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Plan this trip with AI →The Queenesia II is a beautiful 32-metre (105ft) phinisi liveaboard that takes just 16 guests diving across some of the best sites in the Indonesian archipelago. Built in 2016 with a 7.5-metre beam, this custom-built vessel carries seven cabins served by nine bathrooms — and with a crew-to-guest ratio approaching 1:1, personal attention is never in short supply.
Her routes reach the standout corners of Indonesian diving: Raja Ampat and the Dampier Strait, the remote Banda Sea, macro-rich Lembeh Strait, Cenderawasih Bay and Derawan. A typical Berau-to-Berau voyage runs nine nights with roughly 21 dives, offering two to four dives daily — night dives included where conditions allow. Advanced Open Water certification and a minimum of 30 logged dives are required.
On board, comfort matches the diving. En-suite, air-conditioned cabins — several with balconies and sea views — sit alongside an air-conditioned saloon, a sun deck and observation deck, and a dedicated camera station with a separate rinse for underwater gear. Snorkellers and non-divers are welcome too.
The crew will transfer the Guests from the Airport or Hotel to the ship. After a nice welcome briefing by our cruise director, cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place. Guests can familiarize themselves with the vessel, set up equipment, and get comfortable.
10: We offer 2-4 dives daily, including a night dive if possible. When crossing, only 2 dives a day can be scheduled.
The final day of diving with 1-2 scheduled dives - sailing back to the harbor. The crew will organize the transfer to the Airport. The last dive will be on the penultimate day of the trip. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after the last dive. Sample itineraries and maps are for illustrative purposes only. The exact route and sites visited are subject to change based on local regulations, guest experience, weather, and logistics, and are at the Captain's discretion. Key regions Lembeh Strait Derawan
The crew will transfer the guests from the airport or hotel to the ship. After a nice welcome briefing by our cruise director, cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place. Guests can familiarize themselves with the vessel, set up equipment, and get comfortable.
10: We offer 2-4 dives daily, including a night dive if possible. When crossing only 2 dives a day can be scheduled.
The final day of diving with 1-2 scheduled dives - sailing back to the harbor.
After breakfast and check-out, we start preparing for disembarkation. The crew will organize the transfer to the airport. The last dive will be on the penultimate day of the trip. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after the last dive. Sample itineraries and maps are for illustrative purposes only. The exact route and sites visited are subject to change based on local regulations, guest experience, weather, and logistics and are at the Captain's discretion. Key regions Banda Sea
9 We offer 2-4 dives daily, including a night dive if possible. When crossing only 2 dives a day can be scheduled. Day 10 Final day of diving with 1-2 scheduled dives - sailing back to the harbor. Day 11 After breakfast and check-out, we start preparing for disembarkation. The crew will organize the transfer to the Airport. Marine Life: Snapper, Bumphead, Blunthead parrotfish, turtles, sharks, moray eels, dog-toothed tuna, fusiliers, jacks, Hammerhead, thresher, and silvertip sharks, Mobula rays, whales, dolphins and much more. The last dive of the trip will be on the final day. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after the last dive. Sample itineraries and maps are for
6 We offer 2-4 dives daily, including a night dive if possible. When crossing, only 2 dives a day can be scheduled. Day 7 The final day of diving with 1-2 scheduled dives - sailing back to the harbor. Day 8 After breakfast and check-out, we start preparing for disembarkation. The crew will organize the transfer to the Airport. Manta Rays: Central Raja Ampat is known for its population of manta rays, which can often be seen gliding gracefully through the water, especially at sites like Manta Sandy. Pygmy Seahorses: These tiny creatures, barely larger than a grain of rice, can be found nestled among the coral branches. Central Raja Ampat offers several dive sites where divers can spot differen
Sorong Arrive at Sorong Airport and meet the crew. Board the vessel and settle in. Cabin allocation and ship orientation. Lunch and dinner are served while departing towards Raja Ampat National Park. Days 2-4: Misool Island Group Explore the remote and pristine Misool Island group. Dive into the area, which offers a diverse underwater scope with walls, pinnacles, and giant clams. Enjoy the beautiful beaches and lagoons of Misool. Discover the rich marine life with over 100 fish species and 450 coral species.
Dampier Straits Dive in the Dampier Straits area, known for excellent dive spots. Cape Kri is a popular dive site with a high concentration of fish and coral species. Explore other sites like Mioskon, Cape Kri, and Mike's Point.
Wayag Arrive at Wayag Island, famous for its breathtaking scenery. Hike to the top of Mount Pindito for panoramic views. Enjoy a picnic on the beach and go swimming and snorkeling. Dive in the northern part of Raja Ampat, such as Aljui Bay or Gam.
Sel Pele Bay Visit Sel Pele Bay on Waigeo Island, known for critter hunting. Explore the bay and consider a tour of the pearl farms. Dive at sites like Dinding Selatan, Kebung Kerang, and Pearl Farm Pier.
Fam and Penemu Island Dive in the Pam and Penemu area, known for vivid corals and strong currents. Experience drift dives at Melissa Garden, Barracuda, and Angelina Passage.
Dampier Straits Return to the Dampier Straits for more diving. Dive at Chicken Reef, Sardine, and Blue Magic. Encounter schools of fish, barracuda, surgeonfish, trevally, and more. Look out for mantas and other marine life.
Arborek Stop at Arborek and dive at Manta Sandy and Manta Ridge. Spot groups of mantas swimming and circling. Enjoy two shallow dives for safety reasons.
Sorong Disembark after breakfast. Transfer to Sorong Airport for departure. (*) itinerary description provided by the boat operator Marine Life: At least 75 percent of all coral species can be found in Raja Ampat, divers can expect a range of topography from soft corals and sea fans, to hard corals, seagrass beds, mangroves, shallow reefs, deep drop-offs, caves, black sand, and white sand. Giant manta rays, sea turtles, sharks, cuttlefish, pipefish, various seahorse species, and massive schools of reef fish are the norm, plus the delightful wobbegong sharks and Epaulette sharks inhabit these waters too. The last dive of the trip will be on the penultimate day. Divers are recommended to wait
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