









Indonesia · Liveaboard★ 4.5
from USD 2,809 / person
Plan this trip with AI →Embark on an unforgettable adventure with the Raja Ampat Aggressor, a purpose-built liveaboard designed to deliver both safety and comfort while exploring the breathtaking dive sites of Indonesia. With a capacity for 16 guests, this sturdy vessel ensures a relaxed yet exhilarating diving experience, allowing you to dive into the pristine waters of the Raja Ampat archipelago and beyond.
The Raja Ampat Aggressor offers a variety of itineraries, including 12-night trips to Lembeh, North Sulawesi, and Derawan, as well as 7-night excursions around Derawan Island. Dive into the vibrant underwater world, where you may encounter an array of marine life such as barracuda, manta rays, and even whale sharks. Onboard, enjoy delicious buffet-style meals, refreshing drinks, and the convenience of free Wi-Fi. After a day of diving, relax on the spacious deck and take in the stunning views of the Indonesian seascape.
Transfer to the boat Check in Meet the crew Welcome briefing Assign cabins Prepare equipment Sail to dive sites
Sample itinerary Kakaban: Kakaban is known for the non-stinging jellyfish lake, located in the middle of the island and a brisk 15-minute walk. The non-stinging jellyfish have inhabited the lake for centuries as there are no known predators. The outer ring of Kakaban island offers divers a wide variety of dive sites that includes corals, large pelagic, and thrilling caves. The most famous area is Barracuda Point which has schooling barracuda and is visited by large tuna and sharks. Sangalaki: This area is famous for the large population of turtles and manta rays year-round and guests will frequently see them feeding. The island has a turtle nursery run by the local government which can be visited. Whale sharks are frequently seen off the coast of the island. Maratua Atoll: The Raja Ampat Aggressors' favorite dives are "The Channel" and "Big Fish Country" which has tornadoes of barracuda, grey reef sharks, thresher sharks, loads of turtles, and schooling eagle rays schooling. Maratua Island has at least 13 caves with hundreds more that have yet to be explored. Pulau Panjang & Pulau Derawan: This is an area known for amazing macro life such as Satomi pigmy, sea dragons, ghost pipefish, frogfish, blue ring octopus, harlequin shrimp, and tiger shrimp. This is a macro haven with the weird and wonderful. Talisayan: A large population of whale sharks can be found here during the diving season. Similar to Cenderawasih Bay, whale sharks can be found swimming under the fishing platforms of the local fishermen. The last dive will be on the penultimate day of the trip. Divers are recommended to wait for 24hours before flying after the last dive. 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.
Last dive of the trip Time to relax, clean diving gear and share time with the group and crew The day before departure at the end of the trip, the yacht will return to port early evening around 6 pm Guests will not arrive back to port in time to fly out this day. A cocktail party and dinner will be held onboard the last evening of the charter.
Check-out from boat around 8 am You will be transported to the airport for a domestic flight back or to a local hotel if you are extending their stay. Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions.
Before you trip Guests are encouraged to arrive at least one day prior to the charter start date regardless of the trip you are on. Complimentary pick up by Aggressor staff at the airport or hotel Meet the crew & welcome briefing. After all guests are onboard, the yatch will depart. After your trip The day before departure at the end of the trip, the yacht will return to port early evening. Guests will not arrive back to port in time to fly out this day. A cocktail party and dinner will be held onboard the last evening of the charter. Final disembarkation will occur the morning of the last day of the charter. Guests will have a compimentary transfer to the airport or to a local hotel. For any guest choosing to extend their stay our staff will be happy to organize tours to give you time to off-gas and enjoy the landsites Be sure to remember the suggested 24-hour no-fly rule when planning your departure.
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Safety briefing, crew introduction, necessary dive paperwork, cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place before departing the harbor. Journey to the first dive site for a check dive. Please take this opportunity to familiarize yourself with the vessel and make yourself comfortable. Cruise to the Derawan Islands (approximately 6 hours). Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforeseeable factors.
