Scuba Diving Safari in Raja Ampat

Our Scuba Diving Safaris in Raja Ampat are the cheaper alternative to a liveaboard. You dive the same sites, but sleep in locally run homestays on the islands rather than on a boat.

Between dives there are white-sand beaches, and the villages nearby are worth visiting. Staying in Papuan homestays puts the money directly into the local community. The huts are basic: a mattress, a mosquito net, a shared bathroom and a front porch over the water. Meals are communal, usually fresh fish, rice, vegetables and fruit. Vegetarian food is available, though the choice is limited.

5 Days / 4 Nights Raja Ampat Scuba Diving Safari

Day 1: Arrival & First Dive

We’ll meet at the camp in Waisai at 12:00, where you’ll be welcomed with lunch. If you’re arriving by ferry, let us know in advance and we’ll arrange a pick-up. After lunch, we’ll complete the necessary paperwork and get your dive gear set up. Around 14:00, we’ll head out to our first dive site near Friwen Island for your first underwater adventure. In the late afternoon, we’ll continue to Besir Bay, where we’ll spend our first night in a local island homestay.

Day 2: Jellyfish Lake & Piaynemo Reefs

After breakfast, we journey towards the Fam Islands. Along the way, we’ll stop for snorkeling in the magical Jellyfish Lake – home to harmless, stingless jellyfish – and then enjoy dives at some of the most beautiful coral reefs in Raja Ampat. We’ll spend the night on a nearby island in the Fam area, surrounded by tropical nature.

Day 3: Exploring Piaynemo

Wake to white sand and island views. Two morning dives around the Piaynemo Islands, known for their coral gardens and schools of fish. Afterwards, the 355 steps up to the Piaynemo viewpoint, which is worth the climb. In the afternoon we head back to Central Raja Ampat and stay overnight in a homestay in Arborek village.

Day 4: Mantas & Reefs of Kri

Our day begins with breakfast and a dive at the famous Manta Point – keep your eyes open for graceful manta rays gliding by. Next, we’ll explore two more dive sites around Mansuar and Kri Islands, known for their rich marine life and healthy reefs. After the third dive, we’ll head to our homestay on Kri Island for the night.

Day 5: Final Dives & Return to Waisai

On the way back to Waigeo, two more dives, one under a jetty and one at one of the best-known sites in Raja Ampat. Back to Base Camp for lunch, and to Waisai in time for the 14:00 ferry to Sorong.

6 Days / 5 Nights Raja Ampat Scuba Diving Safari

Day 1: Arrival & First Dive

We’ll meet at Scuba Republic Base Camp in Waisai at 12:00 for a welcome lunch. If you’re arriving by ferry, just let us know in advance so we can arrange a pickup. After lunch, we’ll complete the necessary paperwork and set up your dive gear. Around 14:00, we’ll depart for your first dive near Friwen Island. After the dive, we’ll head to Besir Bay where you’ll spend your first night in a local homestay.

Day 2: Jellyfish Lake & Fam Islands

We kick off the day with a scenic journey to the Fam Islands. Along the way, we’ll stop to snorkel in the unique Jellyfish Lake – home to stingless jellyfish – and enjoy dives at some of the area’s most colorful coral reefs. We’ll spend the night on one of the nearby islands in the Fam region.

Day 3: Piaynemo Dives & Viewpoint

Start with sunrise and two dives around the Piaynemo Islands, known for their coral gardens and marine life. After diving, the 355 steps up to the Piaynemo viewpoint. In the afternoon we cruise back toward Central Raja Ampat and spend the night in a homestay on Arborek Island.

Day 4: Mantas & Reefs of Kri

After breakfast, a dive at Manta Point, where the mantas come in to be cleaned. Then two more dives around Mansuar and Kri Islands, both heavy with fish. The night is at a homestay on Kri Island.

Day 5: Central Raja Ampat Exploration

After waking up to sunrise on the beach, we explore Central Raja Ampat’s best dive sites – known for massive schools of fusiliers, jacks, and snappers. Depending on the season, you might even catch a glimpse of pelagic species. In between dives, we’ll visit the sandbars near Kri Island for a relaxing surface break.

Day 6: Final Dive & Return to Waisai

On the way back to Waigeo, one final dive at one of the best-known sites in Raja Ampat. Then Base Camp for lunch, and Waisai in time for the 14:00 ferry to Sorong.

7 Days / 6 Nights Raja Ampat Scuba Diving Safari

Day 1: Arrival & First Dive

We’ll meet at Scuba Republic Base Camp in Waisai at 12:00 for lunch. If you’re arriving by ferry, let us know in advance so we can arrange a pick-up. After lunch, we’ll handle the paperwork and prepare your dive gear. Around 14:00, we’ll head out for your first dive at Friwen Island. After the dive, we’ll continue on to Gam Island, where you’ll spend the night in a local homestay.

Day 2: Central Raja Ampat Dive Sites & Bat Island

Three dives today at some of the best sites in Central Raja Ampat. Between them, a stop at Bat Island and lunch on the beach. After the last dive we head to Besir Bay for the night.

Day 3: Jellyfish Lake & Fam Islands

We head toward the Fam Islands, snorkeling in Jellyfish Lake and diving the reefs along the way. The night is on a nearby island in the Fam region.

Day 4: Piaynemo Dives & Viewpoint

Start with sunrise and two dives around the Piaynemo Islands, with their coral gardens and dense schools of fish. After diving, 355 steps up to the Piaynemo viewpoint, one of the best views in Raja Ampat. Later we cruise back to the central region and spend the night in a homestay on Arborek Island.

Day 5: Manta Point & Reefs of Mansuar and Kri

After breakfast, a dive at Manta Point, then two more around Mansuar and Kri Islands, both known for the state of their reefs and the amount of fish. After the third dive we head to the next homestay on Kri Island.

Day 6: Central Raja Ampat Exploration & Sandbar Visit

Wake for sunrise and more dives around Central Raja Ampat, an area known for large schools of fusiliers, jacks and snappers. During the day we stop at the seasonal sandbars around Kri Island for a surface break. In the evening, back to the Kri Island homestay for sunset and your last night.

Day 7: Final Dive & Return to Waisai

On the way back to Waigeo, one last dive at one of the best-known sites in Raja Ampat. Then Base Camp for lunch, and back in time for the 14:00 ferry from Waisai to Sorong.

Pricing

Trip Duration	Price per person (USD)	Price per person (IDR)
5 Days / 4 Nights	$750	12,500,000
6 Days / 5 Nights	$900	14,900,000
7 Days / 6 Nights	$1,050	17,400,000

Minimum 3 guests needed for each Dive Safari trip to be confirmed.

Please note that itineraries may change. We always aim to select the best possible dive sites, land excursions, and homestay locations based on weather, ocean conditions, and other changing factors to ensure the best experience during your Dive Safari.