- 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
- Search for Pontoh’s pygmy seahorse at Mioskon
- Dive the remote Daram Island group
- Explore the swim-throughs and caves of Goa Farondi
- Discover dramatic underwater landscapes and stunning reefs in Misool
- Search for a walking shark (epaulette shark) on a night dive
Day 1: Arrival at Sorong Airport
Arrive in Sorong Jeffman Airport. Our representative will be waiting outside the arrival hall and ready to escort you to the ship for immediate boarding. Cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place before departure. Take this opportunity to familiarise yourselves with the vessel, make yourself comfortable.
Meals : Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Missol – Fiabacet
Whale rock is the westernmost dive area of the Fiabacet chain, arguably the most beautiful tropical reef system on the planet. Especially when viewed from the south, the largest Fiabacet island looks like a caricature of an enormous whale floating at the surface. This is also the best opportunity to observe interesting juvenile fish, nudibranch and other invertebrates. In the Middle of the Fiabacet,
The submerged east point of Nudi rock is undoubtedly one of the top dives in Raja ampat. Here you can watch colonies of Convict Blennies huddle around sea fans while large Green and Hawksbill Turtles glidge through the blue. Myrad species of soft coral and sea fans cascade down the slope and smaller animals like Decorator Crabs and Cleaner Shrimp abound.
Dives: 3 day dives + 1 night dives
Day 3: Missol – Boo
We will spend our day exploring Boo rock and Boo Point east, where we can see large Napoleon Wrasse and Green Turtles . Boo rock is best known for the ‘’windows’’ or rounded openings on the southern end of the largest rock that completely pierce the reef from the surface down to about five metres. Although the two rocks appear separate from the surface, they are connected underwater by a magnificent reef draped in soft corals and brimming with fish.
Dives: 3 day dives + 1 night dive
Day 4: Missol – Farondi
To the west side of Farondi we will go through the sea tunnel and then exit on Farondi’s wall. Continue the descent to about 30 metres where the tunnel ends on the wall. There is a cave at about 15 metres deep. Explore the wall and floor of the cave for interesting invertebrates like crabs, flatworms and sea spiders.
Dive : 2 until 3 day dives
Day 5: Penemu 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 view points in the region.
Dive : 3 day dives + 1 night dive + trekking.
Day 6: Wayag
Part of the 155,000 hectare Kawe Marine Protected Area, There will be a hill climb to overlook Wayag’s beautiful lagoon. The dive site here have interesting names like Two Hump Rock, and Far Out Rock. Expect to see masses of fish, and some currents depending on the tides. There may be a chance of seeing Tuna out in the blue. We will also do the more interesting sites like Figure 8 Rock, Channel Island and Cathedral Rock, if currents are mild.
Dives: 3 day dives + 1 night dive + trekking
Day 7: Airborek – Manta
There is a place called Manta point in the supernal Arborek Dampier straits, where you can dive and be accompanied by several tame Manta Rays. There, the lovers dive easily to see fish with this body gigantis. Manta ray rotating bend-the body seems to be repeatedly acrobatic with the amazing attraction. Waves caused by swinging the wings of the giant mammals that fly in the water depth are also enough to make divers oscillate. These fish usually live in groups that have current downpours. Plankton and jellyfish is a delicious meal for the manta.
Dives: 3 day dives + 1 night dive
Day 8: Mioskon – Blue Magic
Explore Mios Kon reefs, our campsite island reefs. A slope ranging from 1 – 30 metres with abundant coral growth, these reefs have become home for many different kinds of fish.
Dives: 3 day dives + 1 night dive
Day 9: Kri
Welcome to Kri Island. Kri is a great start for the cruise with the most fish and coral species counted on a single divesite. The reefs in this area are protected by Max Ammer from the Papua Diving Resort. Truly pristine reefs, you will want to dive these sites around this island again and again.
Dives: 2 day dives
Day 10: Sorong Island
After breakfast, prepare for disembarkation. Be ready to leave the boat and you will be transferred to Sorong Airport for your next destination. Your diving journey has ended and we shall look forward to welcoming you aboard again.
Dives: no dive
Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.
Bunk beds2 peopleShareable
Twin beds2 peopleShareable
Double bed2 peopleNon shareable
