Raja Ampat Explorer, Indonesia
9.2 Superb - En-Suite bathrooms
- Aircon Cabins
- Warm Water Showers
“We unfortunately experienced delays getting to the boat, but the staff kept in touch the whole time and made us feel very welcome …”
Highlights
The MV Raja Ampat Explorer is a fantastic budget-friendly option to explore the regions of Raja Ampat and the Banda Sea. The 33.5m M/V Raja Ampat Explorer caters to 14 guests in 7 cabins. Each double or twin cabin is en-suite with a hot shower, washbasin, and toilet and is fully air-conditioned. Social areas include an air-conditioned lounge with an entertainment system and dining seating for 14 guests. Meals are served buffet-style and are a mix of Indonesian and European dishes. A partially-covered sun deck is also a great place to relax and unwind with a beer whilst enjoying the stunning Indonesian views.
Divers can enjoy up to 3 dives a day around the incredibly diverse area of Raja Ampat or the Banda Sea on a 7 or 10-night cruise. Raja Ampat itineraries include visits to Misool, Fam, Arborek, Mansuar and depart from and return to Sorong. Banda Sea trips leave from and return to Ambon and offer something for everyone, sea snakes at Gunung Api, amazing critters in Ambon to hammerhead sharks around Banda. Onboard the dive facilities include individual gear-up stations, an onboard compressor, a dive platform with shower and camera setup, and charging stations. There are also 2 dive tenders for easy drop-off and pick-up.
Don't miss out on this amazing dive destination; book online today to reserve your space aboard the M/V Raja Ampat Explorer.
This boat is part of the Grand Komodo Liveaboards fleet.
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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Land Excursions, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries.
Required Extras: Environment Tax (52 USD per trip), National Park Fees (140-194 USD per trip), Snorkel Gear.
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Hotel Transfer, Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks.
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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Raja Ampat Explorer Reviews
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- 9.2 Superb
- Vessel 9.1
- Crew 8.7
- Food 9.6
- Diving 9.6
- Value 9.3
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Sandra B
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Spain
Wonderful overall.
Good choice of dive sites.
- Recommended for
- Our guide dive. The kindness of the entire crew. The comfort of the boat.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Kathleen F
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United States
Raja Ampat Explorer was an amazing trip with a lot of diversity.
The great care the crew gave to us.
- Recommended for
- People, food, diving.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Samantha C
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United Kingdom
Awesome trip
We unfortunately experienced delays getting to the boat, but the staff kept in touch the whole time and made us feel very welcome once we got there. Nothing ever seemed too much trouble and everybody had a smile on their face. The boat is old and a little dated but clean, comfortable and has everything you need. The food was great and nobody went hungry. A couple of issues with Nitrox supply and some air conditioning units not working properly, but they got sorted promptly. The diving is amazing and the dive guides were incredible. I don't know how they find all the amazing things they pointed out to us, from Wobbegong sharks to tiny nudi branch's and shrimps. There were times where the currents were quite strong but the guides help you out and look after you. The absolute highlight of the trip for me, has to be the huge Manta Ray (3-4m) at the cleaning station for at least 7 minutes in front of us. I cannot recommend this trip highly enough.
- Recommended for
- Fabulous diving, great food, fantastic staff
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- 10 Exceptional
- ChengJie W
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China
Wonderful trip
I like misool very much，I have never seen such a beautiful place. My guide is Manu. He is very professional. He can find everything underwater.
- Recommended for
- eating. diving. sleeping.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Christian W
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Denmark
You can't go wrong with Raja Ampat Explorer
We had an amazing time. Great diving, island visit and the coffee and food is very good. Surprisingly there was free nitox and super fast Starlink internet everywhere.
- Recommended for
- The crew, so happy and attentive to details. Dive sites chosen was always good. The cabin and food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- crystalla H
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Singapore
life is too short, dive now, work later. :)
I hesitated a little when I initially booked this liveaboard because there are only a few reviews. But I booked it anyway, as the dates suited me. This turned out to be one of the best liveaboards. The diving is amazing. Manu, our dive guide was extremely experienced and when the extra mile when we requested for things. The eye for detail is amazing. The food is a mixture of Indonesian and chinese. Gali was a good cook who always never said no to whatever food request I threw his way. Thank you for this trip
- Recommended for
- dive site diversity. dive guides and staff. food.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Kong S
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Canada
Great Trip, Great dives, with a amazing crew onboard to hel
Great diving in raja ampat, both western and indonesian meals, if are up for some chilli, can even have a taste of crew food. dive sites are checked out for current etc before going, dm’s are experienced and knowledgeable and can communicate in english. books onboard for identifying fish. can rest in cabin, restaurant or on upper deck between dives. crew takes good care of camera equipment and dingy is always there to get you after dives. lots of water to take showers. nitrox available!
- Recommended for
- Friendly Crew, Professional management of logistics, teamwork
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- 7.2 Good
- Lola A
- Spain
A dream site for divers
Overall it is a very nice place to dive. The weather was good and you just have to take into account that, in the days after the full moon, the current is stronger. I didn't like the condescension with which the guides sometimes treated me. Maybe because I was a woman who travels alone, I thought they forgot that I was just another customer, just like the others. I thanked Endro (I apologize if I don't spell his name correctly), the engine manager, for how well he treated me one day when I felt frankly bad. Overall, the crew was very friendly, too bad that the people I spent the most time with, were the ones who made me feel the most uncomfortable.
- Recommended for
- Seabed. Good weather. Cabin mate.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- SERGIO D
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Mexico
Beautiful place to snorkel
Diving and disconnecting from the world with the coronavirus crisis
- Recommended for
- Diving, Scenery, Staff
