Bugis Cruise Ship, Indonesia

Name: Exploration Cruise Raja Ampat & Banda Sea (Sorong - Ambon)
Start: 2027-04-03
End: 2027-04-13
Location: Indonesia

9.9 Exceptional

Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins

from $ 315 / day Check dates

“Lots of wonderful snorkeling and we got to walk with the Komodo Dragons. How cool is that. Only possible improvement would be hott…”
Frances S, New Zealand

Highlights

Solar-powered electricity & sustainable practices
Teak wood finishes
Beach BBQ

The Bugis is a 27-meter/89-foot-long phinisi designed for sustainability, comfort, safety, and fun of up to 8 guests. The dedicated crew of 8 ensures a remarkable guest-to-crew ratio. Guests can expect top-notch service as they explore Indonesia's top cruise destinations, from the famous Raja Ampat and Komodo Islands to the remote Flores Sea, Wakatobi National Park, and the lesser-known Banggai Archipelago. The Bugis offers an environmentally conscious experience with solar-powered electricity, sustainable practices, and minimal generator use when guests are onboard, providing a peaceful atmosphere, open social spaces with panoramic views, and luxurious teak wood finishes, making it the perfect vessel for a charter or an unforgettable adventure with friends and family.

The Bugis has spacious social areas featuring panoramic views. The main deck provides a 30m2 shaded dining area where guests can relax and enjoy meals. On the upper deck, a semi-covered 45m2 space with a bar and open area invites you to practice yoga, sunbathe, unwind, or even party at night. The Bugis serves fresh and locally sourced food. Instead of a fixed meal plan, the crew handpicks fresh ingredients from the nearest local markets daily, guaranteeing a delightful culinary fusion of Indonesian and Western dishes.

Choose to explore with purpose and book your next Indonesia adventure cruise aboard the Bugis today.

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12 Nov

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,080

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22 Nov

9 Days / 8 Nights

$ 3,080

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03 Dec

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,080

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12 Dec

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,080

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05 Jan

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,290

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15 Jan

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,290

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25 Jan

9 Days / 8 Nights

$ 3,760

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05 Feb

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,290

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16 Feb

9 Days / 8 Nights

$ 3,760

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27 Feb

9 Days / 8 Nights

$ 3,760

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09 Mar

9 Days / 8 Nights

$ 3,760

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03 Apr

11 Days / 10 Nights

$ 4,700

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Included: VAT, Port Fees, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Soft Drinks at Meal Times, Tea & Coffee, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Fishing, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Yoga.

Required Extras: National Park Fees ($200-350 / trip).

Optional Extras: Alcoholic Beverages.

Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.

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Boat features

Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Stand Up Paddleboard
Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
Kayaks On-Board
Seaview Cabins
Naturalist Itineraries
Charging stations
Library
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
Observation Deck
Fishing
Available for Charter
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Outside Showers
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar

Food & Drinks

Fine Cuisine
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Free Soft Drinks
Beer available
Wine Available
Beach BBQ
Fine Wines Selection
Western Food
Local Food

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English and Indonesian.

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 2022

Length: 27.2 meters

Deck area: 26 meters

Beam: 6.2 meters

Top speed: 8 knots

Cruising speed: 6 knots

Engines: Mitsubishi 6D22 - 220 HP

Max guests: 10

Number of cabins: 4

Number of bathrooms: 4

Tenders: 1

Freshwater maker: 8000 liters/day

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Search light
Engine room CCTV
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

Bugis Reviews

9.9 Exceptional
18 Verified Reviews

Vessel

9.8
Crew

10.0
Food

10.0
Activities

10.0
Value

9.6

10 Exceptional
Monica B
Switzerland

It doesn't get any better than this!
A wonderful experience. A unique boat. Loving and attentive crew. Snorkeling, as many fish as seen in an aquarium, plus turtles and manta rays.
Recommended for
Boat and crew. Activities especially snorkeling. Food and drinks.
18 Dec, 2025

Translated from German

9.6 Exceptional
Glenn T
Australia

Hard to imagine a better trip!
Amazing trip, with great staff led by Tommy. Boat is well designed, 8 passengers, 8 staff. Welcome and singing amazing. Meals and drinks and morning and afternoon food(fresh baked treats) and drinks(fresh fruit juices, smoothies, ginger teas) Great itenary Overall amazing
Recommended for
Amazing staff, genuine, friendly and multi-skilled. Great food!. Great itenary!.
04 Apr, 2025

