The Samambaia liveaboard 7D6N Raja Ampat is the best way to experience paradise at its most efficient. It’s a top-notch luxury itinerary designed for picky divers who want world-class diving and five-star comfort all in one week. This 7-day trip on the elegant Samambaia focuses on the best parts of Raja Ampat’s central and southern regions. These include the famous fish-filled canals of the Dampier Strait and the stunning karst seascapes of the Fam Islands. While you enjoy the ship’s large rooms, gourmet food, and individual service, you will dive at famous spots like Cape Kri and the beautiful manta ray cleaning stations of Manta Sandy. You will also see colorful coral gardens and the area’s famous biodiversity. This 7-day Raja Ampat liveaboard is the best choice for smart travelers who want a strong, time-saving getaway that shows off the Coral Triangle’s beauty in the most luxurious way possible.
The Samambaia Liveaboard Raja Ampat 7-day trip changes the way people think about express liveaboards by combining exciting exploration with relaxing activities. The route is carefully planned to give you the most time underwater, focusing on the most famous and easy-to-reach spots so you may see Raja Ampat’s famous marine species, like wobbegong sharks and schooling barracuda, without having to travel long distances. After days of floating with mantas and discovering colorful corals, you may relax in Samambaia’s stylish lounge, enjoy a dinner made by the chef, or recline on the large sundeck. This 7-day trip is the best choice for underwater photographers and luxury visitors who want a high-end Raja Ampat liveaboard package that fits into a busy schedule. It gives you a concentrated taste of paradise along with high-end comfort, making for an amazing and refreshing Indonesian vacation.
More about Samambaia LiveaboardDives: Approximately 15 dives in total
Experience: Open Water – 30 minimum logged dives required.
Arrival with plane to Sorong. You will be picked up by crew members at the airport.
Embarkation in the port of Sorong. This day we don´t dive due to the long way to the diving areas. Instead, we use it to relax and rest, set up the dive equipment, and talk with the Cruise Director so he could arrange the diving groups.
Activities during the surface intervals such as:
For a cruise in Raja Ampat there are three potential scenarios:
Depending on your flight schedule, our crew will check your luggage in for you in advance so you can rest on board and let us shuttle you to the airport when your plane is ready to leave.
Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Nitrox Course, Scuba Diving Courses, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Snorkeling Guide, Wakeboarding, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (150-250 USD per trip), National Park Fees (100-150 USD per trip), Port Fees (75 USD per trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities (20 USD per day), Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Snorkel Gear, Laundry / Pressing Services, Massage (500,000 IDR).
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This was the finest liveaboard I’ve ever done. This is my second trip, and I will never use another boat in this area! The staff is fantastic, the chef is amazing, and the care and attention to detail for visitors, dives, equipment, and so on are second to none.
