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With 800+ exceptional resorts and liveaboards to choose from, you can travel green while exploring the big blue.","Book your next scuba diving holiday",[149,152,155],{"linkUrl":150,"linkText":151},"\u002Fterms-conditions","Terms & Conditions",{"linkUrl":153,"linkText":154},"\u002Fterms-of-website-use","Terms of use",{"linkUrl":156,"linkText":157},"\u002Fprivacy-policy","Privacy Policy",{"title":159,"slug":160,"url":161,"entryType":162,"date":163,"lastUpdated":164,"banner":165,"coverImage":166,"category":167,"author":169,"introduction":175,"tags":176,"articleContent":177,"featuredArticles":264,"flipsnackCode":68,"typeformCode":68,"seomatic":300},"Diving in Raja Ampat onboard a liveaboard – know before you go","raja-ampat-liveaboard-diving","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Fraja-ampat-liveaboard-diving","newArticle","22 Jan 2021","15 May 2025","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FArticles\u002FRaja-Ampat-Liveaboard-Diving\u002FRaja-Ampat-Liveaboard-Diving-Banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FArticles\u002FRaja-Ampat-Liveaboard-Diving\u002FRaja-Ampat-Liveaboard-Diving-thumb.jpg",{"title":80,"slug":168},"destination-inspiration",{"firstName":170,"lastName":171,"authorSubtitle":172,"shortHighlight":173,"photo":174},"Sophie","Bugliosi","Indonesia travel expert","\u003Cp>Sophie spent over 3 years managing dive resorts, liveaboards and charter yachts in Raja Ampat, Indonesia, and is deeply passionate about the boating lifestyle. She is our resident expert at finding the perfect liveaboard, suggesting secret anchorages and hidden beaches, and creating seamless itineraries that traverse Indonesia’s seas and islands.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fcpresources\u002Fuserphotos\u002FSophieTravelIndonesia\u002F100\u002Fsophie_bugliosi-profile.png?d=1716799874","Before you book a dive liveaboard in Raja Ampat, there are a few things worth considering including why you should choose a liveaboard in the first place, and which route will deliver the right conditions and marine life. In this article, we’ll share everything you should know about Raja Ampat liveaboard diving, based on our extensive first-hand experience of the region and close ties with local operators. \r\n\r\nSo keep reading to discover why dive safaris are the perfect way to explore Raja Ampat, along with descriptions of the classic Raja Ampat liveaboard routes. Or, if you’re new to the idea of scuba diving safaris, get up to speed with our detailed explanation of liveaboard diving.",[],[178,181,187,189,194,199,201,205,207,211,215,217,221,223,227,229,233,235,238,243,247,249,253,255,259,261],{"type":179,"text":180},"paragraph","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Before you \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Findonesia\u002Fwest-papua\u002Fraja-ampat\u002Fliveaboards-in-raja-ampat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">book a dive liveaboard in Raja Ampat\u003C\u002Fa>, there are a few things worth considering including why you should choose a liveaboard in the first place, and which route will deliver the right conditions and marine life. In this article, we’ll share everything you should know about Raja Ampat liveaboard diving, based on our extensive first-hand experience of the region and close ties with local operators. \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So keep reading to discover why liveaboard dive safaris are the perfect way to explore Raja Ampat, as well a run down of the classic Raja Ampat liveaboard routes. Or, if you’re new to the idea of scuba diving safaris, get up to speed with our \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Fliveaboard-diving\">detailed explanation of liveaboard diving\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":182,"heading":183,"headingType":184,"text":27},"heading","Why Raja Ampat is ideal for your next liveaboard dive trip?",["Reactive",185],{"label":186,"value":186,"selected":24},"h2",{"type":179,"text":188},"\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Findonesia\u002Fwest-papua\u002Fraja-ampat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raja Ampat is located on the western tip of West Papua’s Bird’s Head Peninsula, in the far east of Indonesia where the islands meet the imposing expanse of the Pacific Ocean. Its impenetrable karst landscapes gives Raja Ampat a feeling of being at the very edge of the world, and has meant its extraordinary marine environment remains pristine – enough to stop even seasoned dive explorers in their tracks. But, there’s a couple of even more fundamental reasons that Raja Ampat liveaboard diving is so highly regarded.