With the Gaia Love liveaboard 8D7N Raja Ampat (Central), a top express itinerary made for divers who like to spend as much time as possible at Raja Ampat’s most famous and easily accessible locations, you can explore the lively center of the Coral Triangle in unmatched comfort. The renowned Dampier Strait and the nearby central islands, which are home to the richest recorded marine biodiversity in the world, are the exclusive focus of an 8-day luxury cruise on board the cutting-edge Gaia Love. You will dive famous locations such as the colorful coral-capped pinnacles of the Fam Islands, the fish-rich Cape Kri, and the magnificent Manta Sandy manta ray cleaning stations. This 8-day Raja Ampat liveaboard, which combines world-class diving with the five-star accommodations, fine dining, and individualized attention that characterize the Gaia Love experience, is the ideal option for discriminating tourists looking for a potent, time-efficient introduction to Raja Ampat’s treasures.
In order to maximize the amount of time spent exploring the nutrient-rich, action-packed waters that made Raja Ampat renowned, the Gaia Love Raja Ampat (Central) voyage eliminates lengthy transits to isolated areas. Your chances of seeing wobbegong sharks, schooling barracuda, and the area’s renowned macro life are significantly increased by the 8-day itinerary’s thoughtful design, which includes multiple dives at each premium site. Enjoy delicious meals, rest in the comfort of your well-appointed accommodation, and unwind on the ship’s roomy sundecks after days of thrilling underwater exploration. This Central-focused journey is the ultimate express adventure for underwater photographers and divers looking for a premium Raja Ampat liveaboard package that offers an opulent and focused immersion into the archipelago’s main highlights. It demonstrates that you can experience the essence of paradise in a single, well-paced week.
More about Gaia LoveDives: Approximately 18 dives in total
Experience: Advanced Open Water – 50 minimum logged dives required.
Embark from Sorong. Check dive in the afternoon.
3-4 dives per day, including a night dive where possible.
2 dives will be planned when crossing.
Typical a day on board:
Activities:
Return to the port the evening before disembarkation.
Check out. Transfer to the airport/hotel.
Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (20 USD per day), National Park Fees (35 USD per day).
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (40-50 USD per trip), Gratuities, Visas and Fees, Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages (72,000-480,000 IDR per item), Nitrox (240,000 IDR per day), Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Laundry / Pressing Services (24,000 IDR per item), WiFi internet, Massage (560,000 IDR per activity).
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The meal was excellent, the boat was nice and cozy, the crew was kind and knowledgeable, the diving was amazing, and everything about the trip exceeded my expectations. I wish I could live on this boat!
