Amaya Explorer Itinerary

Raja Ampat (Dampier Strait)

Day 1:
Begin your adventure by embarking from Sorong Harbour and boarding the vessel. The cruise leader will brief you on boat safety, give an overview of the trip, and set up and then settle into your accommodations. Upon arrival in Waisai, you’ll have the opportunity to do a check dive. Before the dive, the crew will outline the upcoming dive sites and safety protocols. This dive is designed to refresh your skills and ensure your comfort in the water. You'll explore a nearby dive site, assessing your gear and diving proficiency.

Day 2:
After breakfast, gather for a briefing that outlines today's dive sites: Melissa Garden, My Reef, Batu Rufas, and Galaxy. Melissa Garden is a renowned dive site characterized by an incredible carpet of healthy corals. Be prepared, as the other dive sites are as stunning as My Reef, where there is a high chance to encounter schools of barracuda as they glide through the water, and Batu Rufas, where you’ll find an striking underwater frame perfect for striking a pose. In the afternoon, switch gears for some exploration on land and embark on a short trek to Pyanemo Point, famous for its stunning overlook of the turquoise lagoon below. Night dives will depend on weather conditions.

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Day 3:
Diving around Gam Island is an exhilarating experience where underwater enthusiasts can expect colorful reef fish, healthy corals, and sightings of the majestic Wobbegong Shark. At Mayhem, the dive experience is thrilling due to the drift dive; however, it is rewarding because sometimes one can encounter schooling barracudas. A note for newcomers: be aware that these sites can present challenges suchh as strong currents, varying visibility, and depth factors. Let our divemaster know how you feel and suggest a comfortable plan for the dive.

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Day 4:
Highlight dive site Manta Sandy features a shallow channel nestled between sandbanks, where mantarays are frequently seen being cleaned or occasionally feeding. Diving at Manta Sandy requires dive operators to book ahead the dive slot with strict rules that we must follow, such as entering and exiting the water on time based on the booking schedule. The dive site is a simple sandy bottom, where divers kneel down to watch the mantas in the cleaning station. It is highly recommended to bring a pointer, as it may be helpful where there is strong current when kneeling.

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Day 5:
Afterward, we move to the village of Sawandarek, where we typically encounter a sizeable green turtle. Not to mention the shallow reef and the jetty with all the fishes. Then we head to Cape Kri, a dive site renowned for being one of the most biodiverse locations in the world, with a stunning coral reef slope and school of fishes. As night falls, we will dive in Saporkren, a sand slope without any reef or any coral. However, you know what to expect in this kind of dive, right?

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Day 6:
Blue Magic, as the name suggests, is like diving into the magic world underwater. School of fishes, sharks, and corals, not to mention the critters you might find lurking on the reef. Get ready for the big prize: the oceanic manta ray might come occasionally cleaning itself above the reef. For the second dive, Mioskon is also a mesmerizing dive site with so many fishesswimming around the shallow reef.

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Day 7:
We’ll have an early start, as today’s dive is another highlight. Depending on the flight schedule, guests are able to opt for 1 dive due to the no 24-hour no-fly requirement or can participate for 2 dives. Blue Magic, as the name suggests, is like diving into the magic world underwater. School of fishes, sharks, and corals, not to mention the critters you might find lurking on the reef. Get ready for the big prize, the oceanic manta ray, which might come occasionally cleaning themself above the reef. For the second dive, Mioskon is also a mesmerizing dive site with so many fishes swimming around the shallow reef. After the last dive, the crew will help wash and dry scuba equipment while sailing to Mayalibit Bay. Arriving at Kali Biru (Blue River)—a small river in the middle of the lush green landscape of Waisai, which is the perfect combination of crystal-clear water and the forest scenery. Jump in the blue river and immerse yourself in the soothing water. Sailing to Sorong in the evening.

Day 8:
Disembark in Sorong Harbour. After breakfast we will assist guests to the airport depending on the flight schedule, or we will transfer to a hotel. For those staying in hotels, they are able to relax on the boat until 10.00am.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.