Raja Ampat, Banda Sea & Ambon (13 Days / 12 Nights - 33 Dives)
Trip highlights: shark action, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving
Dive sites and activities: Banda Islands: Pohon Miring, Batu Kapal, Batu Kapal Pinnacle, Banda Neira Jetty and Lava Flow, Raja Ampat - Misool: Daram, Wayilbatan, Fiabacet, Pele, Gam, Penemu, Airborek and Cape Kri. Land excursions.
Day 1
You will be met by a representative of Emperor Harmoni on arrival at Sorong Airport at the main exit after luggage collection; you will then be transferred by ferry to Waisai. Guests are advised to arrive in Sorong in time for the 9 am ferry.. Once onboard you will be shown to your cabin, get to know your fellow divers and meet the crew and listen to the full safety briefing for the cruise ahead. The meals served on your day of check-in are dependent on your arrival time. After a good night's sleep on board it is time for your first full dive day!
Days 2-12
After a good night's sleep on board it is time for your first full dive day! On this cruise you will experience plenty of unforgettable underwater encounters. From the amazing macro life sites around Ambon, searching for weird critters, to beautiful coral gardens surrounded by schools of surgeonfish, bigeye trevally and turtles when you reach the Banda Islands. Even encounters of large pelagics are possible during this amazing dive safari! In Banda's amazingly clear waters you will encounter barracuda, bumpheads and myriad smaller creatures hiding in gardens of table corals.
Raja Ampat is a scuba diver's paradise in the heart of the Coral Triangle. Experience a great variety of environments such as deep dives around pinnacles surrounded by schools of fish, walls covered with soft corals and gorgonian fans that are home to nudibranchs and pygmy seahorses, mantas hanging out at cleaning stations, bigeye trevally, wobbegongs, epaulette sharks, crocodilefish, and an endless list of other underwater possibilities. On night dives you will discover nocturnal critters, mainly crustaceans like lobsters, crabs and shrimps.
The culinary experience onboard offers a wide range of flavours and options to satisfy varied taste buds. It includes an eclectic mix of international cuisine and tantalizing Indonesian delicacies. Guests can enjoy their meals in a buffet-style setup at the dedicated dining area or in beach locations, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in the stunning natural beauty of Indonesia. Breakfast includes eggs, sausage, omelettes, baked beans, croissants, fruit. Lunch could be Gado Gado, Chicken Rendang, Red Snapper with Cream Sauce. Dinner examples include Beef in Black Pepper Sauce, Roast Duck, Fish Wonton. Desserts: Black Forest Cake, Chocolate Caramel Crepes, Avocado Mousse. Snacks: muffins, sandwiches, cashew nuts, banana bread.
This cruise takes in the Banda islands so you will also enjoy a half-day excursion to Banda Neira’s nutmeg plantation, historic fort and maritime museum. Also a hike at Penemu, with stunning views of the lagoon and limestone rocks.
Day 13
After a hearty breakfast it is time to pack your gear and say your farewells before disembarking and being transferred to Ambon Airport in time for your onward flight.
Note: this trip sometimes runs in reverse so please check exact port details above.
Raja Ampat National Park South & Central (10 Days / 9 Nights - 24 Dives)
Trip highlights: shark action, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving
Dive sites and activities: Raja Ampat - Gam, Penemu, Arborek, Cape Kri/Dampier Strait, Batanta, Misool: Daram, Wayilbatan, Pelee, Fiabacet. Land visit at Penemu viewpoint.
Day 1
You will be met by a representative of Emperor Harmoni on arrival at Sorong Airport at the main exit after luggage collection; you will then be transferred to the boat. Once onboard you will be shown to your cabin, get to know your fellow divers and meet the crew and listen to the full safety briefing for the cruise ahead. The meals served on your day of check-in are dependent on your arrival time. After a good night's sleep on board it is time for your first full dive day!
