Emperor Raja Laut, Indonesia

Name: Best of Raja Ampat (Sorong - Sorong)
Start: 2027-03-29
End: 2027-04-07
Location: Indonesia

9.4 Superb

Nitrox available
Free Internet
Free Nitrox
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers

from $ 432 / day Check dates

“Abslutely great value for money”
Michal D, Czech Republic

Highlights

All port, fuel, and park fees are included
Year-round diving in the best Indonesian spots
Traditional Indonesian phinisi with a regal feel
Free Nitrox for certified divers

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: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox Course (Rp2,835,900), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (Rp3,579,750).

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Boat features

Free Internet
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Non-Smoking Rooms
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Library
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
Available for Charter
Daily housekeeping
Bar

Food & Drinks

Al Fresco Dining
Beer available
Full-board Option
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

Nitrox available
Free Nitrox
DIN Adaptors
Tenders for diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 2005

Year renovated: 2017

Length: 31 meters

Beam: 7.2 meters

Engines: 300 HP Yanmar

Max guests: 12

Number of cabins: 6

Number of bathrooms: 6

Tenders: 2

Water capacity: 3000l per day

Freshwater maker: 12000 liters per day

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Satellite & mobile phones
Search light
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

Emperor Raja Laut Reviews

9.4 Superb

Vessel

9.1
Crew

9.2
Food

9.7
Diving

9.7
Value

9.2

10 Exceptional
Louise B
United Kingdom

A beautiful and very comfortable boat
Everything from start to finish was excellent- from quality of rental equipment to the lovely post dive drinks (juices or teas depending on weather). The crew were super nice and so helpful. Food was plentiful and excellent - bowls of fresh fruit available all the time.
Recommended for
The crew was fantastic. Boat was very comfortable. Diving was fabulous.
19 Feb, 2026

10 Exceptional
Nicole Z
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
21 Aug, 2019

10 Exceptional
Kim S
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.
10 Feb, 2025

10 Exceptional
Timon K
Germany

a great trip on a great boat
From the pick-up, to the great crew on board, to the transfer to the airport, it was simply an all-round successful holiday
Recommended for
Small diving tupes. Great organization. Great destination.
08 Oct, 2025

Translated from German

10 Exceptional
Silke W
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.
19 Feb, 2025

Translated from German

9.2 Superb
Anja S
Germany

We had a wonderful time with very nice people, very good dives and a great crew
Diving in strong currents. Diving with the manta rays. Everything was very well organized. The crew did a fantastic job. We really enjoyed everything. Highly recommended.
Recommended for
Diving, the crew and the guides
13 Sep, 2018

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.
18 Oct, 2023

9.2 Superb
Roger H
Netherlands

Amazing diving, amazingcrew, higly recommended!
Our liveaboard to Misool and Central Raja Ampat was just wonderful. The abundance of fish, the healthy corals, and some of the 'big' attractions made the diving absolutely stand out. Add to that the great and fun group we had on board and the absolutely amazing, happy-energy crew, and this has just become a trip to remember. Furthermore, we loved the safety standards on board and we felt that the crew was in control of everything, including safety, throughout the whole trip (enabling us to have fun and not worry). Thank you Raja Laut and the amazing crew for an unforgettable trip!
Recommended for
Central and South Raja Ampat are amazing diving. The crew is amazing; such happy energy. Overall sense of safety and an in-control crew.
11 Nov, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Carla S
Spain

Top experience!
Top ! Diving super . Diversity of marine life and landscape wow!
Recommended for
Plongée. Crew. Landscape.
21 Mar, 2025

9.2 Superb
Melinda F
Switzerland

Wonderful trip
While getting there is painful, the reef is still healthy and beautiful.
Recommended for
Staff, dive sites, no plastic bottles
30 Apr, 2018

47 reviews

9.4 Superb
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9.2 Superb
Mads Skøtt S
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.
03 Dec, 2019

10 Exceptional
iouri M
United States

Very good Trip, nice Crew command, professional Diving Instructors, so many friends around team
Perfect to meet new divers and old friends in team!Nice professional diving team, crew and kitchen!!!Very pleasant to come back at soon and see you team again!!!!High recommended this boat to diving adventure to Komodo Islands!!!!
Recommended for
All diving sites are amazing, prefer to come back at soon
22 Oct, 2023

