Ratu Laut, Indonesia

Name: Ratu Laut
Brand: Barefoot Conservation
SKU: LA-1220-5686
Rating: 8.6 (36 reviews)

8.6 Fabulous

Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers

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Fresh food being cooked in the galley - Ratu Laut

Getting ready for lunch - Ratu Laut Indonesia

“The crew was EXCEPTIONALLY helpful and knowledgeable”
Debra G, United States

The Ratu Laut - meaning Queen of the Sea, offers year-round liveaboard diving in Indonesia. At 30m long she caters to just 12 guests in 2 large quad cabins and 2 smaller twin cabins. All cabins feature AC, fresh towels, and linen. 2 shared bathrooms are located on the upper deck. Also on the upper deck is a large open-air shaded dining area and lounge. The top deck is home to the sun deck with sunbeds and bean bags.

Diving focuses on Raja Ampat, and the cruise director will choose the best dive sites on the day based on the weather, currents, and tides. Divers can expect to do up to 4 dives per day, including a sunset or night dive. The captain, dive guides, and crew of the Ratu Laut have years of experience in the Indonesian waters. The Ratu Laut phinisi is operated by Barefoot Conservation NGO, and all profits from the trips go towards science, research, and conservation programmes, so you can rest assured that you are helping the marine environment when you dive with the Ratu Laut. Marine Biologists and Manta Ray Scientists will also be on the trip to collect data and do presentations on the research being conducted on manta rays.

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Included: VAT, Fuel Surcharge, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Land Excursions, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries.

Required Extras: Dive Insurance, Travel Insurance, National Park Fees (1,000,000 IDR / trip), Port Fees (30 USD / trip).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer, Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages (45,000 IDR / item), Soft drinks (15,000 IDR / item), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses.

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Boat features

Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Sun Deck
Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
Seaview Cabins
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
Observation Deck
Available for Charter
Local & International Crew
Snorkeling Equipment
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Outside Showers
Leisure Deck

Food & Drinks

Al Fresco Dining
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Full-board Option
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food
Set Menu Dinner

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

Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Tenders for diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English and Indonesian.

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

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Length: 30m

Top speed: 8 Knots

Max guests: 12

Number of cabins: 5

Number of bathrooms: 4

Tenders: 2 fiberglas dinghys

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Satellite & mobile phones
Bilge pump alarm
Search light

Ratu Laut Reviews

8.6 Fabulous

Vessel

7.1
Crew

8.6
Food

9.4
Diving

9.2
Value

8.6

10 Exceptional
Marc Q
Germany

Amazing experience - will come back!
I have enjoyed the liveaboard to the fullest. The dive sites were amazing, filled with life. Every crew member was smiling at all time and super friendly. They made the experience quite special. The food was super tasty. I will come back next year for the 10 days trip!
Recommended for
Marine Life, Crew
17 Mar, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Bryan H
United States

great diving with fun people
The dive locations timing were fantastic. The crew started by getting everyone comfortable in the Indonesian dive environment and with currents, then planned the dives so that each dive got a bit better as the cruise when on. Fantastic experience, friendly staff, and the price couldn't be beat. During our dives, the dive masters were great at pointing out micro flora and fauna that might otherwise be missed, and we regularly ran into sharks, mantas, barracudas, and school upon school of fish at our various dive locations.
Recommended for
locations, friendliness, fun
28 Dec, 2018

9.2 Superb
Gabriele N
Austria

Wonderful
The start was bumpy, but the tour was sensational thanks to the great crew. Many beautiful and magical moments.
Recommended for
Nice crew, nice dives, good food
01 Apr, 2020

Translated from German

9.2 Superb
Jacqueline S
Australia

Brilliant diving led by fun crew.
Finding a bob tail squid, improving my diving skills (especially in current), new friends from around the world
Recommended for
3-4 daily dives, island village tour, other guests and crew
17 Dec, 2019

