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Sea Safari VI

Indonesia · Liveaboard★ 5

from USD 2,520 / person

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Type
Liveaboard
Built / renovated
2000
Length × width
35 m × 10 m
Cabins
10
Nitrox
YES ($)
Wi-Fi
YES ($)
Rental gear
YES ($)

Highlights

  • The Sea Safari VI is a luxurious phinisi-style wooden schooner taking you to bio-diverse dive sites across Indonesia, including Raja Ampat, Komodo, Bali, Lombok, Rinca
  • Itineraries combine macro sea life plus dugongs, mantas, sharks, turtles and dolphins and thousands of species of fish, vertical walls, deep water trenches and submerged volcanoes
  • This is scuba diving at its best in some of the world's clearest waters, teeming with life, with ENOS safety system for every diver
  • Between dives, relax on the boat or join an excursion to see the world-famous komodo dragons on Komodo itineraries

About Sea Safari VI

Embark on an unforgettable journey aboard the Sea Safari VI, a luxurious phinisi-style schooner that navigates the stunningly biodiverse waters of Indonesia. With itineraries that include the renowned Komodo National Park and the enchanting Raja Ampat, you’ll dive into some of the world’s clearest waters, teeming with marine life. Experience the thrill of encountering dugongs, mantas, sharks, and dolphins, alongside a vibrant array of fish species that inhabit vertical walls, deep water trenches, and submerged volcanoes.

The Sea Safari VI offers a comfortable onboard experience, featuring spacious accommodations and a full board service that includes international buffet meals, snacks, and beverages. Between dives, unwind on deck or participate in guided excursions to see the famous Komodo dragons. With a dedicated dive team and advanced safety systems, your diving adventure will be both exhilarating and secure. Join us for an extraordinary exploration of Indonesia's underwater wonders!

Routes & departures

Komodo National Park6 nights · 18 dives · 82 Departures
  1. 1
    Day 1

    Day 1 : Labuan Bajo – Sabolan Arrive at the newly built Labuan Bajo airport in Flores. Our representative will be waiting outside the arrival hall and ready to escort you to the ship for immediate boarding. Safety Breifing, Safety DVD, Crew Introduction, Necessary Dive Paperwork, Cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place before departing the Harbour. During the journey to our first dive site, Sabolan for a check dive, take this opportunity to familiarize yourselves with the vessel and make yourself comfortable. Meals : Lunch, Dinner Dives : 1-2 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 unforseeable factors

  2. 2
    Day 2

    Day 2 : Gili Lawa Laut – Gili Lawa Darat Arrive early in the morning around the bay of Gili Lawa, an outstanding diving location in this region, which will includes the sea mound and the drift diving of the point. A few dive points such as GPS Point and Crystal Bomie will leave you the opportunity to spot napoleon wrasse, sharks as well as turtles. Stunning corals and reefs will excite you on your full days diving in this area Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Dives : 3x day dives + 1 night dive

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    Day 3

    Day 3 : Sangeang – Banta Island The boat arrives early in the stunning volcanic island, Sangeang. Sea Safari welcomes you to enjoy the half days of diving at the one of the best dive site in the island. Lunch will be served onboard while the boat is sailing toward to Banta Island where you will be treated to an enormous array of fish life as well as stunning above water scenery. Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Dives : 3x day dives + 1 night dive

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    Day 4

    Day 4 : Tora Longkoy – Padar – Lohoksera Arrive in Toro Longkoi. Here, one of the well-known dive sites is ‘Manta Ale’, located in the south west of Komodo. This is a home to famous manta cleaning station. This area is excellent wide-angle opportunity as the topography of this island is facing towards the wide-open Indian Ocean. The three rocks between this deep bay is all covered by multicolor of soft coral and hard coral garden, leather coral, shark and number of large fish with many different species such as Jack, Tuna, Napoleon, Barracuda, and many other schools of fish. During the season of October – November, you have a golden opportunity to snorkel and dive with Manta as they circle around you. This site is entitled with the most active area in Komodo. Next will be in Padar, Pillarsteen is also known as ‘Pillar Rock’. This site is identified by a tiny pinnacle, just off the southern tip of Small Island east of Padar’s southern point. In honor to its designation on our old Dutch map. There are good caves at about 40 meters. Visibility averaged 10-12 meters. Then night dive in Lohoksera. After night dive and dinner, we proceed to Tatawa Island Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Dives : 3x day dives + 1 night dive

