The Epica liveaboard 9D8N Raja Ampat (Misool, Dampier) is a top-of-the-line luxury adventure designed for the most discerning diver. It takes you to Raja Ampat’s most famous ecosystems in the most comfortable way possible. This 9-day trip on the state-of-the-art Epica is carefully planned to show off two famous areas: the beautiful southern paradise of Misool, known for its intricate blue-water mangroves, colorful soft coral walls, and majestic manta cleaning stations, and the famous, fish-filled channels of the Dampier Strait. You will dive in famous places all over the world, from the hidden lagoons of Boo Windows to the thrilling drifts of Cape Kri. You will see all of Raja Ampat’s biodiversity. This 9-day Raja Ampat liveaboard is the best choice for anyone who wants to explore the most beautiful and biologically diverse parts of the archipelago in depth and comfort.
The Epica Liveaboard Raja Ampat (Misool, Dampier) itinerary strikes the perfect balance between deep exploration and refined leisure. It gives you the proper 9-day time frame to thoroughly enjoy the unique characters of both regions. The longer time frame lets you dive at each of the best sites more than once, which greatly increases your chances of seeing reef mantas, wobbegong sharks, and colorful macro life. It also includes famous land excursions like the panoramic trek at Piaynemo. After days of seeing the wonders of the ocean, come back to the five-star comfort of the Epica. There, you can enjoy exquisite food, beautiful common areas, and personalized service that will make your trip as relaxing as it is exciting. This 9-day trip is the best of the best for underwater photographers and luxury visitors who want the most complete Raja Ampat liveaboard program that focuses on the most famous southern and central features.
More About EpicaDives: Approximately 24 dives in total.
Experience: Open Water – 20 minimum logged dives required.
Itinerary Extras: Marine Park Fees: Foreign nationals: 1,000,000 IDR per year Indonesian citizens: 500,000 IDR per year Local dive contribution: IDR 500,000 per trip
Guests pick up from the hotel or airport at 10 am and arrive at the boat for briefings and equipment set up.
We offer 2-3 dives daily including a night dive if possible. When crossing only 2 dives a day can be scheduled.
Disembark at 8:30 am.
While this is the description of a typical dive trip, actual trips may vary due to wind and sea conditions, weather, or guests’ preferences.
We do not guarantee dive sites as we cannot guarantee the conditions of that dive site. However, we ensure to meet our guest’s needs as much as it is in our power to do so.
Included: VAT, Fuel Surcharge, Port Fees, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Land Excursions, Cabin Towels.
Required Extras: National Park Fees, Visas and Fees.
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear (105-150 USD per trip), Scuba Diving Courses (30-190 USD), Snorkeling Guide.
* Extra fees are shown per person.
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The best places to dive were chicken reef and Melissa’s garden. They were both amazing. The trip was great because the boss was nice and the workers had big hearts ❤️
