Central & South Raja Ampat – 11D10N
Raja Ampat Liveaboard – 11 Days 10 Nights Central & South Expedition
Begin an unforgettable 11 Days 10 Nights Raja Ampat liveaboard journey through the breathtaking waters of Central and South Raja Ampat aboard Blue Dream Phinisi. This carefully curated expedition connects you with the legendary reefs of Cape Kri, Blue Magic, and Melissa’s Garden, the manta cleaning stations of Arborek and Magic Mountain, and the dramatic limestone seascapes of Piaynemo and Wayil. With up to 31 dives across some of the richest marine ecosystems on the planet, every descent reveals thriving coral gardens, schooling barracuda, reef sharks, and vibrant macro life.
As the voyage continues south toward the remote wilderness of Misool and Daram Islands, the scenery becomes even more spectacular. Expect colorful soft corals, hidden lagoons, world-class night dives, and encounters with ocean giants. Between dives, trek to panoramic viewpoints, swim among stingless jellyfish, visit traditional island villages, and unwind beneath golden Raja Ampat sunsets. Blending expert dive operations with the timeless elegance of a traditional phinisi, this expedition delivers a truly immersive Raja Ampat dive safari experience unlike any other.
Raja Ampat Dive Sites
Central & South Raja Ampat – 11D10N
DAY 1 – SORONG – WAISAI
- 1 dive: Saonek Monde (check dive)
- Airport pick-up and embarkation
- Welcome drink, safety & dive briefings
- Sailing Sorong → Waisai
- Relax time on board and sunset atmosphere
DAY 2 – KRI ISLAND
- 3 dives + 1 night dive : Cape Kri + Blue Magic + Sardines Reef / Chicken Reef
- overnight at Kri island and sailing to Arborek in the early morning
DAY 3 – ARBOREK
- 3 dives + 1 sunset dive: M a n t a S a n d y + 8 Rocks + Manta Cleaning Station
- Visit Arborek Village, Beach time and relaxation between dives and continue with overnight sailing to Piaynemo
DAY 4 – PIAYNEMO / FAM JETTY AREA
- 3 dives: Melissa’s Garden + Fam Slope + night dive Batu Rufus / Galaxy
- Morning Trekking to Piaynemo viewpoint
- Sunset time on deck before night dive
- Evening navigation towards Batanta
DAY 5 – CROSSING TO MISOOL
- 2 dives: Keruo Channel + My Reef
- Extended surface interval and rest time on board
- Long navigation towards southern Misool during lunch
DAY 6 – MISOOL (southern area)
- 3 dives (1 potential) + night dive:
Boo Window + Fiabacet Slope + potential third dive (subject to conditions) - Night dive (Misool area)
- Visit to Jellyfish Lake (snorkelling / swimming with stingless jellyfish)
- Evening navigation to Wayil
DAY 7 – WAYIL
- 3 dives + 1 night dive: Wedding Cake + Barracuda Point + 4 Kings
- Night dive in the Wayil area
DAY 8 – 3 Dives & 1 sunset dive - Magic Mountain – Romeo – Yiliet Kecil – Boo West
- Sailing to Karawa pop area
DAY 9 – KARAWA POP AREA
- 3 dives (1 potential) + night dive:
Shadow Reef + potential third dive (subject to conditions) - Night dive Dunia Kecil
- Trekking to Love Lagoon viewpoint (Karawa Island)
- Evening crossing towards Daram / Balbulol
Day 10 – DARAM ISLAND
- 1 dive: Daram Island
- Beach time and relaxation with the crew
- Return navigation to Sorong
- Farewell party on
board Day 11 – Check-out - Disembarkation and airport transfer
( Minimum: 28 dives & Maximum: 31 dives )
*Note:
All times in this itinerary are estimates only. Times, dive sites and number of dives can
change, depending on weather conditions, dive skill and special requests or circumstance.