Often referred to as the “last frontier,” the “Ambai 12D11N Raja Ampat Ultimate” trip transports you to the unmatched beauty and wildlife of Raja Ampat. From the vivid coral reefs brimming with marine life, including manta ray, wobbegongs, and schools of barracudas, to the amazing settings of Wayag’s quartz islets and the secret lagoons of Misool, this trip offers an incredible mix of world-class diving, snorkelling, and exploring. Every part of this 12-day journey is meant to make you in wonder of Raja Ampat’s unspoiled beauty, whether your interests are in trekking to panoramic views, gazing at the underwater pinnacles, or discovering the local way of life in traditional villages.
Both divers and non-divers will find this ultimate schedule to be the ideal mix between excitement and relaxation. The “Ambai 12D11N Raja Ampat Ultimate” tour guarantees an amazing experience with over 33 dives, including night dives, and activities including kayaking, bird-watching, and treking to spot the elusive Birds of Paradise. Along with the amazing marine life, the trip emphasizes the region’s breathtaking scenery and rich cultural legacy. This trip delivers lifetime memories for anyone looking to discover one of the most isolated and unspoiled areas of the planet.
More About AmbaiDives: Approximately 33 dives in total
Experience: Advanced Open Water – 30 minimum logged dives required.
Itinerary Extras: Raja Ampat Park and Port fees: 200 €/pax (paid onboard)
Marine Life: Barracudas, surgeonfishes, Bumphead parrotfish, Trevallies and giant trevallies, spadefish. Napoleon wrasse, wobbegong, tunas, bonitos, manta rays, mobulas, Seahorse, frogfish, leaffish, scorpionfish, Black corals forests, gorgonian fields, soft corals, gorgonian fields and so much more.
Guest reception at Sorong airport, check-in, welcome drink, briefing, and departure in the evening. According to the weather forecast, we will start the tour in the south or the North. In this schedule, we present the option of starting in the South. Overnight Navigation through Sele Strait to reach the East of Misool. Arrival in the early morning.
In East Misool, you will discover 3 fantastic dives: No Contest, Love Potion, and 3 Rocks. Rocks with vertical walls and fantastic coverage of soft corals, a lot of fishes with schools of Platax, aggregations of snappers, bump head parrotfishes. We spend the night in the hidden lagoon, a very special anchorage inside an almost closed bay surrounded by high rocks. From the boat, we can hear and see the cachants before the night falls. We will go with the dinghies to have a look at another lagoon.
After short morning navigation, we will go to Misool South East and start another day of diving in the vicinity of Misool eco-resort: Boo Rocks with 2 large openings in the rock that completely pierce the island from the surface to 5 meters deep, Fiabacet, Fantasea. Again an explosion of colors and fish density. In the evening, we organize a dinner on the beach of a small island. Misool east. Fashion dives in Misool, Yellit Kecil, a great wall with excellent fans and soft corals, rock tank, and Nudi rock. Night navigation to Penemu and Fam Islands. Overnight navigation to Penemu.
Spots: Black Rock, Black Forest.
Penemu North, a Barracuda, has a long, long life with great aggregations of fishes (barracudas, fusiliers, and bannerfish), Galaxy, is a great reef with excellent fish life, an excellent site for its hard corals. Navigation to Aljuy Bay.
Spots: Chango Dive Site, Eagle Rock.
After an early morning dive at Mayhem, a very high-voltage submerged reef, we enter Aljui Bay, which has 20 long indentation kilometers on the western side of Waigeo. We do 2 dives in the bay (Wofoh and Intersection), then one of the best night dives of the Raja Empat under the peer of a pearl farm that is settled there. We still do 2 dives in Aljuy Bay, Aljui 1, and the Channel. During these two dives, we will have a short visit to the pearl farm if their work schedule allows it. Night navigation to Wayag islands.
Wayag, the northern point of our cruise is a fantastic quartz islets labyrinth. We dive into Quoy, Rock Cathedral, and Wayag Ridge. In the late afternoon, we climb a small mountain to admire the wonderful landscape of the area.
After a first dive in Wayag ( figure eight ), we go to Kawe Island where we dive into Black Rock and Eagle Rock. Night dive. Night navigation to Dampier Strait.
A first morning dive at Citrus – at the entrance of the Dampier Strait, a channel with sloping sides covered with soft corals and life with a reliable manta ray congregation at Manta Sandy. Cape Kri, one of the largest concentrations of big fish in northern Raja Ampat; schools of trevally, barracudas, bannerfish, and sweetlips. Night diveTwo other famous and fabulous dives in the Dampier Strait, Chicken Reef, and Sardine Reef. The boat will sail to Sorong where it will arrive during the evening.
Breakfast and check-out according to guests’ flight schedule. Transfer to the airport, check-in assistance.
Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Extra Dives, Nitrox, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Water Ski, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (100-200 EUR per trip), National Park Fees (150-250 EUR per trip).
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance, Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Snorkel Gear, Laundry / Pressing Services, Massage (10-15 EUR).
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Certificate: Advanced Open Water
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Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
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Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
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Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
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Certificate: Advanced Open Water
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Certificate: Advanced Open Water
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