The Mari Dive liveaboard 11D10N Raja Ampat Central & North is the best way to see the best parts of this underwater paradise. It takes you to the most biodiverse marine habitat in the world. This 11-day trip on the expedition-ready Mari Dive ship is focused on the two most famous areas: the Dampier Strait’s famous fish-filled canals and the Wayag archipelago’s stunning karst seascapes in the north. You will spend your days diving famous places like the famous Cape Kri and the colorful coral-covered peaks of the Fam Islands. You will also have a great chance to see beautiful manta rays, wobbegong sharks, and schooling barracuda. This 11-day Raja Ampat liveaboard is the best choice for divers who wish to see all the best sites in Raja Ampat in a short amount of time, while being comfortable and guided by experts.
The Mari Dive Raja Ampat Central & North itinerary is a great way to see the best of Raja Ampat’s underwater and above-water sights. The trip lasts 11 days, which is the perfect amount of time to do numerous dives at each of the best spots. It also includes amazing land excursions, such the trek to the top of Wayag’s famous viewpoint, which gives you a 360-degree view. By focusing on the Central and North regions, this trip cuts down on travel time and lets you fully see the lively coral reefs and exciting waterways that make Raja Ampat so special. You may explore with confidence on the Mari Dive liveaboard, which is known for its expert staff and focus on individual service. This 11-day Central & North trip is the best Raja Ampat liveaboard program for underwater photographers and marine life lovers who want to visit the most famous biodiversity. It takes you on a fascinating and precisely paced voyage into the heart of the Coral Triangle.
More About Mari DiveDives: Approximately 30 dives in total
Experience: Open Water – 30 minimum logged dives required.
After a short transfer in the morning to the harbor from Sorong Airport or your hotel, you will be welcomed onboard the KLM Mari liveaboard. A boat and tour briefing will follow, and then you will set up your scuba gear and check in to your cabin. Lunch, dinner, and snacks such as fruit, candy bars, or ice cream will be served as Mari cruises out to the Sagewin Strait towards Batanta, where a first test dive around Pulau Ayemi will take place. Variety and fresh produce are the basis of our menu, and a fusion of Asian and International cuisine, as well as local specialties are served in the outside dining area.
Our cruise takes you first to the Dampier Strait, then heading North to West Waigeo and Aljui Bay, to loop around and head back south to Mansuar Island and the Dampier Strait. You will make 3-4 dives per day (except only 2 dives on the final full day) at some of the best dive spots in Raja Ampat Central / North, an area considered to be at the heart of the world’s coral reef biodiversity.
Dive sites include “Edi’s Black Forest“ (famous for its black coral forests), and “Red Patch Wall”(a gigantic redstained limestone wall). Or “Melissa’s Garden” with its breathtaking coral reef garden. At “Cape Kri”, holding the world record for the greatest number of species recorded on a single dive, you will encounter schools of barracuda, trevally, manta rays, fusiliers, surgeonfish, wobbegongs, epaulet, and reef sharks, as well as magnificent macro critters such as electric clams, tiny shrimps, crabs, a colorful array of nudibranchs, ghost pipefish, blue-ringed octopus, and bobtail squid.
Mornings begin bright and early with a light pre-dive breakfast followed by a first morning dive. After a full breakfast, a second-morning dive usually takes place. Then it’s back onboard for lunch and some relaxation time in your cabin, the social areas, or sun decks. A 3rd dive takes place in the afternoon, followed by snacks, a night dive, and then dinner. End the day with a chilled beer, a glass of wine, or a gin cocktail from the bar. At other sites like “Sardine Reef,” you can hear “fish thunder” (booming sounds resulting from the fast movement of the fish), and enjoy the magically colorful congregation of great schools of fish (like Spanish Mackerel, Baracuda, or Bommies, …) at “Blue Magic” or bask in the sight of large Manta Rays at “Manta Sandy” or “Manta Ridge”.
This cruise offers almost everything you wish for exploring Raja Ampat Central / North.
Prepare to leave the boat between 5-11 am, after a continental breakfast (or possibly lunch, depending on
your post-cruise schedule). Say goodbye to your fellow guests and wish the boat crew farewell, before a
complimentary transfer will take you to either Sorong Airport or your hotel.
Included: VAT, Environment Tax, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (75-230 EUR), National Park Fees (140 EUR per trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox (5 EUR per activity), Rental Gear.
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30 minimum logged dives required
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I strongly suggest diving with the Mari team. They make vacations that you’ll never forget, have excellent experiences, and create a beautiful atmosphere. The workforce does its best to meet all of their customers’ needs, even the ones that seem unattainable. The service is wonderful, the food is out of this world, and the dives are worth every penny! What you can see and do underwater is more than you could have imagined. You can genuinely feel great and special. 🤩 I will absolutely go on a cruise with Mari again. The boat doesn’t just cruise on Raja, so I’m already planned the following destinations. You can go anywhere in the globe with this team! I really suggest it; no one will be dissatisfied or let down! I hope everyone meets folks like them on their journey through life.
