There are plenty of bucket-list remote destinations in the world and I love to visit them and write about deals for them! We’re talking about places like Antarctica, The Galápagos, East Africa during the Great Migration, Svalbard and more. Then there’s Raja Ampat. The last paradise on earth! Or at least some would claim. And now I have a deal for you to travel, snorkel, scuba dive, and experience the culture of Papua and beyond!

Raja Ampat is one of the most biodiverse marine environments on the planet, Raja Ampat remains surprisingly under the radar for many travelers. It’s remote, difficult to reach, and requires a real commitment to get there. That’s exactly why it remains so special.

In May 2027, May 6-18, 2027, I’ll have the opportunity to visit Raja Ampat aboard Swan Hellenic’s SH Minerva on a unique voyage from Manila, Philippines, to Sorong, Papua. Even better, a private promotion makes this an unusually attractive way to experience one of the world’s great expedition destinations.…