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EcoXplorer

EcoXplorer Itinerary

Ultimate Raja Ampat

12 days / 11 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 12 days / 11 nights
Number of dives 25
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • The opportunity for up to three dives per day at various world-class sites  
  • Experience unique activities like snorkeling in the jellyfish lake
  • Exploring diverse underwater terrains such as Barracuda Rock, Karang Bayangan, and the Secret Cave
  • Features land-based adventures, including trekking to the Piaynemo viewpoint
  • Visiting local islands and hiking to Harfat Peak
  • Explicitly includes community visits, allowing for cultural interaction alongside your marine exploration
Day 1 - Arrival in 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)
19:00: Dinner

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
19.00: Dinner

Day 3 - Blue Magic & Cape Kri
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, Cape Kri
12.00-13.30: Lunch & Cross to Sawandarek
14.00-15.00: Dive 3, Sawandarek
19.00 : Dinner while cross to Arborek

Day 4 - Arborek
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, Arbotek Jetty
19.00: Dinner and cross to Tanjung Putus & Piaynemo

Day 5 - Tanjung Putus & Piaynemo
06.00-07.00: Light breakfast
07.30-09.00: Dive 1, Yefnabi
09.00-10.00: Breakfast
10.30-12.00: Dive 2, Yeben
12.00-13.30: Lunch
14.00-15.00: Trekking to Piaynemo
18.00 - 19.00: Dive 3, Galaxy Point
19.00: Dinner

Day 6 - Piaynemo & Cross to Misool
06.00-07.00: Light breakfast
07.30-09.00: Dive 1, My Reef
09.00-10.00: Breakfast
10.30-12.00: Dive 2, Melissa Garden
12.00-13.30: Lunch and cross to Misool
19.00: Dinner

Day 7 - Daram
06.00-07.00: Light breakfast
07.30-09.00: Dive 1, Andiamo
09.00-10.00: Breakfast
10.30-12.00: Dive 2, Vibroun Color
12.00-13.30: Lunch
14.00-15.00: Dive 3, Candy Store
19.00 : Dinner and depart to Yeliet Island

Day 8 - Yeliet
06.00-07.00: Light breakfast
07.30-09.00: Dive 1, Anchovies
09.00-10.00: Breakfast
10.30-12.00: Dive 2, Yeliet Kecil
12.00-13.30: Lunch
14.00-15.00: Dive 3, Romeo
16.00: Visit Island
19.00: Dinner

Day 9 - Wayilbatan
06.00-07.00: Light breakfast
07.30-09.00: Snorkeling in the Jellyfish Lake
09.00-10.00: Breakfast
10.30-12.00: Dive 1, Four King
12.00-13.30: Lunch
14.00-15.00: Dive 2, Barracuda Rock
18.00-19.00: Night Dive, Wedding Cake / Neptune
19.00: Dinner

Day 10 - Warakaraket
06.00-07.00: Light breakfast
07.30-09.00: Dive 1, Karang Bayangan
09.00-10.00: Breakfast
10.30-12.00: Dive 2, Tank Rock
12.00-13.30: Lunch
14.00-15.00: Dive 3, Nudi Rock
19.00: Dinner

Day 11 - Bal Bulol
06.00-07.00: Light breakfast
07.30-09.00: Dive 1, Trees Rock
09.00-10.00: Breakfast
10.30-12.00: Dive 2 Optional
12.00-13.30: Lunch Depart To Sorong
19.00: Dinner

Day 12 - Sorong Departure
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-2608030721541-ultimate-raja-ampat