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Samara Otium

An ultra-luxury private charter yacht blending contemporary design with spectacular island discovery.

Overview

Samara Otium redefines private yachting in Indonesia, offering an experience where refined design, space, and privacy meet the raw beauty of the archipelago. Created for travelers who value comfort as much as discovery, this elegant yacht opens the door to some of Southeast Asia’s most remote and breathtaking seascapes.

Custom-built for warm-water cruising and with a clean, contemporary aesthetic, she offers a calm and sophisticated environment ideal for exploring Indonesia’s coral-fringed islets and dramatic volcanic coastlines.

Life On Board

With a limited guest capacity of just 14, Samara Otium delivers an atmosphere of understated exclusivity. Every detail—from the layout of social spaces to the choice of materials—has been carefully curated to create a sense of effortless luxury at sea.

Accommodation aboard is generous and elegant, with spacious suites featuring ensuite bathrooms, refined furnishings, and large windows that frame ever-changing ocean views. The yacht’s social areas are equally impressive, including indoor lounges, open-air dining spaces, and expansive deck areas designed for relaxation and connection with the surroundings.

Guests can unwind on the sun deck, soak in the jacuzzi, or retreat to quiet corners with a book as the islands drift by. Dining is a highlight, with meals tailored to guest preferences and inspired by regional flavours, served in settings that range from formal elegance to relaxed alfresco enjoyment. A professional crew delivers seamless, intuitive service while sharing local knowledge that enhances each destination.

Itinerary Options & Highlight Excursions

Samara Otium operates entirely on a private charter basis, allowing complete flexibility in route planning and daily activities. Cruises explore some of Indonesia’s most celebrated and remote regions, such as Raja Ampat, Komodo, the Banda Sea, and other lesser-visited island groups, depending on season and guest interests.

Excursions may include snorkeling and diving among world-class coral reefs, beach landings on uninhabited islands, wildlife encounters, and visits to traditional coastal communities. Indonesia’s position at the heart of the Coral Triangle makes these itineraries especially significant, offering access to the richest marine biodiversity on Earth alongside dramatic landscapes shaped by volcanic and tectonic forces.

Discovering Simply Luxury Space

A voyage aboard Samara Otium is a study in contrast: the thrill of exploration paired with the serenity of absolute comfort. Days unfold at your own pace, whether that means diving into untouched reefs, discovering remote islands, or simply savoring the luxury of space and silence at sea.

Ideal for families or small groups seeking privacy, refinement, and bespoke adventure, Samara Otium is for those who want to experience Indonesia not as a destination ticked off a list, but as a deeply personal journey through one of the world’s most extraordinary archipelagos.

Itineraries & Prices

All itineraries are subject to change due to seasonal weather conditions (and resultant variations in river and tributary water levels) affecting accessibility to locations. Thus navigation routes, times and excursions may need to be modified at the cruise captain’s or your guide's discretion.

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3-Day A: March-Sept
4-Day B: March-Sept
5-Day C: March-Sept
12-Day D: Oct-March

3 Day - Komodo National Park

Sample Itinerary
itinerary map

Embarkation

Kelor Island (trekking) 

Departing from Labuan Bajo, we will cruise to the tiny uninhabited island of Kelor. This is a perfect first-stop for a short 15-minute hike to the top of the hill, where you will be rewarded with a panoramic view of Flores, Rinca Island and many other small islands within the Komodo National Park. Please note that although it is a short hike, the route is rather steep with loose scree making it a bit slippery, so be sure to wear suitable shoes or hiking sandals. Afterwards you can cool off with a refreshing swim off the white sandy beach.

Menjerite/Pink Rock (Snorkeling/trekking)

Our second destination is Menjerite/Pink Rock, great for snorkeling or trekking. Menjerite Island is distinguished by a long wooden jetty that extends over its crystal-clear waters and colorful corals, like a bridge to paradise. Trek up the hill for a stunning view of the mangrove forest and surrounding islands, or snorkel in the shallow waters around the jetty.

