Raja Ampat National Park North & Central (7 Days / 6 Nights - 19 Dives)
Trip highlights: shark action, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: Raja Ampat - Dampier Strait: Cape Kri, Mansuar, Yenbuba, Sawandarek, Arborek, Penemu, Fam Islands, Kawe, Gam, Manta Sandy. Arborek Village island visit, Penemu viewpoint, beach visit with flying foxes.
Day 1
Your Central and Northern Raja Ampat diving expedition begins as you board the Jaya liveaboard in Waisai. After settling into your comfortable cabin, join fellow divers for a comprehensive safety briefing and orientation. You'll prepare your gear and complete a check dive in calm local waters to ensure everything is perfectly adjusted. The rest of the afternoon is yours to relax, explore the vessel, or enjoy the stunning island views. Delicious meals are served on the main deck throughout the day, culminating in sunset cocktails as you toast to the incredible diving adventures ahead.
Days 2-6
Each morning begins with an exciting dive briefing on the dive deck, where your cruise director selects sites based on conditions and group preferences. You'll explore world-famous locations like Cape Kri (home to the world record for fish species sightings), manta cleaning stations at Yenbuba, and the breathtaking reefs of the Fam Islands. The Dampier Strait's currents bring thrilling drift dives where you might encounter schooling barracuda and hunting tuna, while sheltered sites like Arborek reveal pygmy seahorses and techni-colour nudibranchs.
Between dives, relax on deck spotting dolphins or review your underwater photos of mantas gliding through cleaning stations and wobbegong sharks nestled in the coral.
Day 7
The final morning features one last magical dive, savouring every moment in these biodiverse waters. After rinsing and packing your gear, enjoy a leisurely cruise back to Waisai while exchanging contacts with new friends and reminiscing about reef sharks patrolling Penemu's walls or the incredible 'fish tornadoes' at Yanggefo. A light lunch is served before you disembark, taking with you unforgettable memories of Central Raja Ampat's underwater wonders and a camera full of incredible marine encounters for your journey back to Sorong.
Raja Ampat National Park South & Central (9 Days / 8 Nights - 21 Dives)
Trip highlights: shark action, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: Raja Ampat: Misool: Love Lagoon, Boo, Farondi, Yilliet; Dampier Strait: Penemu, Gam, Cape Kri, Sardine Reef, Arborek, Sawandarek, Gam, Jef Fam, Manta Ridge. Snorkelling at Jellyfish Lake, Penemu viewpoint, beach visit for flying foxes.
Day 1
Board the Jaya liveaboard in Waisai and settle into your cabin. Attend a welcome briefing, prepare your dive gear, and complete a check dive to ensure everything is set for the week ahead. The rest of the day is yours to relax. Enjoy meals on the upper deck deck and toast to your dive adventure in Raja Ampat with sunset drinks before retiring for the night.
Days 2-8
Your days will follow a blissful rhythm of diving, dining, and relaxation. The cruise director selects dive sites based on conditions (currents, weather, and tides) and group preferences, ensuring unforgettable underwater experiences.
Discover the pristine coral walls, vibrant sponges, and swirling schools of fish of Misool and the Dampier Strait. A journey through the heart of marine biodiversity, where every dive reveals new wonders and every moment above water is just as magical. Expert guides will help spot hidden critters like pygmy seahorses and nudibranchs, while majestic manta rays glide past cleaning stations. Keep an eye out for reef sharks, hunting barracuda, and clouds of anthias dancing in the current.
Between dives, recharge with delicious meals, swap stories with fellow divers, or simply soak in the stunning island views from the deck. Snorkel Jellyfish Lake to glide among harmless golden jellyfish in a surreal marine lake. Climb Penemu’s Viewpoint to a breathtaking panoramic vista over the archipelago. Visit Flying Fox Beach to witness fruit bats taking flight at dusk in a spectacular natural display.
Day 9
After a final morning dive, rinse and pack your gear as the Jaya sails back to Waisai. Take this time to capture last photos, exchange contacts with new friends, and reminisce over a light lunch before disembarking for your ferry to Sorong.
Raja Ampat, Banda Sea & Ambon (11 Days / 10 Nights - 25 Dives)
Trip highlights: shark action, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: Raja Ampat - Misool: Fabiacet, Farondi; Pulau Mandorang, Koon Island, Banda Islands: Karang Hatta, Pulau Run, Batu Kapal, Pulau Ai; Nusa Laut, Pulau Suanggi, Ambon. Snorkel Jellyfish Lake, visit to Love Lagoon, visit to Colonial Fort and Nutmeg Farm.