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9.6 Exceptional
Matthew M
United States

Fabulous week in Komodo
We had a fantastic week aboard Emperor Raja Laut diving in Komodo for our honeymoon. Flor and Sophie guided us safely through 20 dives at a variety of sites with knowledge of and respect for the local reefs and wildlife. We saw a huge diversity of wildlife, including manta, turtles, octopus, cuttlefish, and countless nudi, among others. Sprinkled in were land excursions to see a local village, a pink sand beach, and two hikes - one with an incredible view of Padar island. The boat staff was lovely and kept us comfortable throughout our stay. FYI there can be strong current at some sites in Komodo, so this is not an itinerary for freshly certified divers.
Recommended for
Diving, land excursions, dive guides
21 Aug, 2019

9.2 Superb
christelle S
France

Superb and warmth.
Diving on MisolThe visit to the Peningmoon viewpointThe real beautiful sailboat
Recommended for
Splendid seabed, luxury of a small group, attentive crew
12 May, 2018

Translated from French

10 Exceptional
Marjorie L
China

Wonderful experience with Raja Laut
I had a wonderful experience on Raja Laut. The crews were extremely helpful, they were accurate on daily diving plans, providing clear instructions on each dive, very tentative on security and always fast on responding everyone's needs. The food was tremendous considering the fact that the kitchen was tiny, the chief must have tried all he could to serve the guests with good food. Anyone who would love to enjoy a family vibe for a liveaboard trip, I'd highly recommend raja laut.
Recommended for
the great services. clear instructions of diving plans. good food.
20 Jan, 2025

8.4 Very good
Trang N
Poland

Lovely boat with little guests
Diving in Komodo on this liveaboard was spectacular. It was clean, spacious (despite its smaller size!) with friendly staff. I wish there was more local food on board as opposed to western food, though
Recommended for
Sparking clean. Nice and spacious cabins. Beautiful boat.
17 Sep, 2024

9.2 Superb
Bernard S
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.
14 Mar, 2025

10 Exceptional
Thomas C
Switzerland

Extraordinary, you just want to never leave!
The entire team on board is very caring. The meals are excellent, the atmosphere with the team is excellent.The dive guides go above and beyond to find the best spots in maximum safety.The boat is beautiful, the cabins very well laid out and air-conditioned!The icing on the boat, there is wifi!
Recommended for
A fantastic and caring team. Wonderful dives. Excellent trekking.
15 Aug, 2026

10 Exceptional
Harry S
Germany

Once here, you definitely want to come back!
The liveaboard was just great! The crew was incredibly friendly and helpful – you felt in good hands right from the start. The dive guides were extremely professional, knowledgeable and had an incredible sense of showing us the most beautiful spots.The underwater world is breathtaking - colorful corals, fascinating sea creatures and unforgettable dives that will stay with you for a long time. Every dive was a highlight!Even if the trip is not cheap, it is worth every penny. Once here, you definitely want to come back!
Recommended for
Marine life. Crew. Atmosphere on the boat.
03 Mar, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Jesús G
Spain

Forget everything and enjoy yourself at the Emperor Raja Laut
If you have doubts, don't worry. If you want a family and comfortable boat for diving, the Raja Laut is your place. Not fancy, but very comfortable and family-friendly. Nihed and all the staff will do what they can to make you enjoy. They will not assure you of seeing mantas or sharks, but they will do the impossible so that you can see them. Safe dives, first aid kit and extraordinary first aid. Very correct meals, you will not go hungry. And Komodo, an aquarium. Maybe some fslle diving, as in all trips but, in general, beautiful. Looking forward to returning. Thank you Nihed and thank you Raja Laut team, a luxury.
Recommended for
The all-ship team with Nihed, cruise director, at the helm. Exceptional, they do everything in their power to make you look your best. Magnificent!. The boat, Raja Laut, better than in the photos. Very familiar, you feel at home.. Dives, Komodo looks like an aquarium, although as always, there may be some looser ones.
21 Jul, 2025

