Discover Velocean's Raja Ampat

Sorong/Sorong 9 Night Itinerary

• Up to 4 dives daily, including night dives
• Visits to Arborek, My Reef, Dampier, Batanta, Penemu, Mansuar and Misool
• Opportunities to see manta rays and huge schools of fish

The Raja Ampat itinerary combines the best dive sites of Dampier Strait, Fam, Mansuar and the awesome dive sites of Misool, the best diving area of Raja Ampat. The great highlights are the manta cleaning station near Mansuar and the huge schools of fish near Farondi.

The Dampier straight separates the Birdhead Peninsula from Waigeo and Mansuar. The name comes from the Dutch colonial times. It refers to the shape of the peninsula on the map, but it is also a paradise for many rare bird species.

Here the Philippines Sea (the South-Western corner of the North Pacific Ocean) meets the Halmahera Sea, with an explosion of marine life as consequence. With regular strong currents, big fish feel especially comfortable. Manta rays, reef sharks, different schools of mackerel, tuna and barracuda, dolphin and whales.

The night dives under the Arborek or Cape Mansuar jetty is a favorite spot with peculiar creatures such as wobbegongs, epaulette sharks (walking sharks), nudibranchs, pipefish, seahorses, frogfish, scorpion fish and the list goes on.

Misool is the South-East of the four big islands of the Raja Ampat archipelago. At the same time it is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. The rich variety of reefs are also not to be overlooked with vertical walls, slopes, dry rocks, caves and lagoons; some covered with hard corals while the others are covered with brightly colored soft corals. Also renowned as the center of pygmy seahorses and gorgonians, everywhere you go you will be amazed by the profusion of marine life that Raja Ampat has to offer you.

All Star Raja Ampat 9 Day Itinerary

From Jakarta or Makassar, flights usually arrive early in the morning. You will be met at the airportand you will start your Raja Ampat experience! As soon as all the guests are on board, the yacht will weigh anchor and, if conditions permit, you will have the check-dive in the afternoon.

The yacht will arrive early in the morning around Mansuar, where you will dive some famous sites, such as "Mioskon," "Blue Magic", "Sardines" and other amazing places. Prone to currents, this area is characterized by untouched corals and all kinds of schools of fish. On the surface, you will be surrounded by green islands and marvelous white sand beaches.

Further South, the yacht will stop at Fam. You will dive on "My Reef", a submarine ridge with schools of fusiliers and sweetlips. "Keruo Channel" is a fascinating passage between two islands. The slopes are covered with hard corals and sea fans and schools of silversides are seen further in the blue. Do not miss the chance to make a stop on land to enjoy the breathtaking view over the typical landscape of Raja Ampat.

Wake up in the Misool National Park, an area with thousands of islands. Here you will be able to see an incredible variety of fish, soft and hard corals, all kinds of macro, wobbegong and bamboo sharks. Misool is also one of the rare places, where the landscape is absolutely wonderful. Do not miss the show of the mobulas feeding on schools of silversides!

So many islands to visit and so many different dive spots. The yacht will cruise around Jilliet, Fiabajet, Walib, Wajil, Jef Pele, Mesenta, Boo etc... The crew will assure you get as many dives as possible to completely appreciate this wonderful and beautiful area.

"Melissa's Garden" will be your next dive site in the morning. A huge reef with a beautiful coral garden filled with spectacular fish. Wobbegong sharks are one of the highlights here. Sea snakes, pygmy seahorses and huge tridacna clams can be seen in the shallow waters. On "Fam Wall" for the night dive, you will most likely see harlequin shrimps, frogfish and many species of nudibranchs.

Here you will have the chance to visit a typical local fishing village, but the morning will be dedicated to spotting manta rays, wobbegong sharks and much more.

After a nice breakfast on board, the crew will arrange transfers to Sorong Airport according to your flight schedules. Unfortunately you will have to say goodbye.