Day 1
Your 10-night Indonesian diving safari begins as you board the Jaya liveaboard. After settling into your cabin, attend a welcome briefing, set up your gear, and complete a check dive. Spend the rest of the day relaxing on deck, enjoying meals under the open sky, and toasting to your adventure with sunset drinks.
Days 2-10
Each day follows the perfect liveaboard rhythm: dive, eat, relax, repeat. Your cruise director selects sites based on conditions and group preferences, ensuring an unforgettable underwater journey. From muck diving in Ambon to pristine reefs, sheer walls, and volcanic seascapes in the Banda Sea's Ring of Fire.
Raja Ampat is the epicentre of global marine biodiversity and it delivers endless surprises, with endemic species and creatures straight from fish identification books. You will spot macro wonders such as pygmy seahorses, as well as rare creatures like wobbegongs and epaulette walking sharks. Pelagic action could include hammerheads, mantas, sea snakes, and (with luck) whales. Reef spectacles include schooling barracuda, tuna, and vibrant coral ecosystems.
Topside adventures include snorkelling the ethereal Jellyfish Lake, a sunset visit to the stunning Love Lagoon in Misool, and exploring a colonial fort and working nutmeg farm in the Banda Islands.
Day 11
After a final breakfast, disembark for your transfer, leaving with a logbook full of iconic dives and memories of the Banda Sea’s raw beauty.
Note: Itinerary may run in reverse. Confirm port details for your departure.
Banda Islands & Ambon (9 Days / 8 Nights - 22 Dives)
Trip highlights: turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: Ambon Bay, Suanggi, Nusa Laut, Mammala, Banda Islands: Run, Ai, Karang Hatta, Batu Kapal, Banda Neira Harbour, Gunung Api, Gili Manuk. Optional Fort and Nutmeg Plantation tour.
Day 1
Your diving adventure in the Bansa Sea begins with a morning meet-up at Ambon Airport for transfer to the KLM Jaya liveaboard. After settling in, enjoy authentic Indonesian cuisine for lunch before completing a check dive in Ambon Bay's world-renowned muck diving sites. If no night dive is planned, unwind with a cold beer from the bar and get acquainted with your fellow divers as you prepare for the week ahead.
Days 2-8
This expedition blends world-class diving with cultural encounters and conservation opportunities in remote, pristine environments. The itinerary's flexibility allows for both thrilling pelagic encounters and intimate muck diving experiences, making it ideal for adventurous divers seeking to explore beyond the beaten path.
Each day's diving itinerary is carefully crafted by the cruise director and captain to showcase the region's best sites. This exploratory journey through the Banda Sea and Moluccas delivers spectacular dives on coral reefs that are full of marine life, from tiny critters to large pelagics. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins and whales from the deck, while underwater you'll encounter massive schools of reef fish (damsels, anthias, soldierfish), endemic species like the Ambon scorpionfish, and potentially dogtooth tuna, sea snakes, and mobula rays. Highlights include Pulau Suanggi (hammerhead territory) and Karang Hatta (dramatic walls with exciting fish action).
Between dives, enjoy 3 hearty daily meals with beverage options. The eco-conscious crew organises beach cleanups (guest participation welcome), and you might join impromptu football matches with locals or hike to breathtaking viewpoints. One afternoon is reserved for exploring Banda Neira's colonial fort and historic nutmeg plantations.
Day 9
On the final morning, share breakfast and farewells with new friends before transferring to Ambon Airport, concluding your journey through some of Indonesia's most spectacular and biodiverse waters.
[Information is best estimate in ideal circumstances and subject to changes beyond our control. The itinerary is a guide only and may be adapted to best suit the weather, tides, currents, availability and other prevailing events. Price is for the cruise, not for an exact number of dives].
Your days onboard the Jaya follow a perfect rhythm of diving, dining, and relaxation.
* Mornings begin with a light 6:30 am breakfast of cereal, fresh fruit, and juice, fuelling up for the first dive at 7 am.
* After exploring vibrant reefs, a hearty 9 am breakfast awaits - think fluffy pancakes, eggs cooked to order, sausages, and tropical fruits.
* The adventure continues with a 10:30 an dive, followed by a midday buffet lunch at 12:30 pm featuring Indonesian and Western dishes like crispy chicken, grilled seafood, tofu/tempeh, and colourful salads.
* A 2:30 pm dive leads into afternoon snack time (4:30 pm) with sweet and savoury bites like banana fritters or muffins.
* As the sun dips, choose between a land excursion or night dive at 6 pm, then unwind over an 8 pm dinner of seafood, pasta, or comforting soups, especially welcome after night dives.
Throughout the day, the upper deck dining area on the liveaboard serves as a hub for meals and camaraderie, with drinks (soft beverages, beer, and more) available for purchase.