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RAJA AMPAT LIVEABOARDS – TRIP INFORMATION & SAMPLE ITINERARIES
Ready to explore the wonders of Raja Ampat and Misool with Mikumba Diving? We’ll take you away on an unforgettable diving and snorkelling adventure with our beautiful boat, Jelajahi Laut, for a Raja Ampat and Misool liveaboard experience that you won’t forget.
Raja Ampat and Misool Liveaboard
Raja Ampat and Misool liveaboard trips with Jelajahi Laut take place from November to April. Itineraries include:
- Raja Ampat Central & North (8D/7N)
- Raja Ampat & Misool (10D/9N)
Sitting in the heart of the Coral Triangle, 75% of the world’s species live in the waters of Raja Ampat, including 550 species of corals, 700 types of mollusks, over 1600 species of reef fish, several different shark species, sea turtles, manta rays, big schools of pelagic fish, and thousands of macro-sea life.
The Best Liveaboard for Diving in Raja Ampat
Built in 2021, Jelajahi Laut represents a luxurious mid-range liveaboard, featuring six charming air-conditioned cabins, including two with private balconies and all with hot water. Onboard, we’ve created a serene and spacious sun deck, providing the perfect spot to unwind, soak in the sea views, and savour a refreshing drink as you bask in the evening breeze after a day of incredible diving.
Designed by experienced divers, Jelajahi Laut is the perfect liveaboard to explore the Raja Ampat and Misool Dive Sites.
Stay Connected Throughout Your Raja Ampat Trip
Whether you need to stay connected for work or leisure, Starlink on the Jelajahi Laut ensures you can do so throughout your trip.
With Starlink available for purchase, you can stay in touch with the world without sacrificing your diving experience. Plus, if you received a voucher with your package purchase, you can redeem it onboard for internet access.
Just contact us to learn more about this special offer.
Important Notes:
Guests must have their own travel insurance, personal dive insurance and trip cancellation insurance with no exclusions for Acts of God and Force Majeure events. You will not be permitted to join our Raja Ampat liveaboard trips without presenting insurance information during the booking process.
For diver insurance please make sure that it covers you for the depth of your certification and for dive accident cover including recompression treatment.
Mikumba Diving can provide short-term DAN insurance at an additional cost. Please ask at the time of booking if you would like this.
Before booking, please have a look at our Terms & Conditions.
Central & North Raja Ampat Liveaboard (8D/7N)
This trip is designed to showcase the very best of Raja Ampat’s iconic northern regions. You’ll experience the massive schools of fish and exhilarating currents of the Dampier Strait, the famous viewpoints of the Fam Islands, and the unique landscapes and marine life of the far north.
Trip Highlights:
• Dampier Strait: Huge schools of fish, manta rays, and wobbegong sharks.
• Fam Islands: The famous viewpoint at Piaynemo and stunning hard coral reefs.
• Wayag: The iconic karst formations and breathtaking lagoons.
• Biodiversity: Located at the heart of the “Coral Triangle,” Raja Ampat holds the world record for the highest number of fish species on a single dive.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & First Dives in Dampier Strait
• We will organise a taxi to collect you from Sorong Airport (SOQ) or your hotel, taking you to our meeting point, Marina Star Café in Sorong Harbour at 7:30am.
• After a tea or coffee while we wait for all our guests, we’ll transfer you to Jelajahi Laut.
• We’ll give you our welcome briefing and a tour around the boat, then you’ll get a chance to relax and enjoy the cruise out to Raja Ampat before getting ready to enjoy your first dive to get acquainted with the gear and the local conditions.
• Possible Dive Sites: Begin in the Dampier Strait at a site like Saonek Kecil, where you can witness vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life, possibly followed by a night dive depending on conditions.
Days 2-3: The Dampier Strait – Fish Capital
• Dedicate these days to exploring the most famous and fish-dense sites of the Dampier Strait.
• Possible Dive Sites:
o Cape Kri: Holds the world record for the most fish species on a single dive. Expect barracudas, jacks, and various reef sharks.
o Sardine Reef: Another fish-packed site, with schooling fusiliers, snappers, and mobula rays.
o Blue Magic: A submerged pinnacle known for attracting both reef and oceanic mantas, barracudas, and sometimes even the rare wobbegong shark.
o Mike’s Point: A site with a strong current that brings in big schools of fish.
Day 4: Fam Islands – Piaynemo
• Jelajahi Laut will cruise west to the stunning Fam Islands, a must-see for their topside scenery and beautiful reefs.
• Possible Dive Sites:
o Melissa’s Garden: A beautiful hard coral reef that resembles a sprawling underwater garden.
o Keruo Channel: A sloping reef with excellent coral coverage and opportunities for pelagic sightings.