10 Exceptional
Frances S
New Zealand

Totally enjoyable, lovely Boat, Nice small group of lovely people.
Lots of wonderful snorkeling and we got to walk with the Komodo Dragons. How cool is that. Only possible improvement would be hotter water for the showers and better water pressure.
Recommended for
Plenty of snorkelling in different places.. Lovely helpful crew.. Great meals..
23 Jul, 2024

9.2 Superb
PAOLO G
Italy

Wonderful
We enjoy very well all, nice boat, good service and interesting activity on sea and on the islands, Last but not least expertise, patient and kindle of Tommy and all staff.
Recommended for
Staff and leader. Boat and places. Food and service.
30 Aug, 2026

10 Exceptional
sandra T
United States

Fantastic trip to a beautiful area, fantastic crew and service!
Everything and everyone is more than we hoped for or imagined.
Recommended for
Crew. Food. Varied snorkeling & land experiences.
07 Feb, 2026

10 Exceptional
Katrien B
Belgium

unforgettable!
This only snorkel trip takes you to great reefs, away from crowded places. Sunsets are magical. The crew will do anything to make your journey unforgattable
Recommended for
Knowledge of the crew to take you to the best spots. Charm and comfort of the boat on solar energy. Friendly crew and great food.
05 Aug, 2024

10 Exceptional
Kevin W
United States

Beautiful scenery and snorkeling with a fabulous crew
Very active. Lots of snorkeling and nice sunset hikes. Peaceful boat (no generators running when not moving). Staff were the best!
Recommended for
Friendly crew. Beautiful itinerary and snorkeling. Lovely boat.
21 Jul, 2025

10 Exceptional
Patricia D
Australia

If you want to snorkel Raja Ampat you have to book the Bugis. A truly memorable trip.
From the moment we were greeted on board the boat by the staff singing to us we felt right at home. The staff could not do enough for us. Our cruise director, Tommy was amazing. Our snorkelling trips were next level and his knowledge of his home environment was great. Our chef and executive chef cooked up a storm with so much yummy food and lots of smiles. The captain always made us feel at home and happy for you to pop into the wheel house to have a chat and provide information. Raja Ampat is a once in a life must do destination and it was incredible. In our older age we no longer do much diving and it was a true pleasure to find a liveaboard that catered for people who just wanted to snorkel. Our visits to villages and opportunity to take the kayaks out for a paddle was a huge bonus. I cannot recommend the Bugis enough. It was such good value for money. Thanks to the staff on board, this trip will go down as one of the best holidays I have ever done (and I’ve travelled a lot). Thanks
Recommended for
The staff. The food. The amount of space to relax on the boat.
31 Mar, 2025

10 Exceptional
Simone W
Germany

Amazing! Best ever!
Amazing, best ever!
Recommended for
Fantastic Crew and well equipped boat. Amazing food. Wonderful snorkeling sights.
11 Aug, 2025

10 Exceptional
Michael M
New Zealand

Best way to explore remote, diverse reefs & islands.
Our family of six was extremely well looked after. There were only two other guests, which made the entire trip very personal. Each land excursion (BBQ on Lantigiang, weaving & lunch at Pajam, village on Batuata, boat builders on Bonerata, Rinja) was well prepared and briefed. We had plenty of time, all questions were answered, and the children were always acknowledged and included. We visited reefs and islands that are off the beaten track, which made the journey special. The children in particular, enjoyed our young cruise director, Tommy Harivaldo, who was consistently approachable, and they also made friends with most of the crew.
Recommended for
Crew was exceptional dedicated to make us comfortable.. Snorkeling locations beautifull and diverse. All tours were very well guided.. Food was varied, tasty, healthy and well presented..
10 May, 2025

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9.6 Exceptional
Penny R
United States

