Ondina Itinerary
Raja Ampat Central and South 7N8 days / 7 nights
About Ondina
- Comfortable, informal, and affordable setting ideal for dedicated divers
- Exceptional customer service with a nearly 1:1 crew to guest ratio
- Extended itineraries visiting some of Raja Ampat’s less explored areas
- Outstanding facilities for divers and photographers
SMY Ondina liveaboard focuses on the essentials, providing flexible, sociable, & affordable dive itineraries around Raja Ampat, Banda, the Forgotten Islands, & Cenderawasih Bay. With great diving facilities and experience in catering to professional and newly-qualified divers, SMY Ondina is able to satisfy every guest.
Itinerary details
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 21
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 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
- Discover the vibrant reefs and dramatic underwater landscapes of Misool
- Dive the remote Daram Island group
- Explore the swim-throughs and caves of Goa Farondi
- Cruise Piaynemo’s lagoons and capture that classic Raja Ampat photo
- Dive the well-known and action-packed Dampier Strait
- Search for a walking shark on a night dive
DAY 1:
Pick up at Sorong airport, transfer to the boat, welcome drink, and accommodation.
Check dive in the afternoon at one of the reefs surrounding Sorong. Overnight sailing to Dampier Strait.
DAY 2:
Diving in the fabulous reefs in the Dampier Straits. Sardine reef, Blue Magic, and Mioskon, among others. Night dive at Saporkren jetties (muck diving).
DAY 3:
Early morning excursion under the canopy at Gam to see the birds of paradise. Diving in Mike's Point, Cape Kri, and night diving in Yenbeser.
DAY 4:
Dive the jetties of Arborek and around the Penemu area, in My Reef, Melissa’s Garden, The Lagoon, etc. Afternoon ascent to the viewpoint in Fam. Overnight sail to Misool.
DAY 5:
Shadow Reef (aka Manta Mountain), two dives in Jamur Boo (Boo Rocks), and a night dive in Yilliet.
DAY 6:
Dive the fabulous reefs of the Fiabacet group, such as Nudi Rock, Tank Rock, Whale Rock, and night dive in the small Yilliet. Optional visit to Misool Eco Resort.
DAY 7:
Diving the caves in Goa Farondi, The Friendly Canyon and Razorback, and a tender boat tour to the lagoons, plus a visit to a cave with bats and stalactites in the afternoon. Overnight sailing to Sorong.
DAY 8:
Transfer to the airport after breakfast.
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
12:00pm
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
Return
12:00pm
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
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