• Topside Excursion: A gentle trek to the iconic viewpoint at Piaynemo, where you can take a photo of the famous star-shaped lagoon.
Days 5-7: Wayag & North Raja Ampat
• Jelajahi Laut will make a longer journey to the far north of Raja Ampat, to the legendary Wayag.
• Possible Dive Sites:
o Figure Eight Rock: Dive around the unique rock formations of Wayag.
o Aljui Bay: Famous for its macro life and a pearl farm. The bay offers excellent night dives to find critters and seahorses.
o Wofoh: A series of three islands with dramatic underwater topography and healthy reefs.
• Topside Excursion: Climb to the viewpoint at Wayag to take in the breathtaking panorama of the karst islands.
Day 8: Last Dive and Journey Back to Sorong
• We head back to Sorong after our last final dive around the Dampier Straight – maybe a favourite from earlier in the trip or try a new one.
• Possible Dive Sites: Revisit a favourite site in the Dampier Strait or explore a new one.
Important
This is a sample itinerary only; the final route may vary.
Weather and tides play a big role in safety and planning, which is why the Cruise Director and Captain plan every day accordingly.For any special requests, please don’t hesitate to contact us beforehand or chat with the Cruise Director on the boat.
*Please note: Before booking your return flight, our last dive will be on the final day of the trip, and we will arrive back at Sorong Harbour around 4pm – please observe the 24-hour no- fly surface interval.
Upon arrival at the harbour, we will organise a transfer for you to take you to your hotel, you’ll need to get your return flight from Sorong Airport (SOQ).
Central Raja Ampat & Misool Liveaboard (10 Days)
This trip offers an incredible journey through the heart of Raja Ampat, starting with the massive schools of fish in the Dampier Strait and culminating in the pristine reefs and dramatic karst islands of Misool.
Trip Highlights:
• Central Raja Ampat (Dampier Strait): Huge schools of fish, manta rays, wobbegong sharks, and massive biodiversity.
• Misool: World-class soft coral reefs, stunning sea fans, unique topography, and a high concentration of pygmy seahorses.
• Topside Scenery: The iconic limestone karst formations of both Piaynemo (Central) and Misool.
• Biodiversity: This route is in the heart of the “Coral Triangle,” home to the highest marine biodiversity on Earth.
• Topside Excursions: On Jelajahi Laut we like to include a number of land excursions depending on weather and time, which can possibly include Kali Biru (Blue River), Birds of Paradise trek, Piaynemo Viewpoint, Love Lagoon, Batanta Waterfall or a Beach BBQ.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & First Dives in Sorong / Dampier Strait
• We will organise a taxi to collect you from Sorong Airport (SOQ) or your hotel, taking you to our meeting point, Marina Star Café in Sorong Harbour at 7:30am.
• After a tea or coffee while we wait for all our guests, we’ll transfer you to Jelajahi Laut.
• We’ll give you our welcome briefing and a tour around the boat, then you’ll get a chance to relax and enjoy the cruise out to Raja Ampat before getting ready to enjoy your first dive to get acquainted with the gear and the local conditions.
• Possible Dive Sites: Begin in the Dampier Strait at a site like Saonek Kecil, where you can witness vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life, possibly followed by a night dive depending on conditions.
Days 2-3: The Dampier Strait – Fish Capital
• Dedicate these two days to exploring the most famous and fish-dense sites of Central Raja Ampat.
• Possible Dive Sites:
o Cape Kri: Holds the world record for the most fish species on a single dive. Expect barracudas, jacks, and various reef sharks.o Sardine Reef: Another fish-packed site, with schooling fusiliers, snappers, and mobula rays.
o Blue Magic: A submerged pinnacle known for attracting reef mantas, schooling barracudas, and sometimes the rare wobbegong shark.
Day 4-5: Fam Islands – Piaynemo
• Jelajahi Laut will cruise west to the stunning Fam Islands, a must-see for their topside scenery and beautiful reefs.
• Possible Dive Sites:
o Melissa’s Garden: A beautiful hard coral reef that resembles a sprawling underwater garden.
o Keruo Channel: A sloping reef with excellent coral coverage and opportunities for pelagic sightings.
• Topside Excursion: A gentle trek to the iconic viewpoint at Piaynemo, where you can take a photo of the famous star-shaped lagoon.
Days 6-9: South to Misool – The Coral Kingdom
• Jelajahi Laut will make her way south, into the spectacular Misool region. This is the heart of the trip and where you will spend the most time.
• Possible Dive Sites:
o Fiabacet, Nudi Rock, and Whale Rock: A series of interconnected dive sites known for their vibrant soft corals, large schools of fish, and stunning underwater topography.
o Boo Window: Famous for a distinctive swim-through with a big hole in the reef that looks out to the blue water.
o Daram Islands: Home to unique sites like Andiamo and Candy Store, offering an explosion of colour and macro life.
o Magic Mountain: A seamount known for attracting large numbers of schooling fish and pelagics.