Days 2-9
Welcome to Raja Ampat, a scuba diver's paradise in the heart of the Coral Triangle where you will enjoy 3 daily dives and a night dive for most of the full diving days of your safari. Experience a great variety of environments such as deep dives around pinnacles surrounded by schools of fish, walls covered with soft corals and gorgonian fans that are home to nudibranchs and pygmy seahorses, mantas hanging out at cleaning stations, bigeye trevally, wobbegongs, epaulette sharks, crocodilefish, and an endless list of other underwater possibilities. On night dives you will discover nocturnal critters, mainly crustaceans like lobsters, crabs and shrimps.
In addition to all the spectacular diving, you will also enjoy a hike at Penemu, with stunning views of the lagoon and limestone rocks.
The culinary experience onboard offers a wide range of flavours and options to satisfy varied taste buds. It includes an eclectic mix of international cuisine and tantalizing Indonesian delicacies. Guests can enjoy their meals in a buffet-style setup at the dedicated dining area or in beach locations, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in the stunning natural beauty of Indonesia. Breakfast includes eggs, sausage, omelettes, baked beans, croissants, fruit. Lunch could be Gado Gado, Chicken Rendang, Red Snapper with Cream Sauce. Dinner examples include Beef in Black Pepper Sauce, Roast Duck, Fish Wonton. Desserts: Black Forest Cake, Chocolate Caramel Crepes, Avocado Mousse. Snacks: muffins, sandwiches, cashew nuts, banana bread.
Day 10
After a hearty breakfast it is time to pack your gear and say your farewells before disembarking and being transferred to Sorong Airport in time for your onward flight.
Raja Ampat & Triton Bay (13 Days / 12 Nights - 33 Dives)
Trip highlights: whale sharks, shark action, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving
Dive sites and activities: Triton Bay, Raja Ampat - Misool: Daram, Wayilbatan, Fiabacet, Pele, Gam, Penemu, Airborek and Cape Kri. Land excursions.
Day 1
You will be met by a representative of Emperor Harmoni on arrival at Sorong Airport at the main exit after luggage collection; you will then be transferred by ferry to Waisai. Guests are advised to arrive in Sorong in time for the 9 am ferry.. Once onboard you will be shown to your cabin, get to know your fellow divers and meet the crew and listen to the full safety briefing for the cruise ahead. The meals served on your day of check-in are dependent on your arrival time. After a good night's sleep on board it is time for your first full dive day!
Days 2-12
After a good night's sleep on board it is time for your first full dive day! Triton Bay is considered a dive destination of absolute world class with its own unique attractions. It is relatively unexplored, with wonderful biodiversity and unique soft coral gardens. Huge forests of black coral and rugged rocks provide fantastic scenery both above and below water. Potential sightings include whale sharks, epaulette sharks, resident pilot whales, squadrons of bumphead parrotfish. Critter appearances include frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and nudibranchs galore.
Raja Ampat is a scuba diver's paradise in the heart of the Coral Triangle. Experience a great variety of environments such as deep dives around pinnacles surrounded by schools of fish, walls covered with soft corals and gorgonian fans that are home to nudibranchs and pygmy seahorses, mantas hanging out at cleaning stations, bigeye trevally, wobbegongs, epaulette sharks, crocodilefish, and an endless list of other underwater possibilities. On night dives you will discover nocturnal critters, mainly crustaceans like lobsters, crabs and shrimps.
The culinary experience onboard offers a wide range of flavours and options to satisfy varied taste buds. It includes an eclectic mix of international cuisine and tantalizing Indonesian delicacies. Guests can enjoy their meals in a buffet-style setup at the dedicated dining area or in beach locations, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in the stunning natural beauty of Indonesia. Breakfast includes eggs, sausage, omelettes, baked beans, croissants, fruit. Lunch could be Gado Gado, Chicken Rendang, Red Snapper with Cream Sauce. Dinner examples include Beef in Black Pepper Sauce, Roast Duck, Fish Wonton. Desserts: Black Forest Cake, Chocolate Caramel Crepes, Avocado Mousse. Snacks: muffins, sandwiches, cashew nuts, banana bread.
