La Galigo Itinerary
Raja Ampat Central7 days / 6 nights
About La Galigo
- Outstanding facilities including spacious dive deck, tenders and camera table
- Unique, adventurous liveaboard voyages at an affordable price
- Fun, social atmosphere ideal for outgoing guests
- Unsurpassed customer service from one of the region’s best-reviewed crews
La Galigo liveaboard is a purpose-built phinisi offering adventurous voyages around Komodo and Raja Ampat for up to 14 guests. Enjoy easy diving with a dedicated sea-level dive platform, two custom tenders, and modern facilities for underwater photographers. Plus, an affordable and worry-free travel experience with seamless customer service, excellent amenities, and one of Indonesia’s most beloved crews. This vessel boasts a uniquely relaxed atmosphere, with an open and inviting family-style vibe, perfect for getting to know your fellow divers.
Itinerary details
Length of trip 7 days / 6 nights
Number of dives 19
Experience Open Water - Minimum 40 dives
Insurance Required
Highlights
- Circular itinerary hitting all the very best spots in Central Raja Ampat
- Visit unspoiled hard and soft coral gardens
- Discover the most biodiverse thriving coral reefs and marine life at Melissa's Garden
- Explore the dramatic drop-off into the deep blue in Batu Rufus
- Cruise Piaynemo’s lagoons and capture that classic Raja Ampat photo
Day 1: Sorong to Waisai
Day one starts with your pickup from either your hotel or the airport. If we are picking you up from your hotel, it is generally around 07:30–08:00 am. If you are arriving on the day of departure, it is important that your arrival time is before 07:30 am. We will then head directly to Sorong Port, where you will be taken to the vessel.
Once onboard, you will be met by the Cruise Director and have a welcome drink. After you have been shown to your rooms and unpacked your luggage, it's time for a welcome briefing before we have some lunch. You have some time to relax and soak up the amazing surroundings en route to our clearance point, and then onwards to our first dive of the trip.
Our welcome dive is usually conducted at the nearby island of Saonek Kecil. The waters are generally calm, and it is a perfect spot to get the diving going. After the checkout dive, you can get nice and comfortable in your new surroundings and get excited about the first full day of diving tomorrow.
Day 2: Gam
Mayhem dive site is a stuning coral garden renowned for its vibrant hard and soft corals. This site is teeming with life, from schools of fusiliers and athias to occasional sightings of reef sharks and turtles.
After lunch, we head to Citrus Ridge, where you'll navigate through stunning coral formations and bommies. This site is known for it's excellent visibility and colorful coral gardens. As the day winds down, conclude with a dive at Mangrove Slope, where you'll explore its brightly colored reef. Look out for nocturnal creatures like cuttlefish and Spanish dancers as they emerge under the cover of darkness, offering a magical end to an adventuresday.
Day 3: Batangpele Island
We start the day at the Tamangui Ridge dive site, renowned for its incredible variety of marine life and beautiful coral formations. Early morning is the best time to catch the reef as it awakens, with schools of fish, reef sharks, and possibly even some larger pelagics making an appearance. After this refreshing dive, enjoy a hearty breakfast onboard as you prepare for the next adventure. Following breakfast, we head shore for a trek to the Tamangui Ridge 2, for a different view of the vibrant reef.
The day ends at Wofo to explore its steep wall and the vibrating soft and hard corals. We will end the day with a night dive at Wofo for a chance to see wobbegongs and octopus.
Day 4: Gam
Our day begins at The Passage, located between Gam and Waigeo. The canyon-like dive site is known for its schools of fusiliers and jacks, moray eels, cuttlefish, and more. Later we take on the action-packed Batu Dalum, known as the Five Rocks, where we may see black-tip and white-tip reef sharks, schools of Barracudas, vibrant, colorful corals, and sea fans. To wrap up the day, explore the beautiful Batu Lima, or Five Rocks, known for its unique rock formations, rich marine life, and a great spot for macro.
Day 5: Fam
Melissa's Garden Dive Site is undoubtedly the top dive in this area, with a staggering number of coral and fish species packed into this small piece of marine real estate. It gets its name from an amazing hard coral garden situated on a reef between 3 small islands. Its beauty needs to be seen to be believed.
After breakfast, we continue to Keruo Channel for a gentle drift dive along its picturesque walls. This site features crystal-clear waters teeming with schools of fusiliers and trevallies, and you might even spot a passing reef shark. The calm conditions make it a perfect opportunity to appreciate the rich marine ecosystem.
One of our other favorite dive spots is Batu Rufus, where a dramatic drop-off extends beyond 40 meters into the deep blue. The views are stunning, especially at around 20 meters, where the stark landscape creates a mesmerizing contrast as you float in the open water. And, of course, no trip to this area is complete without visiting the iconic limestone pinnacles. Piaynemo Lagoon, with its stunning formations, is one of the best places to hike for a view, especially in the late afternoon when the temperature drops.