Kalong Island (sunset on the boat)

At the end of the day, we will moor off Kalong Island, where after what will hopefully be a magnificent sunset, you will witness hundreds of thousands of flying foxes emerging in a steady throng from the forest, reminiscent of a fleet of enemy aircraft intent on avoiding radar detection. Unlike their smaller cave-dwelling cousins, these large fruit bats hang out in camps high above the rainforest floor, keeping cool by fanning themselves with their huge wings, which can measure up to 5ft 6 inches from tip to tip. They feed on a diet of fruit and nectar from night-opening flowers, thereby playing an essential ecological role by pollinating the plants and dispersing their seeds. As darkness grows near, the fox bats become increasingly restless, leaving the roost in enormous numbers, and navigating not by echolocation but by sight and smell, to fly to a feeding site on the mainland that may be as far as 25 miles away.

Samara Otium - Komodo National Park - Day 1
Location
Labuan Bajo
Day
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Komodo National Park

Padar Island (trekking)

Padar is the third largest island within the Komodo National Park. It offers beautiful short treks and is a hotspot for photographers. The hike to the peak takes about 20-40 minutes, and from the viewpoint you will be rewarded with a knee-jerking vista of a series of crescent shaped bays and curved ribbons of sand. 

Long Beach [Pink Beach] (beach/snorkeling)

Long Beach on Padar Island is the longest of several pink beaches in the Komodo National Park. The striking pink sand is formed by white limestone mixed with tiny particles of deep red, coral-like foraminifera. This is a beautiful beach for relaxing, swimming and snorkeling. 

Loh Liang Komodo (trekking)

We will moor in Loh Liang Bay on Komodo Island, which sits against the backdrop of a jagged Jurassic landscape, a hot and dry monsoon forest surrounded by open savannah grasslands. Timor deer and wild boar dart nervously through the prickly palms; prey to the dragons that have no enemies apart from their own kind. Here, the park rangers, armed with forked sticks, will lead you inland on a choice of short, medium and long treks. At the top of Sulphurea Hill, accompanied by birdsong and chirruping cicadas, you can enjoy spectacular views of Loh Liang Bay. You will see rare orchids, butterflies, lontar palms, and maybe a screeching flock of sulphur-crested cockatoos. You might catch sight of a water buffalo at a drinking hole, a flying lizard, a jungle chicken or a pair of megapodes. Nevertheless, dragons are the objective, and you could just chance upon one sunbathing on a rock, or you might find a female, guarding her nest from marauders – which are usually other dragons. These massive scale-covered monitors with spiked claws, armour-clad bodies, snake-like heads, fierce jaws and long, yellow, forked tongues are Indonesia’s living dinosaurs, the most dangerous predatory lizards in existence. It’s a true privilege to see them in the wild. 

Taka Makassar (beach/snorkeling) 

Taka Makassar is the longest reef in the Komodo National Park. This tiny, emerged, crescent shaped sandbar is smaller than a football field, and surrounded by shallow turquoise waters. It is an ideal spot for relaxing, snorkeling or simply taking a dip in the sea. Exploration here is limited due to the sandbar’s minuscule size – in fact, it disappears at high tide – but it makes for great wanderlust-inducing photographs. Plentiful marine life can be seen just 30 feet from the sandbar. The location attracts large numbers of manta rays. 

Manta Point (snorkeling) 

Manta Point presents the opportunity to snorkel with the giant manta rays that come here to get cleaned by parasitic copepods and a variety of small cleaner wrasse species, which pick parasites from the mantas’ hovering bodies. Mantas spend many hours every day getting cleaned and can even wait in line for their turn. Reef mantas average about 10 feet in size from wingtip to wingtip, and will consume vast quantities of plankton and small fish each day by filter feeding. They are exceptionally graceful swimmers, and appear to fly through the water as they flap their large wings. The water at Manta Point is clear with good visibility, making it possible to spot the mantas with relative ease. In fact, you are almost guaranteed to see them here. Drifting on the (often strong) current with your mask and snorkel, just a few feet above one of these beautiful creatures is an experience that you will never forget.

Samara Otium - Komodo National Park - Day 2
Location
Komodo National Park
Day
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Disembarkation

Siaba Besar Island (snorkeling)

Siaba Besar Island is Komodo’s best spot for turtles. A huge population of green turtles use this hard coral covered bay as a feeding ground. Snorkel here and more often than not, you’ll see the turtles scratching on corals and rubbing their shells on sponges to keep clean. 

