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Cheng Ho

Cheng Ho Itinerary

Raja Ampat (SOQ) 7N

8 days / 7 nights

About Cheng Ho

  • Outstanding facilities for divers and photographers of all skill levels
  • Spacious decks, lounge and dining areas, plus an on-deck jacuzzi
  • Spacious, teak interiors with luxurious touches and traditional design
  • Three to four dives each day focused on exceptional marine life encounters and beautiful reefs

Cheng Ho liveaboard is a traditionally constructed wooden phinisi, boasting teak interiors, spacious and comfortable cabins, and all the diver-friendly features you’ll ever need. This liveaboard offers a comprehensive selection of exciting itineraries in Komodo, and less-traveled diving destinations such as Maumere, with trips lasting between four and eight days. And, no matter which adventure you choose, you'll have a chance to dive up to four times a day at some of Indonesia's most legendary sites, joined by sharks, reef mantas, and more! Back on deck, you can expect luxurious details and highly personalised service, above and below the waves.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 19
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • Circular itinerary hitting all of the best sites in Raja Ampat
  • Encounter both reef and oceanic manta rays at renowned dive sites
  • Visit unspoiled hard and soft coral gardens
  • Spot a Santa Claus pygmy seahorse
  • Enjoy a morning hike in search of the red bird-of-paradise 
  • Explore the Yanggefo Island with beautiful mangrove areas 
  • Chance to dive at Big Fish, Cape Kri and Sardine Run 
Day 1: Arrival at Sorong Airport—No dive
Arrive in Sorong at the newly built Dominique Edward Osok airport. Our representative will be waiting outside the arrival hall and ready to escort you to the ship for immediate boarding. Safety briefing, safety DVD, crew introduction, necessary dive paperwork, cabin allocation, and ship orientation will take place before departing Sorong Harbour. During the journey to our first dive site, take this opportunity to familiarize yourselves with the vessel and make yourselves comfortable.

Day 2: Piaynemo Island (3x Dives + Trekking to viewpoint) 
Dive site: Melissa’s Garden, My Reef, Keruo Channel 

Day 3: Wayag (2x Dives + Trekking to viewpoint + Shark Watching in the beach) 
Dive site: Two Hump Rock, Figure 8 Rock, & Shark Watching on the beach. 

Day 4: Yanggefo Island (4x Dives) 
Dive site: Mayhem, Citrus Ridge, Gam Ridge, Mangroves 

Day 5: Arborek Island (4x Dives) 
Dive site: Arborek Island, Manta Sandy, Sawandarek Jetty 

Day 6: Dampier Strait (4x Dives) 
Dive site: Mikes Point, Sardine Reef, Mioskon, Friwinbondan 

Day 7: Kri Island (2x Dives) 
Dive site : Cape Kri, Cape Mansuar 

Day 8: Sorong Island—No dive
After breakfast, prepare for disembarkation. Be ready to leave the boat and you will be transferred to Sorong Airport for your next destination. Your diving journey has ended, and we shall look forward to welcoming you aboard again.

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

Sorong

Sorong Airport: SOQ

Return

12:00pm

Sorong

Sorong Airport: SOQ

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/cheng-ho/itn-2105150902121-raja-ampat-soq-7n