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EcoXplorer

EcoXplorer Itinerary

Central 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 17
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • Venture through the iconic, towering limestone islets of Piaynemo 
  • Experience world-class underwater exploration at renowned sites like Blue Magic and Cape Kri
  • Get up close with gentle giants at Manta Ridge and Manta Sandy
  • Escape to the hidden, crystalline waters of Kali Biru
Day 1 - Sorong
06:00-08:00: Guest Pick-Up
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, Mioskun Reef
12.00-13.30: Lunch
15.00-17.00: Dive 3, Law – Law Reef
17.00 : Depart to Piaynemo
19.00: Dinner

Day 3 - Piaynemo
06.00-07.00: Light breakfast
07.30-09.00: Dive 1, Melisa Garden
09.00-10.00: Breakfast
10.30-12.00: Dive 2, My Reef
12.00-13.30: Lunch
14.00-15.00: Dive 3, Batu Rufus
16.00: Tracking Top Piaynemo
19.00: Dinner

Day 4 - 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, Mayhem Ridge
12.00-13.30: Lunch
14.00-15.00: Dive 3, Arborek Jetty
19.00: Dinner

Day 5 - Arborek & Sawandarek
06.00-07.00: Light breakfast
07.30-09.00: Dive 1, Manta Ridge
09.00-10.00: Breakfast
10.30-12.00: Dive 2, Manta Sandy
12.00-13.30: Lunch
14.00-15.00: Dive 3, Sawandarek
19.00: Dinner

Day 6 - Mansuar
06.00-07.00: Light breakfast
07.30-09.00: Dive 1, Cape Cri
09.00-10.00: Breakfast
10.30-12.00: Dive 2, Chicken Reef
12.00-13.30: Lunch
14.00-15.00: Dive 3, Mike Point
18.00 : Optional Night Dive
19.00: Dinner

Day 7 - Mioskun & Mayalibit
06.00-07.00: Light breakfast
07.30-09.00: Dive 1, Blue Magic
09.00-10.00: Breakfast. Depart to Kali Biru
12.00-13.30: Lunch
14.00-15.00: Visit to Kali Biru
17.00 : 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

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