Raja Ampat Explorer

Raja Ampat Explorer Liveaboard can help you to appreciate Indonesia. Explore vivid coral reefs, come across a variety of aquatic creatures, and savor a pleasant onboard living.

On the MV Raja Ampat Explorer Indonesia, a great low-cost alternative for daring visitors, savor the beauties of Raja Ampat and the Banda Sea. With its en-suite facilities—hot showers, sink, toilet—all completely air-conditioned for your comfort—this 33.5-meter catamaran fits up to 14 guests in 7 luxurious staterooms.

On board social areas include a 14-guest dining area with lots of seating and an air-conditioned lounge with an entertainment system. Meals presented buffet-style provide a wonderful fusion of European and Indonesian cuisine. From the partially covered sun deck, a great place to relax with a cool drink, enjoy the amazing Indonesian vistas.

On 7 or 10-night trips, dive aficionados can enjoy up to three dives daily among the varied and breathtaking underwater settings of Raja Ampat or the Banda Sea. Visits to Misool, Fam, Arborek, Mansuar, departing and returning from Sorong abound on Raja Ampat itineraries. Promising encounters with sea snakes at Gunung Api, fascinating animals in Ambon, and even hammerhead sharks around Banda, Banda Sea tours depart and return from Ambon. Individual gear-up stations, an onboard compressor, a dive platform with shower and camera setup, and charging stations make up onboard dive amenities. Two dive tenders also guarantees easy drop-offs and pick-ups.

Showcasing the best dive sites throughout Raja Ampat, the Banda Sea, Sorong, and Ambon, the MV Raja Ampat Explorer provides reasonably priced and exciting diving experiences. Discover several experiences from nearby shipwrecks and muck diving to exciting encounters with whale sharks in mild currents, surrounded by a great variety of marine species in this well-known biodiverse area.

Eat beneath the starry Papuan sky on delicious Indonesian and Western food and relax with an ice-cold beer on the sundeck, soaking in the untouched seas all around. Made from tropical hardwoods, this lovely vessel guarantees a welcome space fit for all levels of divers.

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Cabin

Double Cabins

Located on both Upper Deck and Lower Deck. Air-conditioned cabins with ensuite bathroom, hot shower, wash basin and toilet

  • Max occupancy: 2 people
  • Bedding: 1 double bed
  • Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
  • Aircon: Aircon with control in room

Twin Cabins

Located on both Upper Deck and Lower Deck. Air-conditioned cabins with ensuite bathroom, hot shower, wash basin and toilet

  • Max occupancy: 2 people
  • Bedding: 2 single beds (twin)
  • Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
  • Aircon: Aircon with control in room
Gallery
Video
Boat Features
  • Camera Station
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Library
  • Air Conditioned saloon
  • Aircon Cabins
  • Sun Deck
  • Indoor Saloon
  • Warm Water Showers
  • Charging stations
  • En-Suite bathrooms
  • Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
  • Available for Charter
Food & Drinks
  • Western Food
  • Local Food
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Buffet style
  • Beer available
  • Snacks All Day
  • Beach BBQ
  • Full-board Option

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on contact us or checkin form.

Diving
  • DIN Adaptors
  • Dive deck
  • Tenders for diving
  • Shaded Diving Area

The crew speaks English and Indonesian.

Gear Rental

There is no diving gear available on this boat. There is an option to rent with prior notice.

Drawings & Vessel Layouts
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Boat Specifications
  • Year built1994
  • Year renovated2006
  • Length33.5 m
  • Beam7.5 m
  • Engines300 hp
  • Max guests14
  • Number of cabins7
  • Number of bathrooms7
  • Tenders2X : 40 HP
  • Water capacity12000 liters
  • Fuel capacity10000 liters
Boat Navigation and Safety
  • Depth Sounder
  • GPS
  • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
  • Emergency Rafts
  • Life Vests
  • Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
  • Oxygen
  • First Aid Kits
  • Satellite & mobile phones
MV Raja Ampat Explorer Packages
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MV Raja Ampat Explorer 11D10N

11 Days 10 Nights

Misool, Raja Ampat
28 dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives required

From$4,020
$3,820
(1 Review)
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Inisial DateDateTrip DestinationsDisc. PriceAvailability
2026-11-1313 Nov 2026Sorong - Sorong$382014 left spaces
2026-11-2727 Nov 2026Sorong - Sorong$382014 left spaces
2026-12-1111 Dec 2026Sorong - Sorong$382014 left spaces
2026-12-2626 Dec 2026Sorong - Sorong$382014 left spaces
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MV Raja Ampat Explorer 11D10N

11 Days 10 Nights

Central Raja Ampat, Wayag
30 dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives required

From$4,020
$3,820
(1 Review)
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Inisial DateDateTrip DestinationsDisc. PriceAvailability
2026-05-0101 May 2026Sorong - Sorong$382014 left spaces
2026-05-1515 May 2026Sorong - Sorong$382014 left spaces
2026-06-0101 Jun 2026Sorong - Sorong$382014 left spaces
2026-06-1717 Jun 2026Sorong - Sorong$382014 left spaces
2026-07-0101 Jul 2026Sorong - Sorong$382014 left spaces
2026-07-1616 Jul 2026Sorong - Sorong$382014 left spaces
2026-08-0303 Aug 2026Sorong - Sorong$382014 left spaces
2026-08-2121 Aug 2026Sorong - Sorong$382014 left spaces
2026-09-0404 Sep 2026Sorong - Sorong$382014 left spaces
2026-09-1818 Sep 2026Sorong - Sorong$382014 left spaces
2026-10-0101 Oct 2026Sorong - Sorong$382014 left spaces
2026-10-3030 Oct 2026Sorong - Sorong$382014 left spaces
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MV Raja Ampat Explorer 8D7N

8 Days 7 Nights

Raja Ampat (Misool & Wayag)
20 dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives required

From$2,874
$2,674
(1 Review)
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Inisial DateDateTrip DestinationsDisc. PriceAvailability
2026-02-0505 Feb 2026Sorong - Sorong$26748 left spaces
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MV Raja Ampat Explorer 11D10N

11 Days 10 Nights

Raja Ampat (Misool, Wayag)
29 dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives required

From$3,862
$3,662
(1 Review)
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Inisial DateDateTrip DestinationsDisc. PriceAvailability
2025-12-1212 Dec 2025Sorong - Sorong$366210 left spaces
2025-12-2626 Dec 2025Sorong - Sorong$36626 left spaces
2026-01-0909 Jan 2026Sorong - Sorong$38206 left spaces
2026-01-2323 Jan 2026Sorong - Sorong$382010 left spaces
2026-03-0606 Mar 2026Sorong - Sorong$382014 left spaces
2026-03-2020 Mar 2026Sorong - Sorong$38204 left spaces
2026-04-0303 Apr 2026Sorong - Sorong$382010 left spaces
2026-04-1717 Apr 2026Sorong - Sorong$382014 left spaces
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