Seagull Global · Diving & Marine

RAJA AMPAT
DIVING PARADISE

The Heart of the Coral Triangle — Karst Islets, World-Class Reef Diving & Remote Overwater Bungalow Stays

Duration

07N / 08D

Divers

04 Adults

Stay

Overwater Bungalows, Waisai

Signature

Manta Sandy Cleaning Station

From

Not Available

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1,500 Islands, 75% of the World's Coral Species

Tour Overview

Seven nights based from an overwater bungalow near Waisai, with each day built around the reef — house-reef check dives, drift dives over current-swept walls, a standing manta cleaning station, and a full day among the limestone karsts that make Raja Ampat's postcards so instantly recognizable. This is the biodiversity capital of the Coral Triangle, and the itinerary is paced to actually spend time in the water rather than rush between sites.

Highlights include a wall dive at Cape Kri, once logged with more fish species in a single dive than anywhere else on record, a cleaning-station encounter with reef manta rays at Manta Sandy, an afternoon at Arborek's jetty for macro life and schooling fusiliers, and a viewpoint climb over Piaynemo's lagoon of scattered karst islets.

Reef & Wall Diving Manta Cleaning Station Karst Viewpoints Overwater Stay
Limestone karst islets scattered across turquoise lagoon in Raja Ampat

Your Route

Dive Route Through the Archipelago

Sorong Airport → Waisai → Cape Kri & Chicken Reef → Manta Sandy & Arborek → Piaynemo Lagoon → Sorong Airport

Sorong
Waisai
Cape Kri
Manta Sandy
Departure
Reef wall drop-off near Cape Kri

Cape Kri

Record-Setting Wall Dive

Manta ray gliding over a cleaning station reef

Manta Sandy

Reef Manta Cleaning Station

Wooden jetty over a shallow reef at Arborek

Arborek Jetty

Macro Life & Schooling Fusiliers

Aerial view of Piaynemo karst lagoon

Piaynemo

Karst Lagoon Viewpoint

Dive Log

Your Itinerary

DAY 01

Arrival in Sorong & Crossing to Waisai

01
  • Arrive at Sorong (DEO) & ferry crossing to Waisai, gateway to Raja Ampat
  • Boat transfer to your overwater bungalow & equipment check
  • Sunset briefing on the dive itinerary & house-reef orientation swim
DAY 02

Cape Kri & Chicken Reef

02
  • Two-tank morning dive along Cape Kri's fish-dense wall
  • Afternoon drift dive at Chicken Reef, known for reef sharks & schooling barracuda
  • Overnight at the Waisai dive resort
DAY 03

Manta Sandy & Arborek Jetty

03
  • Morning dive at Manta Sandy's cleaning station, a reliable spot for reef mantas
  • Afternoon dive & snorkel beneath Arborek's jetty for macro life & fusiliers
  • Walk through Arborek's village on stilts before the return boat
  • Overnight at the Waisai dive resort
DAY 04

Piaynemo Karst Lagoon

04
  • Full-day boat excursion to the Piaynemo karst islets
  • Climb the wooden viewpoint stairway over the lagoon's scattered islets
  • Snorkel among the karst channels in place of tank diving today
  • Overnight at the Waisai dive resort
DAY 05

Blue Magic & Sardine Reef

05
  • Morning dive at Blue Magic seamount, a magnet for pelagics on the incoming current
  • Afternoon dive at Sardine Reef among dense baitfish schools
  • Free evening at the resort's overwater deck
  • Overnight at the Waisai dive resort
DAY 06

Free Day & Optional Night Dive

06
  • Rest day to log surface intervals, kayak the lagoon, or simply do nothing
  • Optional house-reef night dive for critters that only surface after dark
  • Overnight at the Waisai dive resort
DAY 07

Final Dives & Farewell Sunset

07
  • Two final dives revisiting the crew's favourite site of the week
  • Afternoon free for underwater photo review & last souvenirs in Waisai
  • Farewell dinner on the overwater deck at sunset
DAY 08

Return & Departure

08
  • Relaxed breakfast on the water before checkout
  • Ferry transfer from Waisai back to Sorong
  • Onward flight from Sorong (DEO), marking the end of a week beneath the Coral Triangle

Package Includes

  • Both-Way Flight to Sorong (DEO)
  • 7 Nights Overwater Bungalow Near Waisai, Full Board
  • 12 Guided Boat Dives Across Cape Kri, Manta Sandy, Arborek & Sardine Reef
  • Full Scuba Equipment Rental & Nitrox Fills
  • Piaynemo Viewpoint & Karst Lagoon Excursion
  • PADI Divemaster & English-Speaking Guide Throughout

Package Excludes

  • PADI Certification Courses (Open Water, Advanced, etc.)
  • Underwater Camera & Housing Rental
  • Alcoholic & Bottled Beverages
  • Tips & Personal Expenses
  • Optional Wayag Islands Extension
  • Diving & Travel Insurance

Good to Know

Payment & Cancellation Policy

Tour Cost

USD 2,150 total group price for 04 Adults, covering both-way flights to Sorong, 7 nights in an overwater bungalow with full board, 12 guided boat dives with full equipment and Nitrox, the Piaynemo excursion, and a PADI divemaster throughout. Itinerary can be customized based on certification level and diving experience; Oct–Apr offers the calmest seas and best manta sightings. Bank transfers may incur extra charges.

Open Water and Advanced certification courses, plus the Wayag Islands extension, are available as add-ons and arranged separately.

Cancellation Policy

  • 60–30 days before departure25%
  • 30–15 days before departure50%
  • 15–7 days before departure75%
  • Less than 7 days / no-show100%

The Seagull Difference

Why Choose Seagull Global

Trusted Expertise

Years of experience crafting bespoke Southeast Asia journeys for international travellers.

Seamless Transfers

Every flight, ferry crossing and airport pickup arranged and timed for you — no waiting on the dock.

24/7 Support

Round-the-clock assistance via phone, email and WhatsApp from our Negombo office.

Curated Quality

A dive schedule timed for calm currents, clear visibility and the best odds of manta encounters at every site.

Questions

Frequently Asked

The price covers both-way flights to Sorong, 7 nights in an overwater bungalow with full board, 12 guided boat dives with full equipment and Nitrox fills, the Piaynemo viewpoint excursion, and a PADI divemaster throughout — for the full group of 4 adults.

A minimum of PADI Open Water (or equivalent) is required for the boat dive program, since several sites have moderate current. Non-divers or those without certification can still join for snorkeling at every site and the full Piaynemo excursion; certification courses can be arranged as an add-on before the trip.

Manta Sandy is a cleaning station visited year-round, but sightings are most consistent between October and April when the seas are calmest and visibility is best. The itinerary's dive schedule is timed around the local tide and current tables for that reason.

Cancellations 60–30 days before departure incur 25% of the total cost, 30–15 days 50%, 15–7 days 75%, and less than 7 days or a no-show is charged at 100%. Bank transfers may carry additional charges.

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