Dive the Best of Raja Ampat on Emperor Harmoni

Includes:

• Return Airport Transfers
• 9 Nights’ accommodation aboard the Emperor Harmoni in a shared Twin Cabin
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, incl. Afternoon Snacks
• Unlimited Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee
• 8 Diving Days (2-3 dives per day, incl. 1 Night Dive)
• Free Nitrox
• 12L Tanks & Weights
• Guide
• Cocktail Party on Local Island (weather permitting)
• Land Visit
• Marine Park & Port Fees

Excludes:

• Flights & Taxes approx. R38,000.00
• Diving Equipment & 15L Tanks
• Insurance
• Soft Drinks, Juice & Alcohol
• WI-FI
• Tips approx. $400-$500

OPTIONAL UPGRADE:

• Upper Deck Cabin: $465 per person

Where is raja ampat?

Raja Ampat, which in Indonesian means the Four Kings, is a Marine Park world renowned for being the epicentre of marine biodiversity. The park covers a large area with approximately 170 nautical miles separating the northern and southern extremities.

cabin specifications:

LOWER DECK: 2 cabins with twin beds, 4 cabins with both a double & single bed, & 2 cabins with a double bed. All cabins have an en-suite bathroom & individually controlled air-conditioner. UPPER DECK: 2 cabins with twin beds that can be adapted to doubles, & 2 cabins with a double bed. All cabins have an en-suite bathroom & individually controlled air-conditioner. The main deck offers an air-conditioned lounge with plush sofas, a 49″ HD screen, a digital library, and an internationally stocked bar. Guests can dine in style and recharge cameras at a dedicated station. Upstairs, the upper deck features inviting beanbags and sunbeds, perfect for soaking up the sun or enjoying the ocean breeze.    

Raja Ampat is a Marine Park renowned as the epicenter of marine biodiversity. Spanning approximately 170 nautical miles, it is divided into North, Central, and Southern sections. Spectacular scenery above and below the water makes this heritage area a bucket-list destination for divers and nature lovers. This 9-night trip takes place in the central and southern sections of Raja Ampat.

GAM
Citrus Ridge - Features a marine life-covered ridge with sloping sides. Its shallow bommies showcase vibrant orange coral, while schools of barracuda, giant trevally, fusiliers, and reef sharks.
Dalam - Found near Yanggefo Island, this submerged plateau is adorned with soft and hard corals, bommies, and seafans. Strong currents attract schools of fusiliers, giant trevally, and barracuda, while wobbegong sharks often hide beneath table corals.
Mayhem - A long submerged pinnacle that when currents are slow, you can observe large schools of fusiliers, snappers, jacks, and batfish gather, while wobbegong sharks and pygmy seahorses can be spotted on the reef bottom.

PENEMU
Barracuda Point - A long oval reef at Penemu’s northern tip, attracts large schools of barracuda, fusiliers, and bannerfish in strong currents. Reef crevices host batfish and surgeonfish, awaiting cleaning by wrasse.
Melissa’s Garden - 3 small rocks off Keruo Island conceal a vast reef with vibrant coral gardens and colorful staghorn coral. Napoleon wrasse, trevallies, and fusiliers thrive here, while underwater ridges serve as pathways for pelagics and sharks.

ARBOREK
Manta Sandy - is a manta cleaning station in a sandy channel between coral bommies. Divers can observe graceful mantas while spotting small critters like pygmy seahorses and pegasus fish.
Arborek Jetty - This sandy-bottom dive site features coral bommies home to wobbegong sharks, filefish, and giant clams. Mantas occasionally appear, and night dives may reveal the Raja Epaulette shark.

LANGUAGE

Balinese, Indonesian and English.

TIME ZONE

CLIMATE

Weather in Raja Ampat is relatively stable all year around, consistently around 25-32°C, with high humidity at times causing it to feel hotter. Although there is a typical dry season, rainy season and windy season, the below is a general guideline to seasonal patterns in Raja Ampat.

WATER TEMPERATURE

Water temperature are fairly constant at 26-29°C.  Please note that deep water thermoclines can reduce temps to as low as 25°C.

POWER SUPPLY

2 pin and international multi using 220 volts AC 50Hz. It is advisable to bring a travel adaptor. 

STAYING IN CONTACT

Wi-Fi available at additional charge

WHAT PAYMENT METHOD IS ACCEPTED

All prices are in Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) when on board. Payment by card is in IDR. The liveaboard also accepts cash in Euros, US Dollar, UK Sterling Pounds, and US dollars.

DIVING

• Certification must be presented as well as a log book and dive insurance
• Raja Ampat is a remote region and medical support services in the event of a serious diving accident are extremely limited. Note; There is a hyperbaric chamber in Manado. Note that specialist flights that maintain the patient at sea level pressures are required. Such flights are extremely expensive and usually require upfront payment. 
• Please be sure that your dive insurance is comprehensive & up to date before departing on your diving trip.
• Always follow safe diving practices at all times.
• Alcohol Consumption: If alcohol is consumed in between dives by an individual then they will be required to refrain from diving for the remainder of the day
• Flying After Diving: A minimum surface interval of 18 hours must be allowed prior to flying or going to altitude