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EcoXplorer

EcoXplorer Itinerary

North Raja Ampat

8 days / 7 nights

About EcoXplorer

  • Accommodates a maximum of 12 guests in eastern Indonesia
  • Itineraries in Raja Ampat, Cenderawasih Bay, Triton Bay, Halmahera and Banda Sea
  • Cultural visits, snorkelling, fishing and island exploration between dives
  • All profits support EcoNusa’s conservation and community initiatives

EcoXplorer is a 28m expedition liveaboard operating across the remote waters of eastern Indonesia, from Raja Ampat and Cenderawasih Bay, to Triton Bay, Halmahera and the Banda Sea. Rebuilt in the style of a traditional Indonesian phinisi, the vessel accommodates a maximum of 12 guests in ensuite cabins and combines dedicated diving facilities with cultural visits, wildlife encounters and island exploration. Highlights of the itineraries can include spectacular reefs, manta rays, whale sharks, wrecks, schooling fish and unusual macro life, depending on the itinerary. And with all profits supporting EcoNusa’s conservation and community programmes, EcoXplorer is particularly well suited to divers seeking small-group expeditions with a more meaningful local connection.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 18
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 40 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • Explore healthy, diverse coral gardens teeming with schooling fish in Saonek Monda & Mioskun Reef
  • Dive through dramatic underwater rock formations and vibrant reefs in Eagle Rock (North & West) & Black Rock
  • Discover unique underwater topographies that create bustling marine corridors for reef fish in Figure Eight & Ridge Rock
  • Witness the awe-inspiring sight of graceful manta rays gliding through the currents in Manta Ridge.
  • Immerse yourself in local community life and culture during a village visit
Day 1 - Sorong
06:00-08:00: Guest pickup
08:00-09:00: Final harbor transfers & boarding
09:00: On board
09:00-11:30: Welcome, Setup & Cruise to Batu Hitam (2.5 hours)
11:30-12:30: Check Dive - Batu Hitam
13:00: Lunch
14:30: Anchor Up & Depart to Waisai (5.5 hours)

Day 2 - Mioskon
06.00-07.00: Light breakfast
07.30-09.00: Dive 1, Saonek Monde
09.00-10.00: Breakfast
10.30-12.00: Dive 2, Mioskon Reef
12.00-13.30: Lunch
15.00-17.00: Dive 3, Law – Law Reef
17.00: Depart to Kawe Sailing Overnight
19.00: Dinner

Day 3 - East Kawe
06.00-07.00: Light breakfast
07.30-09.00: Dive 1, Eagle Rock North
09.00-10.00: Breakfast
10.30-12.00: Dive 2, Eagle Rock West
12.00-13.30: Lunch
14.00-15.00: Dive 3, Black Rock
19.00: Dinner, Depart to Wayag

Day 4 - Wayag
06.00-07.00: Light breakfast
07.30-09.00: Tracking Puncak Wayag
09.00-10.00: Breakfast
10.30-12.00: Dive 1, figure eight
12.00-13.30: Lunch
14.00-15.00: Dive 2, Ridge Rock
16.30 : Visit to Jetty Wayag
19.00 : Dinner, Depart to Kawe

Day 5 - West Kawe
06.00-07.00: Light breakfast
07.30-09.00: Dive 1, Weka Wow
09.00-10.00: Breakfast
10.30-12.00: Dive 2, Equator Island
12.00-13.30: Lunch
14.00-15.00: Dive 3, One Tree Island
16.00: Depart Tanjung Putus Sailing Overnight
19.00: Dinner

Day 6 - Tanjung Putus & Arborek
06.00-07.00: Light breakfast
07.30-09.00: Dive 1, Citrus Ridge
09.00-10.00: Breakfast
10.30-12.00: Dive 2, Manta Ridge
12.00-13.30: Lunch
14.00-15.00: Dive 3, Jeety Arborek
16.00: Visit Arborek Island
19.00: Dinner

Day 7 - Mioskon
06.00-07.00: Light breakfast
07.30-09.00: Dive 1, Blue Magic
09.00-10.00: Breakfast
10.30-12.00: Dive 2, depending on flight schedule
12.00-13.30: Lunch
14.00-15.00: Port Clearance
16.00: Depart to Sorong
19.00: Dinner

Day 8 - Sorong
05:30 - 06:15: Light Breakfast & Checkout
06:30: Disembarkation & Airport Shuttle (Sorong Airport is only 15–20 minutes from the harbor).
07:00: Arrive at the airport for check-in.
08:00 - 08:15: Flight Departures 

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

09:00am

Sorong

Sorong Airport: SOQ

Return

01:00pm

Sorong

Sorong Airport: SOQ

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/ecoxplorer/itn-2608030706131-north-raja-ampat