Located on the northwest tip of West Papua, Raja Ampat is an archipelago consisting of the islands Misool, Salawati, Batanta and Waigeo and over 1,500 small islands and cays.
The pristine beauty of the area both above and below the water is truly unrivalled. The variety of marine life can be amazing offering encounters with enormous schools of fish and regular sightings of sharks, manta rays and turtles. The islands that make up Raja Ampat are mostly uninhabited, with only the faint glow of a few night lights from small villages and fishing boats on the horizon and this lack of population pressure ensures abundant marine life and vibrant habitats.
Raja Ampat liveaboard itineraries vary in length from 7 to 12 nights, mostly embarking in Sorong. Geographically, the area is vast with infinite diving opportunities and each boat steering its own course, offering an unforgettable adventure.
For all you divers out there who want a feast of marine life and want to enjoy the search for unknown species, this is the perfect getaway for you!
Typical Itinerary
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Day 1:
Depart the UK for Jakarta, Indonesia
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Day 2:
Arrive Jakarta and overnight
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Day 3:
Fly to Sorong and begin your Raja Ampat liveaboard
A variety of liveaboards ply these spectacular waters offering itineraries from 8 to 14 days in length.
Home to more than 1,000 fish species with a world record of 284 spotted on one single dive at Kofiau Island, Raja Ampat it truly is a diver’s paradise. However, this is a remote and isolated location and encourages the explorers amongst you to venture there. The weather and dive conditions can be unpredictable so there is no fixed itinerary.
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Day 11:
Disembark and depart Sorong via Jakarta
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Day 12:
Arrive UK
Please note: The above itinerary is a sample only and your actual liveaboard itinerary may vary. Marine park fees and fuel surcharges may apply. Prices based on a berth in a twin-share cabin on board the M/V Mermaid ll (8 nights).
