Raja Ampat Explorer, Indonesia
9.2 Superb - En-Suite bathrooms
- Aircon Cabins
- Warm Water Showers
“The great care the crew gave to us.”
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, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Land Excursions, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries.
Required Extras: National Park Fees (140-194 USD per trip), Park and Port Fees (130 EUR).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, 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
- 19 Verified Reviews
- Vessel 9.2
- Crew 8.5
- Food 9.8
- Diving 9.4
- Value 9.1
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- 10 Exceptional
- Meimei H
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United States
Great Experience
Even though the boat is marked as budget friendly, I have found the cabin is very comfortable. I loved the itinerary. Our DM Diego was great!
- Recommended for
- Dive Master. Itinerary. Service.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Corinne T
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France
What happiness!
What nice surprises: six divers on board a ship that can accommodate 14, good Internet connection, possibility of nitrox depending on the compressor, two good professional diving guides, good general organization with reservation on site so as to be the only ones to be the only ones, dives with beautiful encounters, kindness and discretion of the crew, balanced and varied buffet meal...
- Recommended for
- Boat and cabin comfort. Dives and dive guides. Crew service.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Kathleen F
- 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
- douglas F
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United Kingdom
Wonderful
The crew chose a route which gave us encounters with everything from mantas to pygmy sea horse amongst the most varied and colourful coral
- Recommended for
- Thoughtful, professional dive guides and crew. Tasty food. Comfy, well equipped boat.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Macarena G
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Chile
Great trip to Raja Ampat
The crew was incredibly kind, friendly, and always attentive. The food was delicious and varied, with great options every day. We truly appreciated the small details, such as the excellent cleanliness and the care taken with our diving equipment. The activities were very well organized and ran smoothly throughout the trip. The dive guides were outstanding and made every single dive both memorable and safe. These thoughtful touches really make the difference and made the whole experience exceptional.
- Recommended for
- Dive guides. Crew service. Diving logistics.
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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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Carissa M
- United States
10/10 experience for this solo traveler
I would 10/10 travel on the Raja Ampat Explorer again. I was a solo female traveler and had never been on a live aboard. Diego and Faldi, our dive guides, were so friendly, helpful, safety oriented and great at spotting both big things and the macros. The food was delicious. The sun deck was a perfect spot to be having both shady and sunny areas. If I am lucky enough to go back to Indonesia, I will most defiantly book with them again.
- Recommended for
- The crew and dive guides were just amazing. The value for the money was top notch. The boat was so beautiful and had nice places to be while on board.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Samantha C
- 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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- 8.4 Very good
- Ivo C
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Portugal
Fantastic experience at the Raja Ampat Explorer!
The service was well organized and always running on time; there were no registered issues during the trip. Comfortable spaces, I always felt safe diving, with unique diving spots. Definitely recommend!
- Recommended for
- Staff. Diving safety and quality. Food and comfort.
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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.
