La Galigo · Indonesia · 11 nights
Embark on an ultimate Raja Ampat adventure, starting and ending in Sorong. This journey explores the iconic dive sites of Dampier Strait, Misool, and Wayag, offering a diverse array of underwater experiences. Encounter vibrant coral gardens, schools of fish, and pelagic action at world-renowned locations like Blue Magic and Manta Sandy. Beyond diving, enjoy opportunities for snorkeling in a jellyfish lake, hiking to breathtaking viewpoints, and experiencing the unique terrestrial beauty of this Indonesian paradise.
Your journey begins in Sorong, where the crew of La Galigo extends a warm welcome. After settling into your cabin and a safety briefing, the vessel sets sail towards Saonek. A relaxed check dive near Saonek provides a gentle introduction to the diverse marine life of Raja Ampat, featuring frogfish, cuttlefish, and the rare walking shark. As evening falls, enjoy dinner and sunset on deck.
Dive sites: Saonek
Today's dives focus on the lively Dampier Strait. The morning begins at Chicken Reef, a site bustling with fusiliers and reef sharks against a colourful coral backdrop, often frequented by turtles. Later, discover Miioskon's huge schools of glassfish and abundant trevallies. Batu Lima offers bommies rich in marine life.
Dive sites: Chicken Reef, Miioskon, Batu Lima
The day's diving centers on Blue Magic, renowned for its schooling barracuda, trevallies, and oceanic mantas, making it a world-record site for fish species. Cape Kri also boasts an incredible diversity of fish in a single dive. After lunch, a visit to Sawandarek offers coral gardens, giant clams, and friendly turtles for a relaxing contrast. Optional night dives can reveal ghost pipefish, lionfish, and unique reef creatures.
Dive sites: Blue Magic, Cape Kri, Sawandarek
Today offers encounters with manta rays gracefully utilizing cleaning stations at Manta Sandy, where strong currents contribute to a rich ecosystem supporting vibrant marine life. Citrus Ridge provides gentler conditions, ideal for exploring colourful coral slopes teeming with critters. The evening is spent in sheltered Gam Bay, with an optional night dive to discover nudibranchs, squid, and the elusive walking shark.
Dive sites: Manta Sandy, Citrus Ridge, Gam Bay
Diving around Yefnabi and Yeben reefs reveals abundant sharks, barracuda, and diverse reef fish. The dramatic limestone cliffs of Batu Rufus offer impressive underwater scenery and vibrant marine life. In the afternoon, a hike to Piaynemo's famous viewpoint rewards guests with breathtaking panoramas of turquoise lagoons and scattered limestone islets. As the sun sets, a dive at Galaxy Jetty may reveal unique critters and nocturnal behaviours.
Dive sites: Yefnabi, Yeben, Batu Rufus, Piaynemo, Galaxy Jetty
The day starts with a dive at My Reef, a current-swept ridge teeming with fusiliers and trevallies. Melissa's Garden follows, featuring vast hard coral fields filled with anthias and reef fish, offering a visually stunning dive experience. After lunch, a final dive in Piaynemo precedes an overnight journey south to Misool. Guests can use this evening to relax on deck, read, or share stories as the boat cruises steadily overnight.
Dive sites: My Reef, Melissa's Garden
Upon arriving in Misool, guests have the unique opportunity to snorkel in Jellyfish Lake, home to thousands of harmless jellyfish. The area around Anchovies Bay attracts massive bait balls, in turn drawing predators like tuna and trevallies. Later, divers explore Nudi Rock or Tank Rock, known for dramatic drop-offs and bustling fish life. Wedding Cake offers tiered coral formations at various depths.
Dive sites: Jellyfish Lake, Anchovies, Nudi Rock, Tank Rock, Wedding Cake
The Fiabacet region greets divers with its vibrant soft corals and elusive pygmy seahorses. Four Kings offers a series of pinnacles alive with barracuda, sharks, and trevallies, showcasing Misool's rich biodiversity. After lunch, Neptune Sea Fan offers giant sea fans and opportunities to spot pygmy seahorses. A shallower dive in Tracking Lagoon Love provides a calm environment, rounding off another vibrant day.
Dive sites: Kaleidoskop, Four Kings, Neptune Sea Fan, Tracking Lagoon Love
The day begins at Shadow Reef (Magic Mountain), a renowned site famous for manta encounters and sharks patrolling its ridge. Eagle Nest follows, offering rich fusiliers and barracuda. In the afternoon, Boo Windows provides unique swim-throughs illuminated by shafts of sunlight, with reefs bursting with corals. As sunset approaches, an optional night dive at Romeo or Juliet unveils a new dimension of Misool's nocturnal marine life.
Dive sites: Shadow Reef (Magic Mountain), Eagle Nest, Boo Windows, Romeo or Juliet
Today provides further exploration of Misool's diverse dive sites. Morning dives may take you to Nudi Rock or Tank Rock, known for strong currents and dense fish aggregations. Boo East reveals gentler conditions, showcasing beautiful coral gardens and sea fans. Later, a revisit to Tank Rock offers another thrilling dive.
Dive sites: Nudi Rock, Tank Rock, Boo East, Romeo or Juliet
The final day of diving begins at Warna Berwarna, a site filled with colourful corals and lively fish schools. Andiamo offers pelagics and tuna, providing a dynamic last dive. After a relaxing period to savour the underwater beauty before heading back, the crew prepares for a farewell dinner celebration as La Galigo begins its overnight crossing to Sorong.
Dive sites: Warna Berwarna, Andiamo
After enjoying breakfast onboard, it's time to bid farewell. Transfers are arranged to the airport or local hotels, concluding your memorable liveaboard experience. Guests depart with incredible memories of Raja Ampat's vibrant reefs, diverse marine encounters, and stunning limestone landscapes.
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