This 9-day liveaboard itinerary explores the heart of Raja Ampat, one of the most biodiverse marine regions on Earth. The journey covers the central Dampier Strait and the remote southern reefs of Misool, combining vibrant coral gardens, dramatic pinnacles, and drift dives with occasional land excursions. Daily dive plans are adapted to conditions to maximize marine life encounters and overall experience.

Sample Itinerary

Day 1: (Embarkation Day)

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 of Waisai and Mansuar Island today. Pinnacles, walls, and beautiful reefs await. We have 3-4 dives today.

Day 3:

Today, we will explore the western area of the Dampier Strait around Gam, Yangefo, and Airborek Island. Drift diving, macro critter hunting, and possible Manta Ray sightings are in store for you today. We have 3-4 dives today.

Day 4:

Today includes diving on lively reefs, pinnacles, and a possible channel drift dive. Raja Ampat is home to several species of shark, including the Wobbegong shark (carpet shark) hiding and camouflages under the 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 mits arine life concentration and diversity. Home to an abundance of macro critters, school fishing, and pelagic species, as well as several species of Rays. At one moment today, 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.

Day 5 - 7:

Our adventure continues to the south of Raja Ampat in the area surrounding the big island of Misool. Misool is full of vibrant coral reefs teaming with marine life. Giant Gorgonia fans on the reef walls play host to a variety of Pigmy seahorse species. The area is comprised of countless limestone islands, which give shelter to an array of reef-dwelling fish. Pelagic species can be seen patrolling the reefs looking for a meal, and the reefs abound with a rainbow of healthy soft and hard coral. There are pinnacles, ridges, reefs, and small islands to explore, making this area sought after by most who venture this far. If you're lucky, you may encounter the endemic Raja Ampat Epaulette shark (walking shark) or Manta Ray. We then spend the next 3 days exploring Misool.

Day 8:

On our last day of diving, we will have 2 dives. In the area of Daram in the easternmost part of Misool, 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 9: (Disembarkation day)

Wake up in Sorong harbor and enjoy a small breakfast. All good things must come to an end. Our crew will transport you to the airport. We look forward to seeing you again!

Snorkeling Information

This itinerary is designed primarily for scuba divers. Snorkeling is only suitable for strong, experienced swimmers, as dive sites may have strong currents. These trips are not suitable for beginners.

Snorkeling is unguided and subject to daily sea conditions. The Cruise Director will determine availability.

For safety reasons, snorkelers must wear or carry a life jacket at all times and stay close to the dinghies. Snorkeling may not be available every day.

Marine Life: Bumphead parrot fish, bamboo sharks, marble rays, nudibranchs, dusky sharks, jawfish, bubble coral shrimps, leaf fish, porcelain crabs, pygmy seahorses, schools of barracudas, trevally, and mackerel, white tips, black tips, grey reef sharks, turtles, octopus, frogfish, manta rays, dugong, banded pipefishes, mandarin fishes, Wonderpus, Indian Walkman.

The last dive will be on the penultimate day of the trip. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after the last dive.

(*) The itinerary description is provided by the boat operator. Sample itineraries and maps are for illustrative purposes only, and the exact route and sites visited may change based on local regulations, guest experience, weather, and logistics, at the Captain’s discretion.