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Ratu Laut

Ratu Laut Itinerary

Raja Ampat - South and Central - 6N

7 days / 6 nights

About Ratu Laut

  • Non-profit liveaboard operated by Barefoot Conservation in Raja Ampat
  • Cabins updated in 2026 with comfortable, modern facilities
  • Marine biologist-led expeditions with manta ID and reef research talks
  • Relaxed and friendly atmosphere, ideal for outgoing guests and solo travellers

Ratu Laut - meaning Queen of the Seas - is a traditional 30-metre phinisi operated by Barefoot Conservation, a non-profit marine conservation organisation working in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This affordable liveaboard offers air-conditioned cabins, shared bathroom facilities, open-air dining and a spacious dive deck supported by two tenders. Diving focuses on Raja Ampat’s renowned sites, with marine biologist-led briefings and opportunities to learn about manta identification and reef research. Ratu Laut is ideal for eco-minded divers, solo travellers and sociable guests who prioritise meaningful diving, small groups and conservation impact over luxury facilities.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 7 days / 6 nights
Number of dives 20
Experience Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • Circular trip visiting the must-see sites in south and central Raja Ampat
  • Encounter both reef and oceanic manta rays at renowned dive sites
  • Search for Pontoh's pygmy seahorse at Mioskon
  • Explore the macro-laden black sands of Batanta Island
  • Discover dramatic underwater landscapes and stunning reefs in Misool
  • Dive the remote Daram Island group
  • Spot a Santa Claus pygmy seahorse
  • Land visit to view a heart-shaped bay at sunset
  • Cruise Piaynemo’s lagoons and capture that classic Raja Ampat photo
  • Multiple night dives offered throughout the itinerary
Day 1: 
We will first meet you at 07:30am in the Le Meridien Hotel lobby in Sorong, West Papua. Leaving there at 8.00am, we will take you to the small harbour to catch the 9am ferry to the island of Waigeo, arriving in the small town of Waisai, the capital of Raja Ampat, around 11am. Here you will join our boat, the Ratu Laut (Queen of the Sea), and get settled into your cabins while we cruise to the island of Mioskon. Your first dive will be a check dive at a dive site off Mioskon Island. This is a stunning dive site and is very easy to dive. You can see everything from wobbegongs to pygmy seahorses on this dive. After this dive we will cross to the island of Batanta, where we will dive for the second day.

Days 2-6:
We offer 3-4 dives daily, including a dusk or night dive if possible. Possible stops include Batanta, Misool, Piaynemo, Cape Kri and Blue Magic.

Day 7:
Disembark the vessel in Waisai.

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

11:00am

Waisai

Sorong Airport: SOQ

Return

12:00pm

Waisai

Sorong Airport: SOQ

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/ratu-laut/itn-2602180710401-raja-ampat-south-and-central-6n