Raja Ampat Explorer Liveaboard, Raja Ampat

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The MV Raja Ampat Explorer is a fantastic budget-friendly option to explore the regions of Raja Ampat and the Banda Sea. The 33.5m M/V Raja Ampat Explorer caters to 14 guests in 7 cabins.

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Each double or twin cabin is en-suite with a hot shower, washbasin, and toilet and is fully air-conditioned. Social areas include an air-conditioned lounge with an entertainment system and dining seating for 14 guests. Meals are served buffet-style and are a mix of Indonesian and European dishes. A partially-covered sun deck is also a great place to relax and unwind with a beer whilst enjoying the stunning Indonesian views.

Divers enjoy up to 3 dives a day around the incredibly biodiverse regions of Raja Ampat or the Banda Sea on a 7 or 10-night cruise. Raja Ampat itineraries include visits to Misool, Fam, Arborek, Mansuar, departing from and returning to Sorong.

Banda Sea trips leave from and return to Ambon and offer something for everyone, sea snakes at Gunung Api, amazing critters in Ambon to hammerhead sharks around Banda. Onboard the dive facilities include individual gear-up stations, an onboard compressor, a dive platform with shower and camera setup, and charging stations. There are two dive tenders for easy drop-off and pick-up.

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The Raja Ampat Explorer is a comfortable ship with great service. A good choice for a budget-friendly liveaboard trip in Indonesia.

Raja Ampat Explorer departs from Sorong for all its Raja Ampat itineraries.

Accommodation

The Raja Ampat Explorer liveaboard comfortably accommodates 14 guests in 7 cabins. All cabins are equipped with individual air-conditioning and a private bathroom. On the upper deck, there is a double bed cabin and a twin bed cabin. The lower deck contains 5 cabins: 1 double bed cabin and 4 cabins with twin beds each.

Raja ampat explorer liveaboard | double cabin - equipped with individual air-conditioning and a private bathroom

Raja ampat explorer liveaboard | twin beds - equipped with individual air-conditioning and a private bathroom

Facilities

A partly shaded dive deck and sun deck is perfect for relaxation. Guests are well looked after by the hospitable Indonesian crew. Language barriers are not a problem due to the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. Delicious food is served in an air-conditioned lounge, where guests can also use a TV and special camera tables. The Raja Ampat Explorer has excellent technical equipment and a dinghy. The power supply is 220 volts supplied by European (two round-pronged pins) outlets.

Coffee, tea and drinking water are included in the cruise cost. Guests can purchase beer and soft drinks onboard, but wine, liquor and other alcoholic beverages are not available. Divers are not allowed to bring their own alcohol onboard. Incidentals can be paid in cash only (IDR or USD).

The dive operation is very customer focused, and there is always a local dive guide on board who is familiar with the waters of the area. Up to 4 dives per day are offered according to the schedule: 7am morning dive, 11am 2nd dive, 3pm 3rd dive, 7pm night dive. Generally the dives start from the main vessel and divers get picked up with the dive tender.

Divers should bring your own dive gear incl. dive computer, reef hook and dive light. Dive gear rental on board is limited and must be pre-arranged. In order to join a Grand Komodo Fleet cruise divers must have at least 50 logged dives.

The Raja Ampat Explorer uses a membrane system to produce Nitrox. Nitrox is available to Nitrox certified divers free of charge. However, due to limited power supply on board, they can only provide Nitrox for max. 9 divers.

Dive areas

Raja Ampat Explorer has itineraries exclusively in Raja Ampat. The waters surrounding Raja Ampat offer enchanting coral gardens, cliffs and an extraordinarily diverse world of fish. Macro lovers too will enjoy this region and discover pygmy seahorses, frogfish, blue ribbon eels and an incredible variety of nudibranchs. The reefs in Sorong, Waigeo and Misool are spectacular and current diving is excellent here, with the highlights being manta sites.

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Raja Ampat Explorer - Inclusions, Exclusions and Extras

Included
Accommodation in a double/twin cabin, all meals, snacks, coffee, tea, diving (up to 4 dives daily), tanks and weights, air fills, return transfers at location on charter days
Extras	AUD			EUR
Marine park or conservasion fees	130	EUR	\|	130
Important Information
Dive gear rentals not available. Nitrox or specialty charges: complimentary for 1st dive only, the following dives use normal air Beverages, bar and other on board services not included
This liveaboard's prices are in EUR. 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.
Special payment and cancellation terms apply for this operator.

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