16 guests in 8 en-suite cabins (double & twin share)
2,900 USD per person sharing
2 guests in 1 budget cabin not en-suite
2,500 USD per person sharing

8 days 7 nights onboard with 6 dive days 22 dives total
Includes Marine Park and Harbour Fee 180 USD per person
Trip starts and ends Sorong, West Papua

Raja Ampat is recognised world wide as offering some outstanding diving and particularly noted for its amazing variety of marine species.  Blue-ringed octopus, colorful mantis shrimp, sea fans big enough for two divers to hide behind, pygmy seahorses, barrel sponges as large as washing machines, turtles, mantas, rays, and glorious coral terraces sparkling with color and life.  Plenty of schoolng fish also including barracuda, jacks, and sharks.

Water Temp; 27‐30 degrees Celsius, Air Temp; 27‐32 degrees Celsius
Visibility; 15‐30 meters, Level; intermediate to advanced,
Best Time to Dive; Feb to April (less rain & much less wind; perfect for diving)

Our chartered vessel for this trip will be the Black Manta a solid 32m steel long range diving vessel. She is very stable, strong, and runs on twin 500hp Cummins engine. The ship underwent a complete makeover in July 2011 and can comfortably take 18 divers in total:- 16 divers in 8 en-suite cabins and 2 divers budget cabin not en-suite.

Price includes many extras:- Marine Park and Harbour Fee 180 USD per person, Free NITROX 2x per day (if certified), Free equipment rental (except dive computer & torch), plus the usual land transfer from local hotel / airport on trip start & end days, accommodation, all meals (Western & Indonesian) snacks, hot beverages, coffee, tea, towel, toiletries, cabin services, tanks, weight belt, 4 dive guides (1 Instructor, 3 Dive Master)

Price excludes:- all flights, pickups outside trip start & end dates, dive insurance, massage services (US$25 /per hour), soft drinks (US$2), beer (US$4), Nespresso coffee (US$2), 15L tank rental (US$12/day), dive computer (US$10/day), torch (US$8/day), nitrox refills outside Free Nitrox (US$12 per refill)

How to get to Sorong (West Papua)

It is easiest to fly to Sorong (SOQ) via Jakarta (JKT), Makassar (UPG Ujung Pandang), Bali (DPS, Denpasar), or Singapore (SIN). Here are some recommended routes:

Singapore to Makassar; flights every day with Garuda Air. Direct flight on way out, but on return via Jakarta or stay 1 extra night in Makassar for direct flight next day.
Before trip (Direct); ETD]SIN 13:55, ETA]UPG 17:05, flight GA 849
Return flight after trip (via Jakarta); ETD]UPG 17:20, ETA]SIN 22:30, flights GA 603 & GA 836 Cost; US$480 return trip per person
Makassar to Sorong; can book directly with Sriwijaya Air
Before trip; ETD]UPG 04:30, ETA]SOQ 07:45, flight SJ 570
Return flight after trip; ETD]SOQ 11:40, ETA]UPG 12:55, flight SJ 571
Cost; US$245 return trip per person
Both Airlines have 20Kg allowance, although you may pay for 10Kg extra when booking, if needed.

Other Airline Carriers
Batavia, Merpati, Express Air and Lion Wings operate daily (with stopovers in Ujung Pandang/Makassar). 1
night stay recommended in Jakatar/ Massakar before flying next day. Silk Air operates regularly from Singapore to Manado.  Manado to Sorong; Express Air and Lion Wings operate most days to Sorong, although the window between connecting flights is tight. Recommended 1 night stay in Manado then fly next day. Merpati are the least reliable airline carrier in this region.

Highly Recommended:-

1. book your domestic flights BEFORE confirming your International flights to ensure you make your connection to & from Sorong

2. Domestic airlines normally have 20Kg allowance, although you may pay for 10Kg extra when booking if needed. Usually an additional 7kg is allowed as carryon.

3. Stay a night in a local hotel in Jakarta/ Makassar/ Bali before the flight next day. Makassar Airport Hotel; Home In and Spa available between flights. Easy.

4. arrive Sorong one day early before the trip in case of flight or luggage delay.  For early arrivals there are recommend local hotels in Sorong where you can be collected on Trip Departure day. If needed transfers can be arranged for a nominal fee.

Visa on Arrival (VoA)

cost US$25/ pax. Raja Ampat official website is also provides very useful info along with Departure Tax.

Dive Insurance

Compulsory for this trip. We also strongly advise you get adequate travel insurance. Please check your travel insurance policy for your diving needs. If not covered then I recommend DAN (Divers Alert Network).

Fuel Surcharge . although this has been incrementing at this moment, there is no fuel surcharge. However, fuel surcharge may apply without prior notice at US$100]US$150 maximum per guest for the whole cruise.

Video of another divers trip to Raja Ampat here
http://vimeo.com/36230800

All Captains, boat crew and dive crew have many years of experience in the Komodo, Alor and Raja Ampat area. She carried 2 Bauer M320 compressors and a Nitrox membrane system. She also carried 30 ton of fresh water and 2 water makers. With 3 chase boats, you can be assured of your safety diving in strong current condition.