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The Raja Ampat Explorer is 33.5m long liveaboard that specialises in economy diving cruises in Raja Ampat. It operates 10 night trips all year round that explore the entire region of this incredible marine park in West Papua.
Up to just 14 guests can be accommodated on board in 7 en-suite cabins. The low number of guests is great to avoid 'diver traffic' underwater and for plenty of personalised service from the crew of 9. The Raja Ampat Explorer features an air-conditioned saloon/dining area with entertainment facilities such as TV, CD / DVD Player, a small library, satelite telephone, and a sun deck with awning, chairs and mats for those who prefer to relax outdoors.
Diving is conducted from 2 x 8-man motorised tenders with 40 HP engines. The dive deck features dive stations and an outdoor shower. The saloon has a dedicated camera and charging station. Liveaboard cruises on the locally-owned Raja Ampat Explorer mean that the incredible sites of Raja Ampat are now open to more scuba divers, since the affordable prices make it possible for many more travellers to experience this wonderful region. Each trip includes hiking opportunities and land visits to a lagoon and view points, and can be combined with a land-based dive package at the operator's local resort.
Dive experience: All divers must be certified with a minimum of Open Water Diver license level and 50 logged dives. Use of dive computer is mandatory.
Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation with air-conditioning, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinking water, hot drinks, transfers to the boat from local airport and hotels, dives (as detailed in the trips above), 2 experienced English-speaking divemasters, snorkelling gear, 12 litre tanks (DIN and Int.), weights and weightbelt, all taxes.
Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Dive insurance, port and park fees (USD 147 per trip). Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid paid in advance.
Rental scuba equipment is not available.
Optional extras: Alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, 15 litre tank (from USD 10 per day). Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash only - IDR, USD or EUR). Note: prices of items purchased onboard are subject to change.
How to get there: Raja Ampat Explorer liveaboard cruises normally depart from Sorong harbour. You can fly directly to Sorong from Jakarta, Ujung Pandang (Makassar) and Manado. From Bali there are convenient connections via Ujung Pandang (Makassar) and Manado. Local airport transfers are normally at 6:15 am, local hotel pick-ups at 9-10 am. Port departure takes place at 11 am, after harbour clearance.
The last dive of the trip will be at around 11 am on the second last day of the trip, then the boat will return to shore at around 6-7 pm during the final evening. You can disembark in the morning after breakfast. Please wait at least 18 hours before flying after diving. For more details, including airlines, see our West Papua travel information section.
Non-diver rate: None.
Single supplement (if you do not want to share accommodation): This is optional - single travellers may choose to share a cabin and pay the normal rate or pay a supplement of USD 190 of the published price per night for their own private cabin.
Dive clubs and group discounts: Pay for 7 guests and 1 additional person can join the cruise free of charge.
Whole boat charter rate (per night): Pay for 12 guests and 2 additional persons can join free of charge.
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