Raja Ampat & Misool Liveaboard

Sorong, Sorong City, West Papua, Indonesia

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Dive Ninja US
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Dec 9 - 18, 2024
Group size: 1 - 22
Raja Ampat & Misool Liveaboard
Sorong, Sorong City, West Papua, Indonesia

Dive Ninja US
  • Email address verified
17 reviews

Dec 9 - 18, 2024
Group size: 1 - 22

About this trip

Join Dive Ninja for 10 days & 9 nights exploring the enchanting & exotic islands of Raja Ampat and Misool, Indonesia aboard the gorgeous White Manta liveaboard! Get ready for 30 dives experiencing the jaw dropping biodiversity of this beautiful remote area. Raja Ampat is home to the greatest amount of marine species in the entire world. Including over 1500 species of fish and boasting 75% of the worlds coral species - as well as 96% of the worlds hard coral species! To put this in perspective the entire Caribbean is home to 62 coral species, Raja Ampat is home to over 530 coral species! But it's not only gorgeous reefs, it's also home to squadrons of manta rays, whale sharks, wobbegong sharks, sea turtles, whales, reef sharks, and more. It even has its own unique jellyfish lake filled with non stinging jellies. 


The warm, clear waters of this area have also been a protected shark & ray sanctuary since 2013 allowing the abundance of these amazing creatures to really thrive! The reefs are also filled with tons of macro life like pygmy seahorses, frogfish, nudibranchs, and ghost pipefish!


Above water, you'll find dramatic jungle covered islands rising from the bright blue waters. Raja Ampat is one of the planet’s least traveled regions, and has one of the lowest population densities in all of Indonesia making for a dream diving destination. Join us December 9-18, 2024 for an unforgettable trip!


The White Manta

An experience of a lifetime awaits you onboard the gorgeous White Manta. Stable, spacious and safe, the White Manta is fully equipped to take you on a fascinating diving adventure in some of the best diving destinations in Indonesia. Want a nice massage to wrap up a hard day of diving? Or like to start your day with fresh baked breads? The White Manta has you covered. 


The White Manta is possibly the largest purpose-built REANA class dive vessel in the region. Measuring 46m (152 ft) by 10m (33ft), this steel hull vessel is spacious and comfortable. She boasts 14 beautifully furnished en-suite air conditioned cabins, each averaging 20sqm (200sqf) in size, an open outdoor alfresco dining area, and an indoor air-conditioned room for finer dining, creating the perfect onboard ambiance for a world class dive holiday. Enjoy camera friendly facilities, including a dedicated camera room, delicious food, a huge, spacious dive deck, a beautiful sundeck and 24 hour satellite WIFI connection anytime, anywhere. 

Quick Facts:

Water Temp: 27-30C / 80-86F

Air Temp: 27-32C / 80-90F

Visibility: 15-30m / 50-100ft

Current: Mild to fast

Dive experience level: Intermediate

Embarkation / Disembarkation: Sorong (SOQ), West Papua 

What’s included

  • Accommodation
    9 nights on a shared double occupancy basis
  • All meals & snacks
    A mix of western and Indonesian cuisine. Early continental breakfast, hot breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and mid afternoon chef prepared snacks.
  • Beverages
    Soft drinks, coffee, tea, & juices
  • After Dive
    Warm towel & drink after every dive!
  • Presentations
    Jay will be giving talks throughout the week on mantas, sharks, and more!
  • Jellyfish Lake
    Visit Raja Amat's unique jellyfish lake
  • All diving & activities
  • 5 Dive Guides
    Lots of guides on hand so you have smaller groups in the water.
  • Land Transfers
    Free transfers from local hotel/airport to the ship on departure & disembarking days
  • Fresh towels
    Indoor and dive deck towels
  • Tanks, weights & belts
    AL80 tanks

