The Jaya liveaboard 11D10N Raja Ampat, Ambon is the best Indonesian liveaboard trip for divers who want to learn all about the Coral Triangle. This 11-day trip on the specially built Jaya takes you through the historic and fish-rich waters of the Banda Sea to connect the world’s most biodiverse coral reefs in Raja Ampat with the famous muck diving capital of Ambon. You will start by diving into the famous fish-filled tunnels and beautiful manta rays of Raja Ampat’s Dampier Strait. Then you will travel east to the strange black sand slopes of Ambon Bay, where you may see unusual marine life like the colorful frogfish and Ambon scorpionfish. This Raja Ampat and Ambon liveaboard is the best choice for underwater photographers and marine lovers who want to witness all kinds of marine life, from wide-angle views to close-up discoveries, all in one smooth trip.
The Jaya Liveaboard Raja Ampat, Ambon trip is a masterclass in smart routing. It takes 11 days to explore two very different underwater worlds in depth. The itinerary is perfectly timed so that you have plenty of time in both habitats. This way, you may see the colorful coral gardens of Raja Ampat’s Misool and Fam Islands and have several chances to look for Ambon’s famed creatures. The trip across the Banda Sea is an experience in and of itself, with chances to see pelagic creatures and explore far-off islands. This 11-day trip on the Jaya is a bucket-list experience for serious divers who want a complete Indonesia liveaboard package that includes both famous reef diving and amazing muck diving. It will give you a deep and transformative connection with the heart of Indonesia’s marine riches.
More About JayaDives: Approximately 25 dives in total
Experience: Open Water – 4 minimum logged dives required.
Marine Life: At least 75 percent of all coral species can be found in Raja Ampat, divers can expect a range of topography from soft corals and sea fans, to hard corals, seagrass beds, mangroves, shallow reefs, deep drop-offs, caves, black sand, and white sand. Giant manta rays, sea turtles, sharks, cuttlefish, pipefish, various seahorse species, and massive schools of reef fish are the norm, plus the delightful wobbegong sharks and epaulet sharks inhabit these waters too.
The last dive will be on the penultimate day of the trip. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after the last dive.
While this is the description of a typical dive trip, actual trips may vary due to wind and sea conditions, weather, or guest’s preference.
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, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Land Excursions, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries.
Required Extras: Environment Tax, National Park Fees, Port Fees (100 USD).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear (175 USD per trip), Scuba Diving Courses (160-430 USD per item), Snorkeling Guide (400,000 IDR per day), Beach Towels, Deck Towels.
There is diving gear available on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. See below for further details on inclusions and pricing.
25 Dives
Ambon, Banda, Raja Ampat
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
20 Minimum logged dives required
19 Dives
Raja Ampat
Certificate: Open Water
4 minimum logged dives required
24 Dives
Raja Ampat
Certificate: Open Water
20 minimum logged dives required
Ambon, Banda Sea
24 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives
Triton Bay, Raja Ampat
33 Dives
Certificate: Open Water
30 minimum logged dives
We had an amazing time on Jaya. We had just come back from a vacation where we had done several different liveaboards on nicer boats, and we fell in love with Jaya right away. It went straight to the top of our list. The diving is the best, the boat is beautiful, and the personnel is great. I want to come back and will attempt to get my friends and family to do the same.
