Raja Ampat
Dive into the world’s richest marine biodiversity hotspot. With over 1,400 fish species and pristine coral reefs, Raja Ampat is the ultimate dream for diving lovers. Warm waters all year round and stunning scenery make it a true tropical paradise.
Every year, we offer a variety of itineraries to Raja Ampat. With over 20 years of experience, our vessel rank among the very best liveaboards in Raja Ampat. We know exactly where to take you—and when—to ensure you experience the best dives of your life!
Ultimate Raja Ampat
10 to 12 nights – Sorong to Sorong
Our most popular Raja Ampat liveaboard itineraries, and the one to choose if you want to experience the best diving in Raja Ampat. You will visit and dive Misool and Dampier Strait, renowned for its world-class wide-angle dives, one-of-a-kind soft corals, and a density of fish like nowhere else in the world. Also known for its manta rays and amazing macro dives at Batanta.
In North Raja Ampat, you will see firsthand Wayag’s iconic landscape, with lots of small islands and turquoise water, alongside some great dives.
Other than that, divers often encounter trevallies, barracudas, bumphead parrotfish, schooling fusiliers, and bigger fish like tunas, mackerels, reef sharks, as well as the endemic Wobbegong, epaulette ‘walking’ shark, and Papuan Garden eel.
We always include at least non-diving activities during our cruise such as beach hopping, beach barbecues, a climb in Wayag for its breathtaking view, local village tours, jellyfish lake trip, Blue River visit, and a trek to see the birds of paradise.
Raja Ampat, Banda Sea & Triton Bay
11 to 14 Nights - Embarkation and disembarkation ports vary
These amazing itineraries take you to Misool for the world’s most colorful dives, to the Banda Sea for its schooling hammerheads, and Triton Bay for a chance to dive with the gentle giants—whale sharks. Speaking of diversity!
Raja Ampat Misool & Dampier Strait
9 Nights - Sorong to Sorong
If you’re short on time but want to dive the best of Raja Ampat, then this is the itinerary for you. We will take you to the same dive sites and areas as the Raja Ampat Ultimate itinerary, minus the North, guaranteeing a spectacular time for divers and non-divers alike.
Combo Raja Ampat Itineraries
10 to 14 Nights - Embarkation and disembarkation ports vary
We offer various itineraries combining Raja Ampat with other diving gems in Indonesia, such as Banda Sea, Sulawesi, and Halmahera. It’s a great chance to dive some of the world’s best and discover off-the-beaten-path locations at the same time. Perfect for the adventurous at heart!
Raja Ampat Diving Highlights
Nicknamed ‘species factory’ there’s something for everyone in Raja Ampat, divers and non-divers alike. Underwater photographers can bring out their macro and wide-angle lens and find an overwhelming amount of photo ops on every dive.
While all of Raja Ampat is spectacular, each area has something different to offer:
Dampier Strait
Located between two of Raja Ampat’s main islands, Waigeo (North) and Batanta (Central), this area is best known for its out-of-this-world density of tropical fish.
Cape Kri is probably the best-known site of this area, thanks to Dr. Gerard Allen who brought it to the world’s attention when he documented 347 fish species in one dive at this site.
Dampier Strait is also where manta rays are frequently spotted, especially at a manta cleaning station called Manta Sandy.
While visiting the area we usually stop by Piaynemo, for one of Raja Ampat’s best views.
Misool, South Raja Ampat
If you’ve seen underwater photos of Raja Ampat bursting with colorful soft corals, chances are they were shot at Misool. Soft corals aside, this island in South Raja Ampat offers amazing wide-angle dives with gorgonian fields and rich topographies.
Misool is also known for its stunning mangrove forests, where soft corals can be seen on the mangrove roots!
The critter life in this area is also excellent, making this area excellent for macro and wide-angle underwater photographers alike.
Raja Ampat Dive Sites
North Raja Ampat is probably best known for Wayag, where you will find Raja Ampat’s iconic landscape, featuring beautiful small islands surrounded by turquoise waters. The dives might not be as excellent as in Misool or Dampier Strait, but you will still experience stunning dives with beautiful black coral forests, gorgonians, and excellent macro dives.
Period : October - April
Duration : 9/14 nights
