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Located off the northwest tip of Bird's Head Peninsula on the island of New Guinea, Raja

Ampat, or the Four Kings, is an archipelago comprising over

1,500 small isles, cays and shoals surrounding the 4 main islands of Misool, Salawati, Batanta and Waigeo. It is a part of the newly named West Papua Province of Indonesia which was formerly

Irian Jaya

Travelling NW of Dampier Strait is the Penemu Islands famous for it’s hard coral

gardens and stunning lagoon view. Northern Raja Ampat covers the islands of Weigeo, Kawe and Wayag. Visit the pearl

farm of Aljui Bay in between exploring the pearl farm’s jetties famous for it’s unique

critters and sleeping woobegongs.  West of Waigeo, the rocks & seamounts in the Kawe area, one of the few places in the

world where you can travel between the northern and southern hemispheres while

diving! This luxury liveaboard dive trip enables you

to explore this area extensively while pampering yourself with comfort 

In the south of Raja Ampat is the island of Misool. Be wow-ed by the profusion of

colorful soft corals and sea fans beautifully draping the reefs. Expect to encounter both the oceanic and reef mantas. Towards the western tip of Misool, be intrigued by one of the world’s most stunning mangroves. In central Raja Ampat is Dampier Strait ,

where nutrient-rich ocean currents create an incredible underwater environment. 

Home to iconic dive sites Cape Kri and Blue Magic, be surrounded by schools of fish and

the unique thrill of “fish thunder” – the loud booming sound made when a large

number of fish move rapidly through open water.

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Air-conditioned twin share accommodation with attached bathroom. Any standard shore activities or excursions organized by Dive Gaia indicated in the itinerary. All meals, snacks and non- alcoholic beverages. Guided diving activities (up to 4 dives a day). Use of aluminum 12L dive cylinders, weights and weight belts. Airport transfer to and from port for embarkation or disembarkation.Welcome massage (30 mins per guest). Complimentary glass on wine at dinner per personShared Use of Camera Room

USD 1200 immediate deposit to confirm your spot.USD 1500 of the trip amount to be paid by 31st May 2018 The balance of the trip amount to be paid 31st August 2018

5% GST on the package cost Harbor and national park fees USD 225 pp ; and fuel surcharge (where applicable). Any International and Domestic Air, Land, Sea transportationVisas (on arrival) and any other taxes or fees associated. Courses and certifications. Accommodation and meals before and after the cruise. Alcoholic drinks (unless otherwise stated). Gear rental (subject to availability). Nitrox USD 10/per day/per person for up to 4 tanks per day (for enriched air certified divers). 15 ltr tanks @ USD 12/per day per person for up to a max of 4 tanks  Massages and Spa treatments (other than welcome massage). Dive, travel or trip insurance  Use of satellite broadband internet connection, Onboard telecommunication. (charges apply). Onboard purchases. Private tours  & LaundryCrew gratuity

25% of the trip amount will be forfeited if cancelled 180 days before the trip50 % of the trip amount will be forfeited if cancelled 90 days before the trip 100% payment will be forfeited within 90 days of the trip

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Day 1 :  Embarkation Sorong

Day 2 : South Raja Ampat - Misool (Daram / Yelliet) Dramatic reefs filled with swarms of marine life. Reef life is superb and heaven for wide angle photographers. For the macro enthusiast, fascinate yourself with the variety of pygmy seahorses, boxer crabs, nudibranch etc. Well known dive sites around the area includes Andiamo, Candy Store, Warna Berwarna, Yelliet Kecil.

Day 3 : South Raja Ampat - Misool (Boo/Fiabacet) Fishy dive sites and gorgeous soft/hard corals combined with scenic topography. Reef sharks, woobbegong sharks, barracudas, giant trevally, snappers, giant groupers, frog fish, pygmy seahorses including the special Raja Ampat pygmy species can be found around this area. Well known dive sites include Boo Windows, Nudi Rock, Boo point East, Tank rock, Whale Rock etc.