10 Exceptional
Jonathan W
United States

Suberb
Great weather. Great conditions. Excellent diversity of dive sites. The huge, dense schools of fish were the highlight for me. I’ve never seen so many fish in one dive
Recommended for
Diving. Food. People.
30 Nov, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
Brian C
United States

Paradise found: Ratu Laut, the dream making crew
Experiencing Raja Ampat with dive masters who truly love the place is a major highlight. It was apparent that the crew knew what they were doing and the knowledge they passed to us enriched the entire experience. The entire focus of the trip was dive dive dive and we never missed a beat.
Recommended for
I would say the location was the best thing and dive sites, but never have I had the pleasure to sail with such an amazing crew who created the experience of a lifetime. Wendy, our leader, put together an action packed week and still managed to keep it chill. The entire time felt like an itinerary tailor made for the small amount of guests onboard. And knowing our money is going towards conservation efforts is a major bonus as well.
25 Oct, 2018

9.2 Superb
Gennaro P
Italy

Amazing!
beautiful diving, relaxing on the boat
Recommended for
marine life, climate, staff
07 Apr, 2023

9.2 Superb
Sander J
Netherlands

It was just wonderful!
The abundance of sea life. The crew that were very knowledgable and responsible. Everybody was putting a lot of effort for us to enjoy the trip. Highly recommendable
Recommended for
The staff, dive master and atmosphere
26 Sep, 2018

9.2 Superb
Sander J
Netherlands

It was just wonderful!
The abundance of sea life. The crew that were very knowledgable and responsible. Everybody was putting a lot of effort for us to enjoy the trip. Highly recommendable
Recommended for
The staff, dive master and atmosphere
26 Sep, 2018

9.6 Exceptional
Eric W
United States

This was an awesome experience all around!
It was great to be on a trip and have everything taken care of. I didn’t have to worry about anything. The staff kept us well informed, with a briefing each night for the following day, plus a briefing for each dive. I was happy to see that the reefs appear to be very healthy, with tons of fascinating creatures to be seen. It was my first time seeing mantas, and we saw plenty from our viewpoint at a cleaning station. It was relaxing and invigorating at the same time!
Recommended for
The other divers were lots of fun and all got along well together. The staff was incredible, taking care of our every need with big smiles on their faces. The diving was phenomenal!
07 Feb, 2023

36 reviews

8.6 Fabulous
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8.0 Very good
Urielle L
France

Great crew amazing dive!
Amazing dive site with mantas and sharks Flexible team and nice crew
Recommended for
Nice time
24 Oct, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
Simon M
Switzerland

Awesome diving experience in Raja Ampat
Everything was great. The dive sites were carefully selected and we never really had a bad dive. The crew took excellent care of us and made the trip as comfortable for us as possible. It was an awesome trip and the value for money is excellent from my point of view.
Recommended for
crew / diving and selection of dive sites / food
27 Feb, 2020

8.8 Fabulous
WAI HONG P
Hong Kong

Excellent
Various kinds of fish, coral and animals can be seen
Recommended for
Well organized schedule, experienced crew and dive master, amazing underwater world
07 Dec, 2019

8.4 Very good
Elena G
Switzerland

Incredible trip in paradise!
Little untouched paradise! Incredible dives where we were alone, preserved corals, so many fishes, sharks, nudibranches, mantas, octopus, just name it, it was living the dream! The crew and the guides were all super friendly, always making sure that we had everything we needed and that we were comfortable. Everyone was very helpful and flexible. The cruise director was amazing! Very passionate about the ocean, knew a lot about the oceans and the inhabitants, and if she didn’t know she’ll find the answer back on board. Wendy a lot of great stories to tell, it was super interesting! I give only 2 stars for food not because of the quality, as it was delicious and more than enough, but because for a boat who cares about conservation of the reef, serving 3 portions of meat per day is completely contradictory...especially today that we know 52% of CO2 is because of farmed animals! Also with big problems with palm oil distroying Indonesian forests, serving Nutella is also against any kind of preservation. The answer that was given to me about it is that there is no spreads without palm oil, well then jam is more than enough! No one will die if they don’t have chocolate spread or peanut butter for breakfast! Other than that incredible trip!
Recommended for
The crew, guides and cruise director were really amazing!
25 Oct, 2018