This cruise takes in a visit to waterfalls, and a hike at Penemu, with stunning views of the lagoon and limestone rocks.
Day 13
After a hearty breakfast it is time to pack your gear and say your farewells before disembarking and being transferred to Kaimana Airport in time for your onward flight.
Note: this trip sometimes runs in reverse so please check exact port details above.
Raja Ampat & Forgotten Islands (13 Days / 12 Nights - 33 Dives)
Trip highlights: hammerhead sharks, shark action, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving
Dive sites and activities: Raja Ampat - Misool: Daram, Wayilbatan, Fiabacet, Pelee, Balbulol; Pisang, Momon, Koon, Kurkap, Ultima Frontera, Kei Islands. Land excursions.
Day 1
You will be met by a representative of Emperor Harmoni on arrival at Sorong Airport at the main exit after luggage collection; you will then be transferred by ferry to Waisai. Guests are advised to arrive in Sorong in time for the 9 am ferry. Once onboard you will be shown to your cabin, get to know your fellow divers and meet the crew and listen to the full safety briefing for the cruise ahead. The meals served on your day of check-in are dependent on your arrival time. After a good night's sleep on board it is time for your first full dive day!
Days 2-12
After a good night's sleep on board it is time for your first full dive day! On this cruise you will experience plenty of unforgettable underwater encounters. The Forgotten Islands are a truly remote and thrilling 'frontier' dive destination. Deep in the Moluccas of Eastern Indonesia, its isolation has meant thriving marine life. Expect walls with extremely healthy coral reefs and immaculate seamounts. 'Big stuff' can include schooling hammerheads, silvertip, white and black tip reef sharks, Napoleon wrasse, mobula rays, bumphead parrotfish, eagle rays, turtles, thresher sharks, along with schooling jacks, barracuda, surgeonfish and fusiliers. 'Small stuff' includes pygmy seahorses, nudibranchs, ghost pipefish, octopus, triggerfish, lionfish, scorpionfish and dragon shrimps.
Raja Ampat is a scuba diver's paradise in the heart of the Coral Triangle. Experience a great variety of environments such as deep dives around pinnacles surrounded by schools of fish, walls covered with soft corals and gorgonian fans that are home to nudibranchs and pygmy seahorses, mantas hanging out at cleaning stations, bigeye trevally, wobbegongs, epaulette sharks, crocodilefish, and an endless list of other underwater possibilities. On night dives you will discover nocturnal critters, mainly crustaceans like lobsters, crabs and shrimps.
The culinary experience onboard offers a wide range of flavours and options to satisfy varied taste buds. It includes an eclectic mix of international cuisine and tantalizing Indonesian delicacies. Guests can enjoy their meals in a buffet-style setup at the dedicated dining area or in beach locations, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in the stunning natural beauty of Indonesia. Breakfast includes eggs, sausage, omelettes, baked beans, croissants, fruit. Lunch could be Gado Gado, Chicken Rendang, Red Snapper with Cream Sauce. Dinner examples include Beef in Black Pepper Sauce, Roast Duck, Fish Wonton. Desserts: Black Forest Cake, Chocolate Caramel Crepes, Avocado Mousse. Snacks: muffins, sandwiches, cashew nuts, banana bread.
This cruise takes in a hike at Penemu, with stunning views of the lagoon and limestone rocks.
Day 13
After a hearty breakfast it is time to pack your gear and say your farewells before disembarking and being transferred to Tual Airport in time for your onward flight.
Note: this trip sometimes runs in reverse so please check exact port details above.
[Information is best estimate in ideal circumstances and subject to changes beyond our control. The itinerary is a guide only and may be adapted to best suit the weather, tides, currents, availability and other prevailing events. Price is for the cruise, not for an exact number of dives].