La Galigo Itinerary

Raja Ampat North Extended

Day 1: Sorong to Batanta

Your adventure with La Galigo kicks off with a crew member greeting you for the transfer from the airport or your Sorong hotel to the harbor between 7:30 A.M. and 8:00 A.M. For those arriving on the day of departure, please make sure your flight lands before 7:30 A.M. so we can get settled and ready for the journey ahead.

After a warm welcome aboard, you’ll have the chance to meet the Cruise Director and our friendly crew. Once you’ve settled into your cabin, we’ll gather for a brief orientation before enjoying lunch. Afterward, you’ll have time to relax and unwind and take in the scenery as we sail toward the check-dive point in Batanta.

This afternoon our ‘welcome dive’ is at the island of Pulau Ayemi, where the calm waters provide the perfect introduction to your diving experience. After your check-out dive, you’ll have time to get comfortable, settle into your surroundings, and start looking forward to an exciting full day of diving ahead tomorrow. 

Day 2: Gam

Begin your day with an exciting dive at Manta Sandy, one of Raja Ampat’s best-known cleaning stations for manta rays. Here, you’ll have the chance to watch these graceful giants glide through the water as they come to be cleaned by smaller fish. After this awe-inspiring experience, head to Mayhem, where you’ll witness vibrant marine life in action. Known for its pelagic feeding frenzies, this dive site offers a thrilling view of larger predators hunting among swirling schools of fish. 

After a lunch break, we continue to Citrus Ridge, famous for its colorful orange and yellow soft corals that make for stunning underwater photography. The rich biodiversity at this site includes everything from small critters to larger pelagics cruising by.

Pretty Shallows is a relaxing dive where we will explore its sloping reefs covered with healthy coral gardens and teeming with schools of fish. The calm waters and striking beauty of this site make it the perfect way to end your diving adventure.

As we prepare to settle in for the night, take a moment to soak in the breathtaking sunset views over the islands of Waigeo and Gam, painting the horizon in stunning colors. It’s the perfect way to end a fantastic day of diving! 

Day 3: Wayag

Start your day with an early morning trek to the stunning viewpoints of Wayag, where you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of turquoise waters and lush green karst islands. After the trek, prepare for your first dive at Wayag Corner, a site known for its vibrant coral reefs, crystal-clear waters, and abundant marine life, including sharks and large schools of fish.

The dive sites here, with names like Two Hump Rock and Far Out Rock, offer diverse underwater landscapes and thrilling marine life encounters. You’ll be surrounded by schools of fish, and depending on the tides, you might experience some exciting currents. Stay alert for the occasional tuna gliding through the open blue for an unforgettable moment! The final dive of the day takes place at the Terserah dive site, filled with towering coral bommies and colorful reef species, offering a peaceful yet visually striking underwater experience to wrap up your adventure. 

Day 4: Kawe and Aljui Bay

We will sail overnight, and today you will wake up on Kawe Island, situated right on the equator and one of our favorite spots to dive in northern Raja Ampat. The dive sites around Kawe are heavily influenced by changing conditions, but one of the standout sites is the vibrant Black Rock, with its colorful corals teeming with life. Later in the morning, we’ll explore Eagle Rock (which actually consists of 3 separate dive sites), a site renowned for its rich marine biodiversity, including pygmy seahorses and a healthy population of manta rays. It’s an exciting dive that will leave you in awe of the underwater wonders Raja Ampat has to offer. In the afternoon we will move the boat to the beautiful Aljui Bay for a spectacular dive on the wall at the White Arrow dive site, followed by a night dive under the Pearl Farm Jetty. 

Day 5: Batangpele and Wofo

We start the day at Wofo South. A great wall dive with some impressive black coral as well as some good bommies, look out for interesting critters here like Halameda ghost pipefish.

After breakfast we will head to Wofoh North; this is a relaxing dive where we will explore the sloping reefs covered with healthy coral gardens and teeming with schools of fish. The calm waters and striking beauty of this site make it the perfect way to end your diving adventure for the day.

In the afternoon we will move the boat to Batang Pele Island to check out some of the great ridge dives there. A few of the spots that we regularly dive here are Tamangui Ridge 1 & 2. 

Day 6: Gam & the western Dampier Strait

We wake up just off the coast in Gam Island. There are some great dive sites around this area with vibrant, fish-covered reefs and plenty of stunning macro subjects. Two sites we regularly visit in Gam are Citrus Ridge and Mayhem. As we have lunch, we will cruise down to the Western Dampier Strait. After lunch, we take a land tour of the peaceful Arborek Island. The village itself is tranquil and surrounded by beautiful beaches. Our 3rd dive of the day will also be here at a dive site named Manta Ridge for an opportunity to dive with the manta ray population often located here.

We will then take off to the southern coast of Mansuar Island. A night dive will take place here at the Sawandarek Jetty; this is where you will probably feel like you're in an aquarium; only the fish are incredibly numerous, wild, and free. We anchor here for the night before heading to the eastern end of the Dampier Strait for our final dive and a special land tour tomorrow.

Day 7: Piaynemo

We wake up to Piaynemo Island views for four more dives before we leave the area. First up will be My Reef; this site is always a very fishy dive; barracuda, wobbegongs, and blacktip reef sharks love this spot. After breakfast, we will take you to the Kerou Channel. A gentle drift dive down a mini wall and slope on the edge of Kerou Island.

After lunch, we will take you to one of the other favorites we often visit in this area, called the Batu Rufus dive site. This dramatic dive site has a 40m plus drop-off wall to the blue with amazing views at 20 meters when you look up and down at the stark landscape you are floating between. We will finish up the day with a night dive critter hunting on Pianemo Jetty, a great way to finish up the last night dive of the trip. 

Day 8: Eastern Dampier Strait, Kalibiru
We have an early start at Mike’s Point, known for its dramatic underwater topography with steep walls, overhangs, and thrilling swim-throughs. This site is teeming with life, from vibrant coral gardens to schools of fusiliers, snappers, and even reef sharks in the deeper areas. 

As you explore, you might spot Napoleon wrasses or turtles gliding by, making it a fantastic start to your diving adventure. Following breakfast, we head to Friwen Island for a more relaxed dive. The gentle slopes of Friwen are perfect for exploring stunning soft corals, reef fish, nudibranchs, and the occasional cuttlefish. It’s an ideal spot for macro photography and unwinding beneath the surface.

In the afternoon, we head ashore to trek to Kali Biru, where the lush rainforest meets crystal-clear waters. The trek offers breathtaking viewpoints overlooking Raja Ampat’s stunning seascape, a perfect complement to your underwater exploration. It’s a refreshing way to cap off your adventure-packed day in the heart of this tropical paradise. 

Day 9: Disembark in Sorong

La Galigo will be anchored up in the morning around 5:00 a.m. in Sorong, in preparation for you to catch your flight or check in to your hotel. Guests are welcome to stay onboard until 11:00 a.m., and our staff will assist you with transportation to your desired location. After breakfast, guests may also take the time to exchange photos and swap contact details to keep in touch with new friends and dive buddies!

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.