Dive liveaboard route
Blue Pearl: Banda Sea and Raja Ampat, 12 nights
- Length
- 12 nights, 13 days
- Regions
- Banda Sea, Raja Ampat
- Who for
- Divers: AOWD or equivalent, 50+ logged dives
From US$7,920 per person (Rp 141,800,000), park fees extra.

Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrival in Ambon & Check Dive in Laha Bay
Afternoon: Board the vessel in Ambon. Settle in and attend the crucial safety and expedition briefing.
Late Afternoon (1 Dive): Begin with a check dive in Laha Bay, Ambon's world-famous muck diving capital, searching for rare critters like the Ambon scorpionfish.
Evening: Welcome dinner as we begin our journey.
Day 2 | Suanggi - The Hammerhead Quest
Full Day (3 Dives): Arrive at the submerged volcano of Suanggi. Spend the day conducting multiple dives at this premier site, searching for schooling hammerhead sharks, eagle rays, and dogtooth tuna in the deep blue waters.
Day 3 | Manuk Island - Volcanoes & Sea Snakes
Full Day (3-4 Dives): Dive the slopes of the active Manuk Island. Experience unique geothermal vents on the seafloor and be surrounded by curious banded sea snakes amidst stunning soft coral landscapes.
Day 4 | Banda Islands - History & Coral Cathedrals
Morning (2 Dives): Dive iconic Banda sites like Batu Kapal, a stunning pinnacle attracting pelagics.
Afternoon: Guided land excursion on Banda Neira, including a trek to Fort Belgica and a visit to a nutmeg plantation.
Late Afternoon (1 Dive): A final dive in the Bandas.
Day 5 | Pulau Hatta - The Pristine Atoll
Full Day (3-4 Dives): Explore the remote atoll of Pulau Hatta. Immerse yourself in spectacularly healthy reefs, dramatic walls, and crystal-clear waters teeming with reef sharks and fish.
Day 6 | Crossing the Banda Sea & Dive in Misool
Day 7 | Misool - The Southern Magic
Full Day (4 Dives): Dive into the stunning reefs of Southern Raja Ampat. Explore sites like Boo Window, Whale Rock, and Magic Mountain, known for their dramatic structures, vibrant soft corals, and rich marine life.
Land Excursion: Visit the famous Jellyfish Lake for a surreal snorkeling experience.
Day 8 | Misool - Farondi's Caves & Lagoons
Full Day (3 Dives): Explore the mystical Farondi area, diving caves with ancient rock art and walls covered in colorful tunicates and soft corals.
Day 9 | Central Raja Ampat - Piaynemo & Fam Islands
Morning (2 Dives): Dive the beautiful reefs of the Fam Islands or Piaynemo area.
Afternoon: Trek to the Piaynemo viewpoint for the iconic panoramic vista.
Late Afternoon (1 Dive): An evening dive to conclude the day.
Day 10 | Dampier Strait - Yangefo's Seamounts
Full Day (4 Dives): Experience the world-famous seamounts of Yangefo. Dive Melissa's Garden and Mayhem for a sensory overload of color, fish schools, and wobbegong sharks.
Day 11 | Dampier Strait - Manta Magic
Full Day (4 Dives): Dedicate the day to Manta Rays. Conduct multiple dives at Manta Sandy and Manta Ridge for incredible encounters with these gentle giants.
Day 12 | Dampier Strait - The Grand Finale & Beach BBQ
Morning (2 Dives): Conclude your diving at the legendary Cape Kri for a record-breaking fish count finale.
Beach BBQ on a secluded sandbar for a perfect farewell celebration.
Evening: Bill Settlement with Cruise Director after dinner
Day 13 | Disembarkation in Sorong after breakfast
Morning: Enjoy a final breakfast on board before disembarking for your transfer to Sorong Airport (SOQ).
Included
- Full-board accommodation with 3 meals for every full day onboard
- 4 Dive instructors
- 3-4 guided dives a day (except the embarkation day and the last diving day)
- Two-way transfers strictly between the airports/ports and Blue Pearl
- Free WiFi
- Free Laundry
- Drinking water, tea, coffee and snacks
- 12-litre diving tanks, weights and weight belts
- Nitrox tanks
- Reef Hooks, SMB and GPS
- Unlimited use of Jacuzzi pool, Snorkelling, Paddleboard, kayaking, SUP
Not included
- SPA treatments
- All alcoholic beverages as per Bar list
- 15-litre tank rentals
- Diving insurance
- Dive Courses
- Crew gratuities (5-10% recommended)
- Marine Park Fees and Port Taxes: US$250 per person
Availability
Upcoming departures
· 13 days, 12 nights
Banda Sea-Raja Ampat 12 nights
Dive requirement: AOWD or equivalent · min. 50 logged dives
Rp 141,800,000 / person
Excluding obligatory fees
· 13 days, 12 nights
Banda Sea-Raja Ampat 12 nights
Dive requirement: AOWD or equivalent · min. 50 logged dives
Rp 154,700,000 / person
Excluding obligatory fees
· 13 days, 12 nights
Banda Sea-Raja Ampat 12 nights
Dive requirement: AOWD or equivalent · min. 50 logged dives
Rp 171,850,000 / person
Excluding obligatory fees
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