Raja Ampat - Maluku 13 days

Ilike · Indonesia · 13D/12N

Duration
13D/12N
Embarkation
Sorong
Disembarkation
Ambon
Dives
30

About this route

This expedition traverses the heart of marine biodiversity, from Raja Ampat's vibrant soft coral gardens and teeming reef fish through to the nutrient-rich waters of the Banda Sea. Expect drift dives along current-swept channels, revealing schooling fish, manta rays, and an impressive array of macro life. The journey culminates in the historic Banda Islands, offering the chance to encounter hammerhead sharks and other pelagics around volcanic seamounts. This itinerary is well-suited for experienced divers comfortable with varying current conditions across diverse dive environments.

Day-by-day plan

  1. Day 1: Arrive to the ILIKE at Sorong 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: Yangeffo Island and 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.

  3. Day 3: 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.

  4. Day 4: 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.

  5. Day 5: 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.

  6. Day 6: 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.

  7. Day 7: 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.

  8. Day 8: Banda 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: Banda 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.

  10. Day 10: Banda 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: 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.

  12. Day 12: 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.

  13. Day 13: Disembarkation in Ambon

    Ambon

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

Upcoming departures

  • 2027-05-07 – 2027-05-19from 6,317 USDBook

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