Maluku - Raja Ampat 13 Days

Ilike · Indonesia · 13D/12N

Duration
13D/12N
Embarkation
Ambon
Disembarkation
Sorong
Dives
32

About this route

Your underwater journey begins in Ambon at the port, immediately immersing you in the vibrant Ambon Bay where you'll encounter a captivating array of macro life, including the elusive rhinopias and frogfish. The adventure continues to Nusa Laut and then deep into the Banda Islands, exploring exhilarating drift dives and hunting for sharks, tuna, and jacks. From there, you'll traverse to Koon Island before venturing into the renowned Misool region, starting with the outer reaches of the Misool Daram Islands and then diving the iconic sites around Fiabacet and Boo Island, famous for their abundant coral gardens and potential manta encounters. Your exploration of Misool deepens at Wayilbatan, where the intricate reef structures teem with diverse marine species. The route then leads to Penemu Island and Yangeffo Island before culminating with awe-inspiring dives in the strong currents of Dampier Strait, known for pelagic action and opportunities to spot wobbegongs. With a total of 32 dives planned, you'll experience everything from muck diving for mandarin fish to exhilarating currents that reveal blacktip and grey reef sharks, before disembarking in Sorong.

Day-by-day plan

  1. Day 1: Arrive to the ILIKE at Ambon port.

    This part of Raja Ampat is shaped by clear water, karst islands, and reefs with exceptional coral cover. Depending on conditions, dives may include colorful reef slopes, schooling fish, and the chance of encounters with reef sharks, mantas, or passing pelagics.

  2. Day 2: Ambon Bay

    This part of Raja Ampat is shaped by clear water, karst islands, and reefs with exceptional coral cover. Depending on conditions, dives may include colorful reef slopes, schooling fish, and the chance of encounters with reef sharks, mantas, or passing pelagics.

  3. Day 3: Nusa Laut

    This part of Raja Ampat is shaped by clear water, karst islands, and reefs with exceptional coral cover. Depending on conditions, dives may include colorful reef slopes, schooling fish, and the chance of encounters with reef sharks, mantas, or passing pelagics.

  4. Day 4: Banda Islands

    This part of Raja Ampat is shaped by clear water, karst islands, and reefs with exceptional coral cover. Depending on conditions, dives may include colorful reef slopes, schooling fish, and the chance of encounters with reef sharks, mantas, or passing pelagics.

  5. Day 5: Banda Islands

    This part of Raja Ampat is shaped by clear water, karst islands, and reefs with exceptional coral cover. Depending on conditions, dives may include colorful reef slopes, schooling fish, and the chance of encounters with reef sharks, mantas, or passing pelagics.

  6. Day 6: Koon Island

    This part of Raja Ampat is shaped by clear water, karst islands, and reefs with exceptional coral cover. Depending on conditions, dives may include colorful reef slopes, schooling fish, and the chance of encounters with reef sharks, mantas, or passing pelagics.

  7. Day 7: Misool Daram Islands

    This part of Raja Ampat is shaped by clear water, karst islands, and reefs with exceptional coral cover. Depending on conditions, dives may include colorful reef slopes, schooling fish, and the chance of encounters with reef sharks, mantas, or passing pelagics.

  8. Day 8: Misool Fiabacet/ Boo Island

    This part of Raja Ampat is shaped by clear water, karst islands, and reefs with exceptional coral cover. Depending on conditions, dives may include colorful reef slopes, schooling fish, and the chance of encounters with reef sharks, mantas, or passing pelagics.

  9. Day 9: Misool Wayilbatan

    This part of Raja Ampat is shaped by clear water, karst islands, and reefs with exceptional coral cover. Depending on conditions, dives may include colorful reef slopes, schooling fish, and the chance of encounters with reef sharks, mantas, or passing pelagics.

  10. Day 10: Penemu Island

    This part of Raja Ampat is shaped by clear water, karst islands, and reefs with exceptional coral cover. Depending on conditions, dives may include colorful reef slopes, schooling fish, and the chance of encounters with reef sharks, mantas, or passing pelagics.

  11. Day 11: Yangeffo Island

    This part of Raja Ampat is shaped by clear water, karst islands, and reefs with exceptional coral cover. Depending on conditions, dives may include colorful reef slopes, schooling fish, and the chance of encounters with reef sharks, mantas, or passing pelagics.

  12. Day 12: Dampier strait

    This part of Raja Ampat is shaped by clear water, karst islands, and reefs with exceptional coral cover. Depending on conditions, dives may include colorful reef slopes, schooling fish, and the chance of encounters with reef sharks, mantas, or passing pelagics.

  13. Day 13: Disembarkation in Sorong

    Sorong

    After breakfast, guests disembark in Sorong. Transfers continue according to the onward travel arrangements.

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