Bali Indonesia Cruise from Benoa — 13 Days

Benoa, Indonesia

Benoa is Bali’s principal cruise gateway, set on the island’s sheltered southeast coast. From the pier, Bali’s contrasts are close at hand: Nusa Dua’s resorts and Sanur’s seafront. Denpasar offers markets, museums, and a glimpse of daily life beyond the resort belt. Allow time for traffic; journeys inland can take longer than the map suggests. For a deeper excursion, Ubud pairs galleries and rice terraces with a lively arts scene.

• Flight (Flight)
• Land Tour (Land Tour)
• Sorong (Ask Travel Agent)

Raja Ampat Islands Indonesia, Indonesia

Raja Ampat rewards travellers who value wild places over polished resorts. This Indonesian archipelago lies off West Papua’s Bird’s Head Peninsula, famed for exceptional marine life and clear, warm seas. Its four principal islands—Waigeo, Batanta, Salawati and Misool—anchor a maze of forested islets and limestone karsts. Snorkel above coral gardens, look for manta rays, or boat into sheltered lagoons. Here, nature sets the itinerary.

Waigeo Island Indonesia, Indonesia

Waigeo is the largest of Raja Ampat’s four main islands, a forested outpost in Indonesia’s far west. Waisai, the regency capital, is the usual base for reaching nearby reefs and island villages. Divers come for clear water, coral gardens and exceptional marine life in the Dampier Strait. On land, guided dawn walks offer a chance to see the red bird-of-paradise, native to Waigeo and nearby Batanta.

Raja Ampat Islands Indonesia, Indonesia

Raja Ampat rewards travellers who value wild places over polished resorts. This Indonesian archipelago lies off West Papua’s Bird’s Head Peninsula, famed for exceptional marine life and clear, warm seas. Its four principal islands—Waigeo, Batanta, Salawati and Misool—anchor a maze of forested islets and limestone karsts. Snorkel above coral gardens, look for manta rays, or boat into sheltered lagoons. Here, nature sets the itinerary.

Misool Island Indonesia, Indonesia

Misool is the southernmost of Raja Ampat’s four main islands, set among the reefs of Indonesia’s Southwest Papua province. Limestone towers rise above clear lagoons, while coral reefs shelter manta rays, turtles and abundant reef fish. Reaching Misool requires a boat journey, commonly aboard a liveaboard or via a remote resort. Bring time for diving or snorkeling: the island’s appeal lies beneath the surface as much as along its dramatic coastline.

Seram Island Indonesia (Scenic Stop)

Banda Islands Indonesia (Scenic Stop)

Coastal Cruising (Coastal Cruising)

Raja Ampat Islands Indonesia, Indonesia

Raja Ampat rewards travellers who value wild places over polished resorts. This Indonesian archipelago lies off West Papua’s Bird’s Head Peninsula, famed for exceptional marine life and clear, warm seas. Its four principal islands—Waigeo, Batanta, Salawati and Misool—anchor a maze of forested islets and limestone karsts. Snorkel above coral gardens, look for manta rays, or boat into sheltered lagoons. Here, nature sets the itinerary.

Waigeo Island Indonesia, Indonesia

Waigeo is the largest of Raja Ampat’s four main islands, a forested outpost in Indonesia’s far west. Waisai, the regency capital, is the usual base for reaching nearby reefs and island villages. Divers come for clear water, coral gardens and exceptional marine life in the Dampier Strait. On land, guided dawn walks offer a chance to see the red bird-of-paradise, native to Waigeo and nearby Batanta.

Raja Ampat Islands Indonesia, Indonesia

Raja Ampat rewards travellers who value wild places over polished resorts. This Indonesian archipelago lies off West Papua’s Bird’s Head Peninsula, famed for exceptional marine life and clear, warm seas. Its four principal islands—Waigeo, Batanta, Salawati and Misool—anchor a maze of forested islets and limestone karsts. Snorkel above coral gardens, look for manta rays, or boat into sheltered lagoons. Here, nature sets the itinerary.

Benoa, Indonesia

Benoa is Bali’s principal cruise gateway, set on the island’s sheltered southeast coast. From the pier, Bali’s contrasts are close at hand: Nusa Dua’s resorts and Sanur’s seafront. Denpasar offers markets, museums, and a glimpse of daily life beyond the resort belt. Allow time for traffic; journeys inland can take longer than the map suggests. For a deeper excursion, Ubud pairs galleries and rice terraces with a lively arts scene.

• Sorong (Ask Travel Agent)
• Land Tour (Land Tour)
• Flight (Flight)