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cem>Liveaboards are the best way to see many of the remote highlights.\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cem>More dives allows guests to truly appreciate the biodiversity.\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cem>Experience a range of dive sites and excursions throughout the region.\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>",{"type":190,"image":191,"description":192,"size":193,"text":27},"image","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FArticles\u002FRaja-Ampat-Liveaboard-Diving\u002FRaja-Ampat-Liveaboard-Diving-Lagoon.jpg","A dive liveaboard moored in one of Raja Ampat's many lagoons","medium",{"type":182,"heading":195,"headingType":196,"text":27},"Raja Ampat's geography is well-suited to exploration from a liveaboard",["Reactive",197],{"label":198,"value":198,"selected":24},"h3",{"type":179,"text":200},"\u003Cp>Meaning ‘four kings’ in the Indonesian language, Raja Ampat gets its name from the archipelago’s four main islands – Misool, Salawati, Batanta and Waigeo. However, more than a thousand other islands lie scattered across the region, ranging in size from jagged giants to tiny pinnacles of rock rising from the turquoise lagoons. The resulting labyrinth of waterways is the ultimate environment for liveaboards, allowing guests to explore otherwise inaccessible areas and creating a unique atmosphere of adventure and discovery. In fact, dive safaris are the only way to see many of the highlights found within this expansive dive destination.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":182,"heading":202,"headingType":203,"text":27},"Liveaboards open up access to Raja Ampat’s legendary biodiversity",["Reactive",204],{"label":198,"value":198,"selected":24},{"type":179,"text":206},"\u003Cp>At the very heart of the coral triangle, Raja Ampat is rightly known as the epicentre of marine biodiversity. Shallow sunlit seas and a confluence of powerful currents combine here to create the ideal conditions for coral growth, helping to support an amazing diversity of species, many of which are endemic to Raja Ampat. It goes without saying that the more dive sites you explore, the more marine biodiversity you’ll uncover, and liveaboards are the best way to see as many sites as possible. Most liveaboard operators have got their itineraries down to an exact science, allowing for three or four dives in one area during the day, followed by an overnight voyage to the next stop. \u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":208,"heading":209,"text":210},"enquiry","Need help planning your liveaboard adventure in Raja Ampat?","Contact one of our dive travel experts today!",{"type":182,"heading":212,"headingType":213,"text":27},"Liveaboards make it easier to find the best conditions and sites",["Reactive",214],{"label":186,"value":186,"selected":24},{"type":179,"text":216},"\u003Cp>Unlike dive resorts, liveaboards can also switch up their scheduled stops in an instant, delivering the best dive sites with the most favourable conditions at all times. You’ll also get to take part in land excursions throughout the many islands, visiting secret sandy beaches, trekking through virgin jungle and searching for rare endemic wildlife, such as the birds of paradise.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":182,"heading":218,"headingType":219,"text":27},"Differences between Raja Ampat's north and south",["Reactive",220],{"label":186,"value":186,"selected":24},{"type":179,"text":222},"\u003Cp>Just as Raja Ampat marks the meeting point of two oceans, the park itself is divided into two distinct regions. So before booking a trip, it’s worth knowing how they differ.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":182,"heading":224,"headingType":225,"text":27},"Diving north Raja Ampat",["Reactive",226],{"label":198,"value":198,"selected":24},{"type":179,"text":228},"\u003Cp>The northern area of Raja Ampat includes the islands of Mansuar, Batanta, Waigeo and Gam, as well as the renowned Dampier Strait. Conditions in this region remain accessible throughout the year, though the northwest monsoon, which runs from October to April is usually considered the best time to visit. Big name sites such as Cape Kri, Manta Sandy, Blue Magic and Mayhem can all be found here, each offering astonishing biodiversity and a mixture of diving conditions, from easy-going to fast-flowing.