Sebayur Besar Island (snorkeling) 

Sebayur Besar Island offers fantastic snorkeling with a reef full of life, including schools of bump head parrotfish and fusiliers, leaf scorpionfish and stonefish, morays, batfish, damselfish, butterflyfish, anthias, giant spiny lobster, cuttlefish, octopus, and electric clams. 

Kanawa Island (beach/snorkeling)

Kanawa Island is known for its white sand beaches and coral reefs. Another perfect place to relax and go snorkeling on the surrounding reef. Dolphins, stingrays, turtles and starfish and many other species can be seen on or nearby the reef. Kanawa is a lovely place to finish the day, admire the view of Sangeang volcano, and watch the sunset. You may even see the much-coveted green flash – a fleeting spot of intense green light an instant after sunset, caused by light refracting in the atmosphere. This is best seen when the sun sets over the ocean, when it is absolutely clear all the way to the horizon but be warned it will be gone in the blink of an eye, so don’t blink!


*** The destinations on this itinerary may be subject to change depending on requests, beach lunch/dinner set up, flight timetables, weather, dry/rainy season, sea currents, and restrictions without prior notice from the National Park.

Samara Otium - Komodo National Park - Day 3
Location
Labuan Bajo
Day
3 / 3
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4 Day - Komodo National Park

Sample Itinerary
itinerary map

Embarkation

Kanawa Island (beach time/snorkeling)

Kanawa Island is known for its white sand beaches and coral reefs. Dolphins, stingrays, turtles and starfish and many other species can be seen on or nearby the reef. Kanawa is a lovely place to relax on the beach and admire the view of Sangeang volcano.

Sebayur Island (snorkeling) 

Sebayur Besar Island offers fantastic snorkeling with a reef full of life, including schools of bump head parrotfish and fusiliers, leaf scorpionfish and stonefish, morays, batfish, damselfish, butterflyfish, anthias, giant spiny lobster, cuttlefish, octopus, and electric clams. 

Manta Point (snorkeling) 

Manta Point presents the opportunity to snorkel with the giant manta rays that come here to get cleaned by parasitic copepods and a variety of small cleaner wrasse species, which pick parasites from the mantas’ hovering bodies. Mantas spend many hours every day getting cleaned and can even wait in line for their turn. Reef mantas average about 10 feet in size from wingtip to wingtip, and will consume vast quantities of plankton and small fish each day by filter feeding. They are exceptionally graceful swimmers, and appear to fly through the water as they flap their large wings. The water at Manta Point is clear with good visibility, making it possible to spot the mantas with relative ease. In fact, you are almost guaranteed to see them here. Drifting on the (often strong) current with your mask and snorkel, just a few feet above one of these beautiful creatures is an experience that you will never forget.

Samara Otium - Komodo National Park - Day 1
Location
Labuan Bajo
Day
1 / 4

Taka Makassar, Loh Liang Komodo & Batu Bilah Island

Taka Makassar (beach time/snorkeling) 

Taka Makassar is the longest reef in the Komodo National Park. This tiny, emerged, crescent-shaped sandbar is smaller than a football field, and surrounded by shallow turquoise waters. It is an ideal spot for relaxing, snorkeling or simply taking a dip in the sea. Exploration here is limited due to the sandbar’s minuscule size – in fact, it disappears at high tide – but it makes for great wanderlust-inducing photographs. Plentiful marine life can be seen just 30 feet from the sandbar. The location attracts large numbers of manta rays. 

Loh Liang Komodo (trekking)

We will moor in Loh Liang Bay on Komodo Island, which sits against the backdrop of a jagged Jurassic landscape, a hot and dry monsoon forest surrounded by open savannah grasslands. Timor deer and wild boar dart nervously through the prickly palms; prey to the dragons that have no enemies apart from their own kind. Here, the park rangers, armed with forked sticks, will lead you inland on a choice of short, medium and long treks. At the top of Sulphurea Hill, accompanied by birdsong and chirruping cicadas, you can enjoy spectacular views of Loh Liang Bay. You will see rare orchids, butterflies, lontar palms, and maybe a screeching flock of sulphur-crested cockatoos. You might catch sight of a water buffalo at a drinking hole, a flying lizard, a jungle chicken or a pair of megapodes. Nevertheless, dragons are the objective, and you could just chance upon one sunbathing on a rock, or you might find a female, guarding her nest from marauders – which are usually other dragons. These massive scale-covered monitors with spiked claws, armour-clad bodies, snake-like heads, fierce jaws and long, yellow, forked tongues are Indonesia’s living dinosaurs, the most dangerous predatory lizards in existence. It’s a true privilege to see them in the wild. 

