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Raja Ampat Liveaboards

Raja Ampat is the heart of the Coral Triangle and the richest reef diving on Earth. Manta cleaning stations at Dampier Strait and Misool, walking wobbegong and epaulette sharks, turtles and current-swept ridges alive with fish. The season runs roughly October to April. Prices below are the real Raja Ampat itinerary prices - Komodo and Banda-only crossings are not counted.

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Malaillo

Operated by Malaillo Liveaboard

  • RouteRaja Ampat Central-Misool
  • Duration7 nights
  • Minimum certificationAdvanced Open Water
  • Min. logged dives20
  • Marine lifemanta rays, sharks, lionfish, dolphins
  • Price fromUSD 2,940
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Manta X

Operated by White Manta Diving

  • RouteRaja Ampat
  • Duration8 nights
  • Minimum certificationOpen Water
  • Min. logged dives10
  • Marine lifemanta rays, sharks, lionfish, dolphins
  • Price fromUSD 3,100
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Amira

Operated by Amira Liveaboard

  • RouteRaja Ampat
  • Duration10 nights
  • Minimum certificationOpen Water
  • Min. logged dives10
  • Marine lifemanta rays, sharks, lionfish, dolphins
  • Price fromUSD 3,234
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Tiare

Operated by Tiare Cruise

  • RouteRaja Ampat
  • Duration10 nights
  • Minimum certificationOpen Water
  • Min. logged dives10
  • Marine lifemanta rays, sharks, lionfish, dolphins
  • Price fromUSD 3,600
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Malayeka

Operated by Malaillo Liveaboard

  • RouteRaja Ampat (Misool & Triton Bay)
  • Duration8 nights
  • Minimum certificationAdvanced Open Water
  • Min. logged dives20
  • Marine lifemanta rays, sharks, lionfish, dolphins, whale sharks
  • Price fromUSD 3,672
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Damai II

Operated by Dive Damai

  • RouteRaja Ampat
  • Duration9 nights
  • Minimum certificationOpen Water
  • Min. logged dives10
  • Marine lifemanta rays, sharks, lionfish, dolphins
  • Price fromUSD 3,675
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Damai I

Operated by Dive Damai

  • RouteRaja Ampat
  • Duration9 nights
  • Minimum certificationOpen Water
  • Min. logged dives10
  • Marine lifemanta rays, sharks, lionfish, dolphins
  • Price fromUSD 4,655
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Ambai

Operated by MV Ambai

  • RouteRaja Ampat
  • Duration10 nights
  • Minimum certificationOpen Water
  • Min. logged dives10
  • Marine lifemanta rays, sharks, lionfish, dolphins
  • Price fromUSD 4,905
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Seahorse

Operated by Wallacea Dive Cruises

  • RouteRaja Ampat
  • Duration10 nights
  • Minimum certificationOpen Water
  • Min. logged dives10
  • Marine lifemanta rays, sharks, lionfish, dolphins
  • Price fromUSD 5,610
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Arenui

Operated by The Arenui

  • RouteRaja Ampat
  • Duration11 nights
  • Minimum certificationOpen Water
  • Min. logged dives10
  • Marine lifemanta rays, sharks, lionfish, dolphins
  • Price fromUSD 5,680
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Best time to dive Raja Ampat

The Raja Ampat liveaboard season runs roughly October to April - the calmer dry season with the best visibility and the strongest manta activity at the cleaning stations. DiveScanner only shows boats that actually sail in the month you choose, so you never see a trip that is not running.

Raja Ampat liveaboard FAQs

How much does a Raja Ampat liveaboard cost?

Raja Ampat liveaboards on DiveScanner start from around USD 2,100, depending on the boat, itinerary length and season. DiveScanner compares live prices across operators and travel agencies so you can find the best deal.

What can you see diving in Raja Ampat?

Reef and oceanic mantas at Dampier Strait and Misool, grey reef and blacktip sharks, wobbegong and walking epaulette sharks, turtles, dolphins and the richest reef fish diversity on Earth.

Do I need experience for a Raja Ampat liveaboard?

Central Raja Ampat and the Dampier Strait suit Open Water divers with around 10 logged dives; Misool, the north and full crossings are better for Advanced Open Water with 20 or more dives, because Raja Ampat is current-driven diving. DiveScanner shows the requirement for every boat.

When is the best time for a Raja Ampat liveaboard?

Roughly October to April, the calmer dry season with the best conditions and manta activity.

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