Ondina Itinerary
Raja Ampat Central and South10 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 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 10 days / 9 nights
Number of dives 27
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
- Dive the well known and action-packed Dampier Strait
- Search for Pontoh’s pygmy seahorse at Mioskon
- Chance to dive at Blue Magic, Sardine Reef and Cape Kri
- Dive around Fam, In Galaxy, Keruo Reef and Melissa’s Garden
- Discover the vibrant reefs and dramatic underwater landscapes of Misool
- Dive the remote Daram Island group
Day 1: Sorong
Pick up at Sorong Airport, boat transfer, welcome drink and overnight. Direct navigation to Waisai for authorization and afternoon check-in dive at one of the nearby reefs. Night in Yenbeser.
Day 2: Dampier Strait
Diving in some of the fabulous reefs of Dampier Strait: Sardine Reef, Blue Magic and Mioskon, among others. Night at the docks of Saporkren (diving "muck").
Day 3: Waigeo
Early morning excursion to see the birds of paradise on the Waigeo coast. Diving in Cape Kri, Sawandarek Jetty and night in Yenbuba.
Day 4: Airborek
Diving in the docks of Airborek and nearby sites, such as Manta Point, Lalosi Reef or Citrus Ridge. In the afternoon visit to the village of Airborek and night at the docks of the same.
Day 5: Fam
Three day dives in the Fam area, in places like Melissa's Garden, Keruo Channel, My Reef or Galaxy. Ascent to the viewpoint on the island of Penemu. Navigation at night to Misool.
Day 6: Misool
First dive at the Pinnacle of Puri, and the next two dives at the Fiabacet area. After the third dive, visit kalig beach, where we also do the night.
Day 7: Misool
Full day diving in Wayilbatan, at sites such as Gorgonian Passage, Four Kings and Weeding Cake, among others. Night in Barracuda Rock.
Day 8: Pulau Boo
Three day dives at sites around Pulau Boo, Shadow Reef (also known as Magic Mountain), Yilliet or Romeo. In the afternoon visit to the breeding beach of blacktip sharks in Yiliet and then night.
Day 9: Daram
Two morning dives in the Daram Islands, at sites like Andiamo and Candy Store. After the dives, sail to Sorong in the afternoon, while preparations are made for departure the next morning
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
Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/ondina/itn-2501290751231-raja-ampat-central-and-south