The Ilike Liveaboard 11D10N Halmahera – Raja Ampat adventure is a premier liveaboard journey that connects two of Indonesia’s most biodiverse yet very different maritime frontiers. This 11-day voyage is ideal for the expert diver seeking unspoiled reefs and uncommon pelagic encounters, commencing in the remote and fabled waters of Halmahera and sailing into the iconic heart of Raja Ampat. Aboard the luxurious Ilike Liveaboard, you will traverse a path of incredible biological richness, starting with Halmahera’s world-class diving—known for its thrilling currents, dramatic volcanic seascapes, and regular sightings of hammerhead sharks and schooling hammerheads at sites like Lembah—before arriving in the fish-packed coral gardens of Raja Ampat’s Wayag and the Dampier Strait. This extended Indonesia liveaboard is the ideal choice for those who wish to experience the raw, untamed power of the Pacific Ocean before immersing themselves in the lively, buzzing ecosystems of the Coral Triangle’s epicenter.
The Halmahera to Raja Ampat liveaboard itinerary is unusual because it goes from exciting open ocean to complicated reef research in a brilliant way. The journey allows you to witness a stunning shift in marine environments, from diving the pristine walls and submerged seamounts of Halmahera, where encounters with tuna, eagle rays, and large pelagics are common, to the kaleidoscopic reefs of Raja Ampat, famous for their unparalleled fish density and majestic manta ray cleaning stations. This 11-day liveaboard journey provides the required time to explore the isolated nooks of both locations, including the stunning karst islands of Wayag and the vibrant soft coral craters of the Fam Islands. For the serious diver seeking a comprehensive Raja Ampat package that includes a true wilderness prelude, the Ilike Liveaboard 11D10N Halmahera – Raja Ampat itinerary is an unparalleled adventure, offering a profound journey through the most productive and pristine marine habitats on the planet.
More About IlikeDives: Approximately 30 dives in total
Experience: Advanced Open Water – 75 minimum logged dives required.
Itinerary Extras: * We require a minimum of 75 logged dives and AOW (or equivalent) certification. If clients have between 50 and 75 logged dives, they can book a private dive guide (subject to availability).
Day 1: Arrive to the ILIKE at Babang.
Day 2: Goriachi Islands.
Day 3: Goriachi Islands.
Day 4: Patintie Strait, Saleh Kecil Island.
Day 5: Pisang Island.
Day 6: Misool Pelee and Wayilbatan Island.
Day 7: Misool Daram Island.
Day 8: Misool Fiabacet and Boo Island.
Day 9: Penemu, Dampier Strait.
Day 10: Dampier Strait.
Day 11: Disembark ILIKE at Sorong port.
Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Extra Dives, Land Excursions, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Park, Port and Fuel Fees (350 EUR per trip).
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance, Travel Insurance, Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Snorkel Gear, Laundry / Pressing Services, Massage.
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I had overall a good time. Nice fellow guests and good atmosphere. The diesel fumes from engine was a little too much for me. Food was good.
