Ondina Itinerary

Raja Ampat (SOQ) 9N

10 days / 9 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 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.

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Itinerary details

10 days / 9 nights
27
Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
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 amongst 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 dive 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:
Two dives in Sagof, an afternoon in Baby Rock, and night dive in Nudi City (Gamfi).

DAY 6:
Shadow Reef (aka Manta Mountain), two dives in Jamur Boo (Boo Rocks), and night dive in Yilliet.

DAY 7:
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 8:
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 Batanta.

DAY 9:
Two muck dives in the morning on the black sand slopes of South Batanta, such as Black Beauty or Happy Ending.  Sail back to Sorong to fly the morning after.

DAY 10:
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

09:00am

Sorong

Sorong Airport: SOQ

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