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Cachalo

Cachalo Itinerary

Raja Ampat - Central South Line

8 days / 7 nights

About Cachalo

  • Itineraries include Raja Ampat, Komodo, Banda Sea and Alor
  • Nitrox, satellite WiFi and laundry service are included
  • 360-degree sundeck with Jacuzzi and open-air relaxation areas
  • Spacious cabins, and deluxe and VVIP cabins have private balconies

Cachalo is a 51m phinisi liveaboard operating across some of Indonesia’s most exciting dive destinations, from the islands of Komodo and Alor, east to the Banda Sea and Raja Ampat. Built from ironwood and teak, the vessel accommodates just 18 guests in nine ocean-view, air-conditioned cabins, with plenty of space to ensure the liveaboard retains a more relaxed setting for longer dive itineraries. Diving is supported by two tenders, and Cachalo offers nitrox, rental equipment and onboard camera facilities, plus itineraries and seasonal crossings that give guests the chance to explore spectacular coral reefs, manta sites, current-swept pinnacles, macro habitats and more. For divers looking to experience Indonesia’s exceptional diving in comfort, Cachalo offers an enticing balance of adventure, atmosphere and refined phinisi charm.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 22
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 25 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • Circular route visiting Raja Ampat’s must-see dive sites
  • Discover the vibrant reefs and dramatic underwater landscapes of Misool
  • Encounter both reef and oceanic manta rays at renowned dive sites
  • Visit unspoiled hard and soft coral gardens
  • Night dives included in the itinerary
Day 1 - Sorong 

Day 2 - Daram
Warna Berwarna-Andiamo-Candy Store-Yuliet (ND)
Wakie Wakie 06:00
Small Breakfast 06:15
Big Breakfast 08:30
Lunch 12:00
Snack 15:30
Dinner 19:30
Sorong-Daram 80 NM about 13h 24m
Daram-Yilliet 16.1 NM 2h 40m

Day 3 - Misool
MM-Boo Window-Tank Rock-
Wakie Wakie 06:00
Small Breakfast 06:15
Big Breakfast 08:30
Lunch 12:00
Snack 15:30
Dinner 19:30

Yilliet -MM 4.7 NM 47m 21s
MM -Boo window 3.7 NM 36m 57s
Boo Window -Tank Rock 2.7 NM 27m 02s
Love Lagoon
Tank rock -Love lagoon 5.9 NM 58m 41s

Day 4 - Farondi
Dive with dolphins in Farondi-Jellyfish Cave and Makam Kramat Cave
Wakie Wakie 06:00
Small Breakfast 06:15
Big Breakfast 08:30
Lunch 12:00
Snack 15:30
Dinner 19:30

Love lagoon -Dolpin 12 NM 2h
Dolpin -Jelyfish cave 3 NM 29m 57s
Jelyfish cave -Jelyfish lake 2.5 NM 24m 33s

Day 5 - Penemu
Keruo Channel or My Reef-Melissa Garden-Batu Rufus-Penemu Trekking /Pulau Fam
Wakie Wakie 06:00
Small Breakfast 06:15
Big Breakfast 08:30
Lunch 12:00
Snack 15:30
Dinner 19:30

Jelyfish lake -keruo channel 89.4 NM 14h 53m
Keruo ch-batu rufus 2.5 NM 25m 25 s

Day 6 - Yangefo
Citrus Ridge-Mayhen-Manta Sandy *Falling-Yanbuba Jetty (ND)
Wakie Wakie 06:00
Small Breakfast 06:15
Big Breakfast 08:30
Lunch 12:00
Snack 15:30
Dinner 19:30

Batu Rufus-Yengefo 11.7 NM 1h 56m
Yangefo-Manta sandy 8.4 NM 1h 23m
Manta Sandy-Yanbuba 11 NM 1h 49m

Day 7 - Central Raja Ampat
Sawanderek Jetty *Saturday-Cape Kri Raising-Kali Biru Trekking
Wakey wakey at 06:00.
Small Breakfast 06:15
Big Breakfast 08:30
Lunch 12:00
Snack 15:30
Dinner 19:30

Yanbuba-Sawandarek 4.2 NM 41m 36s
Sawandarek-Cape Kiri 5.6 NM 56 m 07s
Cape kri -kali biru 22.6 NM 3h 45m

Day 8 - Sorong
Disembark after breakfast.

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

03:00pm

Sorong

Sorong Airport: SOQ

Return

12:00pm

Sorong

Sorong Airport: SOQ

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11

Dec

2026

Raja Ampat - Central South Line

8 days / 7 nights
•
22 dives
from $3,750 /guest

Available

11Dec 26

Raja Ampat - Central South Line

8D / 7N
•
22 dives
from $3,750 /guest
Available

12

Feb

2027

Raja Ampat - Central South Line

8 days / 7 nights
•
22 dives
from $3,750 /guest

Limited availability

12Feb 27

Raja Ampat - Central South Line

8D / 7N
•
22 dives
from $3,750 /guest
Limited availability

21

Feb

2027

Raja Ampat - Central South Line

8 days / 7 nights
•
22 dives
from $3,750 /guest

Limited availability

21Feb 27

Raja Ampat - Central South Line

8D / 7N
•
22 dives
from $3,750 /guest
Limited availability

11

Mar

2027

Raja Ampat - Central South Line

8 days / 7 nights
•
22 dives
from $3,750 /guest

Sold out

11Mar 27

Raja Ampat - Central South Line

8D / 7N
•
22 dives
from $3,750 /guest
Sold out

20

Mar

2027

Raja Ampat - Central South Line

8 days / 7 nights
•
22 dives
from $3,750 /guest

Available

20Mar 27

Raja Ampat - Central South Line

8D / 7N
•
22 dives
from $3,750 /guest
Available

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/cachalo/itn-2607030422521-raja-ampat-central-south-line