Derawan is an archipelago with the main islands being Derawan, Maratua, Kakaban and Sangalaki, forming small and remote atolls with sandy banks. This special place is considered the second most biodiverse place in the world. Derawan Islands are part of the Coral Triangle, which features 872 species of reef fish, 507 species of coral, and invertebrates, including protected species (5 giants clam species, 2 sea turtles, coconut crab, etc.). The diving offers abundant marine life with a huge variety of coral reef dives, caves, walls, and lagoons, including a jellyfish lake visit. Guests will see sharks, schooling barracudas, mantas, whalesharks and macro life. Derawan also contains the largest green turtle nesting site in Indonesia, making dives with turtles quite common. Derawan Island provide a good mix of both muck sites and drift dives. The muck sites attract all sorts of macro species, including the highly venomous blue-ringed octopus, frogfish of various colours, harlequin shrimp and ghost pipefish. The drift sites attract numerous large pelagic species, including several sharks. Oceanic whitetip and blacktip reef sharks, as well as leopard and nurse sharks can all be seen here. Great schools of barracuda are also a common sighting. Many sites around the islands have yet to be visited by divers, and you are likely to complete several exploratory dives while on your Derawan liveaboard dive trip. Several hundred caves are estimated to be totally unexplored, providing the experienced cave diver a somewhat exciting prospect. These caves typically originate on the islands, and have exits on the reefs themselves. 4 dives in Sangalaki Island
4 dives in Kakaban Island
4 dives in Talisayan Whale Sharks
4 dives in Maratua
4 dives in Maratua
2 dives in the morning in Derawan depending on guest flight schedules and the 24 hour requirement before flying.
Unfortunately our trip has come to an end and we have to say goodbye, but we hope to see you again soon!
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions.
Before you trip The itinerary starts and ends from Tarakan, a large modern city , which has an international airport and multiple daily direct flights from Jakarta. Guests are encouraged to arrive at least one day prior to the charter start date regardless of the trip you are on. Complimentary pick up by Aggressor staff at the airport or hotel Meet the crew & welcome briefing. After all guests are onboard, the yatch will depart. After your trip The day before departure at the end of the trip, the yacht will return to port early evening. Guests will not arrive back to port in time to fly out this day. A cocktail party and dinner will be held onboard the last evening of the charter. Final disembarkation will occur the morning of the last day of the charter. Guests will have a compimentary transfer to the airport or to a local hotel. For any guest choosing to extend their stay our staff will be happy to organize tours to give you time to off-gas and enjoy the landsites Be sure to remember the suggested 24-hour no-fly rule when planning your departure.
This trip combines the best dive sites of Banda Sea, and South Raja Ampat (Misool). The great highlights are the amazing macro sites in Ambon Bay, large pelagics in Banda Islands, manta cleaning stations near Mansuar and the huge schools of fish near Farondi. The Dampier Straight separates the Birdhead Peninsula from Waigeo and Mansuar. The name comes from the Dutch colonial times. It refers to the shape of the peninsula on the map, but it is also a paradise for many rare bird species. Here the Pacific Ocean meets the Halmahera Sea, with an explosion of marine life. With regular strong currents, big fish feel especially comfortable. Manta rays, reef sharks, different schools of mackerel, tuna and barracuda are seen again and again. Diving in the endless maze of the islands of Misool is very special. It is paradise for macro enthusiasts, but encounters with larger fish such as manta rays happens. Misool is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world with fish, corals, sponges, soft corals, shrimps, crabs and countless nudibranchs and other invertebrates. Huge schools of sardines are a definite highlight. Soft corals and sea fans (diameter of 3-4 meters) in all sizes and colors dominate the underwater landscape. Nusa Laut. Varied reef scapes with beautiful coral gardens and loads of fish. Schools of surgeon fish, big eye jacks, and a variety of reef fish including barracudas sweeten the dive. With some luck you can even see hammerhead sharks. Another highlight is the night dive under the pier, where we "hunt" critters. Angler fish, scorpion fish, pipe fish and many other creatures are on display. Banda Neira is the main island of "Banda Islands", which are part of the Maluku archipelago. The "Banda Islands" consists of 10 small volcanic islands. Visit the old fortress of the Dutchman on Banda Neira, or climb a volcano is part of our program. Over 20 years ago lava flowed into the sea and formed a hard coral garden which is amazing! Everything a diver could wish for can be seen in this canal which flows towards the Banda Sea. It guarantees a unique spectacle of schooling fish; giant groupers, large schools of barracudas, snapper, surgeon fish, sweet lips in the midst of beautiful coral. This is an underwater photographers haven, there are so many things to photograph, it becomes confusing. The sometimes violent currents cannot guarantee the best visibility, but there is a big chance to see large fish such as manta rays, sharks and even mobulas.
Last dive of the trip Time to relax, clean diving gear and share time with the group and crew The day before departure at the end of the trip, the yacht will return to port early evening around 6 pm Guests will not arrive back to port in time to fly out this day. A cocktail party and dinner will be held onboard the last evening of the charter.
