Adelaar Itinerary
Raja Ampat Central and South 6N7 days / 6 nights
About Adelaar
- World-class service from a team with over two decades of experience
- An intimate luxury liveaboard with just eight guests on board
- Exciting watersports and inland excursions perfect for non-divers and children
- Dive Indonesia’s top sites in Komodo, Alor and Flores
The beautiful Adelaar liveaboard boasts over a century of rich history, having sailed worldwide before earning her place among Indonesia’s elite liveaboards. With the luxury and comfort of a five star hotel, guests can enjoy every opulence, and with just eight guests on board, Adelaar offers all of this in a truly intimate atmosphere. From the superb dive deck, guests can swim with manta rays in Komodo or dive pristine reefs in Alor. Add in excursions and exhilarating water activities, and guests are assured a world-class liveaboard adventure.
Itinerary details
Length of trip 7 days / 6 nights
Number of dives 18
Experience Open Water - Minimum 60 dives
Insurance Required
Highlights
- Circular trip visiting the must-see sites in central and south Raja Ampat
- Encounter both reef and oceanic manta rays at renowned dive sites
- Dives at Nudi Rock, Tank Rock, Whale Rock, and Gorgonian Passage.
- Discover dramatic underwater landscapes and stunning reefs in Misool
- Multiple night dives were offered in the itinerary
Day 1: Sorong
After the airport or hotel pick-up and transfer to Adelaar, the first day is dedicated to getting to know the crew, settling in, and enjoying the first day on the boat while we are sailing toward Raja Ampat. Depending on the boarding time, we may already have done a check dive.
Day 2: Daram & Yilliet (Misool)
Diving in the remote Daram area, known for sites like Warna Bewarna, Andiamo, and Candy Store, featuring stunning walls covered in soft corals, schools of fish, and dramatic underwater topography.
A third dive in Yilliet at Romeo or Juliet, known for its breathtaking reef formations and dense marine life.
A night dive in Yilliet to spot nocturnal creatures such as crustaceans, cuttlefish, and sleeping parrotfish. (3 day dives,1 night dive)
Day 3: Fiabacet, Wayil, or Pele
Based on Misool Eco Resort's permissions and regulations, we will be allocated dive sites from the following list:
Nudi Rock, Tank Rock, and Whale Rock – Some of the most iconic sites in Misool, famous for their diverse macro life, stunning coral gardens, and abundant marine biodiversity.
Gorgonian Passage – A mesmerizing drift dive through dense gorgonian coral fields, home to pygmy seahorses.
Boo Windows – One of Misool’s most famous sites, featuring large swim-throughs in a reef covered with vibrant corals.
Magic Mountain – A legendary cleaning station where giant manta rays frequently visit, along with schools of jacks, barracudas, and reef sharks.
Four Kings & Wedding Cake – A group of submerged pinnacles covered in sea fans and teeming with marine life.
Possible excursion to Love Lake, a heart-shaped lagoon offering breathtaking aerial views. (3 day dives,1 night dive)
Day 4 Balbulol
Exploring the stunning Balbulol Lagoon, known for its dramatic limestone formations. Dives at sites such as Two Tree Island, Plateau, No Contest, and Love Potion, offering impressive drop-offs and schooling fish.
A scenic boat tour of the Balbulol Lagoon, showcasing its unique karst formations and turquoise waters. (3 day dives)
Day 5 Arborek and Mansuar
Dives at Arborek Jetty, a vibrant site under a wooden pier teeming with marine life.
Manta Sandy, a world-renowned manta ray cleaning station.
Sawandarek Jetty, featuring pristine hard corals, giant clams, and a variety of reef fish.
A night dive to spot critters such as walking sharks (Epaulette sharks), cuttlefish, and decorator crabs. (3 day dives, 1 night dive)
Day 6 Mansuar and Kri
Drift diving at Yenbuba, known for its schools of fusiliers, barracudas, and turtles.
Cape Kri, one of Raja Ampat’s most famous dive sites, offers record-breaking marine biodiversity.
A final dive at Blue Magic, Sardine Reef, or Mioskon, where divers can encounter trevallies, sharks, and vibrant coral gardens. (2 day dives)
Day 7 Sorong
After breakfast, it is time to say goodbye. Disembarkation and assistance to check in at the airport – until the next time.
Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.
Transfer details
Departure
12:00pm
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
Return
12:00pm
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/adelaar/itn-2306220305121-raja-ampat-central-and-south-6n