What’s not included

  • Massage Services
    Yes, you heard that right! You can get a massage on the ship! Massages are available on board for $35/ hour
  • Flights
    Nearest airport is Sorong (SOQ), West Papua. Contact us for help with local flight info.
  • Port & park fee
    $250 USD Marine Park fee & Port fee (paid in advance)
  • Rental gear
    Optional rental scuba gear for the full trip
  • Nitrox upgrade
    Optional unlimited nitrox for the entire trip ($20/Dive day)
  • Wifi
    Wifi is available on board for $50 for the length of the trip
  • Beer & Wine
    Available for purchase onboard
  • Laundry Service
    Laundry Service is available onboard for $10/basket.
  • Crew tips & gratuities
    10%-15% of trip price is customary but is at your discretion
  • Card processing fees
    Any extra fees for payment on this platform are not included or collected by Dive Ninja Expeditions - the platform / credit card provider collects these fees, and we have no control over their charges
  • Fuel Surcharge
    Due to the rise in fuel costs the ship has instituted a fuel surcharge ($150 paid in advance)

Available Packages

Trip Price
$4,200
Deposit:$1,000

Available options

Mandatory Marine Park & Port Fee
$400
Deposit: $0

The ship requires that Marine Park fee ($250) and the fuel surcharge ($150) must be paid before boarding. Please add to your booking. 

Photography Workshop with Jay Clue
$1,200
Deposit: $0

Join award winning Pro Photographer, Jay Clue, for a very special custom designed photography workshop specific to your goals.

Your Organizer


DN
Dive Ninja US
17 reviews
Dive Ninja Expeditions was founded with a passion for exploration, adventure, conservation, and above all, diving. Dive Ninjas leads conservation minded diving tours, activities, & whale watching in Cabo San Lucas, specialized expeditions around Baja, as well as dive trips all around the world for divers & ocean lovers who want to experience something memorable and help protect our planet’s oceans at the same time.

Reviews

I was unable to complete this Socorro trip as my elderly Mother took ill at this last minute, but what I can tell you is that the Daniela at Dive Ninjas worked incredibly hard on my behalf to try and resell my berth so that I could recoup some of my expenses. Very professional and empathetic...kudos Dive Ninjas team!
By Nancy M for Socorro Ninja New Years 2025 on Jan 28, 2025
This is a trip of a lifetime! But I loved it so much I came back for a second trip and might already be thinking about a third. Dive Ninjas does a great job of making the whole process seamless from start to finish. The boat is spotless and comfortable, the food is good, the team onboard is kind, helpful and safety focused. Then, you add in the beauty of the remote location and the amazing pelagic sea life... it is scuba divers dream come true! Giant mantas, sharks of every kind including hammerheads, my favorite, dolphins, tuna, whales (we saw both orcas and humpbacks this time!) and tons of reef fish; it simply cannot be beat and is one of my favorite places to dive in the world.
By Tonya S for Socorro Ninja New Years 2025 on Jan 24, 2025
AG
This trip did not disappoint! I always end up meeting amazing people on Dive Ninja trips. Jay is a fantastic host and kept the positive vibes going. He helped ensure we went to great sites to meet all our expectations and checked in on everyone to assist where needed. The pre-trip reservations support was super helpful and patient with all my questions. Already booked my next trip with them!
By Anastasia G for Raja Ampat & Misool Liveaboard on Jan 23, 2025
The trip Dive Ninjas and White Manta to Raja Ampat was phenomenal! The crew was very attentive and the service was exceptional. Kudos to the chef for meeting dietary needs and Nacho our cruise director for all things. Of course, the utmost regard goes to Dive Ninja Expeditions and Jay Clue for offering such amazing experiences
By Mia B for Raja Ampat & Misool Liveaboard on Dec 29, 2024
VF
I had an amazing week on the Red Sea Aggressor IV and t days on the Aggressor Nile Queen. The Red Sea diving was good. The Aggressor staff was excellent, but the food quality was not to the standards I would expect. The 2 RHIBs have seen better days are overdue for replacement. The group assembled by Jay, Ninga Divers, were all easy to dive and hang with during the day. I hope to dive with you again soon,
By Van F for Red Sea Sharks & Reefs 2024 on Nov 25, 2024
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