Sailing in Raja Ampat onboard a modern Phinisi yacht is the ultimate adventure. ---------- Located off the northwest tip of Bird’s Head Peninsula on Papua, the most eastern island of the Indonesian Archipelago, Raja Ampat is an archipelago comprising over 1,500 small islands, surrounding the four main islands of Waigeo, Batanta, Salawati, and Misool. For scuba divers and water sports fans, Raja Ampat offers some of the world’s best experiences. The territory within the islands of the Four Kings is vast, covering 9.8 million acres of land and sea, home to over 540 types of corals and more than 1,200 types of coral fish. This makes Raja Ampat one of the most biodiverse places in the world. Navigating these pristine waters aboard a private yacht is more than just a cruising experience. Modern day Phinisi yachts are an homage to the cultural heritage of boat building in Indonesia. Equipped with modern amenities and the highest safety standards, these floating boutique hotels are perfect for families, groups of friends or couples. Embark on an unforgettable journey and discover the wonders of Raja Ampat onboard a beautiful vessel. Barefoot Yachts Indonesia is your trusted partner and our experts will help you to make your dream holiday a reality. ---------- https://www.barefoot-cruising-indonesia.com https://www.barefoot-yachts-indonesia.com ---------- #rajaampat #yacht #sailing #indonesia

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Silversonic passengers and crew recently enjoyed an amazing experience, when an Ornate Eagle Ray (Aetomylaeus vespertilio) was spotted swimming around "Barracuda Bommie", one of Quicksilver's remote dive sites on the Agincourt reefs. This gentle giant (one of the few species of eagle ray without a stinging barb) measured nearly 2.5m across the wings, and total length over 5m. The Ornate Eagle Ray is well named, as the patterns across the dorsal surface are exquisite, consisting of a mosaic of stripes and spots. Shane Down, Crew of Silversonic said, "The last time we saw an Ornate Eagle Ray was 3 years ago on Silversonic. It was an unbelievable sight and this new encounter may be the first one in Northern Australia that has been captured on video. It is a very rare and unique encounter -- like winning lotto underwater." Doug Baird, Quicksilver Cruises Environment and Compliance Manager said, "The species is not well known, and this is only the second one we have seen at one of our reef sites and there are only a few records from the northern parts of Australia (the last time an ornate eagle ray was spotted was in April 2008). They only produce 4-6 live young, making them highly vulnerable. Eagle rays live in the open ocean rather than at the bottom of the sea. They eat snails, mussels and crustaceans, crushing their shells with their extremely hard teeth. They are excellent swimmers and are able to jump several metres above the surface. They are classified as Endangered".

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