Day 6: Waigeo
The My Reef dive site is known always a very fishy dive and never fails to dissapoppoint including barracuda's, wobbegongs and black tip reef sharks. Our next dive is Manta Sandy, a serene dive site where we have the chance to observe majestic manta rays as they visit the cleaning stations in this calm, sandy-bottomed site. It's an unforgettable experience to watch these graceful giants glide overhead. In the afternoon, take a break from diving and head out on a 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. This evening we celebrate our memorable trip with a rooftop barbeque with time to reminisce of Raja Ampat's underwater paradise.
Day one starts with your pickup from either your hotel or the airport. If we are picking you up from your hotel, it is generally around 07:30–08:00 am. If you are arriving on the day of departure, it is important that your arrival time is before 07:30 am. We will then head directly to Sorong Port, where you will be taken to the vessel.
Once onboard, you will be met by the Cruise Director and have a welcome drink. After you have been shown to your rooms and unpacked your luggage, it's time for a welcome briefing before we have some lunch. You have some time to relax and soak up the amazing surroundings en route to our clearance point, and then onwards to our first dive of the trip.
Our welcome dive is usually conducted at the nearby island of Saonek Kecil. The waters are generally calm, and it is a perfect spot to get the diving going. After the checkout dive, you can get nice and comfortable in your new surroundings and get excited about the first full day of diving tomorrow.
Day 2: Gam
Mayhem dive site is a stuning coral garden renowned for its vibrant hard and soft corals. This site is teeming with life, from schools of fusiliers and athias to occasional sightings of reef sharks and turtles.
After lunch, we head to Citrus Ridge, where you'll navigate through stunning coral formations and bommies. This site is known for it's excellent visibility and colorful coral gardens. As the day winds down, conclude with a dive at Mangrove Slope, where you'll explore its brightly colored reef. Look out for nocturnal creatures like cuttlefish and Spanish dancers as they emerge under the cover of darkness, offering a magical end to an adventuresday.
Day 3: Batangpele Island
We start the day at the Tamangui Ridge dive site, renowned for its incredible variety of marine life and beautiful coral formations. Early morning is the best time to catch the reef as it awakens, with schools of fish, reef sharks, and possibly even some larger pelagics making an appearance. After this refreshing dive, enjoy a hearty breakfast onboard as you prepare for the next adventure. Following breakfast, we head shore for a trek to the Tamangui Ridge 2, for a different view of the vibrant reef.
The day ends at Wofo to explore its steep wall and the vibrating soft and hard corals. We will end the day with a night dive at Wofo for a chance to see wobbegongs and octopus.
Day 4: Gam
Our day begins at The Passage, located between Gam and Waigeo. The canyon-like dive site is known for its schools of fusiliers and jacks, moray eels, cuttlefish, and more. Later we take on the action-packed Batu Dalum, known as the Five Rocks, where we may see black-tip and white-tip reef sharks, schools of Barracudas, vibrant, colorful corals, and sea fans. To wrap up the day, explore the beautiful Batu Lima, or Five Rocks, known for its unique rock formations, rich marine life, and a great spot for macro.
Day 5: Fam
Melissa's Garden Dive Site is undoubtedly the top dive in this area, with a staggering number of coral and fish species packed into this small piece of marine real estate. It gets its name from an amazing hard coral garden situated on a reef between 3 small islands. Its beauty needs to be seen to be believed.
After breakfast, we continue to Keruo Channel for a gentle drift dive along its picturesque walls. This site features crystal-clear waters teeming with schools of fusiliers and trevallies, and you might even spot a passing reef shark. The calm conditions make it a perfect opportunity to appreciate the rich marine ecosystem.
One of our other favorite dive spots is Batu Rufus, where a dramatic drop-off extends beyond 40 meters into the deep blue. The views are stunning, especially at around 20 meters, where the stark landscape creates a mesmerizing contrast as you float in the open water. And, of course, no trip to this area is complete without visiting the iconic limestone pinnacles. Piaynemo Lagoon, with its stunning formations, is one of the best places to hike for a view, especially in the late afternoon when the temperature drops.
Day 6: Waigeo
The My Reef dive site is known always a very fishy dive and never fails to dissapoppoint including barracuda's, wobbegongs and black tip reef sharks. Our next dive is Manta Sandy, a serene dive site where we have the chance to observe majestic manta rays as they visit the cleaning stations in this calm, sandy-bottomed site. It's an unforgettable experience to watch these graceful giants glide overhead. In the afternoon, take a break from diving and head out on a 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. This evening we celebrate our memorable trip with a rooftop barbeque with time to reminisce of Raja Ampat's underwater paradise.
Day 7: 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.
Transfer details
Departure
06:00am
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
Return
11:00am
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
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