Description
Boat
Raja Ampat Explorer is a 33.5 meteres long, 7.5 meters wide wooden schooner, cruise at 8 knots per hour.
Raja Ampat Explorer is fully adapted for the needs of small diving groups in a simple, clean, and well organized boat with freindly crew.
On the main deck, there is an air-conditioned lounge with dining seating for 14 people, a TV, CD/DVD player, as well as some an assortment of movies, CDs and books.
The upper deck is shaded sun deck with chaise longues.
Raja Ampat Explorer also features camera work stations, camera battery charging stations, on dive platform shower, 14 gear up stations, 20 scuba tank, Coltri Sub Compressor.
Cabin
Raja Ampat Explorer has 7 guest cabins, it can sleeps up to 14 guests:
All cabins are with ensuite bathroom, air conditioner, outlets etc.
1 Twin Beds Cabin:
Located on the upper deck, with two single beds, seaview windows.
1 Double Bed Cabin:
Located on the upper deck, with a double bed, seaview windows.
1 Double Bed Cabin:
Located on the lower deck, with a double bed, portholes.
4 Twin beds Cabins:
Located on the lower deck, with two single beds, portholes.
Diving
3 dives per day + alternating additional night dives.
No dive provided on the day of arrival and departure.
2 dives will be provided on the day before departure.
All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.
Other Informations
- Nitrox：Available with additional cost
- 15L Tanks：Available with additional cost
- REBREATHER Dive：Not available at the moment
- Technical Dive：Not available at the moment
- Dive Equipment Rental：Not available at the moment
- Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
- Wi-Fi Internet ： Not available at the moment
- Laundry Service：Not available at the moment
- Massage Service：Not available at the moment
- Payment on board：Cash (USD/IDR) only
- Crew Number：12, include 2 dive guides
Itineraries
Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat is not really about rare critters or seeing sharks, there are generally not as many of what one would call - classic critters or big marine life. What is so special about this area is the scenery and in places the abundance of fish life. Dives where you are inundated with vast schools of fish, on the best of dives fish seem to block out the sun there are so many. Mellow drift dives across the most beautiful coral slopes and channels, unique dives with heavily undercut mushroom shaped islands with gorgeous coral growth virtually to the surface. Some of the best coral gardens we have seen are in this area.
Taking a live-aboard will allow you to see not just these great fish dives but also the topside highlights of this area too. The real “essence of Raja Ampat” is the incredible mix of wonderful topside scenery with great reefs to dive on. Another highlight of this area is taking rides on the tender boat through the most outstanding island scenery of any dive destination anywhere.
Water temperature: 24 – 29 C.
Visibility: 10 – 30 M (seasonal)
Sample Itinerary 11D/10N - Raja Ampat
Day 1 : From Jakarta or Ujungpandang or Manado – Sorong - RajaAmpat
Arrive Sorong.
Transfer to the boat.
Depart for RajaAmpat.
Begin dive program.
Meals onboard.
Day 2 through Day 9 : Diving in Raja Ampat
Full dive schedule.
Meals onboard.
Day 10 : Sorong
Morning dives.
Meals onboard
Overnight on stay on the boat.
Day 11 : Sorong – Manado or Jakarta or Denpasar
Breakfast onboard.
Disembark, travel to Sorong’s airport for flight to Jakarta or Denpasar or Manado.
Getting to the Dive Boats
Embarkation & Disembarkation port : Sorong.
You can either fly from Denpasar to Ujungpandang with one transit overnight in Ujungpandang before flying to Sorong the next morning. Or fly from Manado to Sorong. Or fly from Jakarta to Ujungpandang then Sorong.
In Sorong you will be met by Grand Komodo staff who will take you directly to the boat.
More
| Destinations | Raja Ampat |
|---|---|
| Facilities | Nitrox support, Camera Station |
| Languages spoken | English |
Schedules & routes
Prices & conditions
Included
- Transfers from airport and/or hotel to the yacht
- VAT and local taxes
- Full-board meal plan (including snacks)
- Complimentary beverages (water, tea, coffee)
- Diving activity (incl. tanks, weights, weight belts)
- Dive guide service
- Land excursions and activities throughout the trip
- Boat accident insurance
- Cabin towels and complimentary toiletries
- Cabin cleaning service
Not included
- Domestic flights in destination country
- Marine park fees & Port fees
- Fuel surcharge
- Alcoholic beverage
- Soft drinks
- Nitrox fills
- Dive insurance (mandatory requirement)
- Travel insurance (trip cancellation insurance)
- Crew gratuity
Useful information
Raja Ampat
Best time for diving
Mid October to April, the wind then picks up in May until the end of August, causing rougher seas and this means Misool area in the south will be shut from June to September. From July until September the diving in the north still can be enjoyable. The visibility can vary from 10 - 30 meters, current can be from mild to strong at times.
About temperatures
Air : fairly constant between 25°C - 31°C year-round.
Sea : it is warm all year round, about 27°C - 31°C
Wetsuit Recommendation
We recommend a 3 mm full wetsuit throughout the year.
Diver requirement
Intermediate to Advanced level. You can find out more informations about diving in Raja Ampat here : Raja Ampat
Embarkation / Disembarkation
Most of the embarkation / disembarkation will be in Sorong (SOQ).
Few liveaboards also departs from Waisai (RJM).
The easiest to fly through to & from Sorong (SOQ) via Jakarta (CGK), Makassar (UPG), Bali (DPS), or Manado (MDC).
Visa Requirements
Indonesia offers a free visa on arrival service for many nationalities which allows visitors to stay in the country for up to 30 days. A list of countries that are eligible for visa on arrival can be found on the Indonesian Government's Directorate General of Immigration.
Please note: Immigration officials in Indonesia may ask for proof of onward travel (e.g. a return or onward air ticket).
Vaccinations
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over the age of 9 months arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Money Matters
The local currency is Indonesian Rupiah (IDR), all liveaboards accept cash payments in USD.
Rupiah can be purchased from all major banks and exchange outlets. Credit and debit cards are also accepted in major hotels, restaurants & shops.
Drones
There are very few restrictions on the use of drones for photography purposes within Indonesia. Please check Drone laws in Indonesia for details.
Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.
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