The best of Dampier Strait - Raja Ampat 6 nights
The new frontier of Biodiversity ! The marine area with the highest recorded diversity of fish and invertebrate species in the world. This area boasts extraordinary straits enclosed by calcareous islands all covered by tropical rainforest. The huge area of Raja Ampat represents a big marine reserve, that stretches out to the north (Waigeo and neightbouring island) and to the south west (Misool). The whole region is a labyrinth of straits between small sandstone islands eroded by the waves.
With the 6 nights cruise in Raja Ampat, you will get the best of Dampier Strait!
Itinerary
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Day 1 Sorong
Our staff will welcome you at the airport and you will start your experience on Aurora. From Jakarta or Makassar, flights usually arrive early in the morning (before 08:00 AM). As soon as all the guests are on board, we will lift the anchor and, if conditions allow, we will have the check-dive in the afternoon.
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Day 2 Fam Islands – 2 dives + Trekking
We will arrive early in the morning around Fam islands where we will do 2 dives around Melissa’s Garden. A huge reef with a beautiful coral garden filled with spectacular fish. Wobbegong sharks are one of the highlights here. Sea snakes, pygmy seahorses and huge tridacnaclams can be seen in the shallow waters.
After lunch time, we will do a trek to Piaynemo to see the panoramic and inconic view of Raja Ampat from the highest point of Piaynemo. -
Day 3 Yangelo – 3 or 4 dives
Further east, we will around around Gam island where we will do 3 day dives. What to be seen? Black and whitetip reefsharks, Barracuda’s, Cuttle fish, Barramundi, Giant Trevally, Napoleon and much more!
If the conditions allow, we will do a night dive in the area. -
Day 4 Arborek - 4 dives
Arriving close to Mansuar, we will do some famous dives to spot manta rays, wobbegong sharks and much more.
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Days 5 to 6 Mansuar – 6 dives
We will arrive for the last two days around Mansuar, where we will dive some famous sites, such as "Mioskon," "Blue Magic", "Sardines" and other amazing places. Prone to currents, this area is characterized by untouched corals and all kinds of schools of fish. On the surface, green islands and marvellous white sand beaches will surround us.
On the last day, we will do 2 dives in the area before heading back to Sorong. -
Day 7 Goodbye!
After a nice breakfast on board, our Aurora crew will organize your transfer to the airport of Sorong, according to your flight schedules.
Unfortunately our trip will arrive at an end and we have to say goodbye but we hope to see you again on board.
Dates & prices
Departures for English-speaking groups:
No departure for now
Departures for French-speaking groups:
No departure for now
Departures for Italian-speaking groups:
No departure for now
Trip code: 87
Notes
Price List
Valid from until 31 December 2020
Rates per person per NIGHT
- Raja Ampat Cruise (Sorong-Sorong) 420 USD
- North Maluku Cruise (Ambon-Sorong) 420 USD
- Banda Sea Cruise (Maumere – Ambon) 420 USD
- Forgotten Islands ( Ambon - Saumlaki) 420 USD
- Alor Cruise (Maumere – Alor – Maumere) 360 USD
- Komodo Cruise (Labuan Bajo/Bali/Bima) 360 USD
Supplements:
• National Park Fees and Contributions to villages: 130 USD/ pers Raja Ampat, 20USD/day: pers Komodo and 95 USD/pers for Alor, Banda sea and Forgotten Islands.
Note: Park fees are subject to changes without prior notice.
• Fuel surcharge and port fees per pax: 200 USD for Raja Ampat, Alor, Banda Sea, Forgotten Islands, and Maluku. The fuel surcharge applies if harbours like Bali, Alor or similar are scheduled. For Komodo cruises, no fuel surcharge applies if the port of departure and arrival is Labuan Bajo but there is a departure or return in Bali fuel surcharge is applied. We retain the right to increase the fuel surcharge when the general gas price increase makes this necessary.
Starting from January 1st 2021, we decided to include the fuel surcharges on the prices above however we retain
ourselves the right to add fuel surcharges without prior notice in case of high
rise of fuel prices.
