Epica, Indonesia
- Aircon Cabins
- Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
“The crew is incredible: a mix of experienced western and local dive instructors. ”
Highlights
The Epica liveaboard offers a budget-friendly way to explore Raja Ampat. She is simple but comfortable, catering to 12 guests in 6 basic twin cabins. Cabins are above deck to catch the ocean breeze and share 2 bathrooms with fresh-water showers. Meals are freshly prepared, offer a mix of local and international cuisine, and are served 'family-style' on the upper deck. The large upper deck is also kitted out with hammocks and bean bags, making it a great place to relax between dives and enjoy the incredible sunset at the end of the day.
Groups are kept to a maximum of 4 divers per guide and split according to experience levels so everyone can make the most of their diving. Enjoy the rich, diverse underwater world with a chance to see amazing marine life, from cool critters to large pelagic life such as manta rays and various species of sharks. You will also have the chance to visit one of the famous panoramic viewpoints in Raja Ampat. The trips on Epica are designed to make the most out of your experience in Raja Ampat when traveling on a budget.
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Included: VAT, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Land Excursions, Cabin Towels.
Required Extras: Environment Tax, National Park Fees (1,700,000 IDR), Port Fees (100 USD).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Local Transfers, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (30-190 USD), Snorkeling Guide.
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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Cabin Types
Epica Reviews
- 9.2 Superb
- Vessel 7.7
- Crew 9.3
- Food 9.8
- Diving 9.7
- Value 9.3
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- 9.2 Superb
- Jinliang Z
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Hong Kong
Marvelous trip in Raja Ampat
Diving is Raja Ampat is next level experience. Doing this with Epica is an extraordinary memory that will never be forgotten, especially for those with limited budgets and wild spirits!
- Recommended for
- People on board are really nice.. Diving experience was amazing.. The schedule was well organized and everyone has enjoyed themselves fo the 7 days..
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Michaël J
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France
If budget is your main constraint, this LA is definitely worth the price for the Raja Ampat experience
This is probably the cheapest liveaboard you can have in Raja Ampat, but then still "not cheap". The comfort on the boat is minimal, but the truth is when diving 3 or 4 times a day, this is really not an issue. Everybody during the week loved the experience. The diving is absolutely amazing, the staff was extremely nice, and I also enjoyed the extra activities (local village visit, islands, last evening beach bonfire). Because of the cheap price and no nitrox, the general level was skewered toward beginners, but that didn't impact my experience cause we had a nice group of more experienced divers. The dives were relatively easy all week along anyway.
- Recommended for
- Diving. Islands. Staff.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Venkitaraman R
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India
Excellent guides and staffs. great service . awesome food.
Excellent guides and staffs. great service . awesome food. Had loads of fun diving . The Director , Rachael made sure that we dive in right dive sites . Our Dive guides - Erica, Fenly and ED were top notch . made our divinhg really comfortable and exiting at t'he same time.
- Recommended for
- D
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- 9.2 Superb
- Antoine F
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Canada
Amazing trip
Wonderful experience onboard Epica. Raja Ampat diving is really something else and the crew and dive guides made the trip great. The boat is really basic you get what you pay for. I definitely recommend Epica for divers looking for an affordable way to dive in Raja Ampat.
- Recommended for
- Dives. Crew friendliness. Activities.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Johannes B
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United States
Great value for money, friendly and knowledgeable staff
Highlights of the trip were the epic dives followed by great food and vibe above water. No luxury here but great diving with great people for a budget price.
- Recommended for
- Amazing dive sites, value for money and friendly staff
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Guylaine F
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France
Great cruise for a first experience in Raja Ampat
All the dives were superb, especially the one at Manta Reef but far too many divers at the same time: the price of success
- Recommended for
- Choice of sites, attention of the crews, experienced dive guideAll
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- 10 Exceptional
- Theodore O
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United States
Good for snorkelers as well
Excellent trip. I went as a snorkeler not a diver but also had a great experience. Brad and Rikson always arranged a good drop point or different approach for dive sites for me. Boat driver, Donny, was attentive and kept track of my location as well as the divers even if they were a bit different. Very safe. Side excursions added a lot.The crew were great.
- Recommended for
- Well organized and on schedule. Sites! Many of the "big ones" but some less-traveled as well. Food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Nicolas C
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France
Amazing crew and dive guides for the friendliest liveaboard of Raja Ampat
Our liveaboard on Epica with the Scuba Republic team was perfect! The young spirit of the crew and dive guides is really appreciated as well as their professionalism about the dive sites we visit throughout the 10 days. Dive sites are the best we have encountered seeing many wonderful species such as manta rays, 5-6 shark species, lots of macro and beautiful coral gardens very healthy and colourful. Food is amazing and always served as soon as you need it and the "chill area" and sundeck is a great plus to relax between dives ! Even if the boat is not the biggest you will find, it is good for 14 divers + crew. I highly recommend this trip if you are looking for a younger and funnier alternative to more "experienced and serious dive groups" on liveaboard..!
- Recommended for
- Wonderful dive sites, great atmosphere on the boat, professional equipment
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- sheana M
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United States
Incredible trip!
We saw so many incredible things like Pygmy seahorses, tons of reef mantas swimming above us, 2 oceanic rays (this was rare!), octopuses, sharks like black and white tip reefs and wobbegongs. Our dive master Rolly was awesome, the food was good, things happened on schedule (I love the punctuality!) and the weather was superb. I’ll remember this forever
- Recommended for
- Oceanic mantas rays, octopuses, and wobbegongs
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- 9.2 Superb
- David G
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Austria
Great experience
Awesome team
- Recommended for
- Very friendly crew. Good food. Great atmosphere.


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