Carpe Diem Phinisi Itinerary
Ultimate Raja Ampat10 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
- Dive reefs with exceptional biodiversity in the heart of the Coral Triangle
- Encounter both reef and oceanic manta rays in Raja Ampat
- Take a hike for a stunning view of the surrounding islands from Piaynemo
- Night dives included in the itinerary
Day 1: Sorong
We will pick you up at the airport or your hotel. Once on board, a welcome drink will be served. While we start our journey to Raja Ampat, we will give you a boat and safety briefing and then show you to your cabins so you can settle before lunch is served. We will try to have and afternoon and a night dive if the time allows
Days 2-3: Dampier Straits
We will have 4 dives per day on a selection of the best sites in the area according to the tides and current. The Dampier Straits area is home to a few species of sharks, including the wobbeggong, as well as pigmy seahorses. The currents and topography of the sites allows to enjoy diving in the middle of schools of fish.
Day 4: Manta & Wofo
We will have 1 or 2 dives in the area famous for manta rays sightings and head to Wofo where we will have 2 dives
Day 5: Wayag
Wayag is considered by many as the gem of Raja Ampat. This vast aggregation of karst islands offers wonderful panorama and a unique chance to explore lagoons and enjoy pristine beaches
Day 6: Piaynemo
We will have 3 dives where you will admire the huge coral garden, schools of fish and sharks hunting in Melissa garden as well as slopes with black coral and whip coral. We will then start our long journey to the south part of Raja Ampat while watching the sun set.
Days 7-8: South Raja Ampat
We will be diving on a selection of the best sites in the Misool area. You will be able to appreciate the difference in panorama with the central and north part of Raja Ampat, both above and underwater. Keep searching for the endemic pigmy seahorse in the many sea fans while keeping an eye on the reef and in the blue.
Day 9: South Raja Ampat
We will have 2 dives in the Balbulol area before starting our long journey to Sorong
Day 10: Sorong
It is unfortunately already time to say goodbye. After breakfast we will take you to the airport or your hotel.
Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.
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
10:00am
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
Return
11:00am
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
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11
Mar
2027
Ultimate Raja Ampat
10 days / 9 nights
•
24 dives
from $4,679 /guest
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11Mar 27
Ultimate Raja Ampat
10D / 9N
•
24 dives
from $4,679 /guest
Sold out
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