Important information
- All prices are in USD (or depending the daily rates)
- Included: Full board on MSY Aurora, 3 dives plus 1 night dive per day according to program and weather conditions, guide, tank, weights, belt, meals, soft drinks on board, airport transfer B-F
- Not included: Nitrox tanks, diving and snorkelling gear, beer, wine and spirits, national park tickets, PADI courses (subject to instructor availability, upon request), fuel surcharge & port fees as defined above
- Group policy: with 7 paying persons, 8th person is free of charge. Free person still pays supplements.
- Full boat charter: The max capacity is 18 persons in 9 double cabins. The total price is calculated on the basis of 15 paying persons. With 15 pax, 3 pax are free of charge.
Please note that free of charge pax still pay individual supplements.
- Children (5 - 9 years): 50% of full price (sharing the parent’s cabin)
- Non divers: 80% of full price
- Single cabin supplement: USD 190/night for all cruises.
- Payment:
individual booking: Upon booking: 30% of the cruise price 91 days prior to departure date: remaining 70% of the price
full boat charter: 10% deposit at the moment of booking Further 15% within 180 days from the date of departure Further 25% more within 91 days from the date of departure Total balance within 60 days from the date of departure
- Short Notice Bookings: 100% must be paid when booking is done less than 91 days prior to cruise departure
- Cancellation fees individual bookings
- 120 – 91 days prior to cruise departure 30% of the cruise price
- 90 – 60 days prior to cruise departure 50% of the cruise price
- 59 – 0 days prior to cruise departure 100% of the cruise price
- Cancellation fees Full Charter bookings
In case of cancellation before 180 days, the deposit will be returned, except a 5% penalty for administrative
costs.
Other penalties for cancellation:
- From 180 to 91 days prior departure: 25%
- From 90 to 60 days prior departure: 50%
- Less than 60 days prior departure: 100%
Concerning the number of nights for the different itineraries, changes can be applied upon full boat charter requests and we are open to create special itineraries on request (e.g.: trip to Cenderewasih Bay).
Rental Rates* (by unit)
- Snorkel Kit 10 USD / day
- BCD/Regulator/Wetsuit 10 USD / day
- 15L Tanks 10 USD / day
- Diving Computer / Torch 12 USD / day
- Full Gear**, excluding diving computer and torch 25 USD / day
* All rental applications must be done upon booking or at least 30 days prior to departure
** Full gear includes snorkel kit, BCD, Regulator and wetsuit
Provided: belt, weights and 12L tank (Any lost or damaged materials will be at your charge)
Lost weight 5 USD / kilo
Nitrox min. 28%
- 1 Tank 5 USD / tank
- 1 diving day (3-4 dives) 12 USD / day
Certified PADI Courses*
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
5 dives + theory + PADI Kit 260 USD / pax
- PADI Deep Diver Specialty
4 dives + theory + PADI Kit 380 USD / pax
- PADI Nitrox Specialty
2 dives + theory + PADI Kit 1490USD / pax
For more information or requests for other courses than mentioned above, contact us.
* Please book at least 30 days in advance your course(s), so we can organize your study material.
Diving Supervision
Please be aware that the included guide will help you to discover the different dive sites and rich biodiversity in the best conditions. For any technical problems, please book:
- Pedagogic Support Staff (CMAS* or OWD) (max 4divers) 8 USD / dive / diver
- Private Guide (upon request in advance) 65 USD / day
Do not hesitate to contact us for any further questions: info@dune-aurora.com
Practical info
Food
Please let us know if you have any allergy or any specific diet (Diabet,Vegetarian, vegan…)
Accommodation
Depending on your itinerary, it might be necessary to book a night in a hotel before or after your cruise or before your domestic flights.
We can take care of your hotels' bookings if needed.
Transportation
International Flights
You will arrive at the international airport of Jakarta, Denpasar, Makassar or Manado and continue your travel with a domestic flight to your final destination (Komodo, Raja Ampat…).
Domestic Flights
Please note, that the standard of Indonesian companies equals the European standard. We note that there may be some delay.
Make sure to have enought time for your stopovers (4 hours).
Important : The extra luggage must be paid in cash with Indonesian Rupiah. Do not forget to have enough change before registration at the airport.
Nevertheless, you will be able to find currency exchange office or ATM in most of the airports.
The boarding on Aurora will be no later than 1 pm, thank you to book a flight arriving in the morning the day of the cruise departure
Disembarkation the last day will be after breakfast.
Please note that only the transfers domestic airport/boat on arrival and departure dates cruise are included.
