Central & North Raja Ampat Liveaboard

• Airport or hotel transfers (within 10 km of the harbour) on the first and last days
• Three meals a day plus snacks
• Non-alcoholic drinks: mineral water, soft drinks, juice, local coffee and tea
• English-speaking Cruise Director
• Up to 3 guided dives a day with English-speaking local guides (one guide per 4 divers)
• Full 12L tanks, weight belt and weights
• Snorkelling gear (mask, snorkel, fins) and a snorkelling guide
• Kayaks and stand-up paddleboards
• Beach BBQ and beach volleyball when conditions allow
• Towels and bed sheets

Day 1: Sorong to Waisai
Board in Sorong and settle into your cabin, then cruise to Waisai for a first dive at Saonek Monde.

Day 2: Dampier Strait
Dive Blue Magic and Mike's Point, visit the clear water of Blue River, then night dive at Sewandarek.

Day 3: Pianemo
Dive Melissa's Garden for dense, varied coral, drift the Keruo channel and dive Galaxy. In the afternoon, a short walk up to the viewpoint over Pianemo's star-shaped lagoon.

Day 4: Wayag
Hike to the top of Mount Pindito for the view across Wayag. Reefs here bring eagle rays, barracuda, wobbegong and reef sharks, and you can snorkel with baby reef sharks at Shark Beach.

Day 5: Yengello
Dive Mangrove Ridge, Citrus Ridge and Mayhem, then kayak or paddleboard the calm lagoon and stay at anchor in the bay overnight.

Day 6: Arborek
Dive Manta Ridge and/or Manta Sandy for manta rays and the Arborek jetty for giant clams, with a walk through Arborek village.

Day 7: Cape Kri
Dive Yenbuba Jetty and Cape Kri, then a barbecue on Sunset Beach before the night run back to Sorong.

Day 8: Sorong
Arrive in Sorong and transfer to the airport or your hotel.

This is the operator's planned route; the captain and Cruise Director may change sites for weather, sea conditions or park rules.

• English. Indonesian

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Requirements

• Advanced Open Water or equivalent (CMAS 2-Star or higher)
• Open Water divers are accepted with a maximum depth of 18 m and always with a guide; if you are the only Open Water diver on board, a private guide is required at EUR 100 (USD 112) per day
• At least 30 logged dives recommended; Advanced Open Water divers dive to a maximum of 30 m
• A dive computer is mandatory (rent one in the gear set with computer)
• Valid dive insurance (DAN World or equivalent) and travel insurance
• Check dive on day 1; no diving on the last day; gloves are not allowed
• Children pay the adult rate; under 9s are accepted on open trips case by case with a signed parental supervision agreement
• Snorkellers and non-divers are welcome

Mandatory fees

• Raja Ampat park and port fees: EUR 200 (USD 223) per person per trip, reduced by IDR 1,000,000 if you already hold a park entry card for your dates
• Fuel surcharge: EUR 100 (USD 112) per person per trip, paid in cash on board
• Fees are paid in cash on board in EUR, USD, AUD, SGD or IDR, and can change even after full payment.

Optional extras

• Rental gear: full set EUR 30 (USD 33) per day, or EUR 40 (USD 45) per day with a dive computer
• Nitrox: EUR 5 (USD 6) per tank
• 15L tanks: EUR 10 (USD 11) per day
• Starlink Wi-Fi: EUR 10 (USD 11) per day, capped at EUR 50 (USD 56) per trip
• Private guide for a lone Open Water diver: EUR 100 (USD 112) per day
• Solo cabin use: 150% of the per-guest rate (200% in the Master Cabin Sulawesi)
• Alcoholic drinks
• Crew tips: 5% to 15% of the cruise price recommended, paid in cash

Not included

• Domestic flights, visas, hotels before and after the trip, travel and dive insurance, park and port fees, fuel surcharge, rental gear, 15L tanks, Nitrox, Wi-Fi, alcoholic drinks, crew tips and bank fees.

Life happens, so we keep cancellations simple. Enjoy free cancellation for 14 days from the time of booking, or find an equally qualified replacement up to 30 days before your departure.