Indonesia - Remote West Papuan Islands Cruise 2026

19 Oct 2026 - 01 Nov 2026 (14 days)

From USD11,095 SPACES AVAILABLE

(**Prices can vary depending upon the cabin of choice and time of booking**)

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Tour Leader: Nigel Redman

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Tour Leader: Paul Varney

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Tour Price (Per person): USD11,095 (GBP8,509 * EUR9,704 * AUD16,958)

Single Supplement: USD9,995 (GBP7,665 * EUR8,742 * AUD15,277)

This tour pairs with: Indonesia - Buru Extension 2026

Pricing notes : Single Sup for land only = $150 / Single Sup for Cruise & Land = $9995

Indonesia - Remote West Papuan Islands Cruise I 2027

01 Oct 2027 - 14 Oct 2027 (14 days)

From USD11,900 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: André Bernon

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Tour Leader: Gregory de Klerk

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Tour Price (Per person): USD11,900 (GBP9,126 * EUR10,408 * AUD18,189)

This tour pairs with: Indonesia - West Papua - Arfak Mountains Extension 2027

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

Indonesia - Remote West Papuan Islands Cruise II 2027

19 Oct 2027 - 01 Nov 2027 (14 days)

From USD11,900 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: André Bernon

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Tour Leader: Gregory de Klerk

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Tour Price (Per person): USD11,900 (GBP9,126 * EUR10,408 * AUD18,189)

This tour pairs with: Indonesia - Buru Extension 2027

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

Indonesia - Remote West Papuan Islands Cruise I 2028

29 Sep 2028 - 12 Oct 2028 (14 days)

From USD12,600 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Daniel Danckwerts

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Tour Leader: Paul Varney

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Tour Price (Per person): USD12,600 (GBP9,663 * EUR11,020 * AUD19,259)

This tour pairs with: Indonesia - Buru Extension 2028

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Indonesia - Remote West Papuan Islands Cruise II 2028

17 Oct 2028 - 30 Oct 2028 (14 days)

From USD12,600 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Daniel Danckwerts

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Tour Leader: Paul Varney

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Tour Price (Per person): USD12,600 (GBP9,663 * EUR11,020 * AUD19,259)

This tour pairs with: Indonesia - Buru Extension 2028

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

Indonesia - Remote West Papuan Islands Cruise I 2029

28 Sep 2029 - 11 Oct 2029 (14 days)

From USD13,300 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Glen Valentine

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Tour Leader: Robert Williams

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Tour Price (Per person): USD13,300 (GBP10,200 * EUR11,632 * AUD20,328)

This tour pairs with: Indonesia - Buru Extension 2029

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

Indonesia - Remote West Papuan Islands Cruise II 2029

16 Oct 2029 - 29 Oct 2029 (14 days)

From USD13,300 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Glen Valentine

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Tour Leader: Robert Williams

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Tour Price (Per person): USD13,300 (GBP10,200 * EUR11,632 * AUD20,328)

This tour pairs with: Indonesia - Buru Extension 2029

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Our fabulous and exciting Remote West Papuan Island cruise sets out to explore a myriad of isolated islands in this stunning region. We start off with some initial birding in high-quality forest close to Sorong, West Papua, before heading off to Waigeo (one of the famous islands in the Raja Ampat group) and then the very rarely-explored island of Kofiau, where we will seek out some of our planet’s rarest and least-known species. These include such extraordinary gems as Wilson’s Bird-of-paradise (regarded by many as the most spectacular bird on earth!), Red Bird-of-paradise, Kofiau and Red-breasted Paradise Kingfishers and Kofiau Monarch. Thereafter we cross Lydekker’s Line and head into the South Moluccas. Here we explore little-birded waters in addition to visiting several endemic-rich islands including Obi, Seram and Boano, ending in Ambon for many incredibly exciting endemics such as Carunculated Fruit Dove, Moluccan Woodcock, Lazuli Kingfisher, Salmon-crested Cockatoo, Purple-naped Lory, Boano Monarch, Hantu Boobook and Long-crested Myna, to mention but a handful.