Check-out from boat around 8 am You will be transported to the airport for a domestic flight back or to a local hotel if you are extending their stay.
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions.
Before your trip Guests are encouraged to arrive at least one day prior to the charter start date regardless of the trip you are on. Complimentary pick up by Aggressor staff at the airport or hotel Meet the crew & welcome briefing. After all guests are onboard,the Cruise Director will go through safety procedures before the yatch will departs. Sit back and watch the world go by - get ready to explore the great underwater sights. Duration 13 Days / 12 Nights. Approximately 36 Dives After your trip On the penultimate day of the cruise, the yacht will return to port early evening. Guests will not arrive back to port in time to fly out on this day. A cocktail party and dinner will be held on the last evening of the charter. Final disembarkation will occur after breakfast on the last day of the charter. Guests will have a complimentary transfer to the airport or to a local hotel.
Pick up by Aggressor staff at the airport or hotel Group transfer to the boat. Meet the crew & welcome briefing. This route offers such a wealth of biodiversity starting with the spectacularly beautiful reefs around the Raja Ampat area and traveling through the Misool to Halmahera area and on to the critter heaven of the Lembeh Straits.
This route offers such a wealth of biodiversity starting with the spectacularly beautiful reefs around the Raja Ampat area and traveling through the Misool to Halmahera area and on to the critter heaven of the Lembeh Straits. The cruise runs between Sorong Papua and Bitung in North Sulawesi or return. There are 4 key areas dived; Raja Ampat, Halmahera, Tifore (an island between Halmahera and Lembeh), and Lembeh. Raja Ampat – The trip starts in the area around Waigeo (north Raja Ampat), where we spend 2 days, mostly around the Strait of Dampier (including the manta dive). Then we move to Misool (south Raja Ampat), and spend another 2 days. Pulau Pisang – These are a set of 2 islands and 2 small rocks between the areas of Misool and Halmahera. We spend a whole day here as the diving is terrific. Sloping reefs with healthy soft and hard corals and “very fishy” diving with schooling Bumpheads parrot fish, zillions of Blue Trigger fish and squadrons Dogtooth Tuna passing by. Strait of Patinti – Strait in the south of Halmahera. We spend another awesome day of diving here. There are 2 pinnacles in the strait that are full of fish, healthy corals and quite a few blacktip reef sharks. Excellent diving. Tifore – A small island between Halmahera and Lembeh. Great diving around a submerged reef about half a mile from the island. The reef has a wall on the south and east and sloping reef on the west . The wall and reef offer good dives however the main attractive is looking into the blue ! Massive schools of Barracudas – hundreds and hundreds of barracudas that have made Tifore their home. Really quite amazing ! Lembeh Strait – 2 dives on the last day – world famous for it’s muck and critter diving – long lazy dives offering photographers some of the most weird and wonderful marine creatures in the world. We encourage our divers to use a shore based resort to spend a few days in this area for a great treat either before or after your Mermaid Liveaboard’s cruise.
Last dive of the trip Time to relax, clean diving gear and share time with the group and crew The day before departure at the end of the trip, the yacht will return to port early evening around 6 pm Guests will not arrive back to port in time to fly out this day. A cocktail party and dinner will be held onboard the last evening of the charter.
Check-out from boat around 8 am You will be transported to the airport for a domestic flight back or to a local hotel if you are extending their stay. Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majored or other similar reasons
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions.
Before you trip Guests are encouraged to arrive at least one day prior to the charter start date regardless of the trip you are on. Complimentary pick up by Aggressor staff at the airport or hotel Meet the crew & welcome briefing. After all guests are onboard, the yacht will depart. After your trip The day before departure at the end of the trip, the yacht will return to port early evening. Guests will not arrive back to port in time to fly out this day. A cocktail party and dinner will be held onboard the last evening of the charter. Final disembarkation will occur the morning of the last day of the charter. Guests will have a complimentary transfer to the airport or to a local hotel. For any guest choosing to extend their stay our staff will be happy to organize tours to give you time to off-gas and enjoy the land sites Be sure to remember the suggested 24-hour no-fly rule when planning your departure.
Pick up by Aggressor staff at the airport or hotel Group transfer to the boat. Meet the crew & welcome briefing.
