Duration
8 days
Cabins left
14 / 14
Capacity
14 divers
Operator
Dancing Wind Liveaboard
Included
Mandatory surcharges
Certification
OWD or equivalent
Min. dives
50 logged
Check-in
10:00–12:00
Check-out
12:00–02:00
■ SORONG Our team transfers you from Sorong Airport or hotel to the vessel. After cabin check-in, safety briefing, and gear set-up, enjoy the cruise to Waisai for a relaxing first evening. • Welcome on Board • Cabin Escort • General Briefing • Scuba Gear Set-up • Journey to Waisai • Sunset & Dinner
■ DAMPIER STRAIT Check dive at Batu Lima to calibrate weights, followed by Sardine Reef's famous fish explosions and the pelagic Blue Magic pinnacle. Night dive at Sapokren to discover nocturnal reef life. Check Dive – Batu Lima / Friwen • Dive 2 – Sardine Reef / Chicken Reef • Dive 3 – Blue Magic & Mioskon • Night Dive – Sapokren Dive Sites: Batu Lima · Sardine Reef · Chicken Reef · Blue Magic · Mioskon · Sapokren (Night)
■ MANSUAR, ARBOREK ISLAND Dive Sawandarek's pristine reef walls before heading to Manta Sandy for cleaning station encounters. Arborek Jetty buzzes with colour and critters. Afternoon village tour. Night dive beneath the jetty. • Dive 1 – Sawandarek • Dive 2 – Manta Sandy • Dive 3 – Arborek Jetty • Village Tour – Arborek • Night Dive – Arborek Jetty Dive Sites: Sawandarek · Manta Sandy · Arborek Jetty · Arborek Jetty (Night)
■ YANGGEFO ISLAND Mayhem lives up to its name with surging currents and massive schooling fish. Citrus Ridge is one of Raja Ampat's most colourful soft coral sites. Mangrove Ridge connects two ecosystems in one dive. Night dive at Gam Ridge. Dive 1 – Mayhem • Dive 2 – Citrus Ridge • Dive 3 – Mangrove Ridge • Night Dive – Gam Ridge Dive Sites: Mayhem · Citrus Ridge · Mangrove Ridge · Gam Ridge (Night)
■ FAM ISLANDS, PIAYNEMO Melissa's Garden is a hard coral plateau like no other — carpeted in anthias. Keruo Channel drifts you through vivid reef. Piaynemo viewpoint hike gives the iconic star-shaped lagoon panorama. Night dive at Batu Rufus. • Dive 1 – My Reef • Dive 2 – Melissa's Garden • Dive 3 – Keruo Channel • Trekking @ Piaynemo Viewpoint • Night Dive – Batu Rufus Dive Sites: My Reef · Melissa's Garden · Keruo Channel · Batu Rufus (Night)
■ WAYAG, NORTH RAJA AMPAT Wayag is Raja Ampat's most iconic destination — mushroom-shaped karst limestone islands rising from a turquoise lagoon. Dive dramatic outer walls draped in gorgonians, take a speedboat tour through the karst maze, and hike to the summit for one of the world's great panoramic views. • Dive 1 – Wayag Outer Wall • Dive 2 – Wayag Passage • Speedboat Karst Tour • Viewpoint Hike – Mt Pindito Dive Sites: Wayag Wall · Wayag Passage · Wayag Lagoon ■ WAYAG ACCESS NOTICE Wayag is managed by the local Moi Sigin indigenous community and access is controlled by the village. Entry fees and permissions are subject to change, and the area may be temporarily or indefinitely closed without prior notice. ALTERNATIVE ROUTE — if Wayag is closed: The captain will re-route to equally spectacular North Raja Ampat destinations: ■ Kawe Island & Eagle Rock — manta ray feeding on the equator ■ Aljui Bay — world-class macro: ghost pipefish, blue-ringed octopus, nudibranchs ■ Uranie Bank — remote seamount with schooling barracuda, tuna & reef sharks ■ Kabui Bay — dramatic karst landscapes, caves, and pristine coral gardens ■ North Raja Ampat Outer Walls — rarely-dived, pristine gorgonian walls The final destination decision rests with the captain and is based on real-time community permissions, sea conditions, and guest preferences.
■ KAWE ISLAND Cross the equator to Kawe Island. Eagle Rock is a legendary manta ray feeding station in nutrient-rich currents. Dive pristine Kawe reefs that see very few divers. • Dive 1 – Eagle Rock (Manta) • Dive 2 – Kawe Reef • Dive 3 – Kawe Wall Dive Sites: Eagle Rock · Kawe Reef · Kawe Wall
■ DAMPIER STRAIT Close the trip with two of Raja Ampat's greatest dives. Cape Kri's record-breaking fish diversity and Mike's Point's soft coral walls make an unforgettable finale. Farewell dinner on board. • Dive 1 – Cape Kri • Dive 2 – Mike's Point • Farewell Dinner Dive Sites: Cape Kri · Mike's Point
■ SORONG Breakfast on board as the vessel returns to Sorong. Full transfer service to the airport or hotel upon disembarkation. • Breakfast • Disembarkation • Transfer to Airport / Hote
Price per person
$5,400
All taxes included
Full charter from $84,000
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