Raja Ampat Liveaboard Cruise – Sea Safari VIII, 7 Nights
- Raja Ampat
- 8 Days / 7 Nights
- 0 Review
- Unlimited
- NOT Available
- Additional Dives
- Airport Pick Up
- Boat Cabin Accommodation
- Daily Scheduled Dives
- Dive Guide
- ENOS
- Full Board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Hotel/Airport to Boat Transfer
- Land Excursions
- Meals
- NITROX
- Port and/or National Park Entrance Fees
- Soft Drinks
- Tour Guide
- Welcome Drink
Raja Ampat Liveaboard Cruise – Sea Safari VIII, 7 Nights
Raja Ampat Liveaboard
Cruise with Sea Safari VIII
Sea Safari VIII Boat Details Sea Safari VII Cruise Destinations
Cruise Schedules 2022 Cruise Schedules 2023
Cruise Duration & Rates:
Embarkation is on the first day and disembarkation on the last published day.
Embark: Sorong Disembark: Sorong
8 Days / 7 Nights – Diving Cruise Raja Ampat Archipelago
Sea Safari VIII offers 12 Cabins for 24 Persons
Cabin Type | NON Diving Rate / Night | Diving |
SHARING | SHARING | |
Lower Deck: Twin or Double Bed | US$ 400 | US$ 450 |
Middle Deck: Single Beds | US$ 440 | US$ 490 |
Single Occupancy Surcharge | US$ 200 | US$ 225 |
The Raja Ampat, or “Four Kings,” archipelago encompasses more than 9.8 million acres of land and sea off the northwestern tip of Indonesia’s West Papua Province. Located in the Coral Triangle, the heart of the world’s coral reef biodiversity, the seas around Raja Ampat possibly hold the richest variety of species in the world. The area’s massive coral colonies show that its reefs are resistant to threats like coral bleaching and disease —threats that now jeopardize the survival of corals around the world.
In addition, Raja Ampat’s strong ocean currents sweep coral larvae across the Indian and Pacific Oceans to replenish other reef ecosystems. Raja Ampat’s coral diversity, resilience to threats, and ability to replenish reefs make it a global priority for marine protection.
ITINERARY
What follows is a general flow of events. Expect the unexpected and prepare to be flexible.
CRUISE DETAILSFacilities and Services Onboard
- Deck state cabins located on the middle and upper deck with a sea-view
- Deluxe cabin located on the lower deck
- All Air- conditioned cabins with private bathroom (hot and cold showers)
- A tray of toiletries in each cabin
- Dining room and Bar
- 24 hours tea and coffee making facilities
- Vegetarian food available on request
- Easy access swim/boarding platform
- Fresh water on deck shower
- Complete scuba dive equipment (rental)
- Snorkel, canoe and fishing equipment (where permitted)
- TV, Karaoke & DVD entertainment units
- Computer with Adobe Photoshop application
- Laundry service
- On Board telecommunication
- EAN Nitrox 32%
- ENOS Diver Locator System
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
En-suite accommodation with air-conditioner
Full day meals (light breakfast, breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks, dinner)
Free flow tea/coffee and mineral water
Sea Safari Cruises souvenir
Certified Dive Master (ratio 1 DM : 4 divers)
Compressor, regular air fills 3000 psi or 200 bar, tank, weight belt
ENOS diver emergency GPS locator
Snorkeling gear and Kayak
Jasaraharja cruise & diving accident insurance
*we can arrange DAN insurance for an additional charge
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?
International/domestic airfare and airport tax
Soft drinks and alcohol beverages
Personal travel Insurance
Gratuities to guide and crew
Onboard telecommunication
Laundry service
Entrance fee
EAN 32% Nitrox
Dive gear (available for rent)
Raja Ampat archipelago located off the northwest tip of The Bird’s Head Peninsula on the island of New Guinea. The Raja Ampat archipelago encompasses nearly ten million acres of land and sea off the northwestern tip of Indonesia’s West Papua Province.
Raja Ampat consists of the four large islands of Waigeo, Batanta, Salawati, and Misool, plus hundreds of smaller islands. Located in the Coral Triangle, the heart of the world’s coral reef biodiversity, the seas around Raja Ampat hold the richest variety of marine species in the world. With 75% of all known coral species and over 1,500 species of fish.
