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EcoXplorer: Raja Ampat and Banda Sea, 11 nights

Length
11 nights, 12 days
Who for
Divers: AOWD or equivalent, 50+ logged dives
EcoXplorer

Itinerary

Day 1 | Sorong

Morning: Arrive at Dominique Edward Osok Airport (SOQ) in Sorong. Group pickup and immediate air-conditioned speedboat transfer to the liveaboard vessel. 12:00 – 13:30: Lunch: Welcome briefing and crew introductions while the vessel moves to the outskirts of the harbor. Depart to Matan Island (1 hour) 14:30 – 15:30: Check Dive: Matan Island (Weight checks, equipment testing, and easy reef dive). 16:00 – 17:00: Snack: Served on deck as the captain lifted anchor for a 10-hour south-bound overnight navigation crossing the Dampier Strait to Southern Misool (Balbulol). 19:00: Dinner: First formal dinner served underway in open water.

Day 2 | Balbulol

06:00 – 07:00: Light Breakfast: 07:30 – 09:00: Dive 01: No Contest (Stunning pinnacles covered in soft corals and schools of sweetlips). 09:00 – 10:00: Main Breakfast 10:30 – 12:00: Dive 02: Tree Top Island (Drop-offs and overhangs under towering karst cliffs). 12:00 – 13:30: Lunch 14:00 – 15:00: Dive 03: Balbulol (Shallow swim-throughs and vibrant macro life). 16:00: Transit: Anchor up. Begin a scenic 4-hour evening navigation through the inner channels toward the Fiabacet island chain. 19:00: Dinner: Served onboard as the vessel drops anchor in the calm lagoons of Fiabacet.

Day 3 | Daram

06:00 – 07:00: Light Breakfast 07:30 – 09:00: Dive 01: Andiamo (Twin submerged islets linked by a pristine fan-covered ridge). 09:00 – 10:00: Main Breakfast 10:30 – 12:00: Dive 02: Vibrant Color (Massive canvas of neon purple and pink soft corals). 12:00 – 13:30: Lunch: Fuel up before the afternoon dive. 14:00 – 15:00: Dive 03: Candy Store (Vertical wall choked with immense sea fans and sponges). 16:00 – 17:00: Snack: High-energy treats served on deck. 19:00: Dinner: Dinner served onboard as the vessel moves overnight down to Fiacabet (4 hours)

Day 4 | Fiabacet

06:00 – 07:00: Light Breakfast 07:30 – 09:00: Dive 01: Anchovies (High-energy site packed with hunting trevally and clouds of baitfish). 09:00 – 10:00: Main Breakfast: Hearty morning buffet. 10:30 – 12:00: Dive 02: Yeliet Kecil (Sloping wall with excellent shark action and macro life hidden in cracks). 12:00 – 13:30: Lunch: Mid-day meal served on deck. 14:00 – 15:00: Dive 03: Romeo (Beautiful ridge line with heavy currents and massive schools of fusiliers). 16:00 – 17:00: Excursion: Tender boat cruise around the iconic karst structures of Yeliet. 19:00: Dinner at anchor. 21:00 : sail to Wayilbatan (1-2 hours)

Day 5 | Wayilbatan

06.00-07.00 : Light breakfast 07.30-09.00 : Dive 1, Four King 09.00-10.00 : Breakfast 10.30-12.00 : Dive 2, Barracuda Rock 12.00-13.30 : Lunch 14.00-15.00 : Dive 3, Wedding Cake / neptune 16.00 : Tracking Puncak Love 19.00 : Dinner 21.00 : sail to Warakaraket (2-3 hours)

Day 6 | Warakaraket

06.00-07.00 : Light breakfast 07.30-09.00 : Dive 1, Karang Bayangan 09.00-10.00 : Breakfast 10.30-12.00 : Dive 2, Tank Rock 12.00-13.30 : Lunch 14.00-15.00 : Dive 3, Nudi Rock 16.00 : sail to Koon Island (21 hours) 19.00 : Dinner

Day 7 | Koon Island

06.00-07.00 : Light breakfast 09.00-10.00 : Breakfast 12.00-13.30 : Lunch 14.00-15.00 : One Dive: Too Many Fish / Koon Wall 16.00 : sail to Hatta (16 hours) 19.00 : Dinner

Day 8 | Hatta Island

06.00-07.00 : Light breakfast 08.00-09.00 : Dive 1: Hammer Point (Skaru Reef) 09.00-10.00 : Breakfast 10.30-12.00 : Dive 2: Hatta Arch 12.00-13.30 : Lunch 14.00-15.00 : Dive 3: Skaru Wall 16.00 : sail to Manuk (11 hours) 19.00 : Dinner

Day 9 | Manuk

06.00 – 07.00: Light Breakfast 07.30 – 09.00: Dive 1 09.00 – 10.00: Main Breakfast 10.30 – 12.00: Dive 2 12.00 – 13.30: Lunch 14.00 – 15.00: Dive 3 16.00 : afternoon snack and cross to Banda Neira for 12-13 hours 19.00: Dinner

Day 10 | Banda Neira & Suanggi

06.00-07.00 : Light breakfast 07.30-09.00 : Dive 1 09.00-10.00 : Breakfast 10.30-12.00 : Dive 2 12.00-13.30 : Lunch and sail to Suanggi island (2-3 hours) 14.00-15.00 : Dive 3: Suanggi island 16.30: Land Tour in Banda 19.00 : Dinner sail to Nusa Laut (13 hours)

Day 11 | Nusa Laut & Molana

6.00-06.30 : Light breakfast 07.00-08.00 : Dive 1: Ameth Sloop 08.30 : start sailing to Molana (2 hours) 09.00-10.00 : Breakfast 10.30-12.00 : Dive 2: Molana Wall 12.00-13.30 : Lunch 16.00-20.00: Island Visit, Snorkeling & BBQ 21.00 : sail to Tulehu (3-4 hours)

Day 12 | Tulehu - Ambon Departure

07:30 – 08:30: Breakfast: Last 08:30 – 09:00: Luggage handling, settling final bills, and crew farewells. 09:00: Official checkout. Private vehicle transfer to Pattimura Airport (AMQ) in Ambon for your onward domestic flights safely past the no-fly clock! Recommend to take afternoon flights

Included

  • Full board Meals
  • Accommodation (twin or double bed)
  • Dive Tank + Air fill + weights
  • Up to 3 dives/day
  • Dive guide
  • Tour Leader
  • Airport/Hotel Transfer
  • Island Visit
  • 11 nights accommodation on board
  • Transports: to pick up from the local airport/harbour/hotel and to drop to the local airport/harbour/hotel
  • Shared cabins by choice
  • Full Board meals, fresh fruit, post-diving refreshments, soft drinks, and snacks. Drinking water, coffee and tea
  • 3 dives per day with applicable and optional night dives
  • Dive Guides with ratio 4 divers and 1 dive guide. (applicable for a tour guide)
  • 15L Dive Tanks with air fill, weight and weight belt
  • Island hopping, BBQ and land excursions (applicable)
  • Entrance fees for local destinations / dive sites
  • Tax and service charges.

Not included

  • Kaimana Marine Protected Area Entry Tag: US$33 per person
  • Bagan Community Fee: US$10 per person
  • Restribution Fee - Raja Ampat: US$60 per person
  • National Park Fee - Raja Ampat: US$40 per person

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Raja Ampat & Banda Marine Biodiversity Expedition: Misool - Banda

Dive requirement: AOWD or equivalent · min. 50 logged dives

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