Emperor Raja Laut, Indonesia
9.3 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Nitrox
- En-Suite bathrooms
“Abslutely great value for money”
Highlights
Join the Emperor Raja Laut for an exciting dive liveaboard 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 bio-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 with tropical hardwood, creating a regal feel when sailing through the 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 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 both in 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.
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (5 USD per day), Travel Insurance, Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox Course (170 USD), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses.
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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- 9.3 Superb
- Vessel 8.9
- Crew 9.1
- Food 9.6
- Diving 9.6
- Value 9.2
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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
- 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
- Christophe B
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France
Raja Ampa, magnificent dives
Marvelous Mantas
- Recommended for
- Quality of the boat, kindness and thoughtfulness of the crew, the
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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.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Katherine K
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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)
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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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- 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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Carolyn B
- United States
Amazing boat, crew and dives!
What a magical experience diving in Komodo. The dive sites were great, the crew was wonderful and we were well fed throughout the entire trip. Every time we came back on the zodiac we were greeted with a warm welcome. The newly dried towels were much appreciated after the chillier dives. Our DM Chris was extremely experienced and pointed things you would've blown right past. We did have an awkward encounter with our cruise director at dinner the last night. His behavior was a bit off putting but feedback was provided to the company and made us feel heard, and addressed the issue right away. I would not hesitate to book another trip again on this boat!
- Recommended for
- Dive sites were fantastic. Crew and food was great. Our DM Chris was excellent.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Melinda F
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Switzerland
Wonderful trip
While getting there is painful, the reef is still healthy and beautiful.
- Recommended for
- Staff, dive sites, no plastic bottles
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Ahmad R
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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.