In addition to incredible marine life, Raja Ampat offers you other cutting edge experiences such as mangroves, the bird of paradise and other exotic birds along with tropical plants and stunning sunsets.
Sample Itinerary:
8 Days / 7 Nights – Raja Ampat Liveaboard Diving Cruise
From: Sorong to: Sorong
Disclaimer: Itineraries are only for orientation and might be modified due to weather conditions, sea conditions and other external causes. Charter Cruises require a minimum 12 pax and for sharing trip to guarantee embarkation a minimum of 10 pax.
Day 1: Sorong Port
Arrive in Sorong at the newly built Dominique Edward Osok airport. Our representative will be waiting outside the arrival hall and ready to escort you the ship for immediate boarding. Safety Briefing, Safety DVD, Crew Introduction, Necessary Dive Paperwork, Cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place before departing SorongHarbour. During the journey to our first dive site take this opportunity to familiarize yourselves with the vessel and make yourself comfortable.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Port of Sorong
- 0 Dives
Day 2: Wayilbatan
Welcome to Wayilbatan. This is an interesting site, so pristine and untouched. On this site you will fund excellent macro life including several species of Pygmy Seahorse, Octopus, Nudibranch and Ghost Pipefish. Wayilbatan sites usually start on the wall in the northwestern quadrant and swim east if the current permits. We then continue to the Neptune’s Sea Fan. Here, when the current is strong, the surface water is very smooth and it’s easy to shoot wonderful images of the fan rising up toward a reflection of the island wall. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Wayilbatan
- 3 Day & 1 Night Dive
Day 3: Fiabacet
Whale rock is the westernmost dive site of the Fiabacet chain, arguably the most beautiful tropical reef system on the planet. Especially when viewed from the south, the largest Fiabacetisland looks like a caricature of an enormous whale floating at the surface. This is also the best opportunity to observe interesting juvenile fish, nudibranch and other invertebrates. In the Middle of the Fiabacet chain of islands, the submerged east point of Nudi rock is undoubtedly one of the top dives in Raja ampat. Here you can watch colonies of Convict Blennies huddle around sea fans while large Green and Hawksbill Turtles glide through the blue. A myriad of species of soft coral and sea fans cascade down the steep slope and smaller animals like Decorator Crabs and Cleaner Shrimp abound. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Fiabacet
- 3 Day & 1 Night Dive
Day 4: Boo
We will spend our day by exploring Boo’s Rock and Boo’s Point east, where we can see large Napoleon Wrasse, Green Turtles, Schooling Bat Fish and Snapper and the occasional Grey Reef Shark. Boo’s rock is best known for the ‘’windows’’ or rounded openings on the southern end of the largest rock that completely pierce the reef from the surface down to about five meters. Although the two rocks appear separate from the surface, they are connected underwater by a magnificent reef draped in soft corals and brimming with fish, this makes for an amazing photography dive.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Boo Island
- 3 Day & 1 Night Dive
Day 5: Daram Island
As the main island of Daram, The site called Candy Store makes you feel like kids in a candy store. Almost unable to photograph because you will so stunned by the beauty of this phenomenal Raja Ampat wall. Start on the northeast point and work along the north face, paying special attention to the valleys on the ridge. Here, large schools of fish, including Barracuda, Fusiliers and Butterflyfish face the current together. Spend the first dive on the east to west ridge and dive the southern ‘’leg’’ of the reef next. Huge Elephant Ear Sponges, Sea Fans and soft corals decorate the western side of this ridge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Daram Island
- 3 Day & 1 Night Dive
Day 6: Farondi Isands
To the west side of Farondi we will enter through the sea tunnel and then exit on Farondi’s wall. Continue to descend to about 30 meters where the tunnel ends on the wall. There is a cave at about 15 meters depth. Explore the wall and floor of the cave for interesting invertebrates like crabs, flatworms, sea spiders and electric clams.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Farondi Isands
- 3 Day & 1 Night Dive
Day 7: Wagman
Wagman Wall is an excellent dive situated off the east coast of the island. The wall is full of overhangs and caves where divers are likely to encounter groups of Snapper and large Groupers resting at the bottom. In south Misool the reefscape is draped with Gorgonian Sea Fans and colorful soft corals. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Wagman Island
- 2 Day Dives
Day 8: Sorong
After breakfast, prepare for disembarkation. Be ready to leave the boat and you will be transferred to Sorong Airport for you next destination.
- Port of Sorong
- 0 Dives