Escape to Manokwari's most beautiful and least-visited white-sand shores — Bakaro Beach and Tanjung Batu (Pantai Pasir Panjang) — on a private speedboat charter, with a picnic lunch, kayaks and snorkel gear, and nothing but turquoise sea in every direction.
What to expect
A gleaming speedboat departs the marina and skims along the dramatic West Papua coastline to Bakaro's crescent of ivory sand, fringed by coconut palms and backed by jungle-draped hills. After swimming and kayaking in the crystalline shallows, you cruise further to Tanjung Batu's famously long stretch of white sand — quiet, postcard-perfect and entirely yours. A lavish picnic lunch of fresh local seafood, tropical fruit and cold drinks is laid out on the beach. The return journey traces a spectacular coastal panorama as the sun climbs high over the Cenderawasih. Pure, unhurried paradise.
Good to know
Depart by 09:00 to maximise beach time and return well before all-aboard. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and a dry bag for valuables. Seas are generally calmer in the morning. Confirm the exact itinerary and lunch menu with your guide when booking — dietary preferences accommodated with advance notice.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Manokwari — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.