• Topside Excursion: Visit the famous viewpoint to see the iconic limestone karst islands and jellyfish lake that Misool is known for.
Day10: Northbound Journey
• We’ll commence our journey back north towards Sorong and end the trip in Sorong Harbour.
Important
This is a sample itinerary only; the final route may vary.
Weather and tides play a big role in safety and planning, which is why the Cruise Director and Captain plan every day accordingly.For our Misool trips, depending on conditions, we can also do the reverse route and directly head south at the start of the trip, before heading north into Central Raja Ampat. For this reason, you will need to book your flights for the day after the final day.
For any special requests, please don’t hesitate to contact us beforehand or chat with the Cruise Director on the boat.
*Please note: Before booking your return flight, for our Misool trips, depending on conditions, we may also do the reverse route, heading directly south at the start of the trip, before heading north into Central Raja Ampat with our last dive in the morning of the final day of the trip, and we will arrive back at Sorong Harbour around 4pm. For this reason, you will need to book your flights for the day after the final day, please observe the 24-hour no-fly surface interval.
Upon arrival at the harbour, we will organise a transfer for you to take you to your hotel, you’ll need to get your return flight from Sorong Airport (SOQ).
How do I get to Raja Ampat?
The gateway to the stunning Raja Ampat archipelago is Dominique Edward Osok Airport (SOQ) in Sorong, West Papua. While remote, reaching Sorong is straightforward with a little planning.
International Arrivals: Most travelers arrive via Jakarta (CGK) or Bali (DPS). The most efficient route is to book a connecting flight through Makassar (UPG), which serves as the primary transit hub for Eastern Indonesia.
Domestic Connections: If you are already traveling within Indonesia, daily flights to Sorong are available from major cities, with Makassar (UPG) offering the most frequent and reliable connections.
Seamless Transfers: We coordinate all harbour transfers to ensure a smooth transition from the airport or your hotel to Jelajahi Laut.
What is included in the Raja Ampat Liveaboard Diving trip package?
- Full room and board on all trips
- Pick up from airport or hotel
- Tea, coffee, water and soft drinks
- Tanks and weights
- Dive guides
- Lots and lots of delicious food
- Good times, great memories and lots of fun
What is not included in the Raja Ampat Liveaboard Diving trip package?
- Pick up from other areas
- Flights – domestic or international
- Use of dive equipment (this can be rented per day). Please note dive computer is mandatory and can be rented for USD7 per day.
- Full set of dive equipment (excluding dive computer) is USD25 per day. Contact us for full price list of dive equipment.
- Alcohol – we have wine and beer for sale
- Tips for crew and guides
- National Park and Port Fees and other Local Government Fees. IDR 4,200,000. Must be paid on arrival in IDR. (Please note the Raja Ampat park fees have just increased in 2026.)
Are there any prerequisites or diving experience required?
While not always as challenging as some of the Komodo currents can be, Raja Ampat can still be tricky at times. Our highly experienced guides choose dive sites, times and locations according to the experience level of the guests to make sure each dive is safe and suitable.
Open Water course, 10 dives and Deep Adventure dive (which can be taken on board).
We do mandate that every guest has recent diving experience (within the last 6-12 months) before joining our liveaboard. If not, you will need to do a refresher.
We can also do the Advanced and Nitrox courses with you whilst on the trip if you want to improve your skills.
What should I do if I have dietary restrictions?
We can cater for most dietary requirements including halal, vegetarian and gluten free, but if you have specific dietary restrictions we must be notified of this before your arrival.
Please note though that sometimes due to our remote location and the length of some of the trips we can’t guarantee that they always can be met. Where possible, we are happy to prepare meals with food that is brought on to the boat and we recommend purchasing this back home or somewhere like Bali as you may not find what you need in Sorong. Please discuss this with us during the booking process so we can do our best to accomodate your needs.
What if I have severe allergies or medical conditions?
If you suffer from severe allergies or medical conditions you must make sure you have adequate medication with you and let us know so we can inform our boat crew. You will also need medical clearance from a doctor too. Please note not all medications are safe to dive with.
The medical facilities here are minimal and evacuation to the nearest major hospital (Bali) can take 12-24 hours in good conditions.
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Fantastic liveaboard experience with incredible dives, great food, and a highly professional crew.
One of the best diving experiences in my almost 20 years of diving. All dives were very professionally planned and briefed for all levels of participants. The equipment was state-of-the-art and spotless maintained. Private equipment was handled with great care and professionalism by the crew.
Cabins were spotless and regularly cleaned. The food was extraordinary and too much to handle XD. The positive vibe on board made our diverse group grow together during the few days of the trip and made this whole experience unforgettable.
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