From: Sorong (Indonesia)
North Raja Ampat 7-Day Dive Safari
Sailing tour introduction
Sailing Cruise Itinerary
**This is a sample itinerary. The actual itinerary may be adjusted by the captain or the service provider due to weather conditions or other reasons.
Day
1
Sorong
Meeting at the Marina Star Café in Sorong Harbour at 7:30am, where we’ll have a coffee or tea and wait for all our guests to arrive. At 3pm we'll head for check dive at Waisai harbour, near Mioskon Island. Right after we'll sail to Batanta Island.
Day
2
Batanta Island
For today's dives, we’ll be on the lookout for Manta Rays and sharks, in places called Dayan, Karang Bata or Bibis - it all depends on tides and conditions, no two trips are ever the same. It’s really important for us to tailor our trips to the expectations of our guests, so we try our best to find what you are looking for.
Day
3
Fam Islands
Fam islands group can boast some of the best dive spots like: My Reef, Melissa’s Garden, Batu Rufus, Barracuda Rock and the viewpoint of Piaynemo. At these sites you’ll be able to see hunting Giant Trevallies, Rainbow Runners, Pygmy Seahorses, Hairy Squat Lobsters, never ending Staghorn Coral fields and a wall that seems to go on forever.
Day
4
Wofoh Island
Second half of the day we’ll reach marine park near Wofoh Island that offers beautiful wall dive and shallow reef, perfect for macro and nudibranchs hunting. Further north we’ll reach Chanel no. 5, a combination of slope, wall and some overhangs and small caves. Here you’ll be able to see Eagle Rays are really high, and the occasional family of dolphins.
For the afternoon you may visit traditional fishing village or do another dive, before we go for one of the best night dives of Raja Ampat, on the jetty of the Pearl Farm, hidden inside a lagoon.
Day
5
Kawe island
Today, we’ll spend our time exploring the waters around Kawe Island, starting with a dive at Eagle Rock. Afterward, we’ll move on to Black Rock for our second dive, and then return to Eagle Rock for a third dive, where the changing tides will transform it into a completely different experience.
At these dive sites, we’ll be on the lookout for majestic Manta Rays, sleek Sharks, schools of Fusiliers, Giant Trevallies, and the unique Black Coral bushes. The currents here can be strong, depending on the moon phase, so we’ll tailor the dive plan to match your preferences, ensuring a safe and thrilling underwater adventure.
Day
6
Arborek Island
A few hours southeast of Kawe lies a small island with hidden reefs. Guided by GPS, our speedboats take us directly to where Carpet Sharks, also known as Wobbegong Sharks, are often found. This area is rich in marine life, so we’ll also be on the lookout for Barracudas and Oriental Sweetlips among the vibrant corals.
In the afternoon, we’ll visit Arborek Island, where we’ll stroll on land and relax on the jetty, watching the local kids show off their swimming and diving skills.
For our night dive, we’ll search for the famous Walking Shark (Epaulette Shark) around the jetty. These unique sharks, about 50 cm long, can “walk” on land when trapped by tides or predators, offering a fascinating sight to end the day.
Day
7
Dampier straight
Raja Ampat offers vast variety of sites, depending on what you like. We can go to Cape Kri, Sardine Reef and Mike’s Point, or we can also jump hop to Chicken Reef, Blue Magic or LauLau which are all a short distance from each other. Dinner at Mioskon, enjoy some beers and a beach barbeque set up by the Chef.
Day
8
Blue Magic
After healthy breakfast we'll gear up for one more dive . It will be either Blue Magic to look for some more Oceanic Manta Rays and Grey Reef Sharks, or the reef of LauLau with its pinnacle.
Cruise Boat Details
Gulet 32m (2021)
Cruise Price Details
Price includes
- 7 nights accommodation on board
- Transfer from the airport at the start of the trip
- Full board meals - lots and lots of delicious food
- Tea, coffee, water and electrolytes
- Soft Drinks
- Tanks, weights
- Dive guides
- Good times, great memories and lots of fun
- Hotel Transfers
Price does not include
- Alcohol
- Flights – domestic or international
- Visas
Good to Know
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Location
- Sorong, Indonesia
The departure base depends on the sailing dates you select.
Check-in / Checkout
Check-in: Monday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 07:30
Check-out: Monday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday until 16:00
Cruise duration is 7 days / 7 nights.
Accommodation
Private cabin
Private cabin for 2 guests. If the cabin is booked for 1 guest only, a single accommodation surcharge will apply.
Crew
The sailing tour from Sorong is operated by a professional crew of 12: captain, chef or hostess, and additional crew.
The captain of the Schoon is responsible for: the safety of guests during North Raja Ampat 7-Day Dive Safari, handling of the Gulet, navigation and adjusting the itinerary according to weather conditions.
Meal Plan
Full Board
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included in the price. Meals are prepared by the chef and served onboard of the yacht. Soft drinks are included during meals.
Alcoholic drinks can be purchased on board of Schoon at an additional cost. Guests are not allowed to bring their own alcohol on board.
If you have food allergies or intolerances, please inform us in advance so the crew can take them into consideration.
Options & Fees
Optional Extras
Available at additional cost:
- Raja Ampat National Park fees and Local Government taxes: $4,200,000
- Dive Computer: $7
- 15L tank: $7
- BCD: $7
- Regulator: $7
- Mask & Snorkel: $7
- Wetsuit, Boots & Fin: $7
- Equipment Set (excl. computer): $25
- Nitrox: $10
Sailing Itinerary & Weather Conditions
The 7 days itinerary is planned in advance; however, North Raja Ampat 7-Day Dive Safari may be adjusted depending on weather conditions, port availability, and the captain's safety decisions.
The captain may modify the route or change the order of stops to ensure a safe and comfortable sailing experience on board of Schoon.
Payment & Cancellation
No-obligation reservation (3 day hold).
No payment is required until the booking agreement is signed.
Payment terms:
- Down payment: 30%
- Balance: due 60 days before departure
- Extras: payable in advance, at least 60 days before the charter
Cancellation policy:
- 30% of the charter fee is retained for cancellations made 61 days before departure
- 100% of the total charter fee is non-refundable for cancellations made 60 days or less prior to the charter
Payment and cancellation terms are provided for reference only. Final terms are defined in the booking agreement.
Customer reviews
How customer reviews and ratings work
We use the Average with Prior (also known as Bayesian Average) to calculate the total rating for each sailing cruise
Since new cruises could have very few reviews, each review can significantly impact the average score, potentially leading to misleading representations of the total score (e.g., one very positive or very negative review skewing the overall rating). To mitigate this, we use a "prior" or "default" score.
This means that each cruise, by default, starts with a rating of 4, which is calculated from 5 hypothetical reviews, each rated 4. This assumption provides a baseline level of performance that is neutral-to-positive.
For example, if a new cruise receives a 5-star review, the total rating will be adjusted to 4.17. Here's how it is calculated: (4 × 5) + 5 = 25 and then divided by the total number of reviews 6 (5 default + 1 actual review), resulting in 4.17
As more reviews come in, the weight of the actual reviews increases, and the influence of the prior diminishes.