This trip combines the best dive sites of Banda Sea, and South Raja Ampat (Misool). The great highlights are the amazing macro sites in Ambon Bay, large pelagics in Banda Islands, manta cleaning stations near Mansuar and the huge schools of fish near Farondi. The Dampier Straight separates the Birdhead Peninsula from Waigeo and Mansuar. The name comes from the Dutch colonial times. It refers to the shape of the peninsula on the map, but it is also a paradise for many rare bird species. Here the Pacific Ocean meets the Halmahera Sea, with an explosion of marine life. With regular strong currents, big fish feel especially comfortable. Manta rays, reef sharks, different schools of mackerel, tuna and barracuda are seen again and again. Diving in the endless maze of the islands of Misool is very special. It is paradise for macro enthusiasts, but encounters with larger fish such as manta rays happens. Misool is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world with fish, corals, sponges, soft corals, shrimps, crabs and countless nudibranchs and other invertebrates. Huge schools of sardines are a definite highlight. Soft corals and sea fans (diameter of 3-4 meters) in all sizes and colors dominate the underwater landscape. Nusa Laut. Varied reef scapes with beautiful coral gardens and loads of fish. Schools of surgeon fish, big eye jacks, and a variety of reef fish including barracudas sweeten the dive. With some luck you can even see hammerhead sharks. Another highlight is the night dive under the pier, where we "hunt" critters. Angler fish, scorpion fish, pipe fish and many other creatures are on display. Banda Neira is the main island of "Banda Islands", which are part of the Maluku archipelago. The "Banda Islands" consists of 10 small volcanic islands. Visit the old fortress of the Dutchman on Banda Neira, or climb a volcano is part of our program. Over 20 years ago lava flowed into the sea and formed a hard coral garden which is amazing! Everything a diver could wish for can be seen in this canal which flows towards the Banda Sea. It guarantees a unique spectacle of schooling fish; giant groupers, large schools of barracudas, snapper, surgeon fish, sweet lips in the midst of beautiful coral. This is an underwater photographers haven, there are so many things to photograph, it becomes confusing. The sometimes violent currents cannot guarantee the best visibility, but there is a big chance to see large fish such as manta rays, sharks and even mobulas.
Last dive of the trip Time to relax, clean diving gear and share time with the group and crew The day before departure at the end of the trip, the yacht will return to port early evening around 6 pm Guests will not arrive back to port in time to fly out this day. A cocktail party and dinner will be held onboard the last evening of the charter
Check-out from boat around 8 am You will be transported to the airport for a domestic flight back or to a local hotel if you are extending their stay. Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions.
Before you trip Guests are encouraged to arrive at least one day prior to the charter start date regardless of the trip you are on. Complimentary pick up by Aggressor staff at the airport or hotel Meet the crew & welcome briefing. After all guests are onboard, the yatch will depart. After your trip The day before departure at the end of the trip, the yacht will return to port early evening. Guests will not arrive back to port in time to fly out this day. A cocktail party and dinner will be held onboard the last evening of the charter. Final disembarkation will occur the morning of the last day of the charter. Guests will have a compimentary transfer to the airport or to a local hotel. For any guest choosing to extend their stay our staff will be happy to organize tours to give you time to off-gas and enjoy the landsites Be sure to remember the suggested 24-hour no-fly rule when planning your departure.
Pick up by Aggressor staff at the airport or hotel Group transfer to the boat. Meet the crew & welcome briefing. This route offers such a wealth of biodiversity starting with the spectacularly beautiful reefs around the Raja Ampat area and travelling through the Misool to Halmahera area and on to the critter heaven of the Lembeh Straits.
This route offers such a wealth of biodiversity starting with the spectacularly beautiful reefs around the Raja Ampat area and travelling through the Misool to Halmahera area and on to the critter heaven of the Lembeh Straits. The cruise runs between Sorong Papua and Bitung in North Sulawesi or return. There are 4 key areas dived; Raja Ampat, Halmahera, Tifore (an island between Halmahera and Lembeh), and Lembeh. Raja Ampat – The trip starts in the area around Waigeo (north Raja Ampat), where we spend 2 days, mostly around the Strait of Dampier (including the manta dive). Then we move to Misool (south Raja Ampat), and spend another 2 days. Pulau Pisang – These are a set of 2 islands and 2 small rocks between the areas of Misool and Halmahera. We spend a whole day here as the diving is terrific. Sloping reefs with healthy soft and hard corals and “very fishy” diving with schooling Bumpheads parrotfish, zillions of Blue Triggerfish and squadrons Dogtooth Tuna passing by. Strait of Patinti – Strait in the south of Halmahera. We spend another awesome day of diving here. There are 2 pinnacles in the strait that are full of fish, healthy corals and quite a few blacktip reef sharks. Excellent diving. Tifore – A small island between Halmahera and Lembeh. Great diving around a submerged reef about half a mile from the island. The reef has a wall on the south and east and sloping reef on the west . The wall and reef offer good dives however the main attractive is looking into the blue ! Massive schools of Barracudas – hundreds and hundreds of barracudas that have made Tifore their home. Really quite amazing ! Lembeh Strait – 2 dives on the last day – world famous for it’s muck and critter diving – long lazy dives offering photographers some of the most weird and wonderful marine creatures in the world. We encourage our divers to use a shore based resort to spend a few days in this area for a great treat either before or after your Mermaid Liveaboard’s cruise.
