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West Papua offers some of the most captivating and least-visited cruising grounds in eastern Indonesia. To the north lies the vast sweep of Cenderawasih Bay, while the far south is home to Triton Bay: two regions that feel utterly removed from Indonesia’s main routes yet are exceptionally rich in culture, history and biodiversity.
A private yacht is the most seamless way to explore these remote waters, moving between quiet anchorages, limestone islands, traditional coastal villages and pristine coral reefs. Both regions are ideal for longer charters, where the journey itself becomes part of the experience, with days shaped entirely around your pace and interests.
For travellers seeking a once-in-a-lifetime voyage – from whale shark encounters to ancient rock art, rainforest hikes and extraordinary diving – there is nowhere quite like West Papua.
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Aqua Blu, a 60m expedition yacht, offers wide-ranging, contemporary cruising across Indonesia’s remote islands.
Dunia Baru,a striking 51m yacht, was custom built over the course of 8 years in the jungle.
Si Datu Bua, the 40m sister to Silolona, brings intimate, heritage-rich sailing to Indonesia’s remote islands.
Cenderawasih Bay, the largest marine national park in Indonesia, is home to more than 70 small villages and an enduring coastal culture shaped by fishing and the rhythms of the sea. The region is especially known for its whale sharks, which gather around local fishing platforms in a calm, controlled setting that allows respectful, unforgettable encounters.
Further south, Triton Bay lies within the Kaimana Marine Protected Area. This region is steeped in mythology, including the legend of the Garuda bird, now the national emblem of Indonesia. Surrounded by rainforest-covered peaks, Triton Bay offers lush waterfalls, quiet mangrove channels and ancient coastal rock art accessible by kayak or tender — a landscape that feels genuinely untouched.
Together, these regions offer a rare mixture of cultural depth, natural beauty and serene remoteness.
Cenderawasih Bay supports one of Indonesia’s most unusual marine ecosystems. Historically isolated from the Pacific tides, its calm, sheltered waters have allowed a unique mix of species to thrive. Divers will also find several atmospheric WWII sites, including sunken fighter planes and wartime wrecks resting on the seabed.
Triton Bay is equally remarkable. Its biodiversity includes more than 1,000 fish species, 470 species of hard coral and dozens of rare invertebrates – from pygmy seahorses to wobbegong and epaulette sharks. Marine scientists are still documenting new species, and early surveys in 2007 set world records for the highest number of fish species recorded at a single dive site.
For divers, snorkellers and lovers of pristine marine environments, West Papua stands out as one of Indonesia’s most extraordinary regions – remote, richly biodiverse and endlessly rewarding to explore by private yacht.
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