8.8 Fabulous
Carolina C
Brazil

Amazing staff and breath taking dives
Most of the staff were super kind, polite, Wendy our dive master and manager of the boat was super nice, always taking care of us and making sure we were having a great experience overall. The dive sites were really beautiful, but also having the chance of doing different things like visiting Arborek island and Barefoot NGO work with the local community, doing a tracking to see Birds Paradise in Waigeo, understanding better about coral diversity and having the freedom to change plans by being in a Live Aboard.
Recommended for
staff, dive locations and cost-benefit
25 Oct, 2018

9.6 Exceptional
Gabriela F
Brazil

The best experience of my life.
I spent 7 days in Ratu Laut and completely loved it. The boat is great, confortable rooms, hot shower, nices to place to chill and sunbathing. The crew was spectacular, always ready to help and full of smiles. The food was delecious and as flexibe as possible concerning passengers preferences. And the diving sites, equipaments, DM were awsome. In addition, Ratu Laut is part of the Barefoot Conservation, whichdoes a great work with the people and reefs of raja - we visited it. So being in their boat also support their work in the area. I definitely recommend it.
Recommended for
Crew. Diving. Conservation Project.
13 Sep, 2018

8.4 Very good
Michael K
United States

Great "budget" option
Diving in Raja Ampat is spectacular and although I debated liveaboard or homestay, I'm glad I chose liveaboard because of the territory and breadth of dive sites we were able to cover. Every day was like living a Planet Earth movie. The crew and dive leaders were fantastic -- super knowledgeable and with a beaming positivity. For one of the budget options, Ratu Laut offers the essentials to provide a positive dive experience and the expertise to take you to the best spots. For vegetarians and vegans and like myself, the prepared meals were exceptional, healthy, and delicious (hope you like tempeh!). The snacks were pretty low quality, however. When you come back from a dive you are always in the mood for a nosh, and the offerings weren't good if you are health conscious at all (think white bread, peanut butter with additives and palm oil, etc). But easy remedy is just to bring your own snacks if you care about that sort of thing. I would do that next time. Also, don't get too excited about the research aspect of the mission. That's kind of run separately so consider this a regular liveaboard. I was thinking there would be field guides and a small naturalist library of sorts to learn as you go, but it was really up to the individuals to bring that. The island stops we made were enjoyable, and it was nice to see the Barefoot Conservation camp in action one afternoon. Overall, totally recommend as a "budget" option for sure. Not luxurious, but great value for the money if what you care about is diving Raja Ampat with other passionate divers.
Recommended for
dive sites, crew, meals
03 Apr, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
Nicholas Y
Malaysia

Great first liveaboard experience covering Central and North Raja Ampat!
The diving is exceptional and way exceeded what we were expecting! The crew is amazing; very good at what they do! The food was mainly traditional indonesian cuisine which we thoroughly enjoyed. Otniel, Opes, and Onkor were all awesome and very passionate dive guides. Could seriously use some marine life identification guides on the boat to complement the amazing array of life we saw on our dives.
Recommended for
Friendly and efficient staff, amazing diving and guides, and awesome food!
28 Mar, 2020

9.6 Exceptional
Larry M
United States

Excellent service and top rate diving with friendly staff.
Macro life was excellent and dive guides had great eye for finding and pointing them out.
Recommended for
Everyone on boat was so helpful. Food very good. Dive masters exceptional.
29 Jul, 2019

9.2 Superb
Kirsten F
Canada

Magical and delightful!
I enjoyed connecting with the crew as well as the other guests on board. Everyone was so lovely! The scuba experiences were full of life and variety. Very good time all around!
Recommended for
The crew, the ocean, and the other guests
19 Nov, 2019

