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Tiare Itinerary

Raja Ampat Shark Expedition

8 days / 7 nights

About Tiare

  • Fantastic personalised service, with 14 guests in 6 cabins
  • Outstanding facilities for divers, with camera area and nitrox
  • Beautiful interiors and plenty of space, including a sundeck 
  • Perfect for groups and families with divers and non-divers

Elegant, welcoming and tailored towards discerning guests, Tiare liveaboard is a luxurious yet traditional Indonesian phinisi embarks on unparalleled voyages of discovery to Indonesia’s top diving destinations. Designed as a home away from home with an extra touch of luxury, Tiaré enthusiastically welcomes both divers and non-divers aboard, and happily caters to their differing needs. Gaze over breath-taking vistas, immerse yourself in other cultures, and dive pristine, remote and sometimes unknown sites, with all the comforts of a luxury hotel.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 18
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 10 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • Circular itinerary hitting all of the best sites in Raja Ampat
  • Encounter both reef and oceanic manta rays at renowned dive sites
  • Visit unspoiled hard and soft coral gardens
  • Hike to enjoy the stunning panorama of Wayag
  • Spot a Santa Claus pygmy seahorse
  • Discover dramatic underwater landscapes and stunning reefs in Misool
  • Search for a walking shark (epaulette shark) on a night dive
Day 1:
Our crew will be waiting to greet you at the Airport in Sorong. After you are comfortably settled onboard and have completed registration, we will have the safety/orientation briefing. After lunch, schedule allowing, we will have a check dive.

Day 2:
We wake up in Raja Ampat, surrounded by tree-covered limestone rock islands. We explore the area along Mansuar island today in the Dampier Strait. Pinnacles, walls and beautiful reefs await. We have 3-4 dives today.

Day 3:
We spend the day diving on lively reefs, pinnacles and a channel drift dive. Raja Ampat is home to several species of shark including the Wobbegong shark (carpet shark) hiding and camouflaging under coral. There are White and Black tip reef sharks on most dives and the occasional Grey Reef shark as well. Raja Ampat is famous for marine life concentration and diversity. Home to an abundance of macro critters, school fishing and pelagics, as well as several species of Rays. At one moment during day 3 we will also have the opportunity to stretch our legs on a short land excursion to a viewpoint for a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding rock islands. We have 3-4 dives and a land excursion today.

Days 4-6:
During the next 3 days we will explore the western area of the Dampier Strait around Gam, Yangefo, Arborek island, and possibly a little farther north. Drift diving, macro critter hunting and possible Manta Ray sightings are in store for you today. We have 3-4 dives each day.

Day 7:
Our last day of diving, we will have 2 dives. In the area of Waisai you'll enjoy 2 morning dives. After diving is finished, allow our crew to wash your equipment and hang it to dry. You may relax and enjoy as we cruise back to the port of Sorong during the afternoon.

Day 8:
Wake up in Sorong harbour and enjoy a small breakfast. Our crew will transport you to the airport.

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

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/tiar-/itn-2510070107511-raja-ampat-shark-expedition