The Seahorse liveaboard 12D11N Raja Ampat is an authentic excursion for divers who want to really connect with this marine sanctuary. You may experience the soul of the Coral Triangle on a traditional Indonesian sailing vessel. This 12-day trip on the classic wooden Phinisi schooner Seahorse is the perfect amount of time to fully explore Raja Ampat’s most famous areas, from the famous fish-filled channels of the Dampier Strait to the beautiful southern beauty of Misool and the stunning karst seascapes of Wayag. You will dive famous places like Cape Kri and Manta Sandy, where you will see beautiful mantas, wobbegong sharks, and colorful coral gardens. You will also feel the timeless rhythm of life at sea on a ship that represents the essence of Indonesian nautical heritage. This 12-day Raja Ampat liveaboard is the best choice for divers who want to go deeper, see real things, and have a trip they will never forget.
The Seahorse Liveaboard Raja Ampat 12-day itinerary is a masterclass in immersive travel. Its long length allows you meticulous, in-depth access to both famous sights and hidden gems. The trip includes amazing land excursions, such the panoramic climb to Piaynemo’s viewpoint, as well as many dives at each top spot. Life on the Seahorse is full of adventure and friendship. During the day, you can go diving in some of the best spots in the world, and at night, you can sit on the teak deck beneath the stars and tell stories. For the underwater photographer and marine enthusiast who wants a real Raja Ampat liveaboard experience that focuses on real discovery rather than modern comfort, this 12-day Phinisi adventure offers a life-changing and unforgettable connection with the world’s richest reefs.
More About SeahorseDives: Approximately 33 dives in total
Experience: Advanced Open Water – 30 minimum logged dives required.
Marine Life: Barracudas, surgeonfishes, Bumphead parrotfish, Trevallies and giant trevallies, spadefish. Napoleon wrasse, wobbegong, tunas, bonitos, manta rays, mobulas, Seahorse, frogfish, leaffish, scorpionfish, Black corals forests, gorgonian fields, soft corals, gorgonian fields and so much more.
Itinerary Extras: Raja Ampat Park and Port fees: 200 €/pax (paid onboard)
The itineraries are examples only, We reserve the right to change the itinerary or specific agreed services, if force majeure, unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances require us to do so.
Guest reception at Sorong airport, check-in, welcome drink, briefing, and departure in the evening. According to the weather forecast, we will start the tour in the south or the North. In this schedule, we present the option of starting in the South. Overnight Navigation through Sele Strait to reach the East of Misool. Arrival in the early morning.
In East Misool, you will discover 3 fantastic dives: No contest, Love potion, and 3 Rocks. Rocks with vertical walls and fantastic coverage of soft corals, a lot of fishes with schools of Platax, aggregations of snappers, bump head parrotfishes. We spend the night in the hidden lagoon, a very special anchorage inside an almost closed bay surrounded by high rocks. From the boat, we can hear and see the cachants before the night falls. We will go with the dinghies to have a look at another lagoon.
After short morning navigation, we will go to Misool South East and start another day of diving in the vicinity of Misool eco-resort: Boo Rocks with 2 large openings in the rock that completely pierce the island from the surface to 5 meters deep, Fiabacet, Fantasea. Again an explosion of colors and fish density. In the evening, we organize a dinner on the beach of a small island. Misool east. Fashion dives in Misool, Yellit Kecil, a great wall with excellent fans and soft corals, rock tank, Nudi rock. Night navigation to Penemu and Fam Islands. Overnight navigation to Penemu.
Spots: Black Rock, Black forest.
Penemu North, a Barracuda, has a long, long life with great aggregations of fishes (barracudas, fusiliers, and bannerfish), Galaxy, is a great reef with excellent fish life, an excellent site for its hard corals. Navigation to Aljuy bay.
Spots: Chango Dive Site, Eagle Rock.
After an early morning dive at Mayhem, a very high-voltage submerged reef, we enter Aljui Bay, which has 20 long indentation kilometers on the western side of Waigeo. We do 2 dives in the bay (Wofoh and Intersection), then one of the best night dives of the Raja Empat under the peer of a pearl farm that is settled there. We still do 2 dives in Aljuy bay, Aljui 1, and the Channel. During these two dives, we will have a short visit to the pearl farm if their work schedule allows it. Night navigation to Wayag islands.
Wayag, the northern point of our cruise is a fantastic quartz islets labyrinth. We dive Quoy, rock cathedral, and Wayag ridge. In the late afternoon, we climb a small mountain to admire the wonderful landscape of the area.
After a first dive in Wayag ( figure eight ), we go to Kawe island where we dive into Black rock and eagle rock. Night dive. Night navigation to Dampier Strait.
A first morning dive at Citrus – at the entrance of the Dampier Strait, a channel with sloping sides covered with soft corals and life-then with a reliable manta ray congregation at manta sandy. Cape Kri, one of the largest concentrations of big fish in northern Raja Ampat; schools of trevally, barracudas, bannerfish, and sweetlips. Night diveTwo other famous and fabulous dives in the Dampier Strait, Chicken reef, and sardine reef. The boat will sail to Sorong where it will arrive during the evening.
Breakfast, Check-out according to guests’ flight schedule. Transfer to the airport, check-in assistance.
Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Extra Dives, Nitrox, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Water Ski, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (100-200 EUR), National Park Fees (150-250 EUR).
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance, Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Laundry / Pressing Services (1-2 EUR per item), Massage (20 EUR per activity).
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30 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
Forgotten Islands, Ambon, Banda
33 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
Sorong – Sorong
33 Dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
Ambon, Banda Island, Raja Ampat
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Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
19 Dives
Raja Ampat
Certificate: Open Water
4 minimum logged dives required
The coral fields, the schools of fish, and the pelagics are all amazing. Great for anyone who like macro. A special prize for the big and many manta rays. A team that really cares about you and a fantastic captain. The weather will be nice and the sea will be tranquil.
