Emperor Harmoni Itinerary
Raja Ampat and Banda Islands (AMQ - SOQ) 12N13 days / 12 nights
About Emperor Harmoni
- A luxury yacht built from recycled teak to support Sulawesi’s communities
- Dive the best of Indonesia, including Raja Ampat, Komodo and the Banda Sea
- Two large tenders for maximum ease and comfort while diving
- Free nitrox and all national park fees included in the price
Launched in 2021, the beautiful Emperor Harmoni liveaboard offers luxury trips to some of Indonesia's best dive destinations, where everything from rare macro critters to large pelagics await. Combining a traditional design and eco-conscious materials, with five-star dive facilities, free nitrox and two large tenders, and you’ll enjoy a one-of-a-kind trip exploring Raja Ampat, Komodo and the Banda Sea.
Itinerary details
Length of trip 13 days / 12 nights
Number of dives Up to 32
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Required
Highlights
- Extensive one-way itinerary venturing from Ambon to Raja Ampat
- Dive the world-famous ‘muck’ sites of Ambon
- Seek the elusive psychedelic frogfish, found only in Ambon Bay
- Visit the pristine coral colonies of Nusa Laut
- Search for hammerheads on current-swept dive sites in the Banda Sea
- Explore the Banda Sea's swim-throughs and deep walls
- Discover the vibrant reefs and dramatic underwater landscapes of Misool
- Dive the remote Daram Island group
- Cruise Piaynemo’s lagoons and capture that classic Raja Ampat photo
- Dive the well-known and action-packed Dampier Strait
- Land visit to the former capital of the global spice trade, Banda Neira
Day 1: Board the vessel in Ambon and start sailing.
Day 2-11:
This cruise will take in the Banda Islands plus the southern and central sections of Raja Ampat.
- Banda Islands: Pohon Miring, Batu Kapal, Batu Kapal Pinnacle, Banda Neira Jetty and Lava Flow
- Banda Land Visits: On this cruise we visit Banda Neira to see the nutmeg plantation, historic forts, and small maritime museum. A half-day excursion
- Raja Ampat Central Section: Gam, Penemu, Arborek, Cape Kri Area
- Raja Ampat Southern Section: Daram, Wayilbatan, Fiabacet, Pelee
Day 12:
On the last diving day, 2 dives are available in the morning whilst observing the rule of no diving within 24 hours of reaching altitude. We return to port at approximately 1pm and moor here overnight. Evening-time pack up diving equipment and settle any outstanding bills ready to depart for the airport or hotel the following morning
On the last diving day, 2 dives are available in the morning whilst observing the rule of no diving within 24 hours of reaching altitude. We return to port at approximately 1pm and moor here overnight. Evening-time pack up diving equipment and settle any outstanding bills ready to depart for the airport or hotel the following morning
Day 13: Disembark in Sorong.
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
11:00am
Ambon
Pattimura International Airport: AMQ
Return
12:00pm
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/emperor-harmoni/itn-2010290653481-raja-ampat-and-banda-islands-amq-soq-12n