Carpe Diem Phinisi Itinerary
Triton Bay and South Raja Ampat (KNG - SOQ)10 days / 9 nights
About Carpe Diem Phinisi
- Fabulous Phinisi vessel designed for intimate cruises of up to ten guests
- Adventurous trips well-suited to families and groups of like-minded friends
- Enjoy full gear rental and fabulous watersports free of charge
- Meticulously designed aesthetics for a beautiful, warm ambiance
Carpe Diem Phinisi is a well-appointed phinisi liveaboard offering year-round cruises exploring Raja Ampat, Komodo, Bali, and Lombok. Designed and operated for exciting yet intimate itineraries, Carpe Diem is a perfect choice for guests looking for personalised service and bespoke itineraries at an affordable price. This beautiful boat represents the fulfilment of long held ambitions and the start of great adventures. So hop on board and get ready to explore, dream, and discover.
Itinerary details
Length of trip 10 days / 9 nights
Number of dives 24
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 20 dives
Insurance Required
Highlights
- One-way trip from Raja Ampat to Triton Bay, focusing on whale sharks
- Encounter both reef and oceanic manta rays in Raja Ampat
- Visit unspoiled hard and soft coral gardens
- Swim with whale shark as they feed at the fishing platforms of Triton Bay
- Bathe in the picturesque Kitikiti waterfall
- Night dives included in the itinerary
Day 1: Kaimana
We will pick you up at the airport or your hotel and welcome you on board with drinks. After the safety and boat briefings, we will show you to your cabin while we pull up the anchor. In the afternoon, we will go to Namatote Island and check with the bagan (local bait fishing boats) if they saw whale sharks this morning.
Day 2: Triton Bay
Very early morning, we will dive under the bagan with whale sharks. In the afternoon, we will dive in the Triton Bay area in the south of Namatote island.
Day 3: Triton Bay
We will dive the 4 of the best dive sites on the north of Aiduma island and the area called “Pintu Arus” (the current door). You will see all the beauty that Triton Bay offers with the gorgeous soft corals of many vibrant colors, critters, and schools of fish.
Day 4: Triton Bay
We will have 3 dives in the south of Aiduma island and Dramai island. The reef is covered with soft and hard corals and you are surrounded by schools of fish. Don’t forget to look under rocks to find wobbegong sharks or epaulette sharks! In the afternoon we will start making our way to Momon.
Day 5: Momon
We will have 2 dives on the beautiful seamount offshore Momon. This seamount is full of life with schools of barracudas, jackfish, bumphead parrotfish, batfish, and many more. You can also observe the graceful oceanic mantas. After the dives, we will take you to the Momon waterfall (or Kiti Kiti waterfall) where the powerful flow coming from an underground river falls directly into the sea. We will then start our way to Pisang island.
Day 6: Pulau Pisang (3 dives)
This island located between Momon and Misool offers a rich reef with beautiful hard and soft corals and dense marine life. We will do 2 dives before starting our way to Misool.
Days 7-8: South Raja Ampat
We will do 3 to 4 dives per day on a selection of the best dive sites in the area covering Boo, Kalig, and Wailbatan islands where you will be able to observe the variety of marine life from huge sea fans and schools of fish to the tiny pigmy seahorse. We will also climb to the Karawapop viewpoint to enjoy the view over the love lagoon.
Day 9: South Raja Ampat
The last 2 dives of the trip will be in the Balbulol area at the feet of the karst islets. We will then start our way to Sorong. Try to keep your eyes on the sea to get a glimpse of dolphins or whales.
Day 10: Sorong
After breakfast, we will take you to the airport or your hotel according to your schedule.
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
Kaimana
Kaimana Airport: KNG
Return
12:00pm
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/carpe-diem-phinisi/itn-2010300117281-triton-bay-and-south-raja-ampat-kng-soq-