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    Day 5

    Day 5 : Tatawa Besar – Tatawa Kecil Our morning, after light breakfast, we begin with diving in Tatawa Besar and Kecil. The prevailing current, north or south, will dictate where you enter at the main dive site of Tatawa Besar. Turtles seem to be everywhere and you can expect to see many as you navigate the site. Before you leave the currents behind watch out of the balcktip reef sharks, giant trevallies, great and black-tail barracudas. Manta Rays also make occasional guest appearances. Also to the south of Tatawa Besar is Tatawa Kecil. It’s best to dive the west coast of this island to explore its vibrant shallow coral gardens full of anthias. Its caves and boulders are perfect harbours for larger groupers. There are also large schools of humpback snapper, titan triggerfish and the occasional orange-spotted trevally. Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Dives : 3x day dives + 1 night dive

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    Day 6

    Day 6 : Pink Beach – Komodo Our boat anchors early in the morning in the famous Komodo Island. Before your encounter with Komodo Dragons, we will have 2 dives in surrounding area of Pink Beach. Lunch will be served onboard. After the dive, a park ranger will escort you across the island (about 4,5 km there and back ) to a viewing spot to safely watch the “ Komodo Dragons” at very close range. After this breathtaking encounter, the boat will sail to Labuan Bajo. Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Dives : 2x dives

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    Day 7

    Day 7 : Labuan Bajo – Bali The ship will arrive in Labuan Bajo early in the morning. You will be served breakfast and afterwards prepare for disembarkation. And you will transferred to the airport to catch 1,5 hours domestic flight to Denpasar, Bali. Meals : Breakfast Unfortunately our trip has come to an end and we have to say goodbye, but we hope to see you again soon!

Good to know

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.

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Ambon – Banda – Ambon6 nights · 16 dives
  1. 1
    Day 1

    Safety Briefing, Crew Introduction, Necessary Dive Paperwork, Cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place before departing the Harbour. During the journey to our first dive site for a check dive, please take this opportunity to familiarize yourselves with the vessel and make yourself comfortable. 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 unforseeable factors

  2. 2
    Day 2

    Gunung Api Island One of the famous dive site is: Snake Village We visit the dormant volcano Gunung Api for a full days diving admiring the many frigate birds and sea snakes this island is known for. Wetar Island Dive sites include: Wetar Wall, Nunukai Wall, and in front of the village. Ternate Island & Pura Island Ternate and Pura Islands brings us some amazing reefs and plenty of muck diving with chances of Mandarin Fish and Rhinopias You will be able to visit the mini market and village. One of the famous dive site will include: Clown Valley where multitudes of clown fish inhabit those reefs. Komba Island One of the famous dive sites is: Dewi Tara reef You will be able to hear the rumblings of Komba Volcano for another full days diving and observing the volcanos eruptions Lucipara The 5 tiny atolls of Lucipara are the tops of undersea mountains rising up over a mile from the ocean floor, creating a breathtaking drop off to ocean waters ideal for diving. A highlight here is night diving with the rare Photoblepheron bandanensis or more commonly known as the "flash light fish".

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    Day 3
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    Day 7

Good to know

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.

Getting there

Before the trip Fly to Pattimura airport in Ambon. Our representative will be waiting outside the arrival hall and ready to escort you to the ship for immediate boarding. Check in is before 9 am After the trip The last diving will be on the penultimate day The boat returns to Ambon on the penultimate day of the trip You will be transferred to Ambon airport

Ambon – Banda Sea – Ambon7 nights · 19 dives
  1. 1
    Day 1

    Day One : Ambon Well-known as one of the best spots for dive aficionados, Ambon harbor is a long, deep harbor surrounded on both sides by steep, verdant volcanic slopes. A true sense of history overcomes one; imagining the great seafarers like Magellan, Cook and others sailing down the same bay’s mouth. One gets the impression that the area cannot have changed much since the days of these great explorers. The first dive site is under a pier close to the Ambon airport and has the boasting rights of being able to call itself the first great muck site in the world; this is normally where one can get a glimpse of the rare Ambon scorpion fish. Also on offer is a pristine wreck covered with hard and soft corals, lots of fish and resting upright in relatively shallow water. 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 unforseeable factors

  2. 2
    Day 2

    Day Two, Three, and Four : Banda Neira (12 dives) Banda, has an important place in Indonesian and world history. Dominated by a 2500-foot active volcano, for more than three hundred years these tiny islands were the centre of wealth for the Dutch colonies. The diving is also well-known for its good reef dives on the east and north sides of the islands. Here not only marine life treasures such as pipe fish of all varieties, frog fish of many varieties and color variations, and a plethora of juvenile fish seeking sanctuary in the calm waters, but also the least bashful and largest mandarin fish ever! These colorful gems are out of their hiding places all day and are in such shallow water that they can be seen from the pier. Several famous dive sites are Suangi Island, Lava Flow Banda, Batu Kapal, Next Village as well as dive spot next to the Banda Harbour. Besides, we have an opportunity for trekking to Gunung Api. Next, we go back to Ambon

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    Day 3
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    Day 4
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    Day 5

    Day Five : Ambon – Nusa Laut (4 dives) Nusa Laut is just east of Ambon was made famous from two of east Indonesia’s famous diving pioneers, Larry Smith and Edi Frommenweiler. Larry had said it was his favorite reef in the entire eastern region of this great archipelago. It is truly a spectacular location and a full days diving will be on offer. A dive next to the harbour will also be offered.