Long Beach [Pink Beach] (beach/snorkeling)

Long Beach on Padar Island is the longest of several pink beaches in the Komodo National Park. The striking pink sand is formed by white limestone mixed with tiny particles of deep red, coral-like foraminifera. This is a beautiful beach for relaxing, swimming and snorkeling. 

Batu Bilah Island (sunset & dinner set up)

In the late afternoon, we will go ashore to Batu Bilah, a small, deserted islet that gets its name from a pillar of rock that forms an archway. While you relax and enjoy what will hopefully be a glorious sunset, our crew will prepare a very special beach barbecue dinner. Sit back with your feet in the sand, gaze up at the stars rising in the immense Indonesian sky, relish the delicious food, and sing and dance at the water’s edge. 

Samara Otium - Komodo National Park - Day 2
Location
Komodo National Park
Day
2 / 4

Padar, Siaba & Kalong

Padar Island (trekking)

Padar is the third largest island within the Komodo National Park. It offers beautiful short treks and is a hotspot for photographers. The hike to the peak takes about 20-40 minutes, and from the viewpoint you will be rewarded with a knee-jerking vista of a series of crescent shaped bays and curved ribbons of sand. 

Siaba Island (snorkeling)

Siaba Besar Island is Komodo’s best spot for turtles. A huge population of green turtles use this hard coral covered bay as a feeding ground. Snorkel here and more often than not, you’ll see the turtles scratching on corals and rubbing their shells on sponges to keep clean. 

Kalong Island (sunset on the boat)

At the end of the day, we will moor off Kalong Island, where after what will hopefully be a magnificent sunset, you will witness hundreds of thousands of flying foxes emerging in a steady throng from the forest, reminiscent of a fleet of enemy aircraft intent on avoiding radar detection. Unlike their smaller cave-dwelling cousins, these large fruit bats hang out in camps high above the rainforest floor, keeping cool by fanning themselves with their huge wings, which can measure up to 5ft 6 inches from tip to tip. They feed on a diet of fruit and nectar from night-opening flowers, thereby playing an essential ecological role by pollinating the plants and dispersing their seeds. As darkness grows near, the fox bats become increasingly restless, leaving the roost in enormous numbers, and navigating not by echolocation but by sight and smell, to fly to a feeding site on the mainland that may be as far as 25 miles away.

Samara Otium - Komodo National Park - Day 3
Location
Komodo National Park
Day
3 / 4

Disembarkation

Kelor Island (trekking) 

On the tiny uninhabited island of Kelor, you can take a short 15-minute hike to the top of the hill, where you will be rewarded with a panoramic view of Flores, Rinca Island and many other small islands within the Komodo National Park. Please note that although it is a short hike, the route is rather steep with loose scree making it a bit slippery, so be sure to wear suitable shoes or hiking sandals. Afterwards you can cool off with a refreshing swim off the white sandy beach.

Bidadari Island (beach time)

Bidadari (Angel) Island has three beaches and is surrounded by clear waters and a coral reef, which has been given a protected status, allowing the reef and marine life to thrive. The island is a haven for birds, butterflies and insects. Woodpeckers, kingfishers, sunbirds, Flores white eyes, megapodes, and sea eagles are all seen on a regular basis. The reef is home to spectacular soft and hard corals, seahorses, pufferfish, snake eels, moray eels, cuttlefish, nudibranch, pipefish and much, much more. Relax on the white sandy beach and you might be lucky enough to see a passing pod of dolphins or a jumping sailfish, look for baby reef sharks in the shallows and stingrays in the late afternoon. 


*** The destinations on this itinerary may be subject to change depending on requests, beach lunch/dinner set up, flight timetables, weather, dry/rainy season, sea currents, and restrictions without prior notice from the National Park.