If you are already on the spot the day before departure, the meeting point will be at the harbor. Likewise, for the return if you want to extent your stay after the cruise.
Budget & exchange
We recommend to travel with Euros and/or USD.
There is also the possibility to travel with Swiss Francs or British Pounds. We suggest you to change Indonesia Rupiah on arrival at the airport.
Tips
Crew Tips on board : 15 USD/Pers/day
Supplied equipment
Aluminium tanks of 12L with DIN/INT
Weight
Vital equipment
Insurance and certification :
- We recommend you to have a repatriation insurance once you travel abroad, because your traditional insurances might not pay for it.
- A travel insurance will cover a range of problems, such as luggage theft, cancellation or delay of flights and medical treatments
Important for all divers:
- An insurance for the practice of scuba diving is mandatory on Aurora. Please bring a justification (membership number and contact details)
- Please remember to bring your diving certification and logbook
- A medical clearance from a doctor is necessary
- We recommend a 3mm wetsuit for diving in Raja Ampat, Banda Sea and Maluku. For South
Komodo, we recommend a 5mm wetsuit as the temperature might drop to 21-22°C
- Dive equipment can be rented on board, please book before
Each diver must be equipped with his dive computer, sausage and dive torch.
Luggage
We recommend to have indonesian Roupiah for your domestic flights in case of extra luggage.
Medicine
No vaccination required.
Malaria is a risk, mainly in rural areas (Java's main cities, Bali are considered malaria-free).Dengue is a major problem in Indonesia. There is no vaccination so we highly recommend to take measure to avoid mosquito bites (repellent, long sleeved t-shirt and long pants). We recommend you to check with your physician before departure.
As the sunrays are quite strong in Indonesia, it is absolutely necessary to bring sun-protections such assunscreen, after-sun and headgears (cap etc.) and we also advise you to bring earplugs
Passport
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Indonesia
Visa
Visa
Visa On Arrival can be obtained free of charge at the airport. It is valid for 30 days and not extendable. Formore information about your country, please check on the Indonesian Embassy website. http://www.indonesiadhaka.org/
Communication
The mobile network only works in major cities and tourist centers. The country code for Indonesia is +62. You can also buy a local SIM card, do not hesitate to ask when you arrive on board, we can manage it for you
Language
English is spoken in all tourist destinations, also on board on Aurora
Mandatory vaccines
No vaccination required. Malaria is a risk, mainly in rural areas (Java's main cities, Bali are considered malaria-free).Dengue is a major problem in Indonesia. There is no vaccination so we highly recommend to take measure to avoid mosquito bites (repellent, long sleeved t-shirt and long pants). We recommend you to check with your physician before departure.
Health information & recommendations
As the sunrays are quite strong in Indonesia, it is absolutely necessary to bring sun-protections such assunscreen, after-sun and headgears (cap etc.) and we also advise you to bring earplugs
Weather
Water Temperature :
- Raja Ampat 27° - 30°C
- Komodo 24° - 28°C (Sud: 20°-23°C
- Alor 27° - 29°C (Sud: 24°-25°C)
- Banda Sea 26° - 29°C
- Maluku 26° - 30°C
Best season :
- Raja Ampat: November to April
- Komodo: April to à October
- Alor: August to October
- Banda Sea: March to May & October -November
- Maluku: March to May & October -November
Electricity
220 volt outlets (two poles only, so for British clients, please bring adaptor! ).
Local time
Winter Summer
Indonésie Ouest, Jakarta: CET + 6 CET + 5
Indonésie Central, Denpasar Bali: CET + 7 CET + 6
Indonésie Est, Sorong Raja Ampat: CET + 8 CET + 7
My local agent
Johana
- Graduated from a reputable business school in France, Johana has always been passionate by travelling and discovering new cultures.
- When she arrived in Indonesia, in Bali 3 years ago, she immediatly fell in love with its culture but especially with its incredible underwater world.
- Johana shares now her time between her passion of diving and the office of Dune Aurora where she is Manager of Guest Relations and Booking.
- Destination
- LIVEABOARD RAJA AMPAT
- Activity
- LIVEABOARD MACRO MANTA RAYS SNORKELING
- Duration
- 7 days
- Group
- 6 to 18 people
- Code
- 87
- Price
- From €2,280
- Level
- 5/5
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Language(s)
- English / French / Italian