Emperor Raja Laut 10D9N

Take a timeless Indonesian adventure on the Emperor Raja Laut liveaboard 10D9N Raja Ampat. This trip combines the charm of a classic Phinisi schooner with a full tour of the world’s most biodiverse marine environment. This 10-day trip on the beautiful wooden Emperor Raja Laut is carefully planned to show you the best parts of the archipelago, from the fish-filled waters of the Dampier Strait to the stunning karst seascapes of the Fam Islands and Wayag. You will dive famous places like Cape Kri and Manta Sandy, where you will see beautiful mantas, wobbegong sharks, and colorful coral gardens. You will also feel like you are on a real Indonesian sailing ship. This 10-day Raja Ampat liveaboard is the best option for divers who want an authentic and exciting trip that captures the true spirit of exploring the Coral Triangle by sea.

The Emperor Raja Laut Raja Ampat 10-day itinerary strikes the perfect balance between deep-sea diving and cultural authenticity. It gives you plenty of time to properly enjoy both the underwater wonders and the famous above-water scenery. The trip includes amazing land excursions like the panoramic climb to Piaynemo’s viewpoint. On the wonderfully made Phinisi, you may spend peaceful evenings under the stars following days of world-class diving. The longer time frame gives you more chances to see Raja Ampat’s famous macro life and schooling pelagics and lets you explore the best places at your own pace. The Emperor Raja Laut is the perfect liveaboard for daring people who want to experience the real Raja Ampat, where traditional charm and real exploration are more important than modern luxury. It takes you on a deeply memorable and life-changing journey into the heart of Indonesia’s marine paradise.

Dives: Approximately 23 dives in total

Experience: Advanced Open Water – 50 minimum logged dives

Check Dive & Depart Sorong

• Once onboard, there will be a safety briefing, crew introduction, complete and check dive paperwork, cabin allocation, and boat orientation. The first dive is a check dive.

Return to Sorong

• On the last diving day, 1 dive is available in the morning whilst observing the rule of no diving within 24 hours of reaching altitude. Evening-time pack up diving equipment and settle any outstanding bills, ready to depart for the airport or hotel the following morning.

Best of Raja Ampat Itinerary Highlights:

• Centre of the Coral Triangle, Raja Ampat is the most biodiverse place on earth.
• Chance to see hammerheads, manta, and other pelagic action combined with colorful pristine reefs.
• Be mesmerized by patrolling pelagics hunting their next meal.
• Discover something for the first time, a walking shark!
• Copious fish life, immense colors, and mysterious critters are truly something for everyone.
• Land Visits: A walk to the panorama of Penemu, with stunning views of the lagoon and limestone rocks.

This is a great itinerary for everyone regardless of their experience level. You don’t need a minimum number of dives to join this trip, but you should be comfortable diving in current as they can be unpredictable and strong. Many dives are below 18m, therefore, having advanced experience would be advantageous, or you can take your PADI Advanced Open Water course on board. Divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. Diving is from a zodiac to give precise entry and exit points.