Sea Safari 8 Itinerary

Raja Ampat 5N

Day 1: Sorong

Arrive in Sorong at the newly built Dominique Edward Osok airport. Our representative will be waiting outside the arrival hall and ready to escort you to the ship for immediate boarding. Our Safety Briefing, Safety DVD, Crew Introduction, Necessary Dive Paperwork, Cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place before departing from Sorong Harbour. During the journey to our first dive site, take this opportunity to familiarize yourselves with the vessel and make yourselves comfortable.

Dives: Check Dive at Waisai

Day 2: Piaynemo Island

Melissa’s Garden, Barracuda Reef, Galaxy, Anita’s Garden. All of these dive sites offer world-class diving, fantastic corals and a huge amount of fish. Because the substrate at Melissa’s Garden is exceedingly delicate, absolute attention to good buoyancy is required. Also, this is a good chance to trek to one of the most famous viewpoints in the region.

Dives: 3 day dives + 1 night dive + trekking.

Day 3: Yanggefo Island (4x Dives)

Dive site: Mayhem, Citrus Ridge, Gam Ridge, Mangroves 

Day 4:  Arborek Island

Manta Sandy, Manta Ridge, Arborek Island & Jetty. Manta Sandy and Manta Ridge are two of the most reliable manta congregation spots in the Dampier Strait. Here you can look at the majestic animals somersaulting through the water while they are cleaned by several species of wrasse and even butterflyfish. The Jetty at Airborek offers unique photo opportunities of the long wooden pillars covered with soft corals and sea fans, if you’re lucky, the local kids will be at play, jumping in the water, eager to get on your photo reel. Arborek Jetty offers one of the best night dives in Raja Ampat where blue-ringed octopus, harlequin shrimp and wobbegong are often seen.

Dives: 3 day dives + 1 night dive 

Day 5: Kri Island

Cape Kri and Cape Mansuar, Located in the Dampier Strait on Mansuar & Kri Islands. This site is one of the top dives in Raja. Cape Kri is recorded as having the most fish species counted on a single dive. Cape Mansuar is not far behind with large schools of barracuda, surgeonfish, bumphead parrotfish and many friendly turtles. A perfect way to end your trip.

Dives: 2 morning dives

Day 6: Sorong

After breakfast, prepare for disembarkation. Be ready to leave the boat, and you will be transferred to Sorong Airport. Your diving journey has ended, and we shall look forward to welcoming you on board again.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.