Raja Ampat Luxury Escape On The Dewi Nusantara November 2028

Trip overview

Trip Overview

This 11-night journey aboard the Dewi Nusantara explores the very best of Raja Ampat, from the coral-rich waters of Waigeo and Batanta to the dramatic seascapes of Misool. The region’s astonishing biodiversity is on full display—delicate pygmy seahorses, graceful manta rays, swirling schools of fusiliers, and the elusive wobbegong shark are just a few of the highlights. Divers will encounter thriving coral gardens, steep walls, seamounts, and even unique habitats such as mangroves where corals grow alongside tropical foliage. Above the surface, guests are treated to breathtaking limestone karsts, pristine beaches, and hidden lagoons, ensuring a truly immersive experience in one of the most extraordinary marine environments on earth.

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Sample Itinerary

Day 1 – Sorong
Arrive in Sorong and board Dewi Nusantara at noon. After a welcome briefing and check dive, relax as the vessel sets sail into the heart of Raja Ampat.
Day 2 – Dampier Strait: Mioskon & Kri
Start the adventure with world-famous dive sites like Cape Kri and Blue Magic, home to massive schools of fusiliers, barracuda, trevallies, reef sharks, and occasional oceanic mantas.
Day 3 – Yangello
Drift along coral ridges and seamounts such as Mayhem, known for strong currents and big fish action, balanced with mangrove habitats that make for unique wide-angle photo opportunities.
Day 4 – Wofoh Islands
Dive dramatic walls and pristine sloping reefs covered in black coral bushes. Between dives, explore white sand beaches and crystal-clear shallows.
Day 5 – Aljui Bay (Waigeo)
Discover macro-rich walls and critter dives, including pygmy seahorses and nudibranchs. At night, dive the piers of the Cendana Pearl Farm, one of Raja Ampat’s premier night dives.
Day 6 – Penemu
Experience dazzling reefs and drift dives, highlighted by Melissa’s Garden, one of the most celebrated shallow coral gardens in all of Indonesia.
Day 7 – Daram Islands (Misool)
Dive kaleidoscopic reefs and dramatic topography in one of Misool’s most remote areas. Expect vibrant coral growth, swirling fish schools, and the chance for exploratory dives.
Day 8 – Wayil (Misool)
Explore sites like The Four Kings, a seamount cluster attracting both reef and pelagic life. Other dives reveal sea fan channels, barracuda-filled reefs, and colorful pinnacles.
Day 9 – Jef Pele, Lili & Kepotsol
Less-visited sites offering spectacular ridges and seamounts such as Kaleidoscope Ridge, teeming with both large predators and intricate coral life.
Day 10 – Fiabacet & Boo (Misool)
Immerse in world-class diving at iconic sites like Boo Windows, Magic Mountain, and Nudi Rock. Expect manta rays, sharks, dense schools of fish, and stunning coral formations.
Day 11 – Batanta: Sagewin Strait
Finish with macro-focused dives along dark sandy slopes, home to critters such as frogfish, ghost pipefish, and the rare walking shark.
Day 12 – Sorong
Early morning return to Sorong. Disembark after breakfast and transfers to the airport or hotel.

Marine Life To Photograph

Raja Ampat boasts one of the most diverse arrays of fish species on the planet. Among the captivating marine life you can encounter are wobbegong sharks, jacks, barracuda, Napoleon wrasse, trevally, bumphead parrotfish, pygmy seahorses, batfish, angelfish, butterflyfish, barramundi cod, and an impressive variety of nudibranchs.

When the currents become stronger at deeper waters, exploring reveals the presence of reef sharks at numerous sites, particularly at renowned locations like Blue Magic and Sardines. These spots also serve as gathering points for schooling fish, forming breathtaking congregations when the currents are strong. During such moments, you might find yourself immersed in swirling clouds of fusiliers and surgeonfish in the mid-water region, while vast numbers of sweetlips completely veil the sizeable coral heads below. It's an underwater spectacle that never fails to amaze.

See also: Raja Ampat Dive Travel Guide