Samara Otium - Komodo National Park - Day 4
Location
Labuan Bajo
Day
4 / 4
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5 Day - Komodo National Park

Sample Itinerary
itinerary map

Embarkation

Kanawa Island (beach time/snorkeling) 

Kanawa Island is known for its white sand beaches and coral reefs. Dolphins, stingrays, turtles and starfish and many other species can be seen on or nearby the reef. Kanawa is a lovely place to relax on the beach and admire the view of Sangeang volcano

Sebayur Besar Island (snorkeling) 

Sebayur Besar Island offers fantastic snorkeling with a reef full of life, including schools of bump head parrotfish and fusiliers, leaf scorpionfish and stonefish, morays, batfish, damselfish, butterflyfish, anthias, giant spiny lobster, cuttlefish, octopus, and electric clams. 

Gili Lawa Darat (beach/snorkeling) 

Gili Lawa Darat is the northernmost island in Komodo National Park. Here, you can spend the afternoon snorkeling and swimming in the tranquil, almost circular bay, a natural harbor. Hang out on the crescent-shaped beach and keep your eyes peeled for white-collared kingfishers on the shoreline, or Brahminy kites (also known as red-backed or white-headed sea eagles) soaring in the sky above. Behind you is a peak, 750 ft above sea level, it’s a 20-to-30-minute hike to the top where the horizon opens up to a complete vista overlooking all 80 islands within the Komodo Archipelago and the mainland of Flores. The ideal time to do this is at sunset. The sight of the long white sandy beaches with clearly visible coral formations, the savannah-like landscape of Komodo Island and volcanic island silhouettes in the background is a unique photo opportunity and will become a cherished memory. 

Samara Otium - Komodo National Park - Day 1
Location
Labuan Bajo
Day
1 / 5

Gili Lawa Darat & Laut, Taka Makassar & Manta Point

Gili Lawa Darat & Laut (snorkeling) 

Gili Lawa Darat is so beautiful that you’ll appreciate the additional time that you’ll be spending here. The island faces the wide and deep bay of Komodo Island and is known as the “island close to the land.” It is well protected from strong winds and waves, making it a perfect bay for snorkeling; sea turtles and manta rays are commonly seen here. Some even refer to the island as the Komodo’s fjord, as attributed to its geological position. The neighboring sister-island of Gili Lawa Laut promises an equally breathtaking viewpoint and you can trek to the peak in about 30 minutes. Snorkeling is also sublime here. 

Crystal Rock (snorkeling) 

Located in the north of the Park, Crystal Rock is one of Komodo’s gems, named for its crystal-clear waters. Here, a rocky pinnacle breaks the surface at low tide, displaying an array of colorful soft and hard corals. In addition to the reef life, you may get to see trevally, jacks, sharks, mackerel, Napoleon wrasse, tuna and even the occasional eagle ray.

Taka Makassar (beach time/snorkeling) 

Taka Makassar is the longest reef in the Komodo National Park. This tiny, emerged, crescent shaped sandbar is smaller than a football field, and surrounded by shallow turquoise waters. It is an ideal spot for relaxing, snorkeling or simply taking a dip in the sea. Exploration here is limited due to the sandbar’s minuscule size – in fact, it disappears at high tide – but it makes for great wanderlust-inducing photographs. Plentiful marine life can be seen just 30 feet from the sandbar. The location attracts large numbers of manta rays. 

Manta Point (snorkeling) 

Manta Point presents the opportunity to snorkel with the giant manta rays that come here to get cleaned by parasitic copepods and a variety of small cleaner wrasse species, which pick parasites from the mantas’ hovering bodies. Mantas spend many hours every day getting cleaned and can even wait in line for their turn. Reef mantas average about 10 feet in size from wingtip to wingtip, and will consume vast quantities of plankton and small fish each day by filter feeding. They are exceptionally graceful swimmers, and appear to fly through the water as they flap their large wings. The water at Manta Point is clear with good visibility, making it possible to spot the mantas with relative ease. In fact, you are almost guaranteed to see them here. Drifting on the (often strong) current with your mask and snorkel, just a few feet above one of these beautiful creatures is an experience that you will never forget.