9.2 Superb
Katharina K
Germany

in shortest time the best views of my life... yet!
The manta rays were the very best followed by "Melissa's Garden", "blue magic", "my reef" and the short meeting with a dolphin under water. But definitely the group and the crew and my instructor were also absolutely worth of joining this trip. Thank you very much!
Recommended for
corals, mantas, food
19 Dec, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
Viktor E
Sweden

over expectation
To finally see manta rays for the first time. All the amazing people that was part of the trip, especially Wendy the dive master. She was great!! 10/10 from me, over expectation. I want to go again!
Recommended for
Hard to say really. I am so satisfied with everything. We did some short trips on land as well which I enjoyed as a timeoff.
24 Dec, 2019

8.0 Very good
Katarzyna L
Poland

Excellent diving, nice food and great atmosphere but very little room for luggage.
Mantas and sharks!
Recommended for
Excellent diving, staff and weather!
01 Apr, 2020

8.8 Fabulous
Andrea T
Hong Kong

Unforgettable
Using a reef hook.
Recommended for
Friendly & attentive crew, chosen dive sites, all-round organisation
19 Dec, 2019

8.8 Fabulous
Debra G
United States

A Great time
The very BEST snorkeling we’ve seen during our world travels in pursuit of excellent snorkeling. The food was VERY good with lots of dietary options. The crew was EXCEPTIONALLY helpful and knowledgeable
Recommended for
Location! Location!Location!
01 Apr, 2020

8.8 Fabulous
Silvana L
Switzerland

Wonderful experience in Raja Ampat
Great dive group, nice and helpful crew, experienced divemasters, the tons of different fish and intact coral reefs, 2 trips to islands
Recommended for
Diving with manta rays, incredibly diverse underwater world
01 Apr, 2020

9.6 Exceptional
Eva K
Germany

Fantastic - expectations were exceeded :-)
The entire process - from the reception of the guests on the mainland to the procedures on the boat to the dives in small groups - was perfectly organized. Despite limited space and full guest occupancy, there was never any hectic. Both the preparation and the diving with max. 4 divers + guide was always relaxed. The whole crew was super nice and helpful, everything was clean and the Indonesian food delicious. In particular, the selection of dive sites was outstanding! From drift dives to relaxed reef dives to mug diving and night dives, nothing was left to be desired. Of course, the fantastic underwater world in Raja Ampat contributed to the overall experience :-).So if you don't have a problem with limited space and simple equipment, you will feel comfortable on the Ratu Laut.
Recommended for
Varied selection of dive sites, wonderful crew, paradisiacal area
05 Dec, 2019

8.0 Very good
KHADIJA I
Morocco

CREW & DIVING SPOTS : AMAZING!!!
Dives with Manta Ray Night diving
Recommended for
Breathtaking dive sites, top guides and caring crew
27 May, 2019

CREW & DIVING SPOTS : AMAZING!!!
Plongées avec Raie Manta Plongée de nuit
Recommended for
Sites de plongée à couper le souffle, Guides top et équipage au petits soins
27 May, 2019

9.2 Superb
Johanna W
Germany

Incredible trip :)
The liveaboard was incredibly beautiful. On the one hand this fascinating underwater world, so colorful, so much life, Raja Ampat especially Misool is a dream! Plus the small "shore excursions" (Heart Lagoon, Sunset, Jellyfish Lagoon...). On the other hand, this helpful, always friendly crew, with whom you have a lot of fun. If you want luxury, you should look for another ship. If you want to dive and have a good atmosphere on board, this is the place for you. The ship is simple but clean and has everything you need. At the beginning it is a little strange that the toilets are right next to the dining table, but you get used to that very quickly. Diving is professional. Dive guides are great!! (Thanks Oves for swapping masks underwater, because my new borrowed mask was very foggy (old one broke). Now I could see the manta rays and you could only see shadows...)Thank you all, I had a wonderful holiday and I want to come back very soon!
Recommended for
Underwater world, crew, variety
28 Mar, 2020