Emperor Raja Laut, Indonesia

Name: Best of Raja Ampat (Sorong - Sorong)
Start: 2026-12-10
End: 2026-12-19
Location: Indonesia

9.4 Superb

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

from $ 431 / 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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17 Jul

8 Days / 7 Nights

Flexible Terms Offer! €100 deposit, balance due 60 days before travel. Free rescheduling if your flight is cancelled. Valid for bookings made until 31 July 2026. T&Cs apply.

$ 3,453

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26 Jul

8 Days / 7 Nights

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$ 3,453

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04 Aug

8 Days / 7 Nights

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$ 3,453

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03 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

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$ 3,859

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12 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

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$ 3,859

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21 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

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$ 3,859

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30 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

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$ 3,859

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11 Oct

13 Days / 12 Nights

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$ 6,615

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08 Nov

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 4,962

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10 Dec

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 4,962

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20 Dec

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 4,962

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31 Dec

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 4,962

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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).

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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

9.6
Value

9.2

10 Exceptional
Massimo P
Italy

The best thing you can do
Wonderful diving with a great boat
Recommended for
Locality. Crew. Quality of life on board.
29 Apr, 2025

Translated from Italian

9.2 Superb
Laura S
United Kingdom

Brilliant trip
I had a wonderful stay on the Raja Laut, the diving, the staff, the boat, all were excellent
Recommended for
The staff and crew were so welcoming. The dive guides knowledge and ability to handle different divers experiences. Comfort of the boat.
07 Nov, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Sherry W
United States

A beautiful boat in a beautiful location
We visited a variety of sites, enjoying both macro life and pelagics like mantas and sharks. When we were in south Komodo, we were virtually alone; only one other dive boat was in the area. The reefs were so healthy with brilliant colors and abundant life. Our divemasters, Sophie and Flo, were wonderful hosts and guides. I enjoyed our shore excursions, hiking a tall peak for a great view and also seeing the Komodo dragons in the park. My week, we only had 7 divers out of the 12 possible, so we got very individualized service (and I had my own cabin!).
Recommended for
The reefs were in fantastic shape, our divemasters were fun and knowledgeable, and the boat was newly renovated.
12 Sep, 2018

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

Translated from Russian

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

8.8 Fabulous
Ahmad R
Saudi Arabia

Professional, Friendly, Highly Recommended
The whole experience was excellent, dive sites were awesome specially that we were lucky seeing several oceanic manta rays and big green turtles. The crew were professional with a friendly attitude. Dive guides were knowledgeable and experienced. Variety of food and drinks that never made us bored.
Recommended for
Crew and Dive Guides. Dive Sites. Food and Service.
14 Feb, 2025

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

Translated from German

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
Kathryn K
Australia

5 Stars all the way!
The staff have the ability the make or break a trip and they were second to none! The boat was well looked after and so were we!
Recommended for
The staff were amazing. The food. The snaller groups.
28 Oct, 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

45 reviews

9.4 Superb
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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

9.2 Superb
Ninon B
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.
06 Jan, 2026

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

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

9.6 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
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

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

9.6 Exceptional
dino S
Italy

Magic above and below
A diving holiday unforgettable for me with dives, sometimes a bit challenging, in places as remote as they are beautiful. Splendid pearls set in an emerald sea. Wonderful corals in excellent health, for now, refuge for an indescribable amount of fish.
Recommended for
The charming schooner, a classic boat very well maintained. friendly and familiar atmosphere on board. Highly professional, understanding, always present team.
06 Mar, 2026

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

9.2 Superb
Christophe B
France

Raja Ampa, magnificent dives
Marvelous Mantas
Recommended for
Quality of the boat, kindness and thoughtfulness of the crew, the
05 Dec, 2022

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

8.4 Very good
Kong S
Canada

Quality diving experience at world class diving locatin
all divers were experienced so it made going to all dive sites possible. sleeping on deck was comfortabe! sometimes the cabin had a little smell (but normal on a boat), daily clean, has camera only space and tv with hdmi cable! crew is friendly!! food is mainly western & can get slightly repetitive!
Recommended for
itinery, crew, boat comfort
18 Jul, 2019

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
geary C
United States

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

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

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

8.8 Fabulous
Tung Anh H
Vietnam

Fantastic trip with a great crew
We joined this liveaboard in May and had an unforgettable trip. The crew was absolutely wonderful — kind, attentive, and always making sure everyone was comfortable and well taken care of. The food was excellent, with fresh, delicious meals that somehow got better every day. The boat was clean, well-organized, and thoughtfully run, making life on board easy and relaxing. Our dive guide was a bit quiet at the beginning and didn’t point out much underwater — it seemed like he expected us to explore and find things on our own. But after we shared some feedback, he became much more engaging and started showing us more marine life, which really elevated the experience. The only small downside is that all cabins are below deck, so you do hear the engine when the boat is moving. But that’s part of the liveaboard experience and easily outweighed by everything else that made the trip so special. Overall, a fantastic adventure — great diving, great people, and memories we’ll never forget!
Recommended for
Crew. Food. Style.
27 Oct, 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

9.2 Superb
Fran G
New Zealand

Great liveaboard, safe and professional crew.
A real liveaboard experience, diving was great and the crew were very professional.
Recommended for
The crew
14 Nov, 2019

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