With the Ambai liveaboard 13D12N Raja Ampat, Kaimana, you may learn the whole tale of the archipelago. This is a top-notch adventure on the famed KM Ambai that goes from the beautiful southern frontier to the world-famous northern heart of Raja Ampat. This 13-day trip starts in Kaimana, a hidden gem known for its amazing underwater atolls, colorful soft coral trees in Triton Bay, and rare seasonal whale shark sightings. Then it goes north to the Dampier Strait, where you can see the famous biodiversity, and Wayag, where you can see the stunning karst seascapes. This Raja Ampat and Kaimana liveaboard is the best choice for experienced divers and underwater photographers who want to see as much as possible. It takes you from the calm, critter-rich reefs of the south to the fast-paced, fish-filled channels of the north.
The Ambai Liveaboard Raja Ampat, Kaimana trip is a master class in patient, frontier exploration. It lasts 13 days and uses the ship’s well-known expedition capabilities to get to Raja Ampat’s most remote and famous habitats. The longer route gives you the time you need to properly enjoy both areas. You can dive many times in Kaimana’s clear bays and take your time exploring famous northern sights like Cape Kri. On the famous Ambai, known for its stability, competent crew, and real expedition feel, you will travel these historic nautical routes in comfort and confidence. This 13-day trip is a bucket-list item for serious divers who want to go on an authentic Indonesia liveaboard expedition that gives them access to both the secret south and the famous north. It will change your life and help you understand why Raja Ampat is the best diving spot in the world.
More About AmbaiDives: Approximately 36 dives in total
Experience: Advanced Open Water – 30 minimum logged dives required.
Day 1: Our staff will welcome you at your arrival at Sorong airport or will pick you up from your hotel if you are already in Sorong. A short ride (20 minutes) will transfer you to the boat. Welcome drink. Departure to the Dampier strait as soon as clearance documents are ready: most probably around 14:00.
Day 2-12: Dampier strait, a channel with sloping sides covered with soft corals and life-then with a reliable manta ray congregation at manta sandy. Chicken reef and sardine reef. Cape Kri, one of the largest concentrations of big fish on the northern Raja Ampat; schools of trevally, barracudas, bannerfish, and sweetlips. Night dive. Penemu: great aggregations of fishes (barracudas, fusiliers, and bannerfish), Galaxy, a great reef with excellent fish life, an excellent site for its hard corals. Land excursion for a fantastic viewpoint at “Little Wayag”. Overnight Navigation to Misool.
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 gain 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, a rock tank, and Nudi rock. Overnight navigation to Koon.
We will have 3 dives in Koon. A very fishy corner with a lot of fishes, including giant groupers, schools of batfish, schools of jacks, and possibly hammerheads. Overnight Navigation to Momon Waterfall. Land excursion in the jungle looking for tree kangaroos. On the way back, we will bath in a waterfall falling right into the sea. 2 dives in this area which are pretty good for critters, and a night dive. Night navigation Triton Bay. We will have 6 dives in Triton Bay, including one night dive. Black coral forests, groups of sweetlips everywhere, a lot of groupers and other fishes, amazing soft corals up to the surface, impressive critters, this is in a few words what we can say about diving in Triton Bay. Diving with whale sharks near the fishing platforms (Bagan). Optional short excursion with the dinghies in the early morning to see the incredible beaches, lagoons, and birds of the area.
Day 13: Traditional photos with the crew before the farewell. Disembarkation after breakfast. Transfer to Kaimana airport. Looking forward to having you back on our board soon!
DAY 1
Our staff will welcome you upon your arrival at Kaimana airport, at 10:20 or will pick you up from your hotel if you are already in Kaimana. A short ride will transfer you to the boat. Departure as soon as clearance documents are ready, most probably at midday. In the afternoon, we will pass by Bitsari bay to admire some old paintings on the cliffs.
DAY 2-3
4 dives in Triton Bay. Black coral forests, groups of sweetlips everywhere, a lot of groupers and other fishes, amazing soft corals up to the surface, and impressive critters, this is in a few words what we can say about diving in Triton Bay. And hopefully, the whale sharks near the fishing platforms. 4 dives in Triton Bay, and an optional short excursion with the dinghies in the early morning to see the incredible beaches, lagoons, and birds of the area. During the night, navigate to Momong.
DAY 4
Momong. Land excursion in the jungle looking for tree kangaroos. On the way back, we will bathe in a waterfall falling right into the sea. 2 dives in this area which are pretty good for critters, and a night dive. Night navigation to Kurkap.
DAY 5
Kurkap – 3 dives.
DAY 6
Manuk and Banda Neira (4 dives).
DAY 7
Koon 2 dives. Navigation to Misool.1 dive in South East Misool, Boo area.
DAY 8-10
4 dives in South Misool, in the Pelee area. 4 dives Misool. Fiabacet area. 3 dives. Misool East, Daram islands Navigation to Dampier strait.
DAY 11-12
Dampier strait. Manta sandy, Cape Kri, Sardine reef. (tides allowing) Dampier strait. Early morning short trek to see the bird of paradise. 1 Dive and we will spend one part of the afternoon on the beach of Mioskon.
DAY 13
Disembarkation after breakfast. Transfer to Sorong airport.
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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Truly amazing. The personnel was really helpful, and the schedule for each hour was well thought out. Get up at 7, dive, take a nap, have breakfast, dive again, have lunch, take a nap, dive again, take a nap, dive again, have dinner, and do it all over again. I appreciated the camera room, which had all the batteries and extra gear I needed, and the strategy for traveling to the dive locations. Overall, it worked extremely well, and the dive guides are wonderful. I would absolutely go on the Ambai again.
