Aurora Itinerary
Raja Ampat Central - 6N7 days / 6 nights
About Aurora
- Eight to 12-day adventures in Indonesia’s Raja Ampat, Komodo, and other remote regions
- Spacious solid teak cabins complete with all the comforts of home
- Intimate and adventurous voyages with 18 guests onboard
- Outstanding facilities for photographers with a dedicated indoor camera room
Operated by the experienced Dune Fleet, Aurora liveaboard offers intimate, adventurous voyages to some of Indonesia’s most exceptional diving destinations, home to pristine coral reefs, mighty mantas, minuscule macro, and everything in between. This sailing phinisi features a passionate and professional crew, outstanding diver and photographer-friendly facilities, and all the comforts of a modern boat - without losing its traditional charm. And, with a nearly 1:1 staff to guest ratio and less than 20 explorers onboard, you’re guaranteed highly personal experiences at sea - both above and below the waterline.
Itinerary details
Highlights
- Circular itinerary hitting all the very best spots in Raja Ampat
- Dive the well known and action-packed Dampier Strait
- Visit unspoiled hard and soft coral gardens
- Search for Pontoh’s pygmy seahorse at Mioskon
- Cruise Piaynemo’s lagoons and capture that classic Raja Ampat photo
- Explore the macro-laden black sands of Batanta Island
- Encounter both reef and oceanic manta rays at renowned dive sites
Our staff will welcome you at the airport and you will start your experience on Aurora. From Jakarta or Makassar, flights usually arrive early in the morning. As soon as all the guests are on board, we will lift the anchor and start our trip to the island of Waigeo.
Around the strait, we will dive some famous sites, such as "Mioskon," "Blue Magic," "Sardines" and other amazing places. Prone to currents, this area is characterized by untouched corals and all kinds of schools of fish. On the surface, green islands and marvelous white sand beaches will surround us.
"Melissa's Garden" will be one of the beautiful reefs We will visit today. Wobbegong sharks are one of the highlights here. Sea snakes, pygmy seahorses and huge tridacnaclams can be seen also in the shallow waters. We will have the opportunity to step out of the boat for a walk to see one of the most icon views in Raja Ampat, It is selfie time!
Batanta is one of the four kings and dive paradise for small creatures lovers but not everything small here and encounters with the majestic manta rays are common here . Busy day, keep your eyes open!
After a nice breakfast on board, our Aurora crew will organize your transfer to the airport of Sorong, according to your flight schedules.
Transfer details
Departure
06:00am
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
Return
12:00pm
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
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21
Dec
2026
Raja Ampat Central - 6N
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Raja Ampat Central - 6N
Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/aurora/itn-2106090236201-raja-ampat-central-6n