Trip of a Lifetime, don't miss it!
I loved/loved/loved this trip! I loved being on the Bugis -- a new and comfy boat, i liked that it's small, so only 7 of us and 7 crew. The schedule was terrific, 3-4 snorkels per day, plus other excursions. Its soooo beautiful - i loved living on the boat, traveling from island to island. Plus Tommy is a terrific cruise director! We were fed well and often, including yummy afternoon treats and fabulous desserts! And i loved how the crew sang to us on arriving and for International Women's Day, and our final night -- and how they together cheered us on everytime we left for snorkeling and arrived again back to the boat -- anything we needed, they were glad to help us. Plus loved the kayaking. So much to love about this trip!
Recommended for
Seeing the 7 Manta Rays! And turtles!. The snorkeling overall and swimming in blue river!. Our cruise director Tommy, and the warm and thoughtful and loving crew!.
16 Mar, 2026

10 Exceptional
Stéphanie D
Switzerland

A magical and unforgettable cruise!
The snorkelling sessions have been carefully prepared and adapted to the weather conditions. We felt safe. We saw amazing fish, manta rays, sharks, turtles... each time accompanied by the very attentive zodiac. The chef prepared us ultra fresh, healthy and delicious sushi and dishes. Tommy, the cruise director, accompanied us with great delicacy and great know-how.
Recommended for
Crew. Comfort and charm. Delicious food.
07 Jul, 2025

Translated from French

10 Exceptional
Angie I
Australia

Laid back and stunning!
Beautiful tranquil environment, flexible, amazing snorkelling adventures, comfort, great crew, we all had so much fun!! And of course, seeing underwater life...blew me away..I would travel with Bugis again!! No doubt, Jean Michel, Jimmy* was knowledgeable and Zen..lets go with the flow..and that was fabulous for all of us!! See you again soon..Bugis!!💙💙💙
Recommended for
Our Guide, crew, snorkelling!
21 Jun, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
serge P
France

Superb trip on the Bugis
The beauty of the sites and snorkeling and very good atmosphere on board the boat. Stress-free and with great conviviality.
Recommended for
Comfort of the boat. Availability and friendliness of the guide and all the staff. Snorkeling and the sites visited.
30 Jan, 2025

10 Exceptional
Beverley M
Australia

We were able to find a true paradise in Rajah Ampat on the eco-friendly Bugis
My husband John and I both had an extraordinary experience on the Bugis. John wanted relaxation, but also a good share of awe-inspiring nature. However, I wanted to know everything as I snorkelled, talked to the crew and climbed to see the Red Bird of Paradise. Neither of us were disappointed. It was such a fun trip and one of our best ever holidays.
Recommended for
The natural beauty of Rajah Ampat and the outstanding snorkelling experience.. The wonderful staff who always went above and beyond to make the trip such fun.. The flexible, but carefully planned, itinerary, which made every-day a different adventure..
01 Feb, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Sharon B
United States

We would highly recommend the Bugis in Raja Ampat.
The snorkeling in Raja Ampat was amazing. The service was excellent— beautiful smiles, whenever anything was needed we were assisted immediately, and the food was excellent.
Recommended for
Tommy the guide and crew. Chef’s food. Location, location, location—Raja Ampat.
19 Feb, 2025

10 Exceptional
Calton H
Australia

Unforgettable trip
The most incredible experience. Definitely stands out in my memory as one of the best things I’ve done. So beautiful and the staff are so friendly. The boat is well equipped for everything and created a social environment.
Recommended for
Tommy the cruise director. Fun drinks and snacks every time we came back to the boat. Seeing so few other boats, usually we had the whole place to ourselves.
27 Mar, 2026

10 Exceptional
RICHARD J
United Kingdom

Bugis delivered a wonderful adventure.
Bugis is a lovely wooden boat with personality plus. No aircon was fine for us, but some could struggle. Ace staff led by Tommy meant all our needs were met straightforwardly . Joko from Java was a food magician! Risky is a true Indonesian gentleman, always at hand to assist and serve. Snorkeling excellent overall and red bird of paradise trip very demanding but satisfying. (we are almost 70). My wife, who I persuaded to come on something that is not really her ideal holiday, had a super time and loved it. We were fortunate that the mixed nationality group used largely english to communicate and melded well together and everybody made an effort to get along. I am already looking at booking a second trip with this company who offer some interesting and different itineraries in Indonesia.
Recommended for
Great crew, led by excellent Tommy. Food and mocktails were great!. Full on itinerary with lots of snorkeling.
11 Nov, 2025