Introduction

In partnership with the non-profit organisations, Planet Deep and Oceanic Society, this collaborative expedition will explore the beautiful reefs of Raja Ampat. Located in Indonesia's West Papua Province, the Raja Ampat Archipelago is at the heart of the most biodiverse marine region on Earth - the Coral Triangle. Largely unexplored by scientists until recently, new marine species are being discovered here on a regular basis. Coral reefs in Raja Ampat are not only the world's most biodiverse, but they are also some of the most pristine. More than 550 species of hard corals and more than 1,500 species of fish have been recorded here.

This 12-day luxury cruise aboard the boutique ship, Fenides, a 134 foot Phinisi styled motored schooner will take you on an exploration of this remote archipelago. Selecting ideal snorkeling and dive sites daily, you depart from Sorong and head West through the Dampier Strait where you will spend time exploring the central and northern waters of Raja Ampat, snorkeling, diving, spotting cetaceans and seabirds, and learning about this truly breathtaking part of the world and the wildlife within it.

In addition to the hours spent snorkeling/ diving, you will explore some of the larger islands of the region including Waigeo and Wayag, whose lush green forests are inhabited by many species of birds and plants.

One of the most exciting and unique elements of these 12 days is that the expedition has a ‘science’ focus, and there will time spent spotting, following and monitoring various whale and dolphin species, and their behaviour.  All this is accomplished in addition to our in water time, not at the expenses of it.

Deepwater passageways between the Raja Ampat islands shallow water reefs provide perfect habitat for cetaceans. Under the guidance of Planet Deep’s cetacean biologist, Benjamin Kahn, your group will keep an eye out for sperm whales, Bryde's whales, pilot whales, false killer whales, and dolphins.  You will work together with professional conservationists on a mission to better understand the cetaceans that use this unique corner of the world.

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Day

Accommodation

Type

Destination

Duration

Basis

Start

Day 1

day 0

Fenides Liveaboard    

11 nights

FB+

Day 1

Day 1

day 0

Sorong

day stop

Sorong

day

 

Day 1

Day 2

day 1

Batanta Island

day stop

Batanta Island

day

 

Day 2

Day 3

day 2

Mansuar Island

day stop

Mansuar Island

day

 

Day 3

Day 4

day 3

Waigeo

overnight

Waigeo

3 nights

 

Day 4

Day 8

day 7

Wayag Archipelago

overnight

Wayag Archipelago

1 night

 

Day 8

Day 10

day 9

Gam Island

day stop

Gam Island

day

 

Day 10

Day 11

day 10

Fam Islands

day stop

Fam Islands

day

 

Day 11

Day 11

day 10

Sorong

day stop

Sorong

day

 

Day 11

Key

FB+: Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

 

Fenides Liveaboard

Fast Facts

12 Days / 11 Nights

Reference Number: Epic/Planet Deep

Price

2025

from US$ 10,500 per person

Includes:

Includes:

Accommodations, excursions, most entrance fees, leadership, crew, local guides, most permits and most meals, unless otherwise indicated in the itinerary. 

Excludes:

Does Not Include:

Park fees, international air to the tour starting point, unless otherwise indicated in the itinerary, airport taxes, passport and visa fees, immuniSations, insurance of any kind, alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, laundry, gratuities, excess baggage, items of a personal nature, medical costs, costs of hospitaliSation, additional expenses arising from the delay or extension of a trip due to weather, political disputes, illness, failure of transportation, or other causes beyond our control.

Fenides Liveaboard

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