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Raja Ampat Diving and Sailing Cruises in World Best Dive Destination

Raja Ampat Islands Located off the northwest tip of Bird’s Head Peninsula on the island of New Guinea, in Indonesia’s West Papua province, Raja Ampat, or the Four Kings, is an archipelago comprising over 1,500 small islands, cays and shoals surrounding the four main islands of Misool, Salawati, Batanta and Waigeo, and the smaller island of Kofiau. It encompasses more than 40,000 km² of land and sea, which also contains Cenderawasih Bay, the largest marine national park in Indonesia. It is a part of the newly named West Papua (province) of Indonesia which was formerly Irian Jaya. The islands are the most northern pieces of land in the Australian continent.

According to Conservation International, marine surveys suggest that the marine life diversity in the Raja Ampat area is the highest recorded on Earth.[1] Diversity is considerably greater than any other area sampled in the Coral Triangle composed of Indonesia, Philippines and Papua New Guinea. The Coral Triangle is the heart of the world’s coral reef biodiversity, making Raja Ampat quite possibly the richest coral reef ecosystems in the world.

The area’s massive coral colonies along with relatively high sea surface temperatures, also suggest that its reefs may be relatively resistant to threats like coral bleaching and coral disease, which now jeopardize the survival of other coral ecosystems around the world. The Raja Ampat islands are remote and relatively undisturbed by humans.

The high marine diversity in Raja Ampat is strongly influenced by its position between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, as coral and fish larvae are more easily shared between the two oceans. Raja Ampat’s coral diversity, resilience, and role as a source for larval dispersal make it a global priority for marine protection.

1,309 fish species, 537 coral species (a remarkable 96% of all scleractinia recorded from Indonesia are likely to occur in these islands), and 699 mollusk species, the variety of marine life is staggering. Some areas boast enormous schools of fish and regular sightings of sharks, such as wobbegongs.

RAJA AMPAT – MALUKUS DIVING LIVEABOARD AND SAILING ADVENTURE TRIPS

Itinerary:
Day 01. SORONG-GAM ISLAND
Pick up and transfer services at Sorong Airport, directly transfer to Sorong harbor and onboard MATAHARIKU LUXURY SAILING PHINISI BOAT, Sail to Gam Island. ( L. D )

Day 02. GAM ISLAND-MANSUAR ISLAND
Spend whole day in Gam Island, enjoy the spectacular snorkeling and diving in this island until afternoon. Sail to Mansuar Island. ( B.L.D )

Day 03. MANSUAR ISLAND-KRI ISLAND
Arrive in early morning, Again.. enjoy the underwater paradise of Mansuar island and Kri island Lagoon, diving in Paradise. Overnight ( B.L.D )

Day 04. KRI ISLAND-MANTA POINT-KAWE ISLAND
Leave Kri Island in the morning after first dive or snorkeling, sail to Kawe Island while on the way diving or snorkeling at Manta Point, Overnight at Kawe Island. ( B.L.D )

Day 05. KAWE ISLAND-WAYAG ISLANDS
Diving and snorkeling in Kawe Island, Enjoy one of the best coral reefs in Raja Ampat, Sailing in the afternoon to Wayag Island and overnight. ( B.L.D )

Day 06. WAYAG ISLAND – BEST ISLAND OF RAJA AMPAT
Spend the whole day in Wayag island, snorkeling to the best part of Raja Ampat, You can dive or trekking for its best view of Raja Ampat.

Day 07. WAYANG ISLAND-FAM ISLANDS
Spend more time at Wayag Island, Snorkeling or Diving, Afternoon sail to Fam Islands and overnight. ( B.L.D )

Day 08. FAM ISLANDS-BIRIE CAPE
Snorkeling and Dive Program at Fam Islands, Afternoon sail to Dampier Strait and overnight at Birie Cape. ( B.L.D )

Day 09. BIRIE-SORONG
After brekafast, spend your day at beautiful island of Birie, enjoy snorkeling or diving, in tha afternoon sail to Sorong. ( B.L.D )

Day 10. SORONG-SORONG AIRPORT
Arrive in Sorong Harbor in the morning, free and easy before heading to Sorong airport for your flight back to Bali/Manado or Jakarta. ( B )

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Rates :
Cruising
Normal Cabin : Euro 220/person/day twin share
Master Cabin : Euro 240/person/day twin share ( Larger Cabin )

Diving
Normal Cabin : Euro 390/person/day twin share
Master Cabin : Euro 410/person/day twin share ( Larger Cabin )

Rates included:
- All airport pick up and transfer
- English, German and Dutch Speaking Cruise Director
- All Meals onboard
- Entrance Fees in the Park
- Refreshments ( Aqua, Coffee, Tea and Soft Drinks )
- All Land Tours and Trekking
- Diving for Diving Rates ( Max 04 Dives a day )
- All Snorkeling Equipments

Rates Excluded :
- Return air tickets
- Airport Porters and Airport Taxes
- Alcoholic Drinks
- Tipping for Crews, Cruise Director and Skipper
- Raja Ampat Conservation Fees @USD 70/person, valid for one year calendar
- Laundry, Phone Call, Internet and any personal expenses