Emperor Raja Laut, Indonesia
9.4 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- Free Nitrox
“Abslutely great value for money”
Highlights
Join Emperor Raja Laut for an exciting liveaboard dive adventure in Indonesia. Diving is offered year-round to some of the best spots in the region. Guests can enjoy thrilling diving in Komodo National Park from June to September. Visit world-class dive sites Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, and Manta Alley, with the chance to see the Komodo Dragon, manta rays, sharks, and much more. In November, she moves to the diverse region of Raja Ampat, the epicenter of the Coral Triangle, known as one of the most biologically diverse marine areas in the world. There are also a limited number of crossing trips each year, where the Emperor Raja Laut travels between destinations and visits the Banda Islands, where you visit rarely dived sites with the chance to see hammerheads, active volcanoes, amazing critters, and fantastic pelagic action on this once-in-a-lifetime trip. Diving occurs from the 2 large RIBs, and nitrox is available for those certified.
Topside, the Emperor Raja Laut liveaboard is a traditional Indonesian phinisi built from tropical hardwood, creating a regal feel as it sails through Indonesian waters. She accommodates just 12 guests in 6 en-suite cabins. There are 3 twins and 3 doubles, each with a mini-safe, storage space, en-suite bathroom, and individually controlled AC. Social areas include the fully air-conditioned lounge with a 49" TV, library, games, movies, and mini-bar, all located on the same deck as the cabins. The sun deck is located on the upper deck, with loungers in both the sun and shade, and a dining table under the awning, offering al-fresco dining with stunning Indonesian views.
Trips aboard Emperor liveaboards include all port and park fees, free Nitrox, and even complimentary wine, while you will never be charged extra for itinerary or fuel surcharges. What you see is what you pay.
Join the Emperor Raja Laut for an unforgettable dive adventure in Raja Ampat. Book online today to reserve your space.
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Included: VAT, National Park Fees, Port Fees, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Wine with Dinner, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Nitrox, Land Excursions, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (175,000 IDR per day), Travel Insurance, Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox Course (2,835,900 IDR), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (3,579,750 IDR).
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Emperor Raja Laut Reviews
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- 9.4 Superb
- Vessel 9.1
- Crew 9.2
- Food 9.7
- Diving 9.7
- Value 9.2
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- 10 Exceptional
- Massimo P
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Italy
The best thing you can do
Wonderful diving with a great boat
- Recommended for
- Locality. Crew. Quality of life on board.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Nicole Z
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China
A unique experience
Saw more than 15 mantas in Manta Alley in South Komodo. The sunset on the viewpoint was beautiful. Overall the trip was well planned. Apart from the amazing dives with Mantas, sharks, turtles, we also had a lot of fun on the land, visiting local village, Komodo dragons, sunset and thousands of bats.
- Recommended for
- Dive site, Mantas, sunset on view point
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- 10 Exceptional
- Silke W
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Switzerland
Wonderful diving holidays on a great boat with a brilliant crew
We were only 9 divers on board, a diving group consisted of 3 guests plus a guide. That was great. The whole crew was super friendly and the food great. We had freshly baked bread every morning.Besides the diving area, which was of course fantastic, it was an all-round relaxed and great trip.
- Recommended for
- Diving area. Boat / crew. Daily routine.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Kim S
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Sweden
Amazing experience! Really recommend!
Beautiful divesites, wholesome homey feeling on the boat. Flexible and easygoing crew and schedules. Clean, fresh and spacious.
- Recommended for
- Diving & Diveguides. Crew Service & Friendliness. Food & drinks.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Bernard S
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Singapore
An Unforgettable First Liveaboard Experience on the Emperor Raja Laut
My first liveaboard experience aboard the Emperor Raja Laut was nothing short of incredible. This beautiful wooden schooner provided the perfect setting for my first dives in Raja Ampat, a destination that truly lives up to its reputation as a diver’s paradise. As a relatively new diver with less than 100 dives as compared to the others divers, my dive master was incredibly attentive, ensuring I felt safe and confident throughout. The crew and cruise director put in a visible effort to find the most challenging and diverse dive sites in the northern and central regions of Raja Ampat, making each dive an adventure. From vibrant coral gardens to thrilling drift dives, every site offered something unique. By the end of the trip, I was completely hooked on liveaboard diving. The combination of world-class diving, expert guidance, and the charm of the Emperor Raja Laut made this an unforgettable experience. I can't wait for my next liveaboard adventure!
- Recommended for
- Beautiful Boat. Excellent Choice of Dive Sites. Experience Dive Masters.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Mads Skøtt S
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Denmark
Great experience and fantastic diving!
Went on a 12-day trip from Ambon to Sorong and this was a great way to visit a lot of different dive sites! The diving in Raja Ampat is truly amazing. I can highly recommend this boat and the route.
- Recommended for
- Our dive guide Sophie was amazing! The boat was pretty sweet and every single dive was unique.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Ninon B
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France
Wonderful trip on a boat with a lot of charm and comfort and sumptuous dives. Unforgettable 🥰
Wonderful holiday interlude on a dream shooner. Well appointed and comfortable with family (adults). Unforgettable dives on preserved places where an organization and quotas restrict access for the benefit of the underwater fauna and flora but also of the divers🥰. The crew is very well organized. Everything went smoothly, in a good mood, in complete safety and comfort on wonderful places. Congratulations and thank you all. I recommend and will repeat the experience if possible.
- Recommended for
- Among the most beautiful dive sites in the world. Superb boat. Very professional and well organized crew and dive masters.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Ralph S
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Austria
Everything we hoped it would be
Small and intimate boat but still enough space for everyone. We were only 10 (instead of 12) guests, which was nice. Crew was both nice and efficient, the cruise director Guillaume gave excellent briefings. Food was very good and plenty, with vegetarian options (but don't expect what they show on their commercial images). We felt very well looked after. Diving in central & south Raja Ampat was spectacular. Just keep in mind that Raja Laut is a wooden boat and the generators run 24h, so bring ear plugs if you are a light sleeper. Also, it would have been nice to see the boat under canvas, but we understand that this would mean longer travel times and less diving. Overall, we truely enjoyed ourselves, and highly recommend the boat.
- Recommended for
- Classy boat, great crew, spectacular diving
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Roman K
- Switzerland
Nice and weloming atmosphere.
I think, the whole trip was a highligt, diving was perfect and also the time outside the water was great. I fellt wery welcome on board and had a great time.
- Recommended for
- Best crew i ever had on a livaboard. Real delicious food. Very skilled diveguides.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Michal D
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Czech Republic
Best of Raja Ampat Mar. 2025
Maybe not my top-luxury liveboard experience but probaly one of my most exciting, most interesting and most memorable one. Abslutely great value for money
- Recommended for
- Boat crew - friendly, funny, always helpful but still 100% professionals with top-expertise in local diving. Quite clever selection of dive locations to cover best of available in region. Land excursions to see a bit from top-side too.
