Lady Denok · Indonesia · 13 Days / 12 Nights
This extensive 13-day journey offers a thorough exploration of Raja Ampat's world-renowned marine biodiversity. The trip covers a vast area, from the remote Daram Islands in the south to iconic landscapes and current-rich Dampier Strait. Guests will experience a wide variety of underwater environments, including vibrant reefs, manta ray cleaning stations, and excellent macro life, complemented by scenic topside excursions.
Guests will be collected from Sorong airport or their hotel and transferred to the harbor for embarkation. Depending on arrival schedules, a check dive may be conducted at Matan Island while en route to Misool. If not, the first dive will take place upon reaching Daram Island.
Dive sites: Matan Island
The day is dedicated to exploring the Daram Islands, the easternmost island group within the Misool marine conservation area. This region is renowned for its breathtaking forests of sea fans, gorgonians, and soft corals, which commonly provide habitat for tiny creatures like pygmy seahorses. The underwater scenery often features vibrant reef ecosystems.
Dive sites: Andiamo, Candy Store, Warna Berwarna, Yiliet Kecil
Diving continues around Warakaraket Island, visiting sites such as Tank Rock and Nudi Rock, which are known for their expansive hard and soft coral gardens. At Boo West and Magic Mountain, divers can expect to encounter a wealth of fish and diverse coral life. The day concludes with a night dive at Yiliet Besar, offering opportunities to observe nocturnal marine species.
Dive sites: Tank Rock, Nudi Rock, Boo West, Karang Bayangan (Magic Mountain), Yiliet Besar
After an early morning sail to Wayilbatan Island, the day is dedicated to diving at sites like Four Kings, Wedding Cake, and Barracuda Rock. These sites often feature unique underwater rock formations and a rich diversity of marine life attracted by the reef structures. A night dive is planned for Wayilbatan Bay, providing a different perspective on the nocturnal reef inhabitants.
Dive sites: Four Kings, Wedding Cake, Barracuda Rock, Wayilbatan Bay
Three dives are scheduled around Balbulol Island, exploring sites named Pet Rock, Three Rocks, and Plateau. This area often features vibrant reef ecosystems and healthy coral growth. In the evening, the vessel begins its crossing towards Central Raja Ampat, transitioning from the southern Misool region to the central islands.
Dive sites: Pet Rock, Three Rocks, Plateau
The day's focus is Piaynemo Island, with dives at the stunning Melissa's Garden and Keruo Channel. Melissa's Garden is known for its extensive hard coral fields, while Keruo Channel often features dynamic drift dives. In the afternoon, guests will hike to the iconic Piaynemo viewpoint for breathtaking panoramic views of the karst islands, followed by a night dive at the Galaxy site, offering a chance to spot nocturnal marine life.
Dive sites: Melissa's Garden, Keruo Channel, Galaxy
The waters surrounding Kawe Island feature a number of exceptional dive locations. The itinerary includes dives at Eagle Rock 1, Eagle Rock 2, and Black Rock to showcase the area's underwater highlights. This region often presents diverse reef structures and a variety of fish life, typical of northern Raja Ampat's rich marine environment.
Dive sites: Eagle Rock 1, Eagle Rock 2, Black Rock
Yanggefo Island offers excellent diving, particularly for experienced divers, as it is known for strong currents that attract abundant pelagic species. Dives are planned for Mayhem, Citrus Reef, and Barracuda Reef, where divers commonly encounter reef sharks, schools of tuna, jacks, and barracuda. A night dive at Mangrove Ridge provides an opportunity for macro photography and observing unique critter life.
Dive sites: Mayhem, Citrus Reef, Barracuda Reef, Mangrove Ridge
The boat moves into the Dampier Strait to explore Arborek Island, a renowned area for manta ray encounters. Divers will visit Manta Ridge, a site known for strong currents that attract large pelagics, and Manta Sandy, a calmer cleaning station where reef manta rays are commonly observed. Additional dives are scheduled at Arborek Reef and the Arborek Jetty for a night dive, offering diverse marine observations.
Dive sites: Manta Ridge, Manta Sandy, Arborek Reef, Arborek Jetty
Diving continues in the Dampier Strait, focusing on the rich waters around Mansuar and Kri Islands. The day's plan includes visits to the famous sites of Sawandarek and Cape Kri, both known for their incredible biodiversity and schooling fish. These sites often feature vibrant coral reefs and a high density of marine life. Dives at Yenbuba Reef and a night dive at Yenbuba Jetty round out the day, offering varied underwater experiences.
Dive sites: Sawandarek, Cape Kri, Yenbuba Reef, Yenbuba Jetty
Another day is spent exploring the rich waters of the Dampier Strait near Mansuar and Kri, renowned for some of Raja Ampat's most spectacular dive sites. Divers can expect to discover beautiful coral reefs teeming with schools of sweetlips, fusiliers, and barracuda at world-class locations like Blue Magic, Sardine Reef, and Chicken Reef. A night dive at Mioskon Reef provides an opportunity to observe nocturnal reef inhabitants and unique critters.
Dive sites: Blue Magic, Sardine Reef, Chicken Reef, Mioskon Reef
The final day of diving consists of two relaxed dives around Saonek Island. These sites, including Saonek Besar and Saonek Kecil, are typically free of strong currents and offer excellent opportunities to spot smaller marine creatures, making them ideal for macro photography. It's a great chance to enjoy the intricate details of the reef before departure.
Dive sites: Saonek Besar, Saonek Kecil
After a final breakfast on board the vessel, guests will be transferred to their hotel or to the airport in Sorong for their departure. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after their last dive.