An amazing collection of more than 1500 islands near Bird’s Head on West Papua, the Raja Ampat archipelago provides a refuge for marine life. Covering 4.6 million hectares, this amazing area boasts varied marine habitats sustaining an unmatched abundance of tropical marine species. Raja Ampat is a vibrant marine ecosystem home to approximately 1,000 fish species, 700 mollusk species, and a startling 540 hard coral species—75% of the total worldwide.
The region draws amazing bigger marine life including orcas, baleen whales, and sperm whales. The ecological value of the island of Sayang in the North is enhanced by the nesting sites for green turtles.
Approved by the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Culture as the main focus for eco-tourism development, Raja Ampat witnesses a flood of divers and visitors. Although resorts have grown up in the archipelago, the immensity of the area and the great distances between important locations make a liveaboard like the Seven Seas the best option for discovery. With its local knowledge, the Seven Seas is clearly the best ship for starting the Raja Ampat adventure.
Highlights of a Seven Seas Raja Ampat cruise include great diving, snorkelling, and cave exploring around the rugged islands of Southeast Misool. The many beauties waiting for explorers are the coral reefs of the Fam Island group, the marine life in the Dampier Strait, critter diving at Batanta and in Aljui Bay, and the amazing karst structures of the Wayag Archipelago up North.
A stunning experience is had paddling among the beehive-shaped karst structures on Wagmab Island chain in the South. Perfect sunset hideaways are found on scattered empty beaches all over the islands. Exploration is enhanced by special village visits, views of bird of paradise, and a large Atoll around Ayau Island in the far North.
Raja Ampat still contains many hidden highlights and untold treasures ready to be revealed for anyone looking for real adventure—many uncharted islands and reefs. Your key to discovering the secrets of this huge and captivating archipelago is the Seven Seas Liveaboard.
More about Seven SeasDives: Approximately 40 dives in total
Experience: Open Water – No minimum logged dives required.
Involves guest transfer from the airport to the ship, a welcome briefing, cabin allocation, and ship orientation. Guests can set up their equipment and familiarize themselves with the vessel, followed by a check-out dive and sailing towards the first destination.
From Day 2 to 12, the schedule includes 3-4 dives daily, although during crossings, this may reduce to 1-2 dives.
On Day 13, guests prepare for disembarkation, bid farewell, and receive airport transfer assistance.
Triton Bay
33 dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives required
Komodo Island
21 dives
Certificate: Open Water
No minimum logged dives required
Komodo Island
23 dives
Certificate: Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
Raja Ampat
30 dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives required
Raja Ampat
30 dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives required
Raja Ampat, Ambon, Banda Island
30 dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives required
Very amazing experience! The Seven Seas crew was competent and kind, and Komodo diving was spectacular. The boat is clean, pleasant, and really roomy.