Last dive of the trip Time to relax, clean diving gear and share time with the group and crew The day before departure at the end of the trip, the yacht will return to port early evening around 6 pm Guests will not arrive back to port in time to fly out this day. A cocktail party and dinner will be held onboard the last evening of the charter.
Check-out from boat around 8 am You will be transported to the airport for a domestic flight back or to a local hotel if you are extending their stay. Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions.
Before you trip Guests are encouraged to arrive at least one day prior to the charter start date regardless of the trip you are on. Complimentary pick up by Aggressor staff at the airport or hotel Meet the crew & welcome briefing. After all guests are onboard, the yatch will depart. After your trip The day before departure at the end of the trip, the yacht will return to port early evening. Guests will not arrive back to port in time to fly out this day. A cocktail party and dinner will be held onboard the last evening of the charter. Final disembarkation will occur the morning of the last day of the charter. Guests will have a compimentary transfer to the airport or to a local hotel. For any guest choosing to extend their stay our staff will be happy to organize tours to give you time to off-gas and enjoy the landsites Be sure to remember the suggested 24-hour no-fly rule when planning your departure.
Upon arriving, you'll transfer to the boat and check in. You'll meet the crew and receive a warm welcome briefing. After assigning cabins, you'll have time to prepare your equipment before setting sail to the dive sites. Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforeseeable factors.
After the final dive, relax, clean your gear, and enjoy time with the group and crew. The yacht returns to port by 6 pm the day before departure. A cocktail party and dinner will be held onboard that evening.
Check-out from boat around 8 am You will be transported to the airport for a domestic flight back or to a local hotel if you are extending their stay. Unfortunately our trip has come to an end and we have to say goodbye, but we hope to see you again soon!
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions.
Before you trip Guests are encouraged to arrive at least one day prior to the charter start date regardless of the trip you are on. Complimentary pick up by Aggressor staff at the airport or hotel Meet the crew & welcome briefing. After all guests are onboard, the yatch will depart. After your trip The day before departure at the end of the trip, the yacht will return to port early evening. Guests will not arrive back to port in time to fly out this day. A cocktail party and dinner will be held onboard the last evening of the charter. Final disembarkation will occur the morning of the last day of the charter. Guests will have a compimentary transfer to the airport or to a local hotel. For any guest choosing to extend their stay our staff will be happy to organize tours to give you time to off-gas and enjoy the landsites Be sure to remember the suggested 24-hour no-fly rule when planning your departure.
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★ 5 · LINDA VERNON · 2024-02-15I HAD A FATASTIC TIME . LOTS OF DIVING -NO PRESSURE WONDERFUL FOOD . THE CREWE MADE THE TRIP THEY WERE KIND AND HAPPY. THEY REALLY WANTED TO MAKE OUR TRIP SPECIAL AND IT WAS. THE DIVE GUIDED WERE FIRST CLASS WITHOUT BEING OVERBEARING. I LOVED IT SO MUCH I AM RETURNING TO THE BOAT IN AUGUST FOR A DIFFERENT PART OF THEIR INDONESIAN AREA. . I STAYED IN THE CHEAPEST CABIN WHICH I LIKED SO I CANNOT REALLY COMMENT ON THE CABINS UPSTAIRS. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED
★ 5 · Phil Rose · 2019-03-15I cannot really fault the Raja Ampat Aggressor at all. It is really a great boat and I had a fantastic trip. Remi the Cruise Director and the wonderful, friendly Indonesian crew provided first rate service throughout. Food was brilliant and the diving side of it was safe and highly effective, including reliable nitrox mix. Just two minor issues. 1 some night dive locations seemed barren. For me, it would be more interesting to alternate with a 4th late day dive 2 the ladder to get back on the inflatable at the end if the dive is not the easiest The Aggressor is not a cheap boat, but you get what you pay for and I thought it was worth every $
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