Damai II Itinerary

Raja Ampat

Guests will arrive in Sorong and have time to get comfortable on the boat. Damai will travel west to Matan for a check out dive.

No. of Dives: 1

At the eastern end of the famous Dampier Strait, there are many signature dive sites. Cape Kri is a sloping reef on the eastern end of the island of Kri; Blue Magic and Sardine reef are seamounts covered in schooling fish and cruising sharks and rays; Mioskon is a great spot for the endemic Wobbegong shark and Pontohi pygmy seahorses.

No. of Dives: 4

Manta Sandy is a signature site for experiencing the grace of Reef Mantas. They are frequent visitors to the cleaning stations dotted along this sandy channel. Feel free to explore the sand for small critters while you are waiting for an appearance.

Gam's Citrus Ridge is a must. An entrance to a channel when current flows and attracts all kinds of life. Its orange soft corals give name to this spectacular site.

No. of Dives: 4

The signature sites in Penemu are Barracuda Point, a seamount on the north point; Melissa's Garden, a beautiful example of a hard coral plateau; and Keruo Channel, where you can drift along this colourful slope watching the seascape go by.

The highlight of Penemu is a lagoon tour in the tender boats amongst these turquoise waters and limestone bays. For the energetic, there is a short walk to the top of one of the hills to be rewarded with an amazing view over the lagoon with Damai moored in the distance.

No. of Dives: 2 or 3

The Four Kings is a series of colorful underwater pinnacles, which make an amazing dive with plenty of cool fish action. Moving later to a more sheltered spot, we are in the vicinity of some great dive spots: drift along the channel at Neptune Fan Sea, explore the wall at Wedding Cake, or enjoy the fish action on the ridge at Barracuda Rock.

No. of Dives: 3 or 4

This amazing string of small islands has a colorful array of great dive sites. The signature sites in the area include Boo Windows, Nudi Rock, Tank Rock and Whale Rock. The whole place is a delight for the eyes.

On a calm day you can visit the amazing seamount Magic Mountain and experience cruising sharks, schooling fish and cleaning mantas. A truly spectacular dive!

No. of Dives: 4/day

Visit the unique underwater caves at Goa Farondi and hunt for cool pygmy seahorses on the different varieties of sea fans. Nearby in the channel are the current-rich pinnacles of the Three Sisters. This area is teeming with life, and there is a good chance of seeing a lot of fish action.

No. of Dives: 2

Day 9: Departure

Guests will be escorted to the airport in Sorong and assisted with check-in procedures, no doubt full of talk about the wonders of the most popular dive destination in the world.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.