Epica Itinerary
Raja Ampat Exploration Dive Adventure10 days / 9 nights
About Epica
- More than 20-years of experience operating liveaboards in Indonesia
- Simple vessel offering exceptional value-for-money in Raja Ampat
- A maximum of just 12 guests on board, ensuring personalised service
- Diverse choice of dive itineraries varying by season and trip length
Epica liveaboard is the ideal choice for a budget-friendly Raja Ampat liveaboard experience. Modified for dive safaris using sustainable techniques, this small and speedy vessel cruises Raja Ampat year-round, offering a selection of itineraries lasting between seven and ten days, depending on the season. Each trip onboard this breezy liveaboards combines high standards of professionalism with an energy and excitement that is simply irresistible.
Itinerary details
Length of trip 10 days / 9 nights
Number of dives 25
Experience Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Required
Highlights
- Circular itinerary hitting all the very best spots in Raja Ampat
- Encounter both reef and oceanic manta rays at renowned dive sites
- Visit unspoiled hard and soft coral gardens
- Hike to enjoy the stunning panorama of Wayag
- Explore the macro-laden black sands of Batanta Island
- Cruise Piaynemo’s lagoons and capture that classic Raja Ampat photo
Day 1: Depart from Waisai, briefings, lunch on board, equipment set-up, check dive.
Day 2: Chicken wall or Pinnacle, Pulau Wei x 2 Batanta.
Day 3: Trekking to Batanta waterfalls, diving in Pulau Dayan x2
Day 4: Cross to Fam, Dive Fantastic Reef, Baracuda Reef, 1 Exploration Dive, Piaynemo viewpoint
Day 5: Cross to Kawe, 3 exploration dives
Day 6: Full Exploration of NW passage
Day 7: Cross to Wayag, shark beach, wall exploration dives, viewpoint
Day 8: Exploration dives Wayag, cross to Gam
Day 9: Exploration dive, Manta Ridge, Mike's point, Mioskon...bonfire and possibly bbq.
Day 10:
Check-out time is 08:30. Last dive is done on the afternoon of day 9. Guests may take the 09:00 ferry to Sorong if desired. If you are remaining in Raja Ampat after any of the trips, we will drop you and your bags back at the Marine Park office. If you are returning to Sorong the same day, we can transfer your bags onto the ferry and arrange tickets for you on Epica. We will arrange to have you at the dock early for the ferry departure time. Please remember to leave a no-fly time of 24 hours after your last dive.
Day 2: Chicken wall or Pinnacle, Pulau Wei x 2 Batanta.
Day 3: Trekking to Batanta waterfalls, diving in Pulau Dayan x2
Day 4: Cross to Fam, Dive Fantastic Reef, Baracuda Reef, 1 Exploration Dive, Piaynemo viewpoint
Day 5: Cross to Kawe, 3 exploration dives
Day 6: Full Exploration of NW passage
Day 7: Cross to Wayag, shark beach, wall exploration dives, viewpoint
Day 8: Exploration dives Wayag, cross to Gam
Day 9: Exploration dive, Manta Ridge, Mike's point, Mioskon...bonfire and possibly bbq.
Day 10:
Check-out time is 08:30. Last dive is done on the afternoon of day 9. Guests may take the 09:00 ferry to Sorong if desired. If you are remaining in Raja Ampat after any of the trips, we will drop you and your bags back at the Marine Park office. If you are returning to Sorong the same day, we can transfer your bags onto the ferry and arrange tickets for you on Epica. We will arrange to have you at the dock early for the ferry departure time. Please remember to leave a no-fly time of 24 hours after your last dive.
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
11:30am
Waisai
Sorong Airport: SOQ
Return
08:30am
Waisai
Sorong Airport: SOQ
Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/epica/itn-2503110105231-raja-ampat-exploration-dive-adventure