Onboard Contribution: €380 per person
27 December 2026 – 8 January 2027 – 13 days including New Years Eve
Price: €1,950 per person
Onboard Contribution: €650 per person
9-19 January 2027 – 11 days
Price: €1,480 per person
Onboard Contribution: €580 per person
Departure confirmed with a minimum of 3 participants.
20–30 January 2027 – 11 days
Price: €1,480 per person
Onboard Contribution: €580 per person
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Why you'll love this adventure
- Raja Ampat under sail – one of the world’s great island landscapes from your own small yacht.
- Small crew adventure – just six guest places aboard a 52ft sailing boat.
- Reefs, islands & hidden anchorages – explore above and below the water.
Dates
Itinerary
There is no rigid day-by-day itinerary. That flexibility is part of the adventure. Exact anchorages and islands visited will depend on weather, sea conditions and local circumstances, allowing the skipper to make the most of each voyage.
What's included
- Accommodation aboard the yacht
- Professional skipper
- Sailing instruction
- Participation as crew
- Fuel
- Mooring and harbour fees
- Gas
- Bed linen
- Final cleaning
- AIS-equipped lifejacket
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Flights
- Visas
- Alcohol
- Meals ashore
- Personal expenses
Trip notes
Price
Min age
Accommodation
Accommodation for this voyage is on board a fully equipped 15 meters sailing yacht comprising of a spacious indoor saloon area offering plenty of space to relax in peace. From our well equipped galley kitchen, taking it in turns to prepare delicious food and drinks using fresh, local ingredients.
Other equipment and accessories:
A generator of 2kw, desalinator, VHF, Log, Nautical Wind Instrument, Autopilot, ECO, GPS, plotter, radar, SSB, AIS, EPIRB, Installation 12V, Installation 220V, round helm, water heater, 2 electric fridges, stereo, external speakers, external shower, external table, gangway, awning, external tender with motor, teak bridge
Sails and equipment: furling mainsail, Genoa furling, roll-up sling, Spinnaker with stocking
Meals
- Onboard we like to enjoy good food and as this is an adventure everyone on board will take part in preparing food.
- Onboard meals included.
- Meals ashore not included.
Who is this trip for?
- Travellers seeking a deeper, slower form of exploration
- Those comfortable with shared living and extended time at sea
- People keen to get involved in sailing and daily onboard life
- Adventurous travellers drawn to remote, less-visited regions
Additional notes
Dates & Prices:
20–27 December 2026
Price: €1,250 per person
Onboard Contribution: €380 per person
27 December 2026 – 8 January 2027
Price: €1,950 per person
Onboard Contribution: €650 per person
9–19 January 2027
Price: €1,480 per person
Onboard Contribution: €580 per person
Departure confirmed with a minimum of 3 participants.
20–30 January 2027
Price: €1,480 per person
Onboard Contribution: €580 per person
Onboard contributions are payable upon embarkation.
Tour operator
These guys run fantastic sailing holidays aboard their 52.2 Sun Odyssey in the Atlantic, Med and Pacific Ocean. Join for a trans-ocean crossing where their experienced skipper gets everyone involved in all aspects of life on board. In between join as guest crew as these ocean wanderers explore our big blue planet and experience life as true ocean cruisers.
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