Samara Otium - Komodo National Park - Day 2
Location
Komodo National Park
Day
2 / 5

Komodo National Park

Loh Liang Komodo (trekking)

We will moor in Loh Liang Bay on Komodo Island, which sits against the backdrop of a jagged Jurassic landscape, a hot and dry monsoon forest surrounded by open savannah grasslands. Timor deer and wild boar dart nervously through the prickly palms; prey to the dragons that have no enemies apart from their own kind. Here, the park rangers, armed with forked sticks, will lead you inland on a choice of short, medium and long treks. At the top of Sulphurea Hill, accompanied by birdsong and chirruping cicadas, you can enjoy spectacular views of Loh Liang Bay. You will see rare orchids, butterflies, lontar palms, and maybe a screeching flock of sulphur-crested cockatoos. You might catch sight of a water buffalo at a drinking hole, a flying lizard, a jungle chicken or a pair of megapodes. Nevertheless, dragons are the objective, and you could just chance upon one sunbathing on a rock, or you might find a female, guarding her nest from marauders – which are usually other dragons. These massive scale-covered monitors with spiked claws, armour-clad bodies, snake-like heads, fierce jaws and long, yellow, forked tongues are Indonesia’s living dinosaurs, the most dangerous predatory lizards in existence. It’s a true privilege to see them in the wild. 

Long Beach [Pink Beach] (beach/snorkeling)

Long Beach on Padar Island is the longest of several pink beaches in the Komodo National Park. The striking pink sand is formed by white limestone mixed with tiny particles of deep red, coral-like foraminifera. This is a beautiful beach for relaxing, swimming and snorkeling. 

Batu Bilah Island (sunset & dinner set up)

In the late afternoon, we will go ashore to Batu Bilah, a small, deserted islet that gets its name from a pillar of rock that forms an archway. While you relax and enjoy what will hopefully be a glorious sunset, our crew will prepare a very special beach barbecue dinner. Sit back with your feet in the sand, gaze up at the stars rising in the immense Indonesian sky, relish the delicious food, and sing and dance at the water’s edge.

Samara Otium - Komodo National Park - Day 3
Location
Komodo National Park
Day
3 / 5

Padar, Siaba Besar & Kalong

Padar Island (trekking)

Padar is the third largest island within the Komodo National Park. It offers beautiful short treks and is a hotspot for photographers. The hike to the peak takes about 20-40 minutes, and from the viewpoint you will be rewarded with a knee-jerking vista of a series of crescent shaped bays and curved ribbons of sand. 

Siaba Besar Island (snorkeling) 

Siaba Besar Island is Komodo’s best spot for turtles. A huge population of green turtles use this hard coral covered bay as a feeding ground. Snorkel here and more often than not, you’ll see the turtles scratching on corals and rubbing their shells on sponges to keep clean. 

Kalong Island (sunset on the boat) 

At the end of the day, we will moor off Kalong Island, where after what will hopefully be a magnificent sunset, you will witness hundreds of thousands of flying foxes emerging in a steady throng from the forest, reminiscent of a fleet of enemy aircraft intent on avoiding radar detection. Unlike their smaller cave-dwelling cousins, these large fruit bats hang out in camps high above the rainforest floor, keeping cool by fanning themselves with their huge wings, which can measure up to 5ft 6 inches from tip to tip. They feed on a diet of fruit and nectar from night-opening flowers, thereby playing an essential ecological role by pollinating the plants and dispersing their seeds. As darkness grows near, the fox bats become increasingly restless, leaving the roost in enormous numbers, and navigating not by echolocation but by sight and smell, to fly to a feeding site on the mainland that may be as far as 25 miles away.

Samara Otium - Komodo National Park - Day 4
Location
Komodo National Park
Day
4 / 5

Disembarkation

Kelor Island (trekking) 

On the tiny uninhabited island of Kelor, you can take a short 15-minute hike to the top of the hill, where you will be rewarded with a panoramic view of Flores, Rinca Island and many other small islands within the Komodo National Park. Please note that although it is a short hike, the route is rather steep with loose scree making it a bit slippery, so be sure to wear suitable shoes or hiking sandals. Afterwards you can cool off with a refreshing swim off the white sandy beach.

Bidadari Island (beach time)

Bidadari (Angel) Island has three beaches and is surrounded by clear waters and a coral reef, which has been given a protected status, allowing the reef and marine life to thrive. The island is a haven for birds, butterflies and insects. Woodpeckers, kingfishers, sunbirds, Flores white eyes, megapodes, and sea eagles are all seen on a regular basis. The reef is home to spectacular soft and hard corals, seahorses, pufferfish, snake eels, moray eels, cuttlefish, nudibranch, pipefish and much, much more. Relax on the white sandy beach and you might be lucky enough to see a passing pod of dolphins or a jumping sailfish, look for baby reef sharks in the shallows and stingrays in the late afternoon.

