One of the only ways to explore Raja Ampat is in a phinisi. These Indonesian-built sailing ships are constructed in barefoot ...

Exotica Charters introduces a new era of luxury yachting with bespoke expeditions onboard fully crewed luxury yachts to some of the world’s most remote paradises. Destinations highlighted by Exotica ...

In Raja Ampat, there are no supermarkets. Instead, there are communities who live by the sea—and welcome you with a spear and ...

Raja Ampat is a renowned epicentre of marine biodiversity. It has a rich coral reef ecosystem with vast fish and coral ...

I was sitting in a tender in total darkness in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, clutching a ceramic cup of coffee in the hope that the heat and caffeine would wake me up. I had come to Indonesia's ...

The Blue River (Kali Biru) is an extraordinarily bright shade of blue! This video captures a journey by car and longboat, ...

Raja Ampat Regency has increased tourism charges for visitors to the marine destination in eastern Indonesia, citing the need ...

Swan Hellenic has unveiled a series of diving expeditions that enrich four of its exclusive East Asia voyages, each exploring ...

Though we can’t say for certain what travel will look like once restrictions are lifted, responsible travel is one industry trend that we hope will resurge as a key priority for many travelers. With ...

The Indonesian archipelago of Raja Ampat has scarcely changed since spice traders passed this way in the 18th century. But as Maria Shollenbarger sails among its hidden coves on a traditional wooden ...

The crystal clear, vibrant turquoise waters of Raja Ampat in eastern Indonesia have long been known as a sailors’ and divers’ paradise—waters dotted with 1500 islets of rugged hills above ground, a ...

RAJA AMPAT, Indonesia — Throughout time, explorers have combed the farthest reaches of the world for that one shot of discovering new life. Dr. Mark Erdmann has taken that shot 89 times. Since coming ...