Top Birds

Wilson’s, Red, King, Magnificent & Lesser Birds-of-paradise, Magnificent Riflebird, (Obi) Paradise-crow, Glossy-mantled Manucode, Moluccan (Obi) Woodcock, Barred Rail, Beach Stone-curlew, Moluccan Masked Owl, Hantu (Seram) and Papuan Boobooks, Dusky Megapode, Red-billed Brush Turkey, Pygmy Eagle, Spotted Kestrel, Grey-headed Goshawk, Rufous-necked Sparrowhawk, Chinese-crested Tern, Western Crowned Pigeon, Carunculated, Orange-fronted, Dwarf, Claret-breasted, Scarlet-breasted & Coroneted Fruit Dove, Spice, Spectacled, Seram & Purple-tailed Imperial Pigeon, Seram Mountain Pigeon, Salmon-crested and Palm Cockatoos, Black, Red, Violet-necked (Scaled), Blue-eared & Purple-naped Lory, Moluccan King & Great-billed Parrots, Orange-breasted & Large Fig Parrots, Red-flanked Lorikeet, Red-breasted & Yellow-capped Pygmy Parrot, Marbled Frogmouth, Moluccan Scops Owl, Moluccan Cuckoo, Dwarf Koel, Black-billed Coucal, Kofiau & Red-breasted Paradise Kingfishers, Lazuli, Blue-and-white & Blue-black Kingfishers, Moluccan & Papuan Dwarf Kingfishers, Papuan & North Moluccan Pittas, Wallace's & Emperor Fairywrens, Kofiau, Golden & Black-chinned (Boano) Monarchs, Black-sided Robin, Black Berrypecker, Black-browed & Rufous-bellied Trillers, Moluccan & Golden Cuckooshrikes, Black & Pale Cicadabirds, Raja Ampat & Southern Variable Pitohuis, Brown-headed & Violet Crows, Northern Golden & Seram Golden Bulbuls, Grey-collared (Seram) Oriole, Spotted, Olive & Seram Honeyeaters, Drab & Wakolo Myzomelas, Seram Friarbird, Black-chinned, Yellow-throated, Island, Cinnamon-breasted & Drab Whistlers, Streak-breasted Fantail, Grey-hooded, Seram & Ambon White-eyes, Rufescent Darkeye, Cinnamon-chested and Turquoise Flycatchers, Long-crested & Golden Mynas, Moluccan Starling, Halmahera, Ashy & Olive-crowned Flowerpeckers, Streak-headed Mannikin, Papuan Babbler, Yellow-bellied and Pygmy Longbills & Lowland Peltops

Top Mammals

Rothchild's, Waigeo & Common Spotted Cuscus, Moluccan & Spectacled Flying Foxes, Short-finned Pilot Whale, Spinner & Indo-pacific Bottlenose Dolphin

Habitats Covered

primary and secondary moist lowland forest, hill forest, scrub, secondary woodland, islands, coastlines, mangroves, pelagic

Expected Climate

hot and humid with tropical showers in the lowlands. Cooler in the mountains, rain and mist possible

Max Group Size

14 with 2 Rockjumper leaders

Tour Pace & Walking

easy to moderate. Early mornings to maximize the best time of day but midday breaks back at the boat when it heats up. Otherwise time spent cruising.

Accommodation

comfortable ship cabins

Ease of Birding

easy to moderate with some tricky species

Number of Species Expected

230 - 260

Other Attractions

pristine forests, unspoiled reefs, snorkeling, swimming, visiting remote, little explored islands and seeing their associated local communities.

Photographic Opportunities

good to excellent

What our clients say about us

Glen Valentine
JB - Lesser Sundas 2022

Although the tour was a little more strenuous than I had anticipated, it was a fantastic tour. All of the endemics except for two very rare ones—more than I’d hoped to see in my wildest dreams. Glen is an excellent guide, the local guide a very positive addition, and the driving crew was just fabulous. And when things went awry with the cancelled flight and the steep increase in the fee for Komodo, Glen, our local guide and crew handled it in complete transparency to us, so that we didn’t miss a beat. Hats off to all involved!

Adam Walleyn
RL Indonesia 2019

This was an outstanding trip among many great RJ trips. The guides, Adam and Lev were wondering in their ability to identify and everyone onto the irds and ammals.

Keith Valentine
RB, Remote West Papuan Islands 2017

Glen and Keith Valentine worked seamlessly together to make this one of the best Rockjumper trips! The logistics went well, local guides were great, and the boat was quite comfortable and offered good food and variety. Best of all, the birds were plentiful and everyone got lifers galore. The bros Valentine did everything possible to be sure that everyone got onto the birds and they worked tirelessly doing so. I would travel with either or both of them anywhere, thanks guys!

Keith Valentine
JA, Remote West Papua 2017

Expert guiding by Keith and Glen Valentine, aided by fabulous local talent, ensured we saw the maximum number of endemics and other birds and mammals. Perhaps more importantly, these two brothers enjoyed their time together and provided a warm, friendly and caring environment in which we all had a good time with lots of laughs, and looked out for each other to ensure everyone got on the birds and did not falter on a tough hike or challenging car ride.

Glen Valentine
AR, Indonesia - Remote West Papuan Islands Cruise II 2025

What an adventure! Glen and Dusan were great guides and made a good team-very knowledgable and good at making sure everyone gets on the birds. Even though most of the clients on this trip were highly experienced birders, I never felt like a second class citizen as a less experienced birder. The BOP displays exceded my expectations. I loved the liveaboard boat and crew. Shita did a great job with complicated ground logistics. My dietary restrictions were very well accommodated. I always felt safe and well cared for.

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