Raja Ampat January 7-14, 2027
Availability: In Stock
You’ve reached the ocean floor and pinnacles tower above you as schools of fish race by. You’re surrounded by walls of vibrant colors. You’ve never seen anything quite like it. You continue your journey through the garden of coral excited about what you’ll see next. After every dive you’ll come up saying “DID YOU SEE THAT??”
Indonesia is made up of over 17,000 islands, some inhabited and many not. Each with its own unique charms and qualities. The islands are nestled between the Indian and Pacific oceans and span Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is the largest archipelagic state in the world.
The largest islands in Indonesia are Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Sulawesi and New Guinea. The capital and largest city in Indonesia is Jakarta, which lies on the northwest coast of Java.
What To Expect
Scuba Diving
The diving in Indonesia is unlike anywhere else in the world. Indonesia sits in the heart of the coral triangle with over 17,000 islands, making it the epicenter of biodiversity! The waters around these islands are home to tiny seahorses, colorful nudibranchs, majestic mantas, and so much more. There is something for everyone!
The diving is just as diverse as the animals. Divers can enjoy thrilling drift dives, night dives, colorful reef dives, wall dives, unique muck dives and wreck dives. With the abundance of marine life and diving, Indonesia is a diver’s paradise!
Keep your eye out for:
- Manta rays
- Nudibranchs
- Barracuda
- Sharks
- Angelfish
- Cuttlefish
Recommended Specialty Courses
- Photo & video
- Waves, tides & currents
1st deposit: $1000 due at sign up
2nd deposit: $2000 due July 1, 2026
Full Balance: due September 1, 2026
Pre-trip meeting: December 13, 2026
Pricing
Upper Deck
Double Diver: $5300
Single Diver: $10600
Middle Deck
Double Diver: $5200
Single Diver: $10400
Lower Deck
Double Diver: $5000
Single Diver: $10000
Included
All nights’ accommodations aboard the vessel
Up to 4 dives daily (weather and itinerary permitting)
3 meals daily (Western & Indonesian)
Snacks, coffee, tea, Milo, soft drinks
Towels, toiletries & cabin services
Use of 12L tanks, weights, weight belts and all air fills
Round trip transfers from local airport or select hotels
Group leaders out of Denver
Harbor & Marine park fees $250
Fuel surcharge $200
Not included
Airfare – Diventures can assist, reach out to travel@diventures.com
Alcoholic beverages
Nitrox
Gratuity ($765 suggested)
Dive Insurance (required)
Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
Scott & Lynn Taylor
The 22 passenger M/V Blue Manta Explorer provides 14 spacious ensuite cabins situated over three decks.
There is a sundeck with lounge chairs for sunbathing and a covered area for shade, perfect for relaxing in between dives on daybeds. The vessel provides an open outdoor alfresco dining area and an indoor air-conditioned dining area, ideal for enjoying one of the many meals prepared by the vessel's three professional chefs! You will never go hungry.
There is a salon with a Plasma TV, DVD, and media server. 24-hour satellite internet is also available so you can easily stay in touch with family at home. The dive deck is equipped with personal rinse tanks and a wide outdoor work table for underwater digital cameras. There is also a dedicated indoor camera room with plenty of space & charging stations to set up your camera equipment. Full equipment rentals are available onboard, all scuba tanks have din or yoke fittings and there are larger tanks available for those requiring a little extra air.
Length overall: 148 ft (45 meters)
Beam: 29 ft (9 meters)
Main engines: 3x Yanmar, 826 hp
Generators: 3x Yanmar
Cruising Speed: 10 knots
Fuel Capacity: 11,887 gallons (45,000 liters)
Accommodations: 22 passengers in 14 air-conditioned cabins situated over three decks, all with private bathrooms and showers. Up to 22 crew members.
Safety Equipment: Life rafts (2), life rings/strobes, life vests/strobes, emergency position locator, flares, oxygen and first aid equipment
Air Systems: 3 electric Bauer compressors with nitrox membrane, producing 32% nitrox, bank storage
Tenders: (2) Fiberglass & (2) Rigid hull inflatables, used for passenger transport and diver pickup
Accessories: Diving Equipment
Explore the incredible dive regions of Raja Ampat, Misool, and Triton Bay in Indonesia.
Often referred to as the “Four Kings,” Raja Ampat is a dream destination for divers, a remote, untouched paradise where nature thrives both above and below the surface. Towering limestone islands blanketed in lush jungle rise dramatically from crystal clear waters, while pristine white-sand beaches, secluded lagoons, and vibrant mangrove forests create an extraordinary landscape spanning nearly 9.8 million acres of protected marine park.
Beneath the surface, the biodiversity is truly remarkable. With over 1,000 species of reef fish and more than 500 types of coral, the waters are alive with marine life, including sharks, manta rays, sea turtles, dolphins, and even visiting whales. It’s no surprise that many consider this region one of the most spectacular diving destinations on the planet, a place that feels almost untouched by time.
Diving in Raja Ampat offers an immersive and ever-changing experience. From dramatic walls and gentle slopes to caves, narrow channels, pinnacles, and thriving muck sites, the variety is unmatched. Iconic locations such as the Blue Water Mangroves and The Passage showcase just how unique this environment is. Above the waterline, the scenery is just as captivating, with emerald islands and turquoise seas creating a breathtaking backdrop.
Altogether, Raja Ampat delivers an unforgettable experience an extraordinary natural haven that captures the true essence of diving at its finest.
