Route Description - Raja Ampat - Misool / Xmas Tour
12 Days / 11 Nights
Raja Ampat, or the Four Kings, is an archipelago comprising over 1,500 small islands,
cays, and shoals surrounding the four main islands of Misool, Salawati, Batanta, Waigeo and the smaller island of Kofiau. The Raja Ampat archipelago is the part of Coral Triangle which contains the richest marine biodiversity on earth. Raja Ampat is the place where coral species reach 75% of all known species and fish nearly 1,300 species. Raja Ampat is also a paradise for bird watchers. The Raja Ampat islands are a truly natural phenomenon with enormous biological diversity.
Day 1: Arrival in Sorong
Guests arrive in Sorong, a coastal city in the eastern Indonesian province of West Papua. Sorong serves as the primary gateway to the renowned Raja Ampat Islands.
Days 2–12: Diving Expedition
The itinerary includes up to 3–4 dives daily, depending on conditions. During crossings, the schedule may be limited to 1–2 dives per day.
Day 11: Final Dive Day
The last day of diving takes place, concluding the liveaboard journey at the port of Sorong.
Day 12: Departure
Guests check out after breakfast or lunch, depending on flight schedules. The MARI crew provides airport transfers and assistance with check-in for onward flights, bidding guests a warm farewell.