Day 4 : South Raja Ampat - Misool (Warakaraket / Wayil) Look out for oceanic / reef mantas, schools of fish, nudibranch, pygmy seahorses, giant gorgonian fans and dramatic dive sites topography from seamounts to ridges to drop- offs. Amazing wide-angle photography opportunity.

Day 5 : South Raja Ampat - Misool (Blue Water Mangrove or Balbullol) The Blue Water Mangrove are but a small part of Indonesia’s vast tracts of mangrove wetlands. Brilliant red and pink dendronephya soft coral colonies anchored to the mangroves umbrella shaped root buttresses, flourish just beneath the surface. Amongst the well-known sites; No Contest, two tree island and Love Potion #9.

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Day 6 : North Raja Ampat - West Waigeo / Penemu West Weigeo (current & visibility dependent) offers large schools of fish and one of its kind orange soft corals. Well known dive sites include Citrus Ridge and Mayhem. Penemu is the home of Raja Ampat’s largest hard coral garden reef. Amongst well known site sites; Melissa’s Garden, Harto’s Reef, Kerou Channel

Day 7 & 8 : Dampier Strait The Dampier Strait conveys massive of seawater, forcing currents to flow parallel to the equator rather than perpendicular. Tidal surges carry the planktonic feast for the schools of fish and marine life around this area. Well known dive sites include Cape Kri, Blue Magic, Mioskon, Arborek Jetty, West Mansuar, Manta Sandy, Manta Ridge etc.

Day 9 : Disembarkation Sorong

Please note:- This itinerary can be subject to change due to weather or operational requirements. That said, we will always endeavour to provide the best itinerary possible on our cruise. 

Length: 40m Breadth: 10m Draft: 2.1m Hull Type: Marine Steel Engine: Two Yanmar 829 bhp Generator: Two Kohler 80kw Power System (Shielded) Fresh Water: 52,000 L Desalination: 2 Spectra 2,800 Gallons/day system Vetus Bow thruster Cruising Speed: 10 knots Max Speed: 12 knots Fuel Oil Capacity: 66,000L Range: 6,570 Nm Furuno Open Array Radar Simrad AutoPilot Icom Marine VHF Radios HF SSB GMDSS Radios Icom GMDSS Air Band Radios ENC Marine Charts Garmin GPS Chart Plotter Navtex Echo Sounder Satellite Phone Satellite Broadband Simrad Global Positioning System Compass EPRIB rinse tanks Multiple rinse area on boat deck

Technical Information

6 Upper Deck En-suite Rooms with balcony (approx. 20 sq.m) 4 Lower Deck En-suite Rooms (approx. 20 sq.m) Independently Controlled Air- conditioning System Modern Contemporary Design Saloon Entertainment System Massage Services Top/Sun Deck and Bar Camera Room 3 Bauer PE250 Compressors One 550L 15kw Nitrox Membrane System 45 Scuba Tank: 12L & 15L Aluminium Tanks 11 Large compartmentalize camera rinse tanks Two 5.5m Diving Skiffs with 90hp OB Large compartmentalize camera rinse tanks Multiple rinse area on boat deck

Emergency Oxygen Kits First Aid Kits One 5.5m RIB with 90hp OB (Spare) EPRIB Two Life Raft Life Vests Fire Detection System Smoke Detectors Fire Fighting Equipment GMDSS Air Band Radios

Fascilities

Safety Equipment

Manta Sandy Raja Ampat is one of the most amazing dive sites can be found when diving in Raja Ampat. It is located to the south of a large reef between Airborek Island and Mansuar Island towards the Dampier Straits west end. It is

known as Manta Site or Manta Mantra. This site is very rich in plankton and also serves as a cleaning station.

Look forward to diving with you in Raja Ampat '18!Disclaimer: Orca Dive Club will not be responsible for civil unrest, terrorism, strikes, illness, epidemics, accidents, Injuries,

damage, loss and theft, quarantine, customs regulations, changes in flight itinerary, delays, deportation or refusal of entry by immigration authorities and incase of any cancellation or changes to itinerary by the Local Government/Liveaboard.