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    Day 6

    Day Six : Ambon (4 dives) Famous dive sites are wreck Ambon and Laha Muck Critters. We will offer four dives today.

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    Day 7

    Day Seven : Ambon (2 dives) Last two dives of the trip

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    Day 8

    Day Eight : Ambon Disembarkation.

Good to know

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.

Getting there

Before the trip Fly to Pattimura airport in Ambon. Our representative will be waiting outside the arrival hall and ready to escort you to the ship for immediate boarding. Check in is before 9 am After the trip The last diving will be on the penultimate day The boat returns to Ambon on the penultimate day of the trip You will be transferred to Ambon airport

Ambon – Sorong6 nights · 16 dives
  1. 1
    Day 1

    Safety Briefing, Crew Introduction, Necessary Dive Paperwork, Cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place before departing the Harbour. During the journey to our first dive site for a check dive, please take this opportunity to familiarize yourselves with the vessel and make yourself comfortable. 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 unforseeable factors

  2. 2
    Day 2

    Diving near Ambon Diving is mainly done in the Amboyna Bay and you come here basically for the great muck-diving. Be prepared for some interesting critters and amazing behavior! Rhinopias scorpionfishes, frogfishes, seahorses, stonefishes, ghostpipefishes, pegasus sea moths, mandarin fishes, nudibranchs, harlequin and coleman shrimps, kauris, wonderpus, mimic and flamboyant cuttlefish. This is also the area where the famous psychedelic frogfish (Histiophryne psychedelica) was found.

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    Day 3

    4 dive per day in the Ring of fire Spectacular diving with schools of hammerhead sharks. The main highlight of Ring of Fire dive trip. Hammerhead sightings are common around the Banda Sea. The sharks can usually be found between 15 to 35 metres, but smaller schools and lone hammerheads can be seen at much shallower depths, around three to five metres. Expect to see a few hundreds and at times even thousands of them cruising near the walls Dive sites Pantar is the second largest island in the Alor archipelago. Here we can visit some village where both Christians and Muslims live together. Undescribed octopus and rare scorpionfish and lionfish awaits you southeast of Pantar by the black sand beach. Clear water, fish-filled walls and diving beneath Komba’s active volcano round out this great dive spots. Manawoka is for the pelagic species. Some of the largest shoals of barracuda can be seen here, all alongside manta rays and giant groupers. The strong currents attract blacktip reef sharks, while hammerhead sharks have also been spotted lurking in the area. The coral gardens at Nusa Laut are some of the prettiest, with lush greens and turquoise vases. It is absolutely worth bringing along a torch to shine out all the vibrant colours and inspect tucked-away corners. Shoals of anthias are joined by surgeonfish and the occasional pipefish. Scorpionfish are somewhere slightly sheltered, while barracuda patrol the skirts of the reef. This is another very healthy site that attracts hammerheads. Palu Island has black sands all around stunning patch corals, with shoals of fusiliers and pyramid butterflyfish hovering above. Batfish and eagle rays stay close to the sand while oceanic whitetip reef sharks patrol the spaces in between. Manuk, another volcano rising from the Banda Sea is situated far into open sea. Darwin might have run its research on evolution here as well. Despite lower biodiversity on land, the walls below the see are amazing. The night dive surprises many with shrimp and crabs. Especially the shy Saron shrimp can be observed frequently. Sharks, sea snakes, mackerels, tunas and barracudas are seen in the blue

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    The Banda island are so remote, that the overwhelming majority of sites have never even seen a diver. It is safe to say that diving here feels like a real adventure Enjoy seeing rare Weedy, Bumphead parrotfish, Jacks (Big-eye trevallies), Giant trevallies, Spanish mackerel, schooling barracuda, hammerhead sharks, salt water crocodile, and whale shark! The dive sites around the islands are among some of the most beautiful sites of all Indonesia. Waters are clear, reefs are of great variety and beauty, and drop offs are spectacular. One of the main objectives of this voyage are encounters with those big fish: schools of tunas and jacks, barracudas, Spanish mackerels, but also different shark species – grey reef, silky, silvertip, thresher, and the occasional tiger shark has been spotted 4 dives per day for few days around Banda island

Good to know

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.

