Emperor Raja Laut Liveaboard Raja Ampat, Komodo, Ambon

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The Emperor Raja Laut liveaboard is a Dutch Schooner style yacht built-in 2005 with tropical hardwood. ‘Raja Laut’ in Indonesian means ‘King of the Sea’, and guests can expect to be treated like royalty onboard. This beautiful schooner takes no more than 12 divers on their excursions, yet they have 7 crew and 3 dive guides on board to provide exquisite personal service to guests. The Emperor Raja Laut offers 7 to 12-night excursions in Raja Ampat, Banda Sea and Komodo.

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Features

Timeless styling and beautiful furnishings feature throughout the yacht to create an elegant and comfortable atmosphere. The lounge area, on the same level as the cabins, is fully air-conditioned with a 49″ HD flat screen, movie, music & book library, board games and mini-bar.

On the stunning teak upper deck are multiple beds for sunbathing or lounging, both in the sun and under shade, and a central dining table where meals are served alfresco under a large awning.

We think…

Great itineraries and a fantastic experience with only 12 divers on board. Ideal for group charter and for divers who want to have a smaller but luxurious liveaboard.

Komodo itineraries start and end in Labuan Bajo. Banda Sea itineraries start and end in Ambon. Raja Ampat itineraries start in Waisai and end in Sorong. Clients will be met at Sorong Airport and accompanied to the ferry port with a member of the Emperor Raja Laut team, for the 2 hour speedboat ferry from Sorong to Waiasai which costs IDR 200,000 (~USD15).

Emperor Raja Laut departs from a number of different destinations depending on itinerary.

Raja Laut’s interior spaces are built from selected tropical hardwoods and accommodate 12 guests in 6 standard cabins, which are below deck. Each cabin has individually controlled air-conditioning, fan, en suite bathroom, a table, a mirror, closet and mini safe. Three cabins come with a queen size bed and 3 cabins have bunk beds. Good news for taller people, the cabin ceilings are pretty high 2.05 to 2.15 meters.

The diving is done from two large RIBs (Zodiacs), both to get you to the dive sites swiftly, and also to ensure precise entry and exit points. They have 2 dive guides, all safety equipment, Lifelines and SMB’s on-board, free of charge. Nitrox is available for Nitrox certified divers.

As currents can be strong, the Emperor Raja Laut requires divers to be certified to Advanced Open Water or equivalent with at least 30 logged dives. If you are Open Water or equivalent you will be required to take part in the Advanced Open Water course on board.

Dive Regions

The Emperor Raja Laut visits different regions in Indonesia during the best times of the year for each area. This provides the optimal dive experience whether you are diving in Raja Ampat, Komodo National Park in Flores or on a trip visiting Ambon or the Banda Islands. In most of Indonesia water temperatures are between 27°C (81°F) and 30°C (86°F) all year round; but note that in the south of Komodo, it is cooler, and a 5 mm (1/5 inch) semi-dry is recommended for this region.

Komodo National Park: 7 – 11-night trips: July to October
Raja Ampat: 7 – 12-night trips: December to May
Raja Ampat & Banda Islands: 12-night trips: May & October
Banda Sea: 11-night trips: October

Staying Connected

Due to the remoteness of most trips, WiFi and mobile phone reception are not available on Emperor Raja Laut.

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Trip dates & availability

Please see pricing table below the availability panel for inclusions, exclusions, and extras.

Emperor Raja Laut Extras Payable Locally

Valid as of 01 January 2025	AUD			IDR
BCD / Regulator	116550	IDR	\|	116,550
Wet Suit	99900	IDR	\|	99,900
Mask	49950	IDR	\|	49,950
Fins	83250	IDR	\|	83,250
Dive Computer	120000	IDR	\|	120,000
Torch (per day)	103200	IDR	\|	103,200
Full Equipment incl. SMB + Dive Computer	499500	IDR	\|	499,500
SMB / Reef Hook	FREE

Tanks per day	AUD			IDR
15 Litre	116550	IDR	\|	116,550
Nitrox	FREE

This liveaboard's prices are in IDR. The AUD prices shown are based on the current exchange rate. The price paid in AUD will be based on the actual exchange rate at the time any payments are made.
Included Accommodation as specified, 3 meals a day, afternoon snacks, 1 cocktail party on a local island (weather allowing), drinking water, tea, coffee, land excursions (subject to route, trip duration and weather conditions), up to 3 dives per dive day (no diving on arrival and departure day), dive guide, 12L air or Nitrox tanks, weights, weight belts, return transfers to boat on charter days
Important Information
All equipment rental, special tank requests must be prebooked. The above prices are advanced payment prices. Any onboard purchases paid locally will include an 12% sales tax. All rates are subject to change without notice.

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