Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Raja Ampat archipelago, starting with your pick-up from Sorong airport or hotel and a warm welcome aboard. After a safety briefing and ship tour, you’ll sail through the scenic Sele Strait toward Misool Island, a breathtaking region known for its turquoise waters and limestone formations. On Day 1, you’ll have time to set up your dive gear and cameras, meet fellow travelers, and enjoy a check-dive before the full diving schedule begins. Days 2 and 3 are dedicated to exploring Misool’s vibrant underwater world, offering a maze of stunning dive spots teeming with marine life.
As the adventure continues, Days 4 to 10 will take you through the nutrient-rich waters of Penemu, the hidden treasures of Waigeo, and the renowned dive sites of Wayag. Each stop along the journey offers diverse experiences, from high-adrenaline drift dives to serene encounters with manta rays and colorful coral reefs. Dive sites like “Blue Magic” and “Manta Ridge” promise thrilling underwater encounters before you head back to Sorong on Day 11. The trip concludes with a rooftop bar gathering and a final debrief, ensuring that your Raja Ampat experience will leave you with cherished memories and dive stories for years to come.
More about FenidesDives: Approximately 27 dives in total
Experience: Open Water – 20 minimum logged dives required.
We will pick you up either at your hotel or Sorong airport and take you to the harbor where our crew will welcome you onboard. Following refreshments and a short tour of the ship, you will be briefed on safety, diving operations, and life onboard. We will set sail at approximately 11 am (or when the last guest has boarded) and cruise through Sele Strait to reach the East of Misool, navigation of approximately 12 hours. This will allow time for you to get acquainted with the ship, set up your dive gear & cameras, and meet and socialize with the other guests and friendly crew. During this cruise period, we will aim to stop at a remote island area for a late afternoon check-dive to get you ready for the next day’s full diving schedule.
The days are spent in Misool Island which is one of the largest islands in the Raja Ampat archipelago. With its crystal clear turquoise seawater and a visually breathtaking maze of limestone pinnacles that jut sharply out of the sea, Misool keeps us occupied for days. This large area is grouped into smaller island chains that provide unique and wonderful diving experiences for multiple days.
Penemu experiences some of the strongest currents coming directly out of the Dampier Strait. These currents bring rich nutrient-filled waters right to Penemu’s shores and it is immediately obvious once seeing the island from underwater. We will arrive in Penemu early morning on our way north from Misool. We will do 8 dives here before heading off in the evening towards Waigeo.
Dampier Strait (West Waigeo). Continuing our trip north towards Wayag. We will arrive early morning near the islands of Waigeo. During our day in this area, we will have the chance to do some exploration dives as there are many many islets and small bays here yet to be discovered!
Wayag is the northernmost marine protected area in the Birds Head Peninsula and we will arrive here and at our mooring position late in the evening. Waking up early ready for a full day exploring the limestone cliffs covered in trees and vines and the diverse dive sites from high adrenaline drift dives to leisurely swim-throughs covered in hard corals Wayag will not disappoint. There are at least 11 named dive sites in this area and many more yet undiscovered but whichever sites we cover on our 3 dive day you will not be disappointed.
Dampier Straight and Gam. After heading back from Wayag we will stop back in the central area of the Dampier straight for some more favorite and famous diving to end the trip. This area houses world-renowned dive sites like “Blue Magic”, “Cape Kri”, “Manta Sandy” and “Manta Ridge”. There is no better way to end a trip through Raja’s magical waters than to chill with graceful rays and swim around in fish soup!
Sail back to Sorong. On our last day, we will not be doing any diving as we cruise back to Sorong but the rooftop bar will be stocked ready and the dive guides will be ready to give detailed rundowns of what we saw for logbooks and picture sharing. After a farewell lunch and debriefing customers leave the boat with memories that will last a lifetime!
Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Nitrox, Fishing, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: National Park Fees (250 USD per trip), Port Fees (50 USD per trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages (3-500 USD per item), Nitrox Course (380 USD per activity), Rental Gear (50 USD per day), Scuba Diving Courses (430-730 USD per activity), Laundry / Pressing Services (10 USD), Massage (40 USD per activity).
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Certificate: Open Water
20 minimum logged dives required
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Certificate: Open Water
20 minimum logged dives required
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Certificate: Open Water
20 minimum logged dives required
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Certificate: Open Water
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Certificate: Open Water
20 minimum logged dives required
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Certificate: Open Water
20 minimum logged dives required