Getting there

Before your trip Pick up at airport or hotel our staff will be there to get you to the boat Check in and meet the crew  You should be in Ambon one day before The end of your trip The last diving will be on the penultimate day You will return to Saumlaki Check out and transfer to the airport   How to get to Saumlaki There are 2 airlines offering flights from Ambon to Saumlaki:  Expressair and Trigana. Between them, they fly at least daily.  How to get from Ambon Served by several airlines that fly here from Java, Sulawesi, Timor, North Maluku and Papua: Sriwijaya, Garuda, Lion Air / Wings, Expressair

Central & North Raja Ampat2 nights · 5 dives
  1. 1
    Day 1

    Safety Briefing, Crew Introduction, Necessary Dive Paperwork, Cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place before departing the Harbour. During the journey to our first dive site for a check dive, please take this opportunity to familiarize yourselves with the vessel and make yourself comfortable. 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 unforseeable factors

  2. 2
    Day 2

    offer 3-4 dives daily, including a night dive if possible. When crossing only 2 dives a day can be scheduled.

  3. 3
    Day 3

    After breakfast and check-out, we start preparing for disembarkation in Sorong. We say goodbye to our guests and wish them farewell! The Sea Safari crew will organize the transfer to the Airport. Unfortunately our trip has come to an end and we have to say goodbye, but we hope to see you again soon!

Good to know

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.

Getting there

The boat departs for the check-dive as soon as most guest are on board; the best is to take the earliest flight to destination; the latest arrive time is 12pm but with this timing it will be miss the check dive.

What's included

  • ✓ Weight Belt/Weights/Tank(s)
  • ✓ ENOS Rescue-System
  • ✓ Transfer from/to the airport (round-trip, only on boat arrival & departure days)
  • ✓ Transfer from/to local hotels (round-trip, only on boat arrival & departure days)
  • ✓ Water
  • ✓ Tea
  • ✓ Coffee
  • ✓ Juices
  • ✓ Snacks between meals and after dives
  • ✓ Dive guides
  • ✓ Harbour fees
  • ✓ Guided land excursions
  • ✓ Coffee/Expresso
  • ✓ Sea Safari VI serves international buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • ✓ Accommodation onboard & meals, tea/coffee, bottled water, tea-time snacks
  • ✓ Tanks and airfills (200bar), weight belt
  • ✓ Experienced dive master/instructor
  • ✓ Airport/boat transfer
  • ✓ Harbor and anchor fee
  • ✓ Government tax
  • ✓ Cruise accident insurance
  • ✓ Free 1 year Premium membership for diviac's logbook (Value of USD 15)
  • ✓ Free dive insurance from Diviac
  • ✕ Offset your carbon emissions & preserve reef biodiversity with the SeaGrass Grow Program
  • ✕ Soft drinks
  • ✕ Local beer & wine
  • ✕ Alcohol
  • ✕ National park fee : Raja Ampat: USD 145/ pax
  • ✕ Additional dive for diver: US$60/dive/person or US$110/2dives/person
  • ✕ Nitrox $10/tank, $20/day
  • ✕ Tips for the crew (recommended)
  • ✕ On board telecommunication
  • ✕ Try Dive / DSD
  • ✕ Passengers may bring onboard own beverages
  • ✕ Rental equipment full set: USD 35/day - full set all trip: USD 200
  • ✕ Courses: Advanced Open Water:USD 430 - Nitrox:USD 150. Price Include : manual book and certification
  • ✕ Soft drinks, local beer & wine, alcohol
  • ✕ Domestic flights
  • ✕ Sea Safari Cruises will only apply the USD 30 surcharge per night per person if the cost of fuel increases.
  • ✕ Complete Equipment Package
  • ✕ National park fees 145 USD per trip
  • ✕ Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
  • ✕ Personal travel insurance
  • ✕ Onboard telecommunication and laundry service
  • ✕ Gratuities to guide and crew
  • ✕ National park fee for Raja Ampat: USD 145/ pax/trip ~ 15 USD /person/night (Conservation fee)
  • ✕ Dive equipment rental- complete set: USD 35.00/day - complete set all trip: USD 200.00

Marine life

TunaBarracudaNapoleon fishSeahorseManta raySting rayWhitetip reef sharkBlacktip reef sharkHammerhead sharkEagle rayDolphinsWhale sharkNudibranchOctopus

Facilities & amenities

Wi-Fi ($)Nitrox ($)Rental Equipment ($)

Reviews · 1

★ 51 guest reviews

★ 5 · Christine wong · 2018-08-27

great experience

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