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":182,"heading":230,"headingType":231,"text":27},"Diving south Raja Ampat",["Reactive",232],{"label":198,"value":198,"selected":24},{"type":179,"text":234},"\u003Cp>Southern Raja Ampat revolves around Misool, and a scattering of much smaller islands to the south and east. Conditions here are also best between October and April, with winds and rough seas making the region less accessible from June through September. Soft corals flourish in the south, and most sites offer a kaleidoscope of colours. While the conditions here are often more gentle than the north, it still offers plenty of opportunities to get up close with larger, current-loving creatures. \u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":190,"image":236,"description":237,"size":193,"text":27},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FArticles\u002FRaja-Ampat-Liveaboard-Diving\u002FRaja-Ampat-Liveaboard-Diving-Sunset.jpg","Liveaboard diving in Raja Ampat offers some spectacular sunsets",{"type":239,"heading":240,"text":241,"search_path":242},"search","Ready to start planning your liveaboard holiday in Raja Ampat?","Search, compare and book from our hand picked liveaboards","\u002Fs\u002Fliveaboards\u002Findonesia\u002Fwest-papua\u002Fraja-ampat",{"type":182,"heading":244,"headingType":245,"text":27},"Classic Raja Ampat liveaboard routes",["Reactive",246],{"label":186,"value":186,"selected":24},{"type":179,"text":248},"\u003Cp>With two distinct diving regions, it’s no surprise that there are also two main liveaboard routes in Raja Ampat – north and south. Conveniently, both itineraries typically take in the famous central dive sites around the Dampier Strait before sailing off towards the horizon. And, there’s always the option of combining both north and south Raja Ampat into one epic trip! To help you decide, we’ve studied hundreds of itineraries and condensed them into a brief overview of each route below.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":182,"heading":250,"headingType":251,"text":27},"Central and north liveaboard itinerary – Waigeo, Kawe and Wayag",["Reactive",252],{"label":198,"value":198,"selected":24},{"type":179,"text":254},"\u003Cp>Departing from Sorong, your liveaboard will likely explore some of the sites around the Dampier Strait, Bantanta, and Mansuar. At the western end of the Dampier Strait, you’ll get the chance to visit the Fam Islands before heading north past Pulau Penem towards Gam. The large islands of Gam and Waigeo have plenty to offer before the vessel pushes further north towards Kawe, and finally Wayag. From here, the itinerary will likely return to Sarong, visiting any iconic dive sites missed on the way out, or any repeat-dives requested by the guests.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":182,"heading":256,"headingType":257,"text":27},"Central and south liveaboard itinerary – Misool",["Reactive",258],{"label":198,"value":198,"selected":24},{"type":179,"text":260},"\u003Cp>Itineraries will usually visit the same iconic Dampier Strait sites before making their way to the remote south. Once there, the vessel will explore the large island of Misool, as well as the smaller surrounding islets of Pelee, Yellit, and Daram. From here, the itinerary will likely return to Sorong, visiting any iconic dive sites missed or any favourite repeat sites requested by the guests.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":208,"heading":262,"text":263},"The Indonesian liveaboard dive experts","Speak to the Travel Team today",[265,273,282,292],{"title":266,"slug":267,"url":268,"entryType":162,"date":269,"lastUpdated":164,"banner":270,"coverImage":271,"category":80,"introduction":272},"The best liveaboards in Raja Ampat","the-best-liveaboards-in-raja-ampat","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Fthe-best-liveaboards-in-raja-ampat","28 Apr 2023","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FArticles\u002FRaja-Ampat-Liveaboards\u002FRaja-Ampat-liveaboards-banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FArticles\u002FRaja-Ampat-Liveaboards\u002FRaja-Ampat-liveaboards-thumb.jpg","Want to know which of the many dive liveaboards sailing in Raja Ampat is right for you? To help you decide, we’ve combined our first-hand knowledge with feedback from our guests to identify Raja Ampat’s leading liveaboards, including those that are best for luxury itineraries, for groups, and for photographers.\r\n\r\nSaid to be the epicentre of marine biodiversity, the vast network of islands and reefs that make up Raja Ampat is easily one of the most revered liveaboard dive destinations in the world. To keep up with the demand for dive travel in the region, an selection of safari vessels now traverse these waters throughout the year. 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