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LIVE ABROAD If you wish for a tour experience like Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean sailing through the waters of tropical island while diving in beautiful locations, Raja Ampat is also a place for the same experience. Based on data recorded by Raja Ampat regency administration until 2011, there were 38 active tourist boats operating in waters of Raja Ampat offering similar tour services. Exploring the islands of Raja Ampat on boat tours will give you an amazing experience because you will be allowed with the opportunity to enjoy life in the sailing ship during the trip.
Generally, the ship operated for tourism purposes is sailing ship made of wood and designed in such a way to give sailing experience like sailors in the past. Imagine yourself on board with high boat mast, full sail screen and wind blowing your face while enjoying the scenery of tropical islands. Although most parts of boat are primarily made of wood, you should not worry about the comfort onboard. Some tour boats even offer services and design as if you were in a starred-hotel.
The route of this tour boat varies one with another. Some of these tour boats start their voyage from Sorong city sailing around the northern part of Waigeo to Wayag then sailing to the south to Misool islands and finally return to Sorong city. During the trip, we will have transit in some beautiful sites where we can enjoy the scenery and of course beautiful seascape by diving. Other than this route, there are lots of tour boats sailing through the routes which connect some diving and tourism resorts outside Raja Ampat.
TRADITIONAL CRAFTING ARTS Raja Ampat cultural crafting arts is a very diverse kinds of art. We can recognize the hallmark of native handicrafts Raja Ampat from the colors and motives. Common colors used are blend of colors with high contrast such as dark red, dark yellow, light green and light blue. The sculptured-patterned ornament mostly used in the sculptures, carving and batik of Raja Ampat is the distinctive characteristic of Papua.