Translated from Spanish

9.2 Superb
Stephanie S
Australia

What an adventure!
The trip was fantastic! The crew were so friendly, the diving was unbelievable and the boat was stunning. Only a couple of downsides - we were given a bunk room instead of a double bed which was a bit disappointing (but of course easy to remedy on future trips) and the current was quite strong on some dives and we were often instructed to swim against it, which is different to my previous dive experience and wasn’t all that pleasant! Despite that last bit I would absolutely do this trip again, just something to be aware of! A bit of fitness recommended to keep up
Recommended for
Melissa’s Reef dive - it was an aquarium under there. Manta Sandy dive - so many mantas! Putting up the sails on the last day and cruising through the sunset, it was stunning.
04 Mar, 2018

9.2 Superb
Michal D
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.
10 Apr, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
John S
Australia

Friendly Efficient & Knowlegable
Finding some critters I had not previously seen or photographed: Ladybug, Lizard Fish. Being the person able to spot the DSMB of two divers missing for two hours from another boat
Recommended for
The great variety of dive sites & experiences. Sophie Bugliosi my Dive Guide. Multi ethnic group of Divers who interrelated in spite of lack of common language
12 Sep, 2018

10 Exceptional
Kateryna B
Ukraine

The best boat, the best crew, the best diving
It was too good to be true :) Starting with the overwhelming underwater world and ending with every single detail of the trip - everything was unforgettable. The organization of all processes, timing, and crew coordination was at a superb level. As for the boat, I got a twin cabin all to myself at no extra charge (because there were only 11 guests in total). The cabin was very cozy and clean. Despite Raja Laut being a wooden phinisi, and even though my cabin was next to the engine room (and I’m a light sleeper), it was not too noisy for me. I actually loved having only 11 guests on board. It felt much cozier and friendlier that way - more like one team. The food was amazing: very tasty, with a great variety of choices. I have a meat allergy, and it was never a problem. We had 3 land excursions and 22 dives (+1 bonus dive), including one night dive. Personally, I would have loved even more night dives, because the reef life in Raja Ampat at night is even more fascinating. The only slight challenge was sleeping in the equatorial heat if you’re not comfortable sleeping with the air conditioning on. Overall, I’m very glad I chose the Raja Laut boat and the Emperor Divers team. It was the best trip of my life. Thank you!
Recommended for
Service. Cruise Director and the crew. The boat and underwater world.
07 May, 2026

8.0 Very good
Bernard W
France

A very successful diving cruise. Great atmosphere and very dedicated crew
Numerous dives on various sites. Supervision is present but few constraints. Good level of security.The two escapades on land were of real interest.The crew does its utmost to make the stay pleasant both in terms of hotel services and diving
Recommended for
High quality dives. Good hotel service. Managing to listen to everyone's needs.
05 Jun, 2018

10 Exceptional
geary C
United States

very glad went
Diving
Recommended for
diving. dive master/guide. crew.
17 May, 2025

10 Exceptional
Ralph S
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
24 Feb, 2020

9.6 Exceptional
Katherine K
United States

Marvelous diving, friendly and competent crew, pretty boat, and surprisingly good food!
Our nine-night itinerary allowed more diving and relaxation than typical seven-night trips. The boat schedule was good, with dives at 7:00, 11:00, and 15:00. We found many fantastic macro creatures during daytime dives, including pygmy seahorses, and both night dives were outstanding. A few dives had higher current, which challenged some on our boat, and the water was a bit colder in the southern part of Komodo National Park - we were happy to have brought 5 mm wetsuits in addition to our thinner ones. The two land adventures were fun, as were the mealtimes, including special steak night, burger lunch, and hot pot dinner. The best part was the super-friendly and competent crew, especially our dive guide Pablo and the hilarious cruise director Tony. It was absolutely worth it - highly recommended!
Recommended for
An amazing night dive, eating every meal family-style on deck, and the hilarious cruise director (Tony)
06 Oct, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Theresa T
Austria

Magnificant
The experience - living on board, dice everyday, see new things. It was my first liveaboard and it caught me
Recommended for
Amazing Dives sites, delicious food and motivated staff
30 Nov, 2022

10 Exceptional
Jérémie R
France

Fantastic
Diving at Cape Kri, Blue Magic, Melissa Garden and Magic Mountain
Recommended for
Beauty and variety of spots; kindness of the crew; Boat charm
30 Dec, 2023