Take a 9D8N luxury trip through Raja Ampat’s most beautiful areas on a Sea Safari 8 Liveaboard Private Charter. This is the best way to see the Coral Triangle. This private charter is only for people who are picky about their vacation, serious divers, and families with members of all ages who want to have full access to both the fish-rich Dampier Strait and the untouched wildness of the Northern archipelago. Your group will be in charge of a custom itinerary that includes famous places like the stunning manta cleaning stations at Manta Sandy and the fish-filled seas at Cape Kri, as well as the stunning karst formations and hidden lagoons at Wayag. The famous Sea Safari 8, which is very stable and has luxury amenities, becomes your own expedition vessel. A dedicated crew, private chef, and expert marine guides will cater to your schedule, making sure that you have the best conditions for diving, photography, and cultural exploration during your long trip.
This 9-day private charter is the right length of time to completely explore Raja Ampat’s many ecosystems. It gives you the most time to do so while also giving you the freedom and privacy that only private travel can offer. Your group has complete freedom to fully explore each place. You can spend several days taking pictures of the colorful reefs of Arborek, plan long visits to the current-swept pinnacles of Blue Magic, make last-minute trips to traditional Papuan villages, or just relax on the ship’s large sun decks while cruising through beautiful island scenery. The Sea Safari 8 is perfect for long trips since its amazing design makes it comfortable for both serious underwater photographers and casual vacationers. This is the best Raja Ampat experience for anyone who want both adventure and elegance without having to choose between the two. Ask today to plan your own trip through the center of marine biodiversity on one of Indonesia’s most famous liveaboards.
More about Sea Safari 8Dives: Approximately 26 dive in total
Experience: Open Water – 30 minimum logged dives required.
Arrive at Sorong Jeffman Airport. Our representative will be waiting outside the arrival hall and ready to escort you to the ship for immediate boarding. Cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place before departure. Take this opportunity to familiarize yourselves with the vessel, and make yourself comfortable.
Meals:Lunch, Dinner.
Whale rock is the westernmost dive area of the Fiabacet chain, arguably the most beautiful tropical reef system on the planet. Especially when viewed from the south, the largest Fiabacet island looks like a caricature of an enormous whale floating at the surface. This is also the best opportunity to observe interesting juvenile fish, nudibranchs, and other invertebrates. In the Middle of the Fiabacet,
The submerged east point of Nudi Rock is undoubtedly one of the top dives in Raja Ampat. Here you can watch colonies of Convict Blennies huddle around sea fans while large Green and Hawksbill Turtles glide through the blue. Myriad species of soft coral and sea fans cascade down the slope and smaller animals like Decorator Crabs and Cleaner Shrimp abound.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Dive : 3 day dives + 1 night dives.
We will spend our day exploring Boo Rock and Boo Point East, where we can see large Napoleon Wrasse and Green Turtles. Boo Rock is best known for the ‘’windows’’ or rounded openings on the southern end of the largest rock that completely pierce the reef from the surface down to about five meters. Although the two rocks appear separate from the surface, they are connected underwater by a magnificent reef draped in soft corals and brimming with fish.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Dive: 3-day dives + 1 night dive.
To the west side of Farondi, we will through the sea tunnel and then exit on Farondi’s wall. Continue the descent to about 30 meters where the tunnel ends on the wall. There is a cave at about 15 meters depth. Explore the wall and floor of the cave for interesting invertebrates like crabs, flatworms, and sea spiders.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Dive: 2 to 3-day dives.
Melissa’s Garden, Barracuda Reef, Galaxy, Anita’s Garden. All of these dive sites offer world-class diving, fantastic corals, and a huge amount of fish. Because the substrate at Melissa’s Garden is exceedingly delicate, absolute attention to good buoyancy is required. Also, this is a good chance to trek to one of the most famous viewpoints in the region.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Dive: 3-day dives + 1-night dive + trekking.
There is a place called Manta Point in the supernal Arborek Dampier straits, where you can dive and be accompanied by several tame Manta Rays. Manta ray rotates and bends the body in an acrobatic fashion. The mantas usually live in groups. Plankton and jellyfish are a delicious meal for the Manta.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Dive: 3-day dives + 1 night dive.
Explore Mios Kon reefs, our campsite island reefs. With a slope ranging from 1 – 30 meters with abundant coral growth, these reefs have become a house for many different kinds of fish.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Dive: 3-day dives + 1 night dive.
Welcome to Kri Island. Kri is a great start for the cruise with the most fish and coral species accounted on a single dive site. The reefs in this area are protected by Max Ammer from the Papua Diving Resort. Truly pristine reefs, you will want to dive these sites around this island again and again.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Dive: 2-day dives.
After breakfast, prepare for disembarkation. Be ready to leave the boat and you will be transferred to Sorong Airport for your next destination. Your diving journey has ended and we shall look forward to welcoming you onboard again.
Meals: Breakfast.
Dive: no dive.
Included: VAT, Fuel Surcharge, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: National Park Fees (25-35 USD per day).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox, Nitrox Course (250 USD), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (60-570 USD), Laundry / Pressing Services.
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The three dives with the sharks were the finest parts, even if everything else was great. Whale sharks are whale sharks, after all.
