Gaya Baru Indah · Indonesia · 10 Days / 9 Nights
This ten-day journey explores the southern reaches of Raja Ampat, starting and ending in Waisai. The cruise is designed for advanced divers and navigates through the islands of Mansuar, Batanta, and the celebrated Misool region. Guests will experience a wide array of underwater environments, from vibrant coral gardens to black sand muck diving, encountering everything from large schools of fish and manta rays to unique macro life.
Waisai
Guests check in at Waisai between 11:00 and 13:00. The adventure begins with an afternoon check dive at Sawandarek Jetty. Afterwards, the boat sets sail towards Pulau Dayang in the Batanta island group, where it will anchor for the night.
Dive sites: Sawandarek Jetty
Pulau Batanta
The day is spent exploring the waters around Pulau Batanta. Two dives are planned at sites such as Dayang South Wall and either Dayang North or East. Following the dives, the boat begins its passage to the Daram Islands within the Misool marine protected area.
Dive sites: Dayang South Wall, Dayang North, Dayang East
Daram Islands
Arriving in Misool, the day's diving focuses on the Daram Islands. Divers will explore three distinct sites: Andiamo, Batu Berwana, and The Candy Store. The vessel then moves to Yellit Island to anchor for the evening.
Dive sites: Andiamo, Batu Berwana, The Candy Store
Yellit
A full day of diving is scheduled around Yellit, featuring four dives. The day's sites include Puri Pinnacle, a choice between the famous Boo Windows or Boo East, and Juliette, followed by a night dive at Romeo. The boat remains anchored at Yellit.
Dive sites: Puri Pinnacle, Boo Windows, Boo East, Juliette, Romeo
Misool
This day is dedicated to some of Misool's most renowned dive sites. Divers will experience the incredible biodiversity of Magic Mountain, followed by explorations of Nudi Rock and Whale Rock. The boat then relocates to Neptune Fan Sea for the night.
Dive sites: Magic Mountain, Nudi Rock, Whale Rock
Neptune Fan Sea
The day offers another four dives, starting at Neptune Fan Sea. The itinerary continues to the Four Kings site and Barracuda Rock, where both a day dive and a night dive are planned. Afterwards, the boat travels to Kaleidoscope.
Dive sites: Neptune Fan Sea, Four Kings, Barracuda Rock
Misool
Three dives are on the schedule, exploring the vibrant Kaleidoscope reef, the dramatic topography of Pele's Playground, and the site known as FUBAR. Following the day's underwater activities, the boat proceeds to Balbulol.
Dive sites: Kaleidoscope, Pele s Playground, FUBAR
Balbulol
The morning is spent in the Balbulol area, with two dives at sites named Love Potion No. 9 and Plateau. In the afternoon, guests can enjoy a scenic boat tour of the stunning Balbulol Lagoon. The vessel then begins its overnight journey back towards South Batanta.
Dive sites: Love Potion No. 9, Plateau
Good to know: boat tour at Balbulol Lagoon
Batanta South
For the final full day of diving, the boat returns to the South Batanta area. Divers will explore Reflection Reef and Convergence. The trip's last dive is a night dive back at Sawandarek Jetty, bringing the journey full circle before anchoring for the last night.
Dive sites: Reflection Reef, Convergence, Sawandarek Jetty
Waisai
The boat departs from its anchorage at Sawandarek at 8:00 AM for the return trip to Waisai. Upon arrival at 12:00 PM, guests will disembark, concluding their Raja Ampat liveaboard adventure.