Neomi · Indonesia · 10N
This 10-night liveaboard journey explores the biodiverse waters of Raja Ampat, offering world-class diving amidst vibrant coral gardens and abundant marine life. The itinerary focuses on the region's famous dive sites, from the critter-rich black sands of Yum Slope to the manta cleaning stations of Manta Sandy. Divers can anticipate encountering various shark species, schooling barracuda, and unique macro subjects while immersing themselves in pristine reef ecosystems. Each day promises exciting underwater explorations, culminating in a comprehensive tour of this Indonesian diving paradise.
Upon arrival in Sorong, guests will be transferred to the Neomi for embarkation. After settling into cabins, a comprehensive safety briefing will be conducted by the dive master. The afternoon includes an orientation dive at Yum Slope, known for its macro life and unique critters like wart slugs and flatworms.
Dive sites: Yum Slope
Today's diving focuses on the renowned Dampier Strait, visiting sites like Mike's Point and Mioskon. The area is famous for its vibrant reef ecosystems, rich with schooling fish, patrolling reef sharks, and diverse small octopuses. Sardine Reef and Melissa's garden are celebrated for colorful corals and abundant marine life, including various reef fish and occasional wobbegong sharks.
Dive sites: Mike's Point, Mioskon, Sardine Reef
The vessel continues its exploration of the Dampier Strait. This day offers further opportunities to discover its incredible biodiversity. Dive sites such as Sardine Reef and Melissa's Garden are known for their dense concentrations of schooling fish and vibrant coral formations. The area often features unique macro subjects and a wide variety of reef inhabitants, including various nudibranchs and small crustaceans.
Dive sites: Sardine Reef, Melissa's Garden
Today's dives are centered around Pianemo, an area renowned for its panoramic views and stunning underwater topography. Sites like Melissa's Garden and Barracuda Reef offer world-class diving with fantastic reefs, pristine hard and soft corals, and a high density of fish. The region is also known for interesting species of sea urchins, sea spiders, and various crabs.
Dive sites: Melissa's Garden, Barracuda Reef, Anita's Garden
The vessel continues its exploration near Pianemo. Dives highlight the area's vibrant coral walls and diverse marine ecosystems. Sites such as Melissa's Garden and Anita's Garden are celebrated for their colorful soft corals and rich fish populations. The underwater terrain is often teeming with small critters and beautiful reef inhabitants.
Dive sites: Melissa's Garden, Anita's Garden
The Neomi explores the vibrant reefs around Yanggefo Island, including sites like Citrus Ridge. This area is known for its unique coral formations and diverse reef fish, such as bumphead parrotfish and sea snakes. The mangroves of Gam Ridge offer excellent photo opportunities, with diving often extending late into the afternoon to capture the light falling through the water.
Dive sites: Citrus Ridge, Gam Ridge
Diving continues around Yanggefo Island, showcasing the rich biodiversity of sites such as Citrus Ridge. The area offers visually stunning reefscapes with healthy corals and a variety of reef fish, including occasional wobbegong sharks sleeping under coral heads. Mangrove areas provide unique habitats for various species and offer distinct diving experiences.
Dive sites: Citrus Ridge, Gam Ridge
Today's itinerary features Airborek Island, famous for its manta ray cleaning stations at Manta Sandy. The area also boasts excellent macro opportunities, with unique subjects like blue ring octopuses and harlequin shrimp. Airborek Jetty provides opportunities for discovering diverse marine life around its wooden pillars.
Dive sites: Manta Sandy, Manta Ridge, Airborek Jetty, Lalosi Reef
The vessel continues its exploration of Airborek Island. Divers anticipate further encounters with its rich marine life and pristine reefs. Sites like Manta Sandy are renowned for manta ray sightings, while other areas provide opportunities to spot various wrasse, butterflyfish, and unique macro critters. The jetties offer shelter to diverse species and unique underwater photo opportunities.
Dive sites: Manta Sandy, Manta Ridge, Airborek Jetty, Lalosi Reef
The final diving day focuses on the rich reefs around Mansuar and Kri Island, located in the heart of Raja Ampat. These sites are famous for their healthy corals and abundant schools of fish. Divers often encounter manta rays, blacktip reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, and grey reef sharks, along with large schools of barracuda, surgeonfish, and turtles.
Dive sites: Mansuar, Kri Island
After a final breakfast on board, guests will be prepared for disembarkation in Sorong, marking the end of their incredible Raja Ampat diving journey.
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