Raja Ampat

We require that all divers to have diving-specific insurance (e.g. DiveAssure, DAN, etc.) which covers all scuba diving activities, emergency evacuation and recompression chamber costs. Diving insurance will only cover accidents within the depth limit dictated by your certification level so you are required to remain well within those at all times.
The use of a dive computer, a 6 minute safety stop and an ascent rate of no more than 9metres (30 ft) per minute are mandatory on all dives.
Despite that most of the diving in Raja Ampat is suitable for all certification levels we like to inform that some dives can be challenging for entry-level or inexperienced divers due to depths and varying currents.

Minimum dive certification and experience

You are required to be of Advanced Open Water Divers upon joining our Raja Ampat itinerary or equivalent certification, with a mandatory minimum of 50 logged dives and experience diving in strong currents. We have instructor on board so if there are any Open Water divers with a minimum 60 logged dives, you can complete your Advance Open water. Regular Fee applies.
If you don’t fulfil the recommended minimum requirements, and if our cruise director feel that guest have insufficient experience in certain conditions then guest may be denied participation in some or all dives during the Liveaboard.

Diving Emergencies

The hyperbaric chamber in Waisai is not adequately staffed and therefore cannot be relied upon. The next best places available is in Manado (Sulawesi) Bali, Makassar and Jakarta. Any suspected DCI incident, depending on the boat’s location, transfer from Blue Dream to the next available chamber is likely to require an expensive emergency boat and air evacuation. It is your responsibility to ensure that your insurance will fully cover and reimburse all evacuation costs as well as recompression chamber and hospital treatment.

Water Temperature

Warm tropical waters of Raja Ampat are pleasant throughout the best season with average around 27° to 29°C.
Generally a 3mm wetsuit will suffice and for those prone to feeling cold after prolonged or multiple dives may prefer a 5mm wetsuit, or to use additional additional layers.

Marine Park & Port Fees: (payable on board only)

• 7 nights: 200 USD* per person
• Marine park fees are subject to change without notice. The applicable amount at the time of departure will be added to your onboard extras to be paid before disembarkation.
• Marine Park and Port fees cover the cost of Raja Ampat entry permits* and other local fees and taxes for the areas we visit.
• Raja Ampat entry cards are valid for 1 year (12 months) from the date of purchase. If you already have a card that will be valid for the entire duration of your itinerary, please send us a photocopy of it no less than 7 days before the start of your Trip to avoid being asked to buy an additional one. You will need to bring the card and have it verified on board.

Number of scheduled dives:

• 7 nights: up to 22
• While we endeavour to ensure the number of scheduled dives is fulfilled, these are indicative only and not guaranteed. Various factors can affect the vessel’s ability to reach or remain at specific locations and may impact the number of dives possible.

Included land tours

There are several potential shore excursions which may be included on Raja Ampat itineraries; generally, there will be 2 land visits offered on each itinerary; one is the Pyanemu Viewpoint which is always offered and popular, the other may be one of the following, or an alternative, dependent on itinerary, environmental conditions and logistics. ● Arborek (village visit) ● Alyui (Pearl Farm)● Sawinggrai (Bird Spotting – additional charges apply)