Route Description - South Raja Ampat, Misool, The Bomberai Peninsula & Central Raja Ampat
This intriguing new cruise route takes Dewi Nusantara from Sorong, the principal departure port for the Raja Ampat islands, all the way down south to
explore the seldom dived sites of the Bomberai Peninsula. Along the way, we will be able to explore some of the very best scuba diving regions that eastern Indonesia has to offer.
Misool
Our first port of call is Misool, the most southerly of the famed Raja Ampat islands. As many of our guests already know, Misool is overflowing with some of the world’s most iconic and well-known dive sites.
The Bomberai Peninsula
Sailing further south, we come to the sprawling Bomberai Peninsula, where a wealth of brand new marine adventures await. Offshore, there are numerous newly discovered seamounts literally buzzing with marine life. Closer to the peninsula’s dramatic coastline, there is plenty more to see, along with some very intriguing surprises.
The Pisang Islands
The Pisang Island group is now much more than just a waypoint between Raja Ampat and Triton Bay. Dewi Nusantara’s personnel have had the fortunate opportunity to extensively explore the area’s scuba diving potential and discover a whole host of exciting new sites.
The Sagewin Strait, South-West Batanta
And now for something completely different. The critter diving sites on the south side of Batanta Island, facing the Sagewin Strait, are fast gaining mythical status. The sand and gravel slopes are the perfect habitat for the weird and wonderful small creatures that make Indonesian scuba diving so special.
Get On-Board with Dewi Nusantara
We have designed this exciting new itinerary to allow our guests to explore even more of eastern Indonesia’s unique marine environments while also taking in some of the planet’s most breathtaking topside scenery. Dewi Nusantara will depart on a pair of these exciting new cruise adventures in October each year, traveling between two of Indonesia’s most iconic dive destinations and taking in a brand new one along the way.
Begin your next scuba adventure on board the Indonesian archipelago’s premier liveaboard and experience the best that Indonesia has to offer, along with Dewi Nusantara’s outstanding service, exceptional facilities, and her highly experienced crew.
Cruise Notes
• The suggested itinerary is not fixed. During the cruise, the captain and cruise director assess the prevailing sea, weather, and tide conditions. Where possible, our guest’s preferences for certain dive sites will be taken into account.
• The locations included in this itinerary are by no means the only points of interest along the route. There are many more anchorage and activity options available.
• The destinations and anchorages in this presentation are not necessarily in the order the cruise might follow. They are there solely to make the routing easier to understand.
• At times, guests may wish to stay longer at certain anchorages to fully take advantage of what is on offer in that area. The captain and cruise director have discretion over this as long as it fits within the cruise timeline.
• Between anchorages, there can be longer passages, mostly undertaken during the night.
• Aside from the arrival and departure destinations, our itineraries avoid densely populated areas and busy ports.
• Some of these anchorages offer a variety of activities besides scuba diving and snorkelling, such as kayaking or SUP/paddle boarding. Occasionally, we offer village and cultural visits along with other wonderful topside attractions.