Samara Otium - Komodo National Park - Day 5
Location
Labuan Bajo
Day
5 / 5
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12 Day - Raja Ampat The Coral Triangle: South to North Expedition

Sample Itinerary
itinerary map

Embarkation

AM: Arrive in Sorong, where you’ll be warmly greeted and transferred to your yacht. Sip a welcome drink as the crew introduces themselves and helps you settle into your cabin.

PM: After a safety briefing, relax with sunset cocktails on deck as we set sail south toward Misool. Dinner is served under the stars as the yacht glides into the heart of Raja Ampat’s turquoise seas.

Samara Otium - Raja Ampat The Coral Triangle: South to North Expedition - Day 1
Location
Sorong
Day
1 / 12

Misool: Mantas & Coral Wonders

AM: Awaken surrounded by Misool’s limestone islets. The adventure begins at Magic Mountain, a magnet for majestic manta rays and patrolling reef sharks. Continue exploring the photogenic swim-throughs of Boo Windows, a reef teeming with life.

PM: Spend the afternoon kayaking or paddleboarding through crystalline lagoons before dining alfresco beneath a canopy of stars. For night owls, an optional night dive reveals Misool’s nocturnal wonders.

Samara Otium - Raja Ampat The Coral Triangle: South to North Expedition - Day 2
Location
Misool
Day
2 / 12

Misool: Pinnacles & Caves

AM: Today’s dives feature Raja Ampat’s most famous underwater peaks — Four Kings, where towering pinnacles attract swirling schools of fish, and Nudi Rock, famous for its vivid soft corals and fascinating macro life.

PM: In the afternoon, take a tender ride to Goa Keramat, a hidden sea cave of myth and mystery. The day ends with a sunset beach BBQ and the soothing rhythm of waves against the shore.

Samara Otium - Raja Ampat The Coral Triangle: South to North Expedition - Day 3
Location
Misool
Day
3 / 12

Misool: Jellyfish Lake & Lagoons

AM: Dive the cathedral-like Farondi Caves or the dramatic Dafalen Pinnacles before heading inland to Lenmakana Jellyfish Lake, where you can swim among thousands of stingless jellyfish in a surreal setting.

PM: Spend the afternoon at leisure—snorkeling, kayaking, or simply basking in paradise. As the sun sets, we begin our tranquil sail north toward Batanta.

Samara Otium - Raja Ampat The Coral Triangle: South to North Expedition - Day 4
Location
Misool
Day
4 / 12

Batanta Island: Waterfalls & Muck Diving

AM: A day of contrasts unfolds. Begin with colorful reefs at Happy Ending, home to turtles, reef sharks, and flourishing coral gardens. Then dive Batanta’s famous muck sites, searching for rare critters like mimic octopus and flamboyant cuttlefish.

PM: In the afternoon, take a short jungle trek to the island’s cascading Batanta Waterfalls, where you can enjoy a refreshing freshwater swim. Cocktails on deck accompany our northward cruise toward the Fam Islands.

Location
Batanta
Day
5 / 12

Fam Islands: Piaynemo Viewpoint & Coral Gardens

AM: Immerse yourself in Raja Ampat’s most iconic landscapes. Start with dives at Melissa’s Garden and My Reef, celebrated for their dense coral gardens and swirling fish life. Then hike to Piaynemo Viewpoint for a breathtaking panorama of karst islets and sapphire lagoons.

PM: Enjoy a beach picnic and free time to snorkel or paddleboard before an optional night dive.

Samara Otium - Raja Ampat The Coral Triangle: South to North Expedition - Day 6
Location
Fam Islands
Day
6 / 12

Wofoh

AM: Spend a relaxed morning at sea as we cruise north through turquoise waters. Stop along the way for a leisurely snorkel at Wofoh Reefs, or dive in Aljui Bay, known for its macro life and vibrant clams. Visit a local pearl farm (optional) to learn about sustainable pearl cultivation.

PM: As the sun sets, the yacht continues its serene voyage toward the mystical islands of Wayag.

Samara Otium - Raja Ampat The Coral Triangle: South to North Expedition - Day 7
Location
Wofoh
Day
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Wayag: Peaks & Lagoons

AM: Welcome to the crown jewel of Raja Ampat — Wayag. Begin with an early hike to the Wayag viewpoint, where jagged limestone peaks rise from emerald lagoons in a breathtaking panorama. Spend the day kayaking, snorkeling, or diving at Cathedral Rock or nearby reef sites.

PM: A beach picnic awaits on a pristine sandbank, followed by sunset cocktails and a fine dining experience under a canopy of stars.

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Wayag Finale

AM: Greet the day with a sunrise swim or snorkel amid Wayag’s tranquil lagoons.

PM: Explore one last northern reef—home to vibrant coral gardens and graceful reef sharks—before enjoying a leisurely afternoon of water sports or relaxation. As the yacht sets sail south toward Central Raja Ampat, reflect on your adventures with a peaceful evening on deck.

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Wayag
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Dampier Strait: Mantas & Cape Kri

AM: The famed Dampier Strait beckons with some of the richest marine biodiversity on Earth. Encounter gentle giants at Manta Sandy or Manta Ridge, dive the legendary Cape Kri, and marvel at the schooling fish of Sardine Reef.

PM: In the afternoon, visit Arborek Village to meet the friendly locals and explore their traditional crafts. Sunset dinner is served on board as the tropical sky glows in brilliant hues.

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Dampier Strait: Blue Magic & Mike’s Point

AM: Dive into two of Raja Ampat’s signature sites — Blue Magic, a submerged pinnacle where pelagics abound, and Mike’s Point, famous for its dramatic coral walls and swirling fish schools.

PM: The afternoon is yours to enjoy— kayak, paddleboard, or simply relax on deck as the crew prepares a festive farewell dinner and cocktails to celebrate your incredible journey.

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Dampier Strait
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Disembarkation

AM: Enjoy breakfast on board as we cruise back to Sorong. Exchange farewells with the crew before your transfer to the airport. Take home not only stunning photographs but unforgettable memories of a voyage through Earth’s most biodiverse seas.

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Accommodations

Social Areas

Indoor Dining
Lounge
Rear Area
Sundeck
Main Deck
Outdoor Dining
The Day Club Area

Suites & Cabins

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1 Cabin

Queen Suite

Guests
2-3
Size
25 m² / 269 ft²
Beds
King

Set on the upper deck, the Queen Suite captures the beauty of the ocean with sweeping views right from your room. A lavish king-size bed, full air-conditioning, and a private ensuite bathroom create a haven of comfort. Unwind in your private lounge area or enjoy a peaceful moment at the elegant personal desk. With premium toiletries, soft towels, plush bathrobes or slippers, and a spacious wardrobe, every detail is carefully chosen to offer a truly indulgent experience at sea.

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1 Cabin

Master Suite

Guests
2-3
Size
39 m² / 419 ft²
Beds
King

Spanning spacious location on the main deck, the Master Suite is a sanctuary of elegance with sweeping ocean views. A plush king-size bed, full air-conditioning, and a spacious ensuite bathroom with hot and cold water ensure the highest level of comfort. Step onto your private balcony to enjoy the sea breeze or relax in the beautifully designed interior, where tropical-modern style blends warm tones, fine woodwork, and gentle lighting. Every detail is thoughtfully curated to create an atmosphere of luxury and serenity throughout your voyage.

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4 Cabins

Deluxe Stateroom

Guests
2
Size
15 m² / 161 ft²
Beds
Queen

Step into a cocoon of golden warmth and timeless comfort. These Deluxe Staterooms glow with soft tones, elegant woodwork, and gentle lighting that create an inviting atmosphere. A plush queen-size bed and 3–4 portholes welcome natural light, while full air-conditioning ensures perfect comfort. The spacious en-suite bathroom, complete with hot and cold water and premium toiletries, adds a touch of indulgence. Designed with a refined tropical modern aesthetic, these cabins are your serene hideaway at sea.

Technical Information

Deck Plan

Features

  • Cabins with balconies
  • Air conditioning
  • WIFI available
  • Solar Energy
  • Spa
  • Hot showers
  • All inclusive
  • Family Room (Triple or Quadruple)
  • Charging areas for electronic equipment

Equipment

  • Diving gear
  • Snorkeling gear
  • Stand up paddleboard
  • Kayaks / Canoes
  • Wakeboard / Water Ski
  • Fishing equipment
  • Yoga mats
